Every quintet needs a massive, lush chorale in the folder—this is the one.
Holst’s "Jupiter" is one of the greatest melodies ever written for brass, which is why it shows up on everything from formal recitals to wedding ceremonies. The problem is that most quintet versions are just dry, bare-bones reductions of the orchestral score. You play the melody straight through once, the harmonies feel thin, and you’re left wishing you had a full symphony behind you to fill out the room.
When I wrote this arrangement, I wanted to give that iconic tune the harmonic weight it actually deserves. Instead of a predictable, note-for-note transcription, I layered in lush, modern reharmonizations and rich inner countermelodies that make five brass players sound like an entire section. The voice-leading passes the melodic lines naturally through the group, building up the texture while still giving everyone smart places to breathe so you can play with a big, resonant sound all the way to the final cadence.
Whether you need a show-stopping prelude for a wedding or a dramatic centerpiece for your next concert program, this chart turns heads every single time.
What you’ll get:
Format: Digital PDF Download
Files: Full Score & Individual Parts (Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba)
Style: Classical Chorale / Modern Reharmonization
Difficulty: Medium (Grade 3.5)
Duration: ~3:30
Every quintet needs a massive, lush chorale in the folder—this is the one.
Holst’s "Jupiter" is one of the greatest melodies ever written for brass, which is why it shows up on everything from formal recitals to wedding ceremonies. The problem is that most quintet versions are just dry, bare-bones reductions of the orchestral score. You play the melody straight through once, the harmonies feel thin, and you’re left wishing you had a full symphony behind you to fill out the room.
When I wrote this arrangement, I wanted to give that iconic tune the harmonic weight it actually deserves. Instead of a predictable, note-for-note transcription, I layered in lush, modern reharmonizations and rich inner countermelodies that make five brass players sound like an entire section. The voice-leading passes the melodic lines naturally through the group, building up the texture while still giving everyone smart places to breathe so you can play with a big, resonant sound all the way to the final cadence.
Whether you need a show-stopping prelude for a wedding or a dramatic centerpiece for your next concert program, this chart turns heads every single time.
What you’ll get:
Format: Digital PDF Download
Files: Full Score & Individual Parts (Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba)
Style: Classical Chorale / Modern Reharmonization
Difficulty: Medium (Grade 3.5)
Duration: ~3:30
