In his use of authentic Englsh folksongs Gnostic texts and Vedic hymns one can discern Holst’s search for a compositional Voice beyond the constraints of the European canon in the early 1900’s. In 1916 hepublished Six Choral Folk Songs of which Hampshire folk tune The Song of the Blacksmith is the fourth.Holst uses the power of his mixed Voice Chorale to set the song among onomatopaeic syllables to evoke the smithy. The song isone verse long which Holst repeats not quite completely three times like the endlessly spinning thoughts of a rejected lover. There are many time signature changes between 4/4 and ¾.Gustav Holst has earned a place amongthe most revered of late 19th and early 20th century composers and is best known for his enduring Orchestral suite The Planets.

Best known for his exemplary exuberant orchestral work The Planets Gustav Holst’s diverse gamut also included hymns pastoral songs and folk music. He and the poet Robert Bridges became great friends over time their friendship blossoming after Holst sought copyright of one of Bridges’ works in May 1925. This is a terrific hymn set to a poem of Bridges' typical of the combined workings of these two great English artists and has been edited here for SATB mixed choir and organ pedals by Alan Gibbs.

In the Bleak Midwinter-A beatutiful arrangement of Christina Rossett's famous Christmas carol set by Gustav Holst and arranged by Philip Lawson. This carol will be popular with choirs and audiences alike.

Swansea Town is a lively and spirited folksong which has been beautifully arranged for SATB by Gustav Holst.A Piano Accompaniment part is also scored for rehearsal purposes.

Buryl Red arranged this Gustav Holst for for mixed voices (SATB). Obligato parts I and II are optional. Part I may be played on flute violin harp celesta piano harpsichord or synthesizer. Part II may be played on violoncello pedal organ or synthesizer.

This work by Dan Forrest is a festival arrangement of the well-known tune Thaxted by Gustav Holst. Scored for mixed voices with piano or optional string orchestra or brass sextet with percussion the haunting melody and powerful accompaniment will surely 'raise the roof'. Try it on Christ the King Trinity Sunday or for general use.

Holst's choral fantasy on old carols Christmas Day arranged for mixed voice choir SATB with organ accompaniment.

Echoing the setting of Gustav Holst here is a new tune to some very familiar words with a new melody and a poignant beautiful harmonization. May be performed with either piano or organ. Duration: ca. 4:20.

Holst 'The Lively Pair' And 'Green Grass' arranged for mixed voice choir SATB with piano accompaniment.

Work for SATB Chorus and Orchestra. Revised by Colin Matthews in 1973 in consultation with Imogen Holst. Words by Walt Whitman.

A moving Christmas anthem combining Holst's noble tune Thaxted with words by Jaroslav Vajda one of the most highly acclaimed text writers of his generation beautifully arranged by William Braun.