Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen
Embracing Duality for Brass Band
Embracing Duality
Brass Band
Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen: Embracing Duality for Brass Band - 2024
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Embracing Duality
“Embracing Duality” depicts Hel, the ruler of the underworld in Norse mythology. Hel is a complex figure reflecting the Norse worldview’s emphasis on the cyclical nature of life and death. She represents the idea that death is not to be feared but accepted as a natural part of existence, and her realm, Helheim, serves as a place of rest and judgement for departed souls.
"Embracing Duality" depicts Hel, the ruler of the underworld in Norse mythology. Hel is a complex figure reflecting the Norse worldview's emphasis on the cyclical nature of life and death. She represents the idea that death is not to be feared but accepted as a natural part of existence, and her realm, Helheim, serves as a place of rest and judgement for departed so uls.
Hel is often depicted as a figure with a dual appearance, where one half of her body is that of a living woman, while the other half is that of a corpse, showing signs of decay. This duality symbolizes her dominion over both life and death.
Hel is often depicted as a figure with a dual appearance, where one half of her body is that of a living woman, while the other half is that of a corpse, showing signs of decay. This duality symbolizes her dominion over both life and death.
Balanced Judgement: Hel is often portrayed as a fair and impartial judge of the souls who enter her realm. She decides the fate of each soul based on their deeds in life. Those who led honorable lives might find some comfort in Helheim, while those who lived dishonorably might face a harsher enviroment.
Balanced Judgement: Hel is often portrayed as a fair and impartial judge of the souls who enter her realm. She decides the fate of each soul based on their d eeds in life. Those who led honorable lives might find some comfort in Helheim, while those who lived dishonorably might face a harsher enviroment.
Cosmic Balance: Hel represents the concept of balance and duality in Norse mythology. She is neither entirely good nor entirely evil, embodying the idea that life and death are interconnected and that both are necessary aspects of existence.
Cosmic Balance: Hel represents the concept of balance and duality in Norse mythology. She is neither entirely good nor entirely evil, embodying the idea that life and death are interconnected and that both are necessary aspects of existence.
Ruler of Helheim: Hel governs the realm of Helheim, where souls of the deceased reside after death. It is a cold and bleak realm, contrasting with the more prestigious afterlife destinations like Valhalla.
Ruler of Helheim: Hel governs the realm of Helheim, where souls of the deceased reside after death. It is a cold and bleak realm, contrasting with the more prestigious afterlife destinations like Valhalla.
Symbol of Mortality: Hel’s appearance as half-living and half-dead, serves as a stark reminder of the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death in Norse belief.
Symbol of Mortality: Hel's appearance as half-living and half-dead, serves as a stark reminder of the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death in Norse belief.
“ Embracing Duality” is supported by The Norwegian Composers’ Fund, and commissioned by The Norwegian Band Federation for the European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger, May 2025.
"Embracing Duality" is supported by The Norwegian Composers' Fund, and commissioned by The Norwegian Band Federation for the European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger, May 2025.
Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen
Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen
is a Norwegian composer, orchestrator, arranger, and cornet player.
is a Norwegian composer, orchestrator, arranger, and cornet player.
Ingebjørg specializes in test pieces and other major works for brass band, concert band, and orchestra. Her compositions are being performed at various national and international competitions, concerts, festivals and workshops.
Ingebjørg specializes in test pieces and other major works for brass band, concert band, and orchestra. Her compositions are being performed at various national and international competitions, concerts, festivals and workshops.
Ingebjørg has a master's degree in Musicology from the University of Oslo, focusing on composition of contest music for brass band. She also studied music at Goldsmiths (University of London), as well as extra credits in composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music.
Ingebjørg has a master’s degree in Musicology from the University of Oslo, focusing on composition of contest music for brass band. She also studied music at Goldsmiths (University of London), as well as extra credits in composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music.
Durata: 10 min.
Durata: 10 min.
Eb Soprano Cornet
Eb Soprano Cornet
1st & 2nd Solo Bb Cornet
1st & 2nd Solo Bb Cornet
3r d & 4th Solo Bb Cornet
3rd & 4th Solo Bb Cornet
Repiano Bb Cornet
Repiano Bb Cornet
2nd Bb Cornet
2nd Bb Cornet
3rd Bb Cornet
3rd Bb Cornet
Bb Flugel Horn
Bb Flugel Horn
Solo Eb Horn
Solo Eb Horn
1st Eb Horn
2nd Eb Horn
1st Eb Horn
1st Bb Baritone
2nd Eb Horn
2nd Bb Baritone
1st Bb Baritone
1st Bb Trombone
2nd Bb Baritone
2nd Bb Trombone
1st Bb Trombone
Bass Trombone
2nd Bb Trombone
Solo Bb Euphonium
Bass Trombone
2nd Bb Euphonium
Solo Bb Euphonium
Eb Bass
Bb Bass
DEMO
2nd Bb Euphonium
Eb Bass
Bb Bass
Timpani
Timpani
1st Percussion
Gran Cassa
Snare Drum
1st Percussion
Bar Chimes
Gran Cassa
Snare Drum
Bass Drum Chimes
Bar Chimes
Hi-hat
Bass Drum
2nd Percussion
Tom-toms + Bass Drum
Chimes
Hi-hat
Vibraphone
Crash Cymbal
2nd Percussion
Tam-tam
Xylophone
Tom-toms + Bass Drum
Vibraphone
Suspended Cymbal
Crash Cymbal
Tam-tam
Xylophone Suspended Cymbal
Allegro feroce
Soprano Cornet in E b
Solo Cornet 1 & 2 in B b
Solo Cornet 3 & 4 in B b
Repiano Cornet in B b
2nd Cornet in B b
3rd Cornet in B b Flugelhorn
Solo Horn in E b
1st Horn in E b
2nd Horn in E b
1st Baritone in B b
2nd Baritone in B b
1st Trombone in B b
2nd Trombone in B b
Bass Trombone
Solo Euphonium in B b
2nd Euphonium in B b
Bass in E b
Bass in B b
Timpani
Percussion 1
Percussion 2
2nd Cor.
3rd Cor.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Bar.
1st Tbn.
2nd Tbn.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Bar.
2nd Cor.
3rd Cor.
sub.
sub.
sub.
sub.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Bar.
2nd Cor.
3rd Cor.
Solo Hn.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Bar.
1st Tbn.
2nd Tbn.
half valve trill/trem. effect
cup mute, stagger breathing half valve trill/trem. effect
cup mute, stagger breathing half valve trill/trem. effect
1st Bar.
2nd Bar. 1st Tbn. 2nd Tbn.
2nd Cor. 3rd Cor.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Bar.
2nd Cor. 3rd Cor.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Cor.
3rd Cor.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar. 2nd Bar.
harmon mute, half valve trill/trem. effect
harmon mute, half valve trill/trem. effect
harmon mute, half valve trill/trem. effect
2nd Cor.
3rd Cor.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Bar.
2nd Cor.
3rd Cor.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Bar. 1st Tbn. 2nd Tbn.
2nd Cor.
3rd Cor. Flug.
Solo Hn.
1st Hn.
2nd Hn.
1st Bar.
2nd Bar.
1st Tbn.
2nd Tbn.
