{"product_id":"heroes-of-the-north-peter-graham","title":"Heroes of the North (Peter Graham)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1d c1-1e c1-b c1-8m c1-4c c1-1p c1-8n c1-8o\"\u003eHeroes of the North \u003c\/em\u003e(Peter Graham)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGramercy Music | 10 minutes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes of the North was commissioned by Henning Annundsen for Skodvin Skulemusikk and pays tribute to the development of brass band activity in the Nordhordland region of Norway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe music is a set of character variations based upon personalities long associated with both the band and the region. The opening 5 note motif (C D E F G) might be considered the starting point for beginner brass students, and this mini-theme is developed throughout the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive variations follow: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1d c1-1e c1-b c1-8m c1-4c c1-1p c1-8n c1-8o\"\u003eMr Brevik's Galop\u003c\/em\u003e (representing Tom Brevik, a key figure in Norwegian brass band music)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1d c1-1e c1-b c1-8m c1-4c c1-1p c1-8n c1-8o\"\u003eFrode's Dance\u003c\/em\u003e (with apologies to Edvard Grieg), portraying soprano cornet player Frode Rydland, one of Skodvin Skulemusikk's most famous “old boys”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1d c1-1e c1-b c1-8m c1-4c c1-1p c1-8n c1-8o\"\u003eMr Bjørge's Walk \u003c\/em\u003erepresenting Viggo Bjørge, “Mr Eikanger Bjørsvik Band”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1d c1-1e c1-b c1-8m c1-4c c1-1p c1-8n c1-8o\"\u003eHymn for Knut-Harald\u003c\/em\u003e, known as “Mr Skodvin Skulemusikk” having over many years played a central role in the teaching and training of the band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c1-1d c1-1e c1-b c1-8m c1-4c c1-1p c1-8n c1-8o\"\u003eMaestro Snell's Russian Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e features music with more than a hint of Russian (Khachaturian to be precise) and calls to mind Howard Snell whose arrangements and presence have made such a huge contribution to Norwegian Brass Banding over many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larch Music Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54107873706313,"sku":"GM005","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/0178\/9257\/files\/download_2623a537-a107-442d-8f8a-a61256f81d3c.jpg?v=1774871093","url":"https:\/\/www.larchmusic.co.uk\/products\/heroes-of-the-north-peter-graham","provider":"Larch Music Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}