The Ghost of Jupiter (from Nebulae)
Wind Ensemble 5’10” Grade 4.5 2023
Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1 & 2
Oboe 1 & 2
Bassoon 1 & 2
Contrabassoon (opt.)
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1 - 3
Bass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn in F 1 - 4
Bb Trumpet 1 - 3
Trombone 1 & 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium 1 & 2
Tuba 1 & 2
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion 1 - 5
Winner of the 2023 Adelaide Wind Orchestra Composition Contest
The final movement of Nebulae (2023)
Program Notes
Inspired by the Ghost of Jupiter Nebula, this movement pays homage to Holst's The Planets, serving as an elegy for his Bringer of Jollity. Its sombre tones gradually give way to a sense of hope and, in the melancholy radiance, there is a chance for something new to be born. A new understanding of the universe, guided by the memory of what was. The infinite galaxy waiting patiently to be embroidered with the colours of a new æon.
World Premiere:
Adelaide Wind Orchestra
Conducted by Bryan Griffiths
Friday 16 June 2023
Published by Matt Klohs
Buy Sheet Music:
Symphony Orchestra version arranged by Matt Klohs