Valhalla (Full Instrumentation)

Style: Modern / Classical | Difficulty: Medium Difficult | Grade: 4

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Valhalla tells the story of the Norse Valkyries, female helping spirits of the god Odin whose name means “chooser of the fallen.” The Valkyries would select their favorite Norse warriors to be slain and use their magic to influence human battles in order to ensure their favorite warriors’ glorious death. Only after the warrior’s death could the Valkyries then escort the warrior through the gates of Valhalla to fight with eternal glory alongside Odin himself.

CREDITS

Composed by: Key Poulan
Percussion by: Rob Ferguson
Originally commissioned by: Clovis West H.S., Fresno, CA - Bryan Chesi, Director
Duration: 8:42

MUSIC SAMPLES

Mvt. 1: Prelude to War sets a scene before battle, with the horn signaling the call to arms. The ensemble swells to a ferocious climax as the Norse warriors prepare their weapons and pray to the Valkyries for glorious victory in battle.
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Mvt. 2: Children of Odin opens with a dance-like flute solo in pre-battle celebration and feasting. The dance theme builds through several soli throughout the ensemble until the Valkyries finally begin their ride to find their warrior champion in battle.
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Mvt. 3: Drums of War, The features the percussion in a war cadence, stirring the fighters into battle frenzy.
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Mvt. 4: Transcension & The Gates of Valhalla signals the end of battle, the fall of the hero, and his hero’s escort by the Valkyries to Valhalla. Richard Wagner’s famous “Ride of the Valkyries” theme can be heard as the hero ascends to eternal glory.
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