Concert Band - Grade 1 SKU: AP.45767
Composed by Gustav Holst. Concert Band; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Beginning Band. 20th Century; Concert Band Classics; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score and Part(s). 130 pages. Duration 2:00. Belwin Music #00-45767. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45767). UPC: 038081523033. English. Freely arranged by Douglas E. Wagner.
The third movement of Opus 34 (Three Festival Choruses), which Gustav Holst penned in 1916, was originally scored for chorus with piano, orchestra, or military band. The easily recognized melody is a nineteenth century Welsh ballad, known to most as the hymn tune St. Denio, set to the words of English poet, Clifford Bax. In 3/4, this characteristically delightful Holst theme has been freely arranged to incorporate elements of his original score with additional material included to heighten musical interest for contemporary concert bands and audiences alike. As the title implies, chimes are an integral part of this arrangement; however, there are alternate options provided in the program notes if a suitable instrument is unavailable. This musical setting is complete with a variety of teaching and performance opportunities and a perfect fit for beginning concert bands. (2:00).
