3-7 octaves – Level 3-4 (see below)
Total Duration: ~12:00

by Gustav Holst
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

Some of the most popular pieces by Gustav Holst are his suites for military band. The 2nd Suite for Military Band consists of the following four movements:

• March – Level 4 (arr. for 3-7 octaves of bells & 3 octaves of chimes)
• Song Without Words – Level 3 (arr. for 3-5 octaves of bells and 3-5 octaves of chimes)
• Song of the Blacksmith – Level 4 (arr. for 4-5 octaves of bells)
• Fantasia on the ‘Dargason’ – Level 4 (arr. for 5-6 octaves of bells and 5 octaves of chimes)

This Suite may be purchased all together or in individual movements. To preview or purchase individual movements, click on their titles above.

3-7 octaves of bells & 3 octaves of chimes – Level 4
Duration: 4:59

by Gustav Holst
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

The first movement of this suite is March, which sets the tone for whole suite. It is a challenging blend of English folk song sounds and is playable by 3 to 7 octaves. Chimes are optional but enhance the piece.

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3-5 octaves of bells and/or chimes – Level 3
Duration: 2:29

by Gustav Holst
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

This hauntingly beautiful melody was originally played on oboe. In this arrangement, the melody is played on bells while all the harmony is on chimes.

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4-5 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 1:14

by Gustav Holst
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

The third movement of Holst’s Second Suite in F traditionally features the sound of a hammer hitting an anvil, which is replaced by the high C in this arrangement.

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5-6 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 3:36

by Gustav Holst
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

The ‘Dargason’ theme permeates this final movement of the Suite, counterbalanced eventually by the ‘Greensleeves’ theme. Themes cross frequently in this piece which requires ringers to switch back and forth between bells and chimes.

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