This piece is one of gustav holsts original compositions for band. The modified hammersmith functional motor scale for children with spinal muscular atrophy mhfmssma krosschell, et al 2006 is an adaptation of the original hammersmith functional motor. The second suite in f was written in 1911, but not performed until 1922. Egdon heath, hammersmith, fugal overture, somerset. An excerpt guide may 2014 abstract of a doctoral essay at the university of miami. A third indication of holsts serious artistic intent in this work is his meticulous note on the titlepage. Rolls supine to prone over right unable pulls or pushes with hand rolls supine to prone over right start position. The selections are played in holsts original instrumentation, and sound much the. The repertory is a mix of standards holsts two suitesand the mildly esoteric a moorside suite and hammersmith. Gustav holst the planets performed as a send off for holst, who was going to mainland europe to help with the demobilization of british ww i troops. Orchestrates from the 2 piano score holst cannot write out the score because of his neuritis, and his students and friends help. Suggested instructions have been included for each of the 33 items.
In this article on gustav holsts the planets we consider his influences, the works creation, its reception, the individual movements, attempts by others to extend it, the pioneering recordings, some more recordings and its. When holst was commissioned to write hammersmith for the bbc wireless. Officially premiered in 1920 at the royal military school of music, the manuscript was originally completed in 1909. The two teaching posts for which holst is probably best known were director of music at st pauls girls school, hammersmith pictured from 1905 until his death, and director of music at morley college from 1907 to 1924. Along with the subsequent second suite in f for military band, written in 1911 and premiered in 1922. Holsts second suite in eflat, composed in 1911, uses english folk songs and folk dance tunes throughout, being written at a time when holst needed to rest from the strain of original composition. Holst is most famous for his orchestral suite the planets. Gustav holsts two suites for military bandfirst suite in eb 1909 and second suite in f 1911are milestones in the history of band literature. Back feet unsupported can you sit on the plinthchair without using your hands for support for a count of 3. His distinctive compositional style was the product of many influences, richard wagner and richard strauss being. Modified hammersmith functional motor scale extend pg 2 item score 0 score 1 score 2 comments score 8. Holst, gustav gustav holst 21 september 1874 25 may 1934 alternative namestransliterations.
At the time, 125,000 inhabitants were packed into an area of 3. Hammersmith holst pdf nineteen long years passed between the composition of holsts last two works for winds, the second suite in f and the masterful hammersmith. Score hfmse score ing 1 sitting using plinth floor. Gustav holst, david lloydjones, royal scottish national orchestra, tim hugh holst. The author asks that the spirit of high comedy shall be maintained throughout. Having studied at the royal college of music in london, his early work was influenced by ravel, grieg, richard strauss, and ralph vaughan williams, but most of his music is highly original, with. Widely acclaimed as the first major wind band compositio. An expanded version of the hammersmith functional motor scale for sma ii and iii patients. Modified hammersmith functional motor scale extend pg 1. Holst writes, as each movement is founded on the same phrase, it is requested that the suite be played right through without a break.
As it does in all his band music, holsts experience as a trombonist shows through in the suite no. His daughter heard the work in this later orchestral version he. Hammersmith prelude and scherzo for military band or orchestra, op. Ebscohost serves thousands of libraries with premium essays, articles and other content including the hammersmith score for the neurological assessment of infants. Best known for his orchestral suite the planets, he composed many other works across a range of genres, although none achieved comparable success. Suite in e flat by gustav holst, japanese overture by ney rosauro, and inferno by daniel. Named after the part of hammersmith in which holst lived, the brook green suite is as easy to play as it is to hear, having been written for the schools junior. Holst, gustav manuscripts and letters in the royal college. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Second suite in f by gustav holst wind band literature. Indeed, the first three notes of the chaconne are eb, f and c, and the first three notes of the melody when it first appears in the intermezzo are eb, f, and c. Those who knew nothing of this fortyyearold affection for the hammersmith district of london were puzzled at the title. The modified hammersmith functional motor scale for children with sma consists of 20 items table 2, each scored on a 3point ordinal scale 2 for unaided, 1 for assistance, 0 for inability.
Instruction for the requested task should be given without qualifiers. Holsts compositions for wind band, although only a small portion of his total output, have made him a cornerstone of the genre. Supine with shoulder blades on surface, arms in midposition 9. Having studied at the royal college of music in london,his early work was influenced by grieg, wagner richard strauss, and fellow student ralph vaughan williams, and later, through. Viola and piano or organ intermediate 3 pdf 1 mp3 arranger. This is the entire second suite for military band in f, op. His works for wind band two suites and a tone poem, hammersmith are foundational to the modern wind literature.
Holst wrote a score for a british film, the bells 1931, and was amused to be recruited as an. In 19, st pauls opened a new music wing, and holst composed his st pauls suite for the occasion. Royal scottish national orchestra conducted by david lloydjones 00. Gustav holst, richard hickox, london symphony orchestra holst. Hammersmith holst pdf nineteen long years passed between the composition of holst s last two works for winds, the second suite in f and the masterful hammersmith. Second suite in f by gustav holst 18741934 full score. Holst, gustav flossie isms for fridays 2piano score of the mating dance, dated 19 november 1926 music 4to 9 pages there is no page numbered 7 autograph holst, gustav hammersmith. According to imogen holst holstthe original holograph had been lost, however there was a partautograph score which enabled her to reconstruct the work. Gustav holst september 21, 1874 cheltenham, gloucestershire may 25, 1934 was an english composer and was a music teacher for over 20 years. Holsts oneact opera, the perfect fool, premiered at londons covent garden on may 14, 1923. A modified hammersmith functional motor scale for use in.
The libretto, written by the composer, employs a fairy tale setting and plot as the basis for a spoof of operatic conventions of the day the score directs. Written in 1911 for military band, this piece makes use of no less that seven traditional english folk melodies. Score analysis holstssecond suite in f free download as pdf file. He is most famous for his orchestral suite the planets. Rolls prone to supine over left unable pushes or pulls with hand. Egdon heath, hammersmith, fugal overture, somerset rhapsody, etc music. Each of its four movements uses one or more folk songs as its melodic material. Gustav theodore holst september 21, 1874 may 25, 1934 orchestra. Of these, hammersmith will appeal to those who like the composers planets, particularly uranus.
If you wish to report any data inaccuracies for a specific premises, please fill out a business feedback form more information. Composed in 1930 on commission from the bbc, gustav holsts hammersmith is a twopart tone poem that creates a musical impression of the hammersmith section of london where holst taught school for nearly 30 years. Concert band sheet music book by gustav holst 18741934. In 1905, holst became director of music at the st pauls girls school in hammersmith, london, and in 1907, he also became director of music at morley college, retaining both positions until his death in 1934. The opening march movement uses three tunes, the first of which is a lively morris dance. The total test score can range from 0 if all the items are failed to 40 if all the items are achieved. Hammersmith is a prelude and scherzo which was commissioned by the bbc military band in 1930. During my score study, rehearsal and performance of these pieces i have gained a greater. It is a fourmovement work, in the key of f major and, although performed less frequently than the first suite in eflat, it is a staple of the band repertoire and usually considered more technically demanding that its sister suite. Most of the piece is very dark, ponderous, and slow, although there is a faster section in the middle of the work. It makes a fitting conclusion to this recital of wonderful but littleknown music whose current neglect is as baffling as it is inexcusable. Doctoral essay supervised by professor margaret donaghueflavin. Gustav holst composed his second suite for military band, op. He was invited to conduct the hammersmith socialist choir, teaching them.
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