The Planets
The Planets
When it comes to competitive marching band, it's tough to beat Holst's, "The Planets". If you have a strong percussion section, they will absolutely LOVE this show! My recommendation would be to take this music and combine it with a show theme such as "Lost in Space". This will give your guard and visual designer more of a storyline to work with than just a show called, "The Planets". In this day and age, effect and story-telling are so important!
The Planets
I. Mars
II. Jupiter
III. Mercury
Difficulty: Medium-Advanced
Length: 7:42
Commissioned by the Sumner High School Marching Band in Sumner, Washington
Music
Selections from The Planets by Gustav Holst
Original Music by Jeff Chambers
The non-original music in this show is in the public domain and requires no additional licensing to perform.
Show Description
When it comes to competitive marching band, it's tough to beat Holst's, "The Planets". If you have a strong percussion section, they will absolutely LOVE this show! My recommendation would be to take this music and combine it with a show theme such as "Lost in Space". This will give your guard and visual designer more of a storyline to work with than just a show called, "The Planets". In this day and age, effect and story-telling are so important!
Other Versions
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums (5)
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Chimes/Auxiliary Percussion
-Timpani (2 drums)
-Synthesizer
-Sound FX
-Rack Percussion 1, 2
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello
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Drill Package
The drill package available for this show is written for marching members, with limited number adjustments included with purchase.
Difficulty:
Section Numbers:
Pricing
Music Package - $1,900
Includes winds, percussion, and sound design.
Drill Package -
Includes drill with limited number adjustments.
Add-Ons
Custom services (please contact us for a price quote)
-Program coordination
-Custom drill design
-Custom winds choreography
-Custom guard choreography
-Wind and percussion adaptations
Pricing
Music Package - $1,900
Includes winds, percussion, and sound design.
Drill Package -
Includes drill with limited number adjustments.
Add-Ons
Custom services (please contact us for a price quote)
-Program coordination
-Custom drill design
-Custom winds choreography
-Custom guard choreography
-Wind and percussion adaptations
Instrumentation
WINDS
-Flute
-Clarinet 1, 2
-Alto Sax
-Tenor Sax
-Baritone Sax
-Trumpet 1, 2, 3
-Mellophone
-Low Brass 1, 2
-Baritone T.C.
-Tuba
BATTERY
-Snare Drums
-Tenors (Quints)
-Bass Drums (5)
FRONT ENSEMBLE
-Marimba 1, 2
-Vibraphone 1, 2
-Xylophone/Bells
-Chimes/Auxiliary Percussion
-Timpani (2 drums)
-Synthesizer
-Sound FX
-Rack Percussion 1, 2
STRING QUARTET (OPTIONAL)
-Violin 1
-Violin 2
-Viola
-Cello