Description
“Ascension” is a profound and substantial work by the renowned Philip Wilby, commissioned by Michael Bach and Brass Band Luzern for the Swiss Brass Band Championships. This piece represents the pinnacle of modern brass band composition, characterized by its sophisticated harmonic language, complex rhythmic structures, and immense expressive depth. Philip Wilby utilizes the full tonal resources of the ensemble to create a powerful and transcendent musical narrative. As a championship-level test piece, “Ascension” demands world-class technical virtuosity and exceptional interpretive maturity from every player. It is a premiere choice for elite bands looking to perform a work of significant artistic weight and professional prestige.
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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