Written for eleven winds when Mendelssohn was fifteen years old, it has been set for contemporary wind band (the saxophone parts are optional, staying with a desire for historical accuracy to the extent feasible), this is a shining jewel of music.

With care towards balance, articulation, and musicality, this is a solid repertoire piece for advanced groups.

This edition also preserves the instrumentation of the 1826 autograph should the conductor choose to reduce the number of players to ...