Patrick's Rune - STORM705 | Musica

High energy dance-like rhythmic figures and a haunting prayer theme... later developed in Symphony #2... combine in this work depicting St. Patrick's banishment of the snakes. As in all Storm Works, the work provides a well-planned media in which to explore music-making concepts. Contained within are themes for Patrick, the striking staff, the Storm and religious faith of the Rune as well as depictions of the dance, struggle and joy of the Irish people as the Light of Hope triumphs over "the powers of darkness!"

Patrick's Rune places many varied and simultaneous demands on the student Musician. Because the piece involves Music in 2's and 3's in both 4/4 and 12/8, and because of the dynamic possibilities joined by the need for great speed and dexterity in fingering, this work can be rendered by quite accomplished groups or by younger Musicians needing a work which, when rendered as intended, will represent a significant accomplishment.