Description
“St. Magnus” is a profound and challenging work by Kenneth Downie, consisting of a series of variations on a hymn tune attributed to Jeremiah Clarke. This piece served as the 2008 NABBA Championship Section test piece, highlighting its complexity and musical depth. Kenneth Downie explores the full gamut of brass band colors, from delicate, chamber-like textures to massive, earth-shaking climaxes. The variations demand extreme technical virtuosity and deep musical sensitivity from every member of the band. “St. Magnus” stands as a masterpiece of modern brass literature, perfect for bands seeking a high-level artistic challenge and a powerful, resonant concert work.
Difficulty 5
(Hard) Arrangements with a difficulty 5 begin to introduce polyrhythm’s and asymmetrical meters. Changing meters are much more frequent and instrumentation may be more diverse, and include piano, harp, or unusual instruments.
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