Aurora Awakes, Dan Price. Brass Band

Aurora Awakes
Dan Price

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 Earths 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.

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Grade: 3

Dan Pricea - Composer
Since initial successes whilst completing his undergraduate studies at Salford University, Dan has gone on to establish himself as one of the leading composers  writing contemporary brass band music in the 21st Century. His music has reached both the Concert Hall and the Contest forum globally.

He has held both arranging and composing residences at the Cory Band, Black Dyke Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band, associations that have enabled him to collaborate with the likes of trombone virtuoso Wycliffe Gordon, composer Tolga Kashif on his 2012 Olympic Anthem and the Opera Babes.

Dan lives and works in Manchester as a lecturer at the University of Salford, as well as retaining a career as a freelance composer. He continues to work with leading international ensembles and solo artists in brass band and his portfolio now includes music for concert band and choir.