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Fantasy Suite : Music inspired by Games and Movies

Melodier fra Trost i taklampa

«Trost i taklampa» is a Norwegian musical based on a novel by Alf Prøysen. The great music composed by Finn Ludt is masterfully orchestrated for Concert Band by Øivind Westby, former basstrombonist with The Norwegian Radio Orchestra. The Norwegian lyrics on «Snekkersvemarsjen» is optional and may be omitted.

Enlighten the Night : 64 Songs Composed and Performed by Mahsa Vahdat

Gabriellas Song : From As It is In Heaven

“Gabriellas song" is a ballad song with music by Stefan Nilsson and lyrics by Py Bäckman. Recorded by Helen Sjöholm & Stefan Nilsson. The song became famous with the 2004 film “As It Is in Heaven.” After this, «Gabriellas Song» has become a very popular scandinavian hymn-tune, used in all kinds of settings.

Gabriellas Song : From As It is In Heaven

“Gabriellas song" is a ballad song with music by Stefan Nilsson and lyrics by Py Bäckman. Recorded by Helen Sjöholm & Stefan Nilsson. The song became famous with the 2004 film “As It Is in Heaven.” After this, «Gabriellas Song» has become a very popular scandinavian hymn-tune, used in all kinds of settings.

Hei New York : Hi New York

“Hi New York” was released for the first time in 1982 as a part of the LP-recording “Original Nilsen”, one of the greatest successes by Norwegian artist Lillebjørn Nilsen. Unlike most of the music by Nilsen, this one is written in a latin-flavour. The original recording is strongly characterized by extensive use of horns which makes the song itself very suited for Concert Band. “Hi New York” was released for the first time in 1982 as a part of the LP-recording “Original Nilsen”, one of the greatest successes by Norwegian artist Lillebjørn Nilsen. Unlike most of the music by Nilsen, this one is written in a latin-flavour. The original recording is strongly characterized by extensive use of horns which makes the song itself very suited for Concert Band.

Dream a Little Dream of Me : Solo for Trombone

This song was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It’s now one of the most popular songs from the Great American Songbook and it’s also recorded in many versions. Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole are among the most famous ones that have recorded it. In later years singers like Michael Bublè, Diana Krall land Robin Williams have all recorded “Dream a Little Dream of Me”. This arrangement is inspired by the version by American band Chicago from their 1995 album release “Night & Day”.

Dream a Little Dream of Me : Solo for Trombone

This song was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It’s now one of the most popular songs from the Great American Songbook and it’s also recorded in many versions. Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole are among the most famous ones that have recorded it. In later years singers like Michael Bublè, Diana Krall land Robin Williams have all recorded “Dream a Little Dream of Me”. This arrangement is inspired by the version by American band Chicago from their 1995 album release “Night & Day”.

Peregrination

Peregrination is about embarking on a long journey by foot, and all the impressions and experiences this journey entails. A source of inspiration has been the character Frodo Baggins from «The Lord of the Rings» trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien in which Frodo embarks for the long journey to Mount Doom. The work was commissioned by Oslofjord Brass for the Siddis Brass contest in 2017.

Viking-Suite (Suite in Four Movements)

«Viking-Suite» is a four movement suite of music originally composed for a summer course arranged by The Norwegian Band Federation. The composer has been inspired by Viking TV-series and films. The music is written especially for beginners.

Viking-Suite (Suite in Four Movements)

«Viking-Suite» is a four movement suite of music originally composed for a summer course arranged by The Norwegian Band Federation. The composer has been inspired by Viking TV-series and films. The music is written especially for beginners.

The Whistler's March

This march uses simple diatonic patterns and call-and-response melody to create an accessible introduction to march style. The melody is also easy to whistle. Try performing the march by whistling the melody together with softly played percussion and continue by playing the march on your instruments!

Vitae Lux : Livets lys

Vitae Lux (Light of Life) is a popular melody written by Norwegian guitarist Frode Alnæs. It has been recorded by many different artists including Sissel Kyrkjebø, trumpetist Ole Edvard Antonsen, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The melody is well suited to young musicians due to it’s predictable rhythmic movement and largely diatonic melody.

