Holst - Second Suite in F for Military Band - Complete (arr. for Wind Quintet)

DESCRIPTIONThe Second Suite in F for Military Band (Op. 28, No. 2) is the second of Gustav Holst's two suites for concert band. This staple of the band repertoire written in 1911 has been arranged for wind quintet (flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, french horn and bassoon). For you concert band lovers out there, enjoy this miniature version of the Second Suite with your wind quintet!The Suite was inspired by folk tunes, with musical material that is both fun to play and accessible for audience:Movement I: "March: Morris dance, Swansea Town, Claudy Banks"Movement II: "Song Without Words, 'I'll Love My Love'"Movement III: "Song of the Blacksmith"[6]Movement IV: "Fantasia on the Dargason"Movement I is march-like and jovial, making it particularly suitable for the wind quintet. The original Euphonium solo playing the "Swansea Town" is played instead by the french horn in the wind quintet. The french horn is closest to the euphonium in its canticle register and tone quality, making this arrangement