Thor: Defender of Asgard

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Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallets, Bells, Chime, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Anvil, Thunder Sheet — Thor: Defender of AsgardThor is the Norse god of Thunder. As “champion of Asgard (Odin and Thor’s home),” he acts as a protector of mankind, a role that continued even as Christianity spread into Scandinavia. Known for his impressive strength, Thor controls storms, thunder and lightning. This piece depicts the protection of his home from giants.A Tip:At m. 13 and again at m. 39, allow those with the eighth-note patterns to pull back just a bit and allow those with the melody to shine. Your musicians will have a blast portraying the mighty Thor as he wields his hammer, Mjölnir, and protects Asgard from giants! This forceful work uses strong downbeats to depict the power and force of the famous hammer strikes and eighth-note patterns to add intensity. Young bands can perform this with energy and force using only seven notes, creating an impressively mature sound.

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