Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS234

Composed by Travis Weller. Folio. Cps. Set of Score and Parts. 8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+8+4+4+8+8+8+8+6+6+6+4+8+6+2+4+4+6+32 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 10 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS234. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS234).

ISBN 9781491156346. UPC: 680160914883. 9 x 12 inches.

Mercury - the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, merchants, and thieves. A popular deity in Roman culture, he was instantly recognized by his unique winged shoes (talaria) and hat (petasos). With its close proximity to the sun and faster orbit than all other planets, the Romans named this small celestial body after the swift-winged messenger of their culture. It is not surprising that in Holst's major orchestral suite The Planets that Mercury utilizes such light and swift themes. There is some duality to the title of the work. Part of it involves my impression of what a playful chase of the winged messenger sounds like. The other part is the opening motif chasing two themes of Holst around the rest of the work. It was only after developing the first few ideas that I recognized some of the commonalities with some of those same themes from Holst's orchestral work. There are several quotations from that famous piece by Holst (notably as both are stated successively at mm. 13-20). The idea of someone having to chase the Winged Messenger struck me as a unique title around which to craft a work. One of my core beliefs about music is that it can be imbued with meaning by a composer, and as the sonic story unfolds an ensemble, director, and audience members can draw out their own meaning from the experience. Who exactly is chasing Mercury? I leave that up to the wonderfully creative minds of the young ladies and gentlemen who have the opportunity to bring this work to life. The opportunity to compose music and allow student musicians to give this piece new life and draw out different meanings is a humbling experience. Rehearsal Notes and Suggestions As stated earlier, the opening motif (a range of a seventh) comes back frequently in the work in a variety of settings and textures. Throughout the work, it is important for students to recognize the two themes from Holst when they are present in the sound canvas. If the solos (clarinet and alto saxophone) are utilized, the supporting parts around and underneath those lines must be sensitive and play in such a way to properly balance those parts. There are number of muted sections for the trumpet section, and I would advocate for all trumpets acquiring the same mute to contribute to unity in timbre. The bold fanfare sections (the first occurs at m. 37) must be presented with a unified articulation style. As the texture intensifies prior to m. 169, it is crucial for the ensemble to play within themselves and exercise musical courtesy to allow all voices to be heard as they arrive at m. 181. My thanks in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you well as you and your ensemble begin Chasing Mercury!.
Mercury – the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, merchants, and thieves. A popular deity in Roman culture, he was instantly recognized by his unique winged shoes (talaria) and hat (petasos). With its close proximity to the sun and faster orbit than all other planets, the Romans named this small celestial body after the swift-winged messenger of their culture. It is not surprising that in Holst’s major orchestral suite The Planets that Mercury utilizes such light and swift themes.There is some duality to the title of the work. Part of it involves my impression of what a playful chase of the winged messenger sounds like. The other part is the opening motif chasing two themes of Holst around the rest of the work. It was only after developing the first few ideas that I recognized some of the commonalities with some of those same themes from Holst’s orchestral work. There are several quotations from that famous piece by Holst (notably as both are stated successively at mm. 13–20). The idea of someone having to chase the Winged Messenger struck me as a unique title around which to craft a work.One of my core beliefs about music is that it can be imbued with meaning by a composer, and as the sonic story unfolds an ensemble, director, and audience members can draw out their own meaning from the experience. Who exactly is chasing Mercury? I leave that up to the wonderfully creative minds of the young ladies and gentlemen who have the opportunity to bring this work to life. The opportunity to compose music and allow student musicians to give this piece new life and draw out different meanings is a humbling experience.Rehearsal Notes and SuggestionsAs stated earlier, the opening motif (a range of a seventh) comes back frequently in the work in a variety of settings and textures. Throughout the work, it is important for students to recognize the two themes from Holst when they are present in the sound canvas. If the solos (clarinet and alto saxophone) are utilized, the supporting parts around and underneath those lines must be sensitive and play in such a way to properly balance those parts. There are number of muted sections for the trumpet section, and I would advocate for all trumpets acquiring the same mute to contribute to unity in timbre. The bold fanfare sections (the first occurs at m. 37) must be presented with a unified articulation style. As the texture intensifies prior to m. 169, it is crucial for the ensemble to play within themselves and exercise musical courtesy to allow all voices to be heard as they arrive at m. 181. My thanks in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you well as you and your ensemble begin Chasing Mercury!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-0910271-010

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Brilliant Marches. March. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1991. De Haske Publications #DHP 0910271-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0910271-010).

Mercury is a concert march composed in a typically British idiom. In 1990, Jan Van der Roost wrote this piece on the occasion of the 15-year anniversary of his own band: Brass Band Midden Brabant. Like many British marches, the main theme is written in a minor key. Powerful and virtuoso themes characterize the first part of this march, while the trio melody is much more melodical, offering the tenor register to display its lyrical skills. Follows a dynamic passage for trombones and trumpets/cornets, leading to a grandioso version of the main trio melody and thus concluding this march in a magnificent way.

Een stevige concertmars met een trio van een ongekende schoonheid. Een klassieker binnen het blaasmuziekrepertoire.

Mercury ist ohne Zweifel einer der weltweit bekanntesten Märsche für Blasorchester er stammt aus der Feder des belgischen Komponisten Jan Van der Roost.

Mercury est sans doute l’une des plus célèbres marches de concert du répertoire pour Orchestre, composée par le belge Jan Van der Roost.

Composta dal belga Jan Van der Roost, Mercury è sicura¬mente una delle marce più famose del suo repertorio.

