Fredrick Schjelderup

Momentum Sequences

Momentum Sequences was commissioned by Skjold Skoles Musikkorps (Norway) for their 60th Anniversary in 2021 (later adapted for brass band to Smørås Skolemusikk).

The title of the term Momentum can be explained by an event that creates extra energy, or the driving force of a moving object. In this case, both the driving force,

The energy and the object can be translated to the music, the conductor and the band.

The piece is divided in three movements; "I.Signals", "II.Light" and "III.Finale" which builds up the Momentum of the piece’ character and theme.