Of Metal and Magic Forging Gungnir by Travis J. Weller Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Bells, Brake Drum, Clarinet in Bb, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallets, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Trombone, Trumpet in Bb, Tuba and more. (Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallets, Bells, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Cr) - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS191

Forging Gungnir. Composed by Travis J. Weller. This edition: folio. Folio. Score and parts. Composed 2025. 130 pages. Duration 0:01:53. Carl Fischer Music #FPS191. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS191).

ISBN 9781491168240. UPC: 798408101206. 9x12 inches. Key: G minor.

In Norse mythology, Odin carries a might spear called Gungnir (pronounced "GUNG-neer"). No ordinary spear, Gungnir was created by the dwarves. The master blacksmith dwarf Dvalin created the spear at the request of Loki. Dvalin carved runes into its point using magic to increase its power in battle. The spear is further described as having incredible balance and could strike any target in battle. When Loki returned to Asgard, he presented the spear to Odin along with other treasures that he tricked the dwarves into making for him.Of Metal and Magic (Forging Gungnir) is a sonic journey of the spear’s creation. Within the piece, the sounds associated with meticulous work of the dwarves are heard across the ensemble. The brass and woodwinds are required to tap a pencil (or wooden dowel rod) against their music stand at points in a direct response to the rhythms of the percussion section. Percussion must use a brake drum (or low sounding metal clang) and the sides of the timpani bowls along with metal mallets on the bell set. The tempo at the beginning (q = 120) needs to remain steady throughout, just as a blacksmith would hammer away deliberately and methodically. Encourage the ensemble to play with a unified articulation style allowing for space between notes marked as staccato, and placing strong emphasis with beautiful tone on accented notes.For more perspectives on the fantastic stories in Norse mythology, I would encourage students to visit Daniel McCoy’s website. He contributes articles based upon extensive research that provide engaging perspective that goes beyond what is generally seen in popular culture (www.norse-mythology.org).Thank you in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you and your students well as you extend the story Of Metal and Magic.
In Norse mythology, Odin carries a might spear called Gungnir (pronounced “GUNG-neer”). No ordinary spear, Gungnir was created by the dwarves. The master blacksmith dwarf Dvalin created the spear at the request of Loki. Dvalin carved runes into its point using magic to increase its power in battle. The spear is further described as having incredible balance and could strike any target in battle. When Loki returned to Asgard, he presented the spear to Odin along with other treasures that he tricked the dwarves into making for him.Of Metal and Magic (Forging Gungnir) is a sonic journey of the spear’s creation. Within the piece, the sounds associated with meticulous work of the dwarves are heard across the ensemble. The brass and woodwinds are required to tap a pencil (or wooden dowel rod) against their music stand at points in a direct response to the rhythms of the percussion section. Percussion must use a brake drum (or low sounding metal clang) and the sides of the timpani bowls along with metal mallets on the bell set. The tempo at the beginning (q = 120) needs to remain steady throughout, just as a blacksmith would hammer away deliberately and methodically. Encourage the ensemble to play with a unified articulation style allowing for space between notes marked as staccato, and placing strong emphasis with beautiful tone on accented notes.For more perspectives on the fantastic stories in Norse mythology, I would encourage students to visit Daniel McCoy’s website. He contributes articles based upon extensive research that provide engaging perspective that goes beyond what is generally seen in popular culture (www.norse-mythology.org).Thank you in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you and your students well as you extend the story Of Metal and Magic.