GUSTAV HOLST

(arr. Gareth Glyn)

Mars (abridged)
Flutes
(Grade 4/5)
+some violins if necessary

5
&4

Oboe*
(Grade 4/5)
*or any mid-range
C instrument

5
&4

Clarinets in Bb
(Grade 4/5)

5
&4

Bassoons*
(Grade 4/5)
*or other bass
C instrument

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4

5
&4

Tenor Horns/
Alto Saxophones in Eb
(Grade 4/5)

5
&4

Trumpets in Bb
(Grade 4/5)

5
&4

Trombones*
(Grade 4/5)
*or other bass
C instrument

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Euphoniums/Baritones
(Grade 4/5)

5
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Bass in Bb

5
& 4

Fast but menacing (q = 126)

Horns in F
(Grade 4/5)

Timpani
(or large
untuned drum)

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5
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Violas*
(Grade 4/5)
*or 2nd violins:
part supplied

B 45

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Violins
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Double Basses
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