Arduus ad Solem (Striving towards the Sun) was the original motto of the University of Manchester, who asked me to write an opening fanfare for them. It’s something a bit different, with a broad fanfare theme followed by a continuous drive through the piece as the band works it’s way heavenwards.
Edward Mylechreest

Publication details:
Title	Arduus Ad Solem
Subtitle	Striving towards the Sun
Composer	Edward Mylechreest
Instrumentation	Brass Band
Duration	2.40
Difficulty	Medium