Themes from First Suite in Eb by Gustav Holst/arr. Michael Sweeney

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MusicWorks - Grade 2
Using excerpts from the first and third movements, but still maintaining the formal and harmonic integrity of the original, this adaptation allows even middle school players to experience the unforgettable themes from Holst's masterwork. Also, the March movement is very effective when performed by itself.
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[@willbrown785]

Love this piece

[@fortepiano4491]

March was a huge buzzkill all-around, especially the final strain of the melody being cut in half, but it's for beginners so what can you say.

[@canalbandashow]

Linda música ❤👏👏👏

[@blondie5192]

2:51
4:06
Don't mind me I'm just practicing

[@cedrichung6820]

THANKS

[@cedrichung6820]

HELPED ME TOO :)

[@mushblox746]

thanks xD

[@theyadore_skyy6959]

We played this in my last 8th grade concert

[@patriceofficial9407]

There is not really much of a difference, just sort of watered down, still a good arrangement though

[@condolcezza5850]

I play a different arrangement of this and have the xylophone part. THAT EIGHTH NOTE STRAND AT THE BUILD UP IS INSANE

[@FloppityFloppify]

When I saw this in my inbox I was super hyped. Great arrangement Michael!
I love the original piece and I love this arrangement. Keep up the good work!

[@oakwolfcounsel]

Where's the 2nd movement??! ;-;

[@obinnanwakwue5735]

Description

[@blackfalcon1324]

This is simplified and the second movement can’t be simplified in a meaningful way

[@jonhamilton5128]

Am I the only one who heard the metronome clicking at the beginning?

[@thatonetrombonist9385]

No

[@calebjackson5678]

I can hear it 😳

[@NornuKaka]

Yikes. That's not good

[@WoWKoest]

@@NornuKaka Considering this is a studio-recorded demo (likely performed by 1 or a few people), I wouldn't see this as a yikes, or even an oof.

[@dego5064]

GRADE 2? this is a solid grade 2.5-3

[@aliciadalbey1201]

no way is it a grade three, a tricky grade two for sure but it's definitely not demanding enough to be a grade 3

[@aliciadalbey1201]

@J the original is a grade 5, I played it my freshman year for county and state festival

[@blackfalcon1324]

The original piece is like a 3.5 and this is simplified

[@blackfalcon1324]

@@aliciadalbey1201 grade 5?

[@potatopuff7237]

@@blackfalcon1324 have u never played in an ensemble, or....

[@jennifart8702]

Interesting

[@FloppityFloppify]

It's a grade 2 piece guys. It's meant for beginners. You all need to realize this and move on LOL

[@bobcat24]

Doubt

[@occasionallyshitposting]

doubt

[@ashlynnwinter2660]

You need to realize some bands are different 🤷🏽‍♀️ not all bands are the same. im in advanced and we still play some things that aren’t as advanced 💀 and a beginner level is grade one 😂😂😂

[@pon8206]

Sounds like somebody had a bad experience with this piece.

[@dego5064]

This is what it would sound like if seconds and thirds played the original pieces

[@blackfalcon1324]

From a trumpet standpoint, 100%

[@cedrichung3223]

2:51

[@user-hm5xt1cc5p]

Movement 2 - 2:52

[@cedrichung6820]

0:36

[@cedrichung6820]

0:34

[@jetsettech8804]

If your band can't playv the original, then don't give them this crap. It's either the original or nothing.

[@blankstraw6283]

theres nothing wrong with simplified arrangements. Pianists do it all the time. And it gets beginner musicians playing and listening to some great pieces.

[@jakebaker1051]

That’s so stupid, you gotta expose them early

[@blackfalcon1324]

I played this in 7th grade, and then the original in high school. Loved them both

[@SafetyTheDuck]

Good job killing a good euphonium part in a fantastic song.

[@siniestroelite2131]

Euphonium players at that level aren’t ready for that part yet

[@jocelynelisemedia]

@@siniestroelite2131 if they even exist lol we didn’t have euphs until high school

[@ClairissaSeevers]

flutes carried😛

[@campagnani3872]

I hate this

[@dogevevo3510]

Splish Splash your opinion is Trash

[@Jackietubepro]

Ok?

[@wallpaper208_]

this is a disgrace to humanity

[@Big_Z_247]

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