The Hall of Valhalla
from The Hammer of Asgard
David Marlatt
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 4
Duration: 04:15
Year of Composition: 2018
Publisher: Eighth Note
Year of Publication: 2018
Publisher Catalog Number: CB19387
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinet 1, 2, 3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1, 2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2, 3
Baritone
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
[Mallet Percussion:] Vibraphone, Chimes
[Percussion 1:] Tom-toms, Bass Drum
[Percussion 2:] Triangle, Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Gong
For the Stouffville D.S.S. Symphonic Band 2017/18.
"The Hall of Valhalla" is the second movement to the three-part suite The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack style composition for winds and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, The Hammer of Asgard introduces and explores the gods and other characters that make up these famous stories. The other movements in this suite are "Thor and Loki" and "Battle with the Frost Giants".
Program Notes:
Asgard, the Norse kingdom of the gods—floating high in the sky and connected to the world of humanity by the rainbow bridge Bifrost. It is here that Odin, king of the gods, sits on his throne, overseeing various creatures, ranging from giants to dwarfs, from valkyries to humans.
When a worthy person dies in battle, a Valkyrie comes and brings their soul to the Hall of Valhalla where they can live for all eternity. The journey to Valhalla is very subdued, but when the dead first see the gates of the mighty hall, their awe and amazement is indescribable. The hall is immeasurable in size and filled with so much luxury and wealth that no man could wish for anything ever again.
(Eighth Note Publications)
