*
banner

Nordic quartet to write Euro test pieces for 2025

Four Norwegian composers will write the set-works for the European Championships in Stavanger in 2025.

Composers
  Top: Fredrick Schjelderup and Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen. Bottom: Kjetil Djønne and Torstein Aagaard Nilsen

Four leading Norwegian compositional talents will write the set-works for the 2025 European Brass Band Championships.

The joint announcement was made by the European Brass Band Association (EBBA) and the national organising hosts, Norges Musikkorps Forbund (NMF) for the event which will take place in Stavanger.

Transitions in Energy

The Championship Section set-work will be written by Fredrick Schjelderup (above left), one of the rising compositional stars of the Norwegian and wider brass banding movement.

The 33-year-old was awarded his degree in composition from the prestigious Grieg Academy in Bergen, with his work, 'Transitions in Energy' reflecting on one of the most important ambitions facing the Norwegian oil industry, whose 'capital' is based in Stavanger.

NMF was granted 165,000 NOK from the Norwegian Composers Foundation (Det norske komponistfond) to support the writing of the piece.

Challenge Section

The yet unnamed Challenge Section work will by written by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen (above right), another rising star of the Norwegian banding movement.

The award-winning composer gained a master's degree in musicology from the University of Oslo, as well as enjoying academic links to the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, and Goldsmiths, University of London.

Her works have been commissioned for several large brass band events, including the 2023 Norwegian National Championships as well as for international competitions.

The joint announcement was made by the European Brass Band Association (EBBA) and the national organising hosts, Norges Musikkorps Forbund (NMF) for the event which will take place in Stavanger4BR

Youth Championships

The set-work for the Premier Section of the European Youth Championships will be written by Kjetil Djønne (below left).

The 27-year-old was awarded a master's degree in conducting from Stavanger University, as well as a bachelor's degree in composition from the Grieg Academy in Bergen. In 2021 he won a 'break through' award within classical/modern music in Norway and is now one of the most sought-after young composers in the banding world.

His major work, 'Catharsis' was used as an own-choice selection at the Swedish National and European Championships in 2022 and 2023.

One of Norway's most notable composers for the brass band medium, Torstein Aagaard Nilsen (below right) will write the work for the Development Section.

'Seid' (1996) and 'Aubade — Dawn Songs of the Fabulous Birds' (20023) have been used as set-works for the Championship Section, whilst his works have been performed numerous times as both set-pieces and own-choice selections at the Norwegian National Championships.

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


nybbgb

Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London

July 9 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.


ai rOBOT

Artists combine with AI to win composition prize

July 9 • AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.


pRESTOCDS

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

July 8 • You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.


Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

July 8 • BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Olney Brass

July 10 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking a talented players to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up: SOLO CORNETS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Olney Brass

July 10 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancy, in order to strengthen their line up: FLUGELHORN. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Olney Brass

July 10 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking a talented . player to fill the following vacancy, in order . to strengthen their line up: SOPRANO CORNET. . We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section . band, with a variety of contests, concerts & . community events annually.


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd