Holst's masterpiece, the Suite #1 in E-flat originally for Military Band has been brilliantly transcribed for 14 part Brass Ensemble, Timpani and Percussion by Angus Armstrong of the Capital Brass in Ottawa, Canada.
The work is in three movements: 1. Chaconne, 2. Intermezzo and 3. March, about 11 minutes in length total for advanced performers.
Instrumentation:Piccolo Trumpet, E-flat Trumpet, Trumpet 3 and 4 in Bb, Horns 1 and 2 in F, Trombones 1 and 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani/Triangle, Percussion 1 and 2.
This composition is a major work in the band repertoire and now that it is available for Brass Ensemble, it will become a must have for all.
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