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Mars (from The Planets)
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Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Grade 2-3
SKU: HL.4002798
Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Johnnie Vinson. Flex-Band Grade 3. Classical. Softcover. 98 pages. Duration 120 seconds. Hal Leonard #4002798. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4002798).UPC: 884088281892. 9.0x12.0x0.409 inches.
This dark and sinister movement from Holst's symphonic masterpiece The Planets continues to thrill audiences and performers alike. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass or woodwinds – even strings. Dur: 2:00.
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Ratings + Reviews
Based on 3 Reviews
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Marcus J.
December 15, 2025
Clever Voicing for Flexible Instrumentation
As an ensemble director, I'm genuinely impressed by the intelligent voicing in this Flex-Band arrangement of 'Mars.' Despite its adaptability for Grade 2-3 groups, the five core parts by Johnnie Vinson manage to create a surprisingly full and powerful texture. The internal 'voice-leading' is quite clever, providing strong harmonic support across various instrumental combinations, making this symphonic classic accessible without needing a perfectly balanced, traditional band setup.
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Elena R.
December 14, 2025
Thrilling Piece for Adult Bands!
Playing 'Mars' from Holst's *The Planets* with my community band has been absolutely exhilarating! This Johnnie Vinson Flex-Band arrangement perfectly captures the dark, powerful energy of the original. At Grade 2-3, it's definitely achievable for us adult learners, and we sound fantastic. It's brilliant to have such a famous piece available in a flexible format, making it easy for any group to tackle this iconic work.
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Anonymous
December 14, 2025
Excellent for Developing Ensembles
This Flex-Band arrangement of Holst's 'Mars' is superb for school groups. The Grade 2-3 difficulty is spot-on for developing musicians, providing a rewarding challenge. Hal Leonard's engraving quality is consistently clear, making part reading easy for students. The flexible instrumentation design is a massive asset, ensuring that all students can engage with this thrilling classical masterpiece and build essential ensemble skills.
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