Details
Holst's masterpiece, the Suite #1 in E-flat originally for Military Band has been brilliantly transcribed for 14-part Brass Ensemble, Timpani & Percussion by Angus Armstrong of the Capital Brass in Ottawa, Canada.
The work is in three movements:
1. Chaconne
2. Intermezzo
3. March
About 11 minutes in length total for advanced performers.
Instrumentation: Piccolo Trumpet, E-flat Trumpet, Trumpet 3 & 4 in B-flat, Horns 1 & 2 in F, Trombones 1 & 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani/Triangle, Percussion 1 & 2.
This composition is a major work in the band repertoire and now that it is available for Brass Ensemble, it will become a must have for all.


Gordon Cherry has been running Cherry Classics for over 20 years. He is a leading professional Trombonist in North America, having performed as Principal Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony, and the CBC Radio Orchestra. As well, Gordon has taught hundreds of Brass students for over 30 years at the University of British Columbia and many international leading music festivals.