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The Planets - I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for Community Orchestra - Keyless Parts) (arr. Daniel G Fritch)
by Gustav Holst Full Orchestra - Digital Sheet Music

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This addition was edited for a community orchestra. All parts are keyless and double sharps/flats have been removed. It provides cues to cover less common instruments. For example, Trombones and Horns cover Tenor Tuba and Bassoons. While a Synthesizer covers the Harps and Organ. Parts are not provided for English Horn, Bass Oboe, or Double Bassoon.

Phasing marks and reinforced metric notation have been added throughout the score to clarify subdivision and large-beat organization, particularly in extended passages of 5/4 and asymmetrical phrase groupings. These markings support ensemble alignment, rehearsal efficiency, and conductor communication without altering the musical content.

The result is a powerful and accessible realization of one of the most influential orchestral works of the 20th century, suitable for both performance and study.

Instrumentation
2 Piccolos
2 Flutes
2 Oboes (optionally cued to Clarinets as needed)
3 Clarinets in Bb
Bass Clarinet
3 Bassoons (optionally cued to Trombones or Bass Clarinet as needed)
6 Horns in F (optionally playable by 3 horns)
4 Bb Trumpets (
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tenor Tuba (scored for Bb Baritone - Treble Clef. optionally cued to Horn and Trombone)
Tuba
4 Percussion Suspended Cymbal Side Drum Tam-tam/Gong Bass Drum
6 Timpani (2 players- I- F,Bb, G; II- Eb,C A)
Synthesizer (covers Harps and Organ)
2 Harps (optionally covered by Synthesizer)
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Double Bass

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