2025 Wind Band Consortium
Valhalla Awaits
In Norse mythology, Valhalla not only honors bravery but also integrity, loyalty, and the heroism of those who have lived and died with honor. Warriors who display these virtues in battle are chosen by the Valkyries to join Odin in Valhalla, where they are celebrated for their noble deeds.
This musical narrative takes the listener to the mythic world where bold warriors embark on a one-way journey. The music captures a hero's valor and the solemn anticipation of their final resting place, leaving listeners both energized and reflective. With tonal and sonic references to the expansive Scandinavian tundra, the composition weaves contrasting styles to pull out images of a battle among frozen plains, icy glaciers, and snow-capped mountains.
Majestic, sweeping melodies. Driving rhythms. Shifting textures. Resonant themes. A dynamic and memorable musical experience.
Deadline to join: November 1, 2025
Duration
8 minutes
in one movement
Difficulty
Grade 4
Grade 3.5 (Flex Arrangement)
Buy-In
$250
Pay by Check or Online
Delivery
Electronic: December 20, 2025
Physical: January 2026
Instrumentation
Piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes,
3 clarinets, bass clarinet,
2 bassoons, 2 alto saxophones,
tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone,
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba,
6 percussion, double bass
Wounded Warrior Project
$50 of every consortium member buy-in will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.
If you would like to make an additional contribution to the donation, you can do so here.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As their post-service needs evolved, so have the programs and services offered by WWP. Today, they offer programs in mental health, career counseling, long-term rehabilitative care, along with other advocacy efforts, improving the lives of millions of warriors and their families.
