Ian Deterling

Jupiter

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

What do I get when I order Jupiter?

  • You will receive the score and parts in the form of three PDFs:

    • Score formatted to Tabloid paper, 11” x 17” (279mm x 432mm)

    • Score formatted to US Letter-size paper, 8.5” x 11” (216mm x 279mm)

    • Complete set of parts

  • Once your order has been processed, you’ll be emailed a link where you can download the sheet music.

  • When you click on the link to download your music, you’ll be brought to the download page (see image)

Download page for Jupiter

  • Note that the score and parts are separated into different PDF files.

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