Through the Darkened Streets

Through the Darkened Streets was written as part of Foden’s Band’s programme for the 2021 Brass in Concert Championships.

Jack the Ripper, The Monster of Whitechapel who terrorised London with a series of unspeakably brutal murders provides the central focus in Through the Darkened Streets.

Imagined within the foggy, grimy streets of the East End, the music opens as Jack closes in on his next victim. With a seemingly dark and foreboding inevitability, the monster moves within touching distance of the hapless woman, when she turns, sees the pernicious terror in his eyes and runs for her life.

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Instrumentation:
Brass Band

Percussion (3 players):
Timpani (three drums), Triangle
Tam-tam, Drum Set
Bass Drum, Congas