Sanctuary! - Score & Parts
“Sanctuary!” is a 10-minute test piece in 3 movements for brass band and percussion, based on the well-known Victor Hugo story “The hunchback of Notre Dame”. The title is a reference from the climax of the story when the heroic Quasimodo rescues his lover from death and carries her to the top of the tower, whilst screaming “Sanctuary! Sanctuary! Sanctuary!”.
The composition was commissioned through the John Golland Trust.
"Sanctuary!" was used as the set test for the European Youth Championships (Premier Section), won by Catch Basin Brass Band on the 28th April 2019 and used as the set test for the Dutch Nationals (Second Division), won by Martini Brass Band Groningen on the 29th October 2022.
Movement I – Cour des Miracles
The first movement depicts the sounds of a colourful lavish festival with the bells of Notre Dame ringing joyously throughout the city. However, there are moments of strain and anger as the inhabitants from
the court of miracles plague the city.
Movement II – Miséricorde
The second movement is an ardent song from the bell ringer, Quasimodo to his adored Esmerelda; declaring his unbounded love for her.
Cantabile lines flow seamlessly throughout the ensemble and gradually build to the pinnacle of the composition;
here the music is at its zenith. Once the drama has subsided, the bells of Notre Dame peacefully guide the movement to a fulfilled ending.
Movement III – ANANKH
The final movement “ANANKH” refers to the overall message the author intended for the book, fate and destiny. There is forever a light of hope; the path of righteousness inevitably overshadows the past.
The music concludes with the love melody repeated once again to signify hope and restoration.
“Sanctuary!” is a 10-minute test piece in 3 movements for brass band and percussion, based on the well-known Victor Hugo story “The hunchback of Notre Dame”. The title is a reference from the climax of the story when the heroic Quasimodo rescues his lover from death and carries her to the top of the tower, whilst screaming “Sanctuary! Sanctuary! Sanctuary!”.
The composition was commissioned through the John Golland Trust.
"Sanctuary!" was used as the set test for the European Youth Championships (Premier Section), won by Catch Basin Brass Band on the 28th April 2019 and used as the set test for the Dutch Nationals (Second Division), won by Martini Brass Band Groningen on the 29th October 2022.
Movement I – Cour des Miracles
The first movement depicts the sounds of a colourful lavish festival with the bells of Notre Dame ringing joyously throughout the city. However, there are moments of strain and anger as the inhabitants from
the court of miracles plague the city.
Movement II – Miséricorde
The second movement is an ardent song from the bell ringer, Quasimodo to his adored Esmerelda; declaring his unbounded love for her.
Cantabile lines flow seamlessly throughout the ensemble and gradually build to the pinnacle of the composition;
here the music is at its zenith. Once the drama has subsided, the bells of Notre Dame peacefully guide the movement to a fulfilled ending.
Movement III – ANANKH
The final movement “ANANKH” refers to the overall message the author intended for the book, fate and destiny. There is forever a light of hope; the path of righteousness inevitably overshadows the past.
The music concludes with the love melody repeated once again to signify hope and restoration.
“Sanctuary!” is a 10-minute test piece in 3 movements for brass band and percussion, based on the well-known Victor Hugo story “The hunchback of Notre Dame”. The title is a reference from the climax of the story when the heroic Quasimodo rescues his lover from death and carries her to the top of the tower, whilst screaming “Sanctuary! Sanctuary! Sanctuary!”.
The composition was commissioned through the John Golland Trust.
"Sanctuary!" was used as the set test for the European Youth Championships (Premier Section), won by Catch Basin Brass Band on the 28th April 2019 and used as the set test for the Dutch Nationals (Second Division), won by Martini Brass Band Groningen on the 29th October 2022.
Movement I – Cour des Miracles
The first movement depicts the sounds of a colourful lavish festival with the bells of Notre Dame ringing joyously throughout the city. However, there are moments of strain and anger as the inhabitants from
the court of miracles plague the city.
Movement II – Miséricorde
The second movement is an ardent song from the bell ringer, Quasimodo to his adored Esmerelda; declaring his unbounded love for her.
Cantabile lines flow seamlessly throughout the ensemble and gradually build to the pinnacle of the composition;
here the music is at its zenith. Once the drama has subsided, the bells of Notre Dame peacefully guide the movement to a fulfilled ending.
Movement III – ANANKH
The final movement “ANANKH” refers to the overall message the author intended for the book, fate and destiny. There is forever a light of hope; the path of righteousness inevitably overshadows the past.
The music concludes with the love melody repeated once again to signify hope and restoration.