'The percussion parts for this arrangement of The Planets, are derived from Holst’s orchestral version, and my own imagination. It is to be used in conjunction with Holst’s complete original two-piano score. All of the original orchestrated percussion parts have been included along with additional percussion scoring which imitates and colours what is heard in the later orchestrated version. The entire suite can be played by two percussionists and two pianists, or the parts may be divided among several players for use in a Percussion ensemble.'