Gustav Holst | I Sowed the Seeds of Love

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Add a touch of English folk charm to your next performance with this engaging clarinet sextet arrangement of Gustav Holst’s I Sowed the Seeds of Love. Best known for The Planets, Holst also celebrated the beauty of traditional English folksongs, and this lyrical setting captures both pastoral warmth and timeless storytelling.

This arrangement is designed with performers and audiences in mind:

• Accessible scoring makes it suitable for intermediate ensembles, school groups, and community bands.
• Rich clarinet textures highlight the folk melody while giving each instrument a rewarding role.
• Versatile programming — perfect for concerts, recitals, or educational repertoire.

With its blend of lyrical beauty and resonant clarinet sonorities, this piece is sure to become an audience favourite and a valuable addition to your ensemble’s library.

Clarinet Sextet

• Clarinet (Eb) / Clarinet (Bb) [Alt. Part]
• Clarinet (Bb) / Clarinet (Eb) [Alt. Part]
• Clarinet (Bb) / Clarinet (Eb) [Alt. Part]
• Alto Clarinet (Eb) / Basset Horn [Alt. Part]
• Bass Clarinet (Bb) / Alto Clarinet (Eb) [Alt. Part]
• Contrabass Clarinet (Bb) / Bass Clarinet (Bb) [Alt. Part]