By Gustav Holst. Arranged by James Ancona. Percussion Ensemble. For 2 glockenspiels, 2 xylophones, 2 vibraphones, 2 marimbas (low A), 5 timpani, small suspended cymbal, 2 triangles. (10 players). Level: Intermediate. Duration 2:00. Published by Tapspace Publications.

14-part brass ensemble, timpani & percussion - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2840

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. 20th Century British. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2840).

Venus and Mercury movements from the Planets Suite are now available for sale to supplement your present package of 4 movements, or just to order the two movements alone.
Brilliantly transcribed by Ralph Sauer for 14-part Brass Ensemble and Percussion, these two movements will finish off your collection perfectly, or make a lovely 15 minute mini-suite.
This package has been discounted from purchasing the movements separately.
For advanced performers.
Instrumentation is for:
4 Trumpets in C (parts include Piccolo and Flugelhorn in B-flat)
4 Horns
3 Trombones
Euphonium (Tenor Tuba), 2 Tubas
Timpani and Glockenspiel.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: XC.DCB2009FS

Composed by Gene Milford. Da Capo Band Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and contest. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #DCB2009FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.DCB2009FS).

UPC: 812598033830. 9 x 12 inches.

Mercury Rising is an uplifting work for beginning band by Gene Milford. With plenty of opportunity for reinforcement of tutti playing, this work features many call-and-response between choirs in the ensemble.

(Crazy Little Thing Called Love with It's Still Rock and Roll to Me). By Billy Joel and Queen. By Billy Joel and Freddie Mercury. Arranged by Tom Anderson. Pop Choral Series. Classic Rock, Show Choir, Medley, Pop, Rock. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard

Orchestra Orchestra

SKU: PR.41641405L

Flute and Chamber Orchestra. Composed by Carter Pann. Premiere: River Oaks Chamber Orchestra; Houston, TX. Contemporary. Large Score. With Standard notation. Composed 2009. 106 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41405L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641405L).

UPC: 680160600991. 11 x 17 inches.

A major three-movement work of 23 minutes, Carter Pann’s MERCURY CONCERTO was commissioned for flute virtuoso Christina Jennings, Pann’s colleague at University of Colorado at Boulder. The commission and premiere came from the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra where Jennings is the principal flutist. Pann describes the title as referring to the music’s fleeting virtuosity and mercurial spirit.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: XC.DCB2009

Composed by Gene Milford. Da Capo Band Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and contest. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #DCB2009. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.DCB2009).

UPC: 812598033212. 9 x 12 inches.

Mercury Rising is an uplifting work for beginning band by Gene Milford. With plenty of opportunity for reinforcement of tutti playing, this work features many call-and-response between choirs in the ensemble.

(Crazy Little Thing Called Love with It's Still Rock and Roll to Me). By Billy Joel and Queen. By Billy Joel and Freddie Mercury. Arranged by Tom Anderson. Pop Choral Series. Classic Rock, Show Choir, Medley, Pop, Rock. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard

Chamber Music Piano, alto Saxophone

SKU: PR.114419850

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Sws. See lengthy program note on prefatory page. Set of Score and Parts. 44+24 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41985. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419850).

ISBN 9781491135808. UPC: 680160681044. 9 x 12 inches.

Both a spectacular concerto for saxophone, and a dramatic tone poem on Roman mythology, QUICKSILVER is a 23-minute concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by one of the sax literature’s most commissioned and admired composers.Through worded captions as well as gorgeously expressive tone painting, Movement 1 depicts the birth and childhood pranks of Mercury, Movement 2 shows him escorting souls to the gates of the Underworld, and Movement 3 is a phantasmagoric finale portraying Mercury as messenger amid the conflicts of other mythological figures. There are many YouTube performances available, both in the original version with Wind Ensemble, and with Piano.
In addition to being another name for the element mercury, “quicksilver” is used to describe something that changes quickly or is difficult to contain. My concerto of the same name was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, as well as the mercurial nature of the saxophone: unpredictable, very lively, and volatile. Mercury (known as Hermes in Greek mythology) is best known for his winged shoes, which allowed him to fly swiftly as the messenger of his fellow Olympians. Mercury had other duties too, including serving as the god of merchants, travelers, and tricksters; he also ushered souls of the departed to the Underworld.Quicksilver tells three tales of the Roman god. The first movement (Antics of a Newborn God) opens with the birth of Mercury; after he takes his first steps, he toddles around, gleefully looking for mischief. He stumbles across a herd of cows that belong to his brother Apollo; Mercury slyly lets the cows out of their pen before toddling onward with his mischief-making.In the second movement (Guiding Souls to the Underworld), Pluto, god of the Underworld, bids Mercury to bring him fresh souls. The movement begins with death-knells tolling for humans who are about to die; Mercury picks up these souls and leads them down to the gates of the Underworld.The third and final movement (Messenger of Olympus) depicts Mercury as he is busily running errands for various gods and goddesses. We first encounter him mid-flight as he dashes to earth to find Aeneas, a Trojan lieutenant who had been run out of Troy by the invading Greeks. Aeneas is on a quest to find land on which to establish a new city that would eventually become Rome. While traveling, he is distracted from his quest when he meets the beautiful queen Dido. They live together for many years before Mercury intervenes; he chastises Aeneas for giving up on his quest and persuades him to pick it up again. As Aeneas mournfully resumes his journey, we hear Dido perish of a broken heart. Mercury then takes to the skies to seek out Perseus, who is preparing to kill Medusa, the hideous gorgon who has snakes for hair and a gaze that turns those who catch her glance into stone. Mercury advises Perseus on how to slay Medusa and lends Perseus his sword to do the deed. We hear Perseus victorious in the beheading of Medusa, after which Mercury takes to the skies once more to fly home to Olympus.