BELWIN A Festival Chime Belwin Beginning Band By Gustav Holst
- Catalog #: 00-45767
- CONCERT BAND 1
- SCORE & PARTS
Series: Belwin Beginning Band
Category: Concert Band
Format: Conductor Score & Parts
Instrument: Concert Band
Level: 1 (Very Easy)
The third movement of Opus 34 (Three Festival Choruses), which Gustav Holst penned in 1916, was originally scored for chorus with piano, orchestra, or military band. The easily recognized melody is a nineteenth century Welsh ballad, known to most as the hymn tune "St. Denio," set to the words of English poet, Clifford Bax. In 3/4, this characteristically delightful Holst theme has been freely arranged to incorporate elements of his original score with additional material included to heighten musical interest for contemporary concert bands and audiences alike. As the title implies, chimes are an integral part of this arrangement; however, there are alternate options provided in the program notes if a suitable instrument is unavailable. This musical setting is complete with a variety of teaching and performance opportunities and a perfect fit for beginning concert bands. (2:00)