Seid : for Concert Band

«Seid» (pronounced sayed was a divination ceremony practised by the Vikings which could be used to reveal knowledge of the future. During the ceremony, woman sang incantations and the Seeress (Völva) passed into a kind of trance. In other arctic cultures similar ceremonies took place during which the Medicine man (Sage), or Shaman, would beat a drum covered with magic runes, and he too would pass into a trance, reaching the deepest part of his own sub-consciousness - a journey beyond time and space... “Seid” was commissioned by The Norwegian Band Federation and European Brass Band Assosiation for the European Brass Band Championship in 1996. The version for Concert Bandwas commissioned by Frode Amundsen and Borge Musikkorps in 2018. Supported by NOPA (Norwegian Society of Composers and Lyricists)

(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I

(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I, written by Bill Trader, was published in 1952 and served as a big hit for the country artist Hank Snow. It became an even bigger hit when Elvis, the King of Rock'n'Roll, turned the country melody into a swinging pop classic, recorded in 1959 and was one of Elvis Presley´s many successful songs during his Swinging Sixties. “Swing is the thing” also when it comes to this arrangement, arranged by SHOWBLOW arranger Inge Sunde. In the SHOWBLOW series you can also find another famous song by Elvis: Good Luck Charm.

Det var på Capri jeg så henne komme : Isle of Capri

The song was a huge world-wide hit, sung in countless arrangements and translations by artists all over the world, including in French by Tino Rossi ("C'est à Capri" 1934), in English by Frankie Laine (1952), Frank Sinatra (1957), Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney (1958), in Norwegian (“Det var på Capri”) by Ivar Ruste 1973 and De syngende husmødre 1982. In this arrangement, in Flex 5 SHOWBLOW, the well-known melody is introduced over a rhythm of steady cha-cha-chá, where all the instruments present their musical tasks. The midsection creates a nice rhythmic contrast, while we jump into a driving swing (with walking bass), without change of tempo. This is a great opportunityto add a Latin arrangement to your repertoire, and you will also find that this “old” melody is quite fun to play also for the young players in the band.

Reodors Ballade fra Flåklypa Grand Prix : Norwegian Sunset from Pinchcliffe Grand Prix

Norwegian Sunset, composed by Danish composer Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, is a famous song in Norway. In the movie Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, it’s performed under a starry night by the main character Reodor Felgeny. The arrangement is based on Sigmund Groven’s version, and invites the band to feature a soloist on trumpet or cornet. Wide use of cued notes will help the band to achive good balance also for bands with limited instrumentation. Norwegian Sunset, composed by Danish composer Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, is a famous song in Norway. In the movie Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, it’s performed under a starry night by the main character Reodor Felgeny. The arrangement is based on Sigmund Groven’s version, and invites the band to feature a soloist on trumpet or cornet. Wide use of cued notes will help the band to achive good balance also for bands with limited instrumentation.

Reodors Ballade fra Flåklypa Grand Prix : Norwegian Sunset from Pinchcliffe Grand Prix

Norwegian Sunset, composed by Danish composer Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, is a famous song in Norway. In the movie Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, it’s performed under a starry night by the main character Reodor Felgeny. The arrangement is based on Sigmund Groven’s version, and invites the band to feature a soloist on trumpet or cornet. Wide use of cued notes will help the band to achive good balance also for bands with limited instrumentation. Norwegian Sunset, composed by Danish composer Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, is a famous song in Norway. In the movie Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, it’s performed under a starry night by the main character Reodor Felgeny. The arrangement is based on Sigmund Groven’s version, and invites the band to feature a soloist on trumpet or cornet. Wide use of cued notes will help the band to achive good balance also for bands with limited instrumentation.

Pièces d'Orgue

This is the first critical edition of Couperin’s organ music in 40 years that has been said to supersede all of its predecessors. Edited by musicologist Jon Baxendale, this critically acclaimed edition re-