This work has been selected as C Grade set work for the 2022 Australian Brass Band Championships.
Set as the Third Section Test Piece for the 2019 National Finals of the British Brass Band Championships.
Duration 10.40 Grade 3.5
The Viking age lasted from the late eighth, to the middle of the eleventh century. During this period, Scandinavian warriors and merchants explored, plundered and left their mark on numerous territories.
This work is based on a series of four notes that appear in different forms, consisting of 4 movements:
Northern Men,
Explorer,
Raids
Heritage.
It is an impressive and spectacular piece, with lots of interesting and playful parts for all sections. This is a perfect contest piece or an outstanding work for thematic concerts.
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