Of Thunder and Steel by Brian Monroe

Of Thunder and Steel captures the destructive power of Mjölnir to create an exciting piece for intermediate percussionists.

Program Notes
From ancient Norse legend, Mjölnir is a powerful hammer imbued with magical powers and wielded by Thor, the god of thunder. In this work the Hi Hat represents the flow of energy sizzling through the weapon. The toms depict Mjölnir’s ability to call on the bifrost to allow one to travel across the galaxy. The bass drum (shared by Players 1-3) captures the destructive power of the weapon. All combine to create an exciting piece for intermediate percussionists.