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The "Second Suite in F for Military Band" (Op. 28, No. 2) is the second of Gustav Holst's two suites for concert band. Movement II is reflective and melancholic. The oboe plays the original solo carrying the song. Also kept is the beautifully written flowing accompaniment by the clarinet.

Second Suite In F For Military Band - 2. Song Without Words

Woodwind Quintet

"Comedian's Galop" is said to be the single most famous piece of music that Dmitry Kabalevsky ever wrote. It is from The Comedians, Op. 26, an orchestral suite of ten numbers, one of his best-known and best-loved works. This energetic and short movement is highly suitable for the wind quintet. Have fun with the nimble articulations and playful gestures!

Comedians' Galop

"Silent Night" is a popular Christmas carol composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818 with lyrics by Joseph Mohr. In 2011, "Silent Night" was declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as an intangible cultural heritage. Vocal quintet Pentatonix first arranged for a ccapella and now it has been transcribed for wind quintet consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon. This arrangement is especially quiet and delicate, portraying the stillness, hope and peace of Silent Night. Wind quintets playing this arrangement could do well with a soft touch to the tone with minimal vibrato. Play the supporting harmony lines warmly, like the cuddling with your loved ones around the fireplace during winter on Christmas day.

Silent Night for Wind Quintet

"Carols of the Bells" is a popular Ukranian Christmas carol known in its native country as Shchedryk. "Carols of the Bells" is recognizable for its four-note ostinato motif.

Carols of the Bells

"Entrance of the Gladiators" is a military march composed by Czech composer Julius Fucik in 1897. The original title Grande Marche Chromatique reflects the use of chromatic scales throughout the piece, but he changed it due to his interest in the Roman Empire.Fortunately or unfortunately, this piece of music is closely associated to circuses as it was popularly used in the early 1900s to introduce clowns. And this association lives till this day.This energetic and lively piece is suitable for the wind quintet and will definitely get your audience to be either clapping or whistling along!

Entrance of the Gladiators

Percy Grainger wrote "Lincolnshire Posy," a widely-acclaimed masterpiece that has become a cornerstone work for concert band. Premiered in 1937, the 16-minute long suite has six movements and contains adaptations of folk songs that Grainger had collected when he was in Lincolnshire, England between 1905 and 1906. "Horkstow Grange" is a beautiful and expansive movement. The wind quintet will do well in this movement with a warm and longing expression. This is a very well-known movement and well-regarded in the wind band repertoire.

Lincolnshire Posy for Wind Quintet - II. Horkstow Grange

Mozart's "Pa-pa, pa ..." is a duet between Papageno and Papagena in act 2 scene 10 of The Magic Flute, K. 620., where they sing about their love for each other and dream about having many children of their own. This particular duet by Mozart is especially suitable for the wind quintet because of the numerous playful articulation that the winds are able to bring out. Pay special attention to the frequent and characteristic "pa" syllable that is likened as a light but accented note on the oboe and bassoon.

Duet "Papageno, Papagena" from The Magic Flute

Percy Grainger wrote "Lincolnshire Posy," a widely-acclaimed masterpiece that has become a cornerstone work for concert band. Premiered in 1937, the 16-minute long suite has six movements and contains adaptations of folk songs that Grainger had collected when he was in Lincolnshire, England between 1905 and 1906. The first movement is a brisk, chirpy and in 6/8. It is heroic and serene at times. To bring out "Lisbon," the contrast between non legato and legato is essential.

Lincolnshire Posy for Wind Quintet - I. Lisbon

The "Second Suite in F for Military Band" (Op. 28, No. 2) is the second of Gustav Holst's two suites for concert band.  Movement I is march-like and jovial, making it particularly suitable for the wind quintet. The original Euphonium solo playing the Swansea Town is played instead by the french horn in the wind quintet. The french horn is closest to the euphonium in its canticle register and tone quality, making this arrangement a clear and intuitive choice.

Second Suite In F For Military Band - 1. March

Percy Grainger wrote Lincolnshire Posy, a widely-acclaimed masterpiece that has become a cornerstone work for concert band. Premiered in 1937, the 16-minute long suite has six movements and contains adaptations of folk songs that Grainger had collected when he was in Lincolnshire, England between 1905 and 1906.

Lincolnshire Posy - IV. The Brisk Young Sailor

Woodwind Ensemble

The "Second Suite in F for Military Band" (Op. 28, No. 2) is the second of Gustav Holst's two suites for concert band. Movement IV is notable for the folk tune Greensleeves interwoven into the movement. The bassoon has a chance to shine this time with it introducing the melody.

