Concert Band
The Swords of Stavanger
Concert Band
The Swords of Stavanger
Composer
Genre
Occasion
Performance time
00:03:30
Grade Level
Unterstufe
Publisher
Alfred Music
Size
US 9x12 (229x305mm)
Info
Full Score + Parts
Order Number
ALF31712
Release Date
2009
Info
The unification of the Viking tribes is of great significance to the people living in the southwest region of Norway. The International School of Stavanger lies only one kilometer from a small fjord called Hafrsfjord where a monument, "Swords in Stone," was constructed consisting of three large bronze swords stuck in an outcropping on the shore. The monument commemorates a battle which unified the Viking tribes of Norway under one king, Harald Hårfagre, or Harald the Fairhaired. According to legend, in 872 Harald invited the other tribal leaders to a meeting, then had his boats cut off their retreat and they battled until the other leaders submitted to Harald's rule. Harald then became the first king of Norway. The Swords of Stavanger seeks to provide a musical backdrop to this legend of Viking heroism and conquest.
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Keywords
Contest / Competition
Heroes
King / Queen
Legend
monumental
Norway
Stone
Youth
Youth Band / Young Band
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