A cornerstone in the concert band repertoire, the “First Suite in E-flat for Military Band” (Op. 28, No. 1) is presented in a totally new way in this arrangement by Tom Weidner. Originally written by the prominent British composer, Gustav Holst, Center X Productions transforms this classic into a contemporary masterpiece. After a cyclone like introduction, some quirky pit moments accompany the low brass statement of the main theme, followed by brass, woodwind, and percussion features allowing for plenty of staging opportunities.  ”Intermezzo”: Very true to the original with a few surprises thrown in, plus numerous opportunities to feature small groupings or soloists.  ”Chaconne”: The main theme, along with its inversion, comes back in a ballad like treatment reminiscent of many contemporary marching band compositions. ”March”: Based mostly on the trio melody of Holst’s original final movement, a few rhythmic, harmonic, and thematic twists and turns bring the show to a rousing conclusion.

“You will entertain and educate your performers and audience with this thrilling arrangement!”

Music Only Price: $2,000.00
(Price includes Movements, Music, and Ultimate Regional Protection.)
Category: Contemporary
Total Time: 7:43
Music Grade: 3.5

Composer/Arranger:
Tom Weidner
Percussion Arranger:
John MacFarland

Every show includes:
Completely custom drill to your specifications
Ultimate Regional Protection
Coordinate sheets
Drill on CD using Pyware Java 3D® software
Technical support
Director’s Drill Book
(Choice of one: 11x17, 8.5x14, 8.5x11)
Student master (8.5x11) for duplication

Optional Instructional Materials
Custom Animation DVD/
Holst: Suite No.1 in Eb $100.00
Custom Animation Video/
Holst: Suite No.1 in Eb $100.00
Custom General Effect Handbook/
Holst: Suite No.1 in Eb
(Call for Price)
Custom Flag Choreography/Holst: Suite No.1 in Eb
$3,000.00

Ultimate Regional Protection
Music and/or Drill (depending on show) will be contest protected, on a first come-first serve basis, for each contest performance location you will be attending during the current marching season. This policy will protect each band program purchasing music and/or drill (depending on show*) with exclusivity, based on their performance schedule, providing a one-of-a-kind show at each contest location regardless of state lines.

Instrumentation
Coming soon!

Instrumentation Abbreviations Key

Acc - Accessory Percussion AS - Alto Saxophone Bar - Baritone B.Cl - Bass Clarinet BD - Bass Drums BS - Baritone Saxophone Cl - Clarinet Cym - Cymbals EB - Electric Bass FH - French Horn Fl - Flute KB - Keyboard Percussion		MK - Mallet Kat Metal - Metallics Mar - Marimba Pc - Piccolo SD - Snare Drum Synth - Synthesizer Timp - Timpani Tbn - Trombone Trpt - Trumpet TS - Tenor Saxophone Vib - Vibraphone Xyl - Xylophone
• All Part sets include Bb Horn and Baritone T.C. • 1/2/3 - Numbers separated by a "/" means   separate parts • 1-2 - Numbers separated by a "-" means two parts   on the same staff

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