Second Suite In F For Military Band - 4. Fantasia On The Dargason

Scott Joplin's familar and popular "The Entertainer" is now arranged for wind quintet in accessible arrangement. The melody has been thoughtfully arranged for the higher woodwinds to bring out the playful and conversational character of "The Entertainer!"

The Entertainer

Debussy's The Girl with the Flaxen Hair is an endearing piece and a great
  introduction to the musical world of Debussy. Every piano player would most
  probably be familiar with this piece, but not necessarily wind players.
  However, with this arrangement for Wind Quintet, the expressive voices of
  this piano piece are further explored by the colours of the Flute, Oboe,
  Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon.
    
    
    
    The opening solo is deliberately given to the flute, paying homage to
  another iconic piece of Debussy's, Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune, which
  opens with a lower register flute solo starting with the same note Db.
    
    
    
    Conscious decisions were also made to give the phrases in bars 12-13 and
  15-16 with larger melodic spreads to the Clarinet, whose expressive qualities
  across these ranges suit these phrases particularly well.
    
    
    
    The revisiting of the theme in bar 28, this time in a higher register, was
  deliberately given to the Oboe and not the flute (not every high register
  melodies needs to be assigned to the flute). Oboe's higher registers, when
  played delicately to the point of almost struggling to hang on to the higher
  notes, suit the sweetness (tre doux) of the solo passage particularly
  well.
    
    
    
    Not to forget the characteristic Debussy harmonies that is fully supported
  and suited to be powered by the French Horn and Bassoon. These lower voices
  provide the harmonic engine that powers this unmistakable Debussy
  sound.
    
    
    
    Truly, this arrangement is a challenge and masterclass in tone colour for
  the Wind Quintet that demands a simultaneous homogeneity, as well as balance
  that brings out the Debussy sound, yet allowing each of the characteristics
  of the Wind instruments to shine through.

The Girl with the Flaxen Hair for Wind Quintet

Being a very famous piece for piano, almost every pianist or learner
  would know Beethoven's Minuet in G from their early days of learning the
  piano.
    
    
    
    This A-B-A Minuet also works well arranged for a Wind Quintet, with it's lively
  melodic lines facilitating a dance-like atmosphere. This is a simple and
  light addition to your Wind Quintet repertoire.

Beethoven - Minuet in G for Wind Quintet

"Molly on the Shore" is a composition by Percy Aldridge Grainger written in 1907 as a birthday gift for his mother. It contains two Irish reels, "Temple Hill" and "Molly on the Shore." This Wind Quintet arrangement is closely modelled after Grainger's own arrangement for Military Band. It is an exuberant piece, although can be very demanding for the Wind Quintet! Have fun with the lively and relentless melodies, as well as cascading chromatic scales!

Molly on the Shore

Faure's "Pavane" Op. 50 is a familiar tune with many wonderful woodwind solos. In this wind quintet arrangement, I have made a conscious decision to retain the original key of the piece (F# minor) and woodwind solos. Look out for the interesting tone colours when the flute plays in its lower registers with higher unison passages by the oboe or the clarinet.

Pavane

The opening movement of Rimsky-Korsakov's Capprico Espanol is an exuberant Spanish dance reminiscent of high-energy flamenco and castanets. This movement is a showcase for the clarinet to bring out its vibrant and bright tone colors - so go all out to bring out your soloistic flair! The other wind quintet players play with equal energy - exhilarating!

Capprico Espanol, I. Alborada

The "Second Suite in F for Military Band" (Op. 28, No. 2) is the second of Gustav Holst's two suites for concert band. This staple of the band repertoire written in 1911 has been arranged for wind quintet (flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, french horn and bassoon). The Suite was inspired by folk tunes, with musical material that is both fun to play and accessible for audience.  For you concert band lovers out there, enjoy this miniature version of the Second Suite with your wind quintet!

Second Suite In F For Military Band - Complete

"The Stars and Stripes Forever" is a famous march by American composer John Philip Sousa. It has been the Official March of the United States of America since 1987 when the U. S. Congress declared it so.This standard and patriotic American march has been arranged for the Wind Quintet! Enjoy the rousing and lively parts, especially the famous piccolo solo. The flute part can be played with a piccolo, but it is really up to you.

The Stars and Stripes Forever for Wind Quintet

The "Second Suite in F for Military Band" (Op. 28, No. 2) is the second of Gustav Holst's two suites for concert band. Movement III is confident and jaunty, so play with much fitnesse and style even though there are numerous off-beat accompaniment. The french horn takes centre stage yet again introducing the main melody.

Second Suite In F For Military Band - 3. Song Of The Blacksmith

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