Mars – The Bringer of War

The Mars movement from Holst's Planets has entered the iconic musical arena around the world. It's haunting drum beats in 5/4 time, terrifying chords, sounds of steeled armies marching to battle all are familiar to the public at large due to its being heard in so many different settings.

This great music transcribed by Ralph Sauer is now available from Cherry Classics Music for 14-part Brass ensemble with timpani and percussion.

The music has been recorded by the Summit Brass in a spectacular recording which is available for purchase on CD or as a download on iTunes.

There are now 6 movements (all superbly transcribed by Mr. Ralph Sauer) available for purchase from this great work: Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.

In addition - the entire Suite of six movements can be purchased at a discount from the retail prices.

For advanced performers:

• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Horns
• 3 Trombones
• Tenor Tuba, 2 Bass Tubas
• Timpani and Percussion