The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the solar system and its corresponding astrological character as defined by Holst.
"Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity", is the most thoroughly English section of the work, with Jupiter's high spirits projected through a broad, infectiously energetic melody. A stately, more serious processional theme (a sort of chorale) then enters, its royal dignity fully intact, after which the vigorous melody returns.

This arrangement for brass quintet contains the following parts: Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, F Horn, Trombone, Tuba.

The Planets, Op. 32, is a seven-movement orchestral suite by the English composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the solar system and its corresponding astrological character as defined by Holst.
"Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity", is the most thoroughly English section of the work, with Jupiter's high spirits projected through a broad, infectiously energetic melody. A stately, more serious processional theme (a sort of chorale) then enters, its royal dignity fully intact, after which the vigorous melody returns.

This arrangement for string quartet, in original key, contains the following parts: Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello.

This easier arrangement of seven traditional Christmas favorites will make your heart joyful as you prepare for the Christmas season! The melody is shared between the left hand and the right hand, with harmonies enhancing the melodies. The medley begins triumphantly in the key of F Major, moves soulfully to the parallel minor, then finishes brightly back in F Major.

Christmas carols featured are:

� Joy to the World

� Good King Wenceslas

� We Wish You a Merry Christmas

� Deck the Halls

� God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

� What Child is This?

� Ding Dong Merrily on High

I hope you will enjoy performing this medley as muchas I have enjoyed arranging it! Audiences are sure to love it. This would work well in a variety of venues during the Christmas season:school concert, student recital, church, shopping mall background music, nursing home concert, prelude to a choral performance/ carol sing-along, etc. It?s perfect for anywhere you want to lift people?s spirits with beautiful, familiar seasonal music.