An Irish tune, "Brian Boru's March" is about the greatest of the Irish High Kings. With his army, Brian Boru defeated an alliance of Vikings at the battle of Clontarf (about 1013 A.D.), but was himself killed by the retreating vanquished soldiers. Beginning with rhythmic percussives (by the quartet members imitating bodhrán sound), a driving 6/8 march visualizes the field of battle.
(Skill level: High school and above)
BONUS: Free CD with purchase of complete suite. Complete recording of Vignettes from the British Isles by Sego Lily Horns (as reviewed in the October 2024 The Horn Call ).
ABERNATHY - BRIAN BORU'S MARCH
$5.50Price
Audio track (for purchase singly, or on new album Three Suites for Four Horns) will be forthcoming shortly. Thank you for your patience.