Aurora Awakes
was composed in 2020 for Youth Brass 2000.
Sometimes referred to as the Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis is a natural light phenomenon in the Earth’s sky.
Predominantly seen in high-latitude regions, they are a result of magnetosphere disturbances caused by solar wind. The resulting ionisation (the process of a molecule acquiring positive or negative charge) of atmospheric components emit light of varying colour and complexity.
For those of you familiar with the composer's other space inspired works ,Aurora Awakes
is a slow alternative, exploring the tonal colour and lyricism of the brass band rather than its raw energy. An effective contrast if you choose to programme it following either Starburst
or Andromeda.
