Hampshire March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Hampshire March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hampshire March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-39520
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Gustav Holst / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-39520

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Based on the original opening of the original introduction for Second Suite in F for Military Band, Holst replaced this section with the now-familiar morris dance tune, "Glory Shears." The 38-measure passage (crossed out in the autograph score) draws upon the English folk song, "Young Reilly," and presents an alluring work in itself for younger players. Serious band literature for your developing band! (2:15)
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Series: Belwin Young Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 122

UPC: 038081452777

SKU: 00-39520

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About the Composer: Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst (1874–1934) was an English composer whose works remain central to band and orchestral repertoire worldwide. His Second Suite in F for Military Band stands as one of the foundational masterpieces of wind band literature, and this Hampshire March represents a direct window into his compositional process—it is the very passage Holst originally conceived before deciding to replace it with the now-famous morris dance tune "Glory Shears."

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Why we love this

Douglas E. Wagner's arrangement of this Holst excerpt gives developing bands a chance to perform genuine concert band literature without the technical demands of the full Second Suite. The 38-measure march draws on the English folk song "Young Reilly" and carries the weight and character of serious musicianship, making it an ideal bridge piece between beginner repertoire and more demanding concert works.

What to expect

A stately English march grounded in folk tradition, with the straightforward dignity of a piece rooted in actual compositional history. The work unfolds with clear purpose and open harmony, creating an impression of earnest formality rather than brightness or virtuosity.

Who it's for

Grade 2 bands looking for concert repertoire that carries historical significance and musical substance. This arrangement works well for developing ensembles that have moved beyond basic fundamentals but need literature that respects their skill level while introducing them to masterwork composition.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic line with clear phrasing; the folk melody at Grade 2 requires attention to breath points and dynamic contour to avoid sounding mechanical.
Balance the inner voices carefully so that the harmony supporting the main tune remains transparent rather than muddying the texture.
Maintain steady tempo throughout the 2:15 duration; younger ensembles often rush march-style pieces, which flattens the character Holst intended.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece that acknowledges Holst's legacy without overreaching technically. It pairs naturally with other Grade 2 classics or with programming that explores folk-based concert band works, and it reads well as a festival or contest selection that demonstrates musical maturity at an accessible difficulty level.