The hymn from Gustav Holst's Jupiter from The Planets is also known as "I Vow To Thee My Country" and "Thaxted".
The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the Solar System and its corresponding astrological character as defined by Holst. With the exception of Earth, all the astrological planets known during the work's composition are represented.
Jupiter is the fourth movement from the suite. The movement goes through many different styles, but the part which this arrangement is based on is the hymn tune from Jupiter, called ' I Vow to Thee, My Country '.
This arrangement can also be played by a Brass Quintet, doubling any part.
Also available for Trombone Quartet.
Jupiter by Gustav Holst - Brass Quartet/Quintet
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Jupiter for Brass Quartet/Quintet
composed by Gustav Holst
arranged by Matt Smith
Video Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpicpn5xo3w
Notes
The hymn from Gustav Holst's Jupiter from The Planets is also known as "I Vow To Thee My Country" and "Thaxted".
The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the Solar System and its corresponding astrological character as defined by Holst. With the exception of Earth, all the astrological planets known during the work's composition are represented.
Jupiter is the fourth movement from the suite. The movement goes through many different styles, but the part which this arrangement is based on is the hymn tune from Jupiter, called ' I Vow to Thee, My Country '.
This arrangement can also be played by a Brass Quintet, doubling any part.
Also available for Trombone Quartet.
Parts
Part 1: Trumpet in BbPart 2: Trumpet in Bb
Part 2: Horn in F
Part 3: Trombone
Part 3: Horn in F
Part 4: Tuba
Difficulty
Easy - Grade 1-3
Intermediate - Grade 4-6
Hard - Grade 6-8
Advanced - Grade 8+Contact Matt if you need a part transposing differently, and he can easily make them for you.
