Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (arr Fisher)

From Wind Repertory Project
Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst (arr. Danielle Fisher)


Subtitle: From The Planets


General Info

Year: 1916 / 2017
Duration: c. 2:05
Difficulty: III-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Danielle Fisher
Cost: Score and Parts (digital) - $35.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • C Instruments
  • B-flat Instruments
  • E-flat Instruments
  • F Instruments
  • Low Bass Clef Instruments
  • C Bass Clef Instruments

Part 2

  • C Instruments
  • B-flat Instruments
  • E-flat Instruments
  • F Instruments
  • Low Bass Clef Instruments
  • C Bass Clef Instruments

Part 3

  • C Instruments
  • B-flat Instruments
  • E-flat Instruments
  • F Instruments
  • Low Bass Clef Instruments
  • C Bass Clef Instruments

Part 4

  • C Instruments
  • B-flat Instruments
  • E-flat Instruments
  • F Instruments
  • Low Bass Clef Instruments
  • C Bass Clef Instruments

Percussion (optional)


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Jupiter – The Bringer of Jollity is introduced by a genial syncopated dance, appropriately so since a happy and festive mood is maintained throughout this movement. Holst's love of English folk song and dance is readily demonstrated here. The middle section presents a surprising contrast -- a majestic flowing melody in 3/4 meter which Holst later used for a patriotic song.

- Program Note from Program Notes for Band


Performance Notes

The opening chorale works as a great teaching tool by itself if you didn't want to perform the whole arrangement.


Media


State Ratings

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Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


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Resources

  • Danielle Fisher website Accessed 9 July 2020.
  • Gibbs, Alan. "How did Holst conduct 'The Planets.'" Tempo, vol. 66, no. 261, July 2012, pp. 51-58.
  • The Planets. Wikipedia. Accessed 6 August 2023
  • Smith, Norman E. (2002). Program Notes for Band. Chicago: GIA Publications, pp. 297.