Jupiter (Gustav Holst)
flexible instrumentation
Grade 3.5
ca. 5:30
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Program Notes
Composed by Gustav Holst, arranged by Ian Deterling.
Jupiter: The Bringer of Jollity: this movement embodies the joy of living. Holst composed The Planets from 1914-16 after studying astrology. This masterpiece was originally scored for an unusually large orchestra - with several relatively obscure instruments. This adaptation condenses this monumental movement into a 5-part + percussion arrangement.
'Jupiter' has a special place in my heart. I can remember back when I was in 3rd grade, I went and saw the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra perform this movement (and Mars). My jaw was on the floor and my mind was blown!
Performance notes:
All instrument ranges stay within grade 3 literature.
Parts 2, 3, and 4 have divisi (parts 1 and 5 do not). All divisi passages are just to fill out the harmonies (rhythms are identical), and they're always written in the same octave (which is why parts 1 and 5 do not have any).
Each individual part includes the divisi (written stems up/stems down), so they could be performed both by two of the same instrument or by two different instruments.
All percussion parts are all optional.
All parts could be covered by 6 percussionists, but this arrangement is written to keep anywhere from 0 to 8 percussionists busy!
Instrumentation:
Part 1: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Trumpet, Violin
Part 2: Clarinet, Trumpet, Alto Sax., Violin
Part 3: Tenor Sax., Clarinet, Alto Sax., Horn, Viola
Part 4: Tenor Sax., Euphonium (T.C.), Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello Part 5: Euphonium (T.C.), Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax., Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Cello, Contrabass, Tuba
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle;
Tambourine
Mallet Percussion
Timpani (2 Drums)
Score and complete set of parts.
Grade 3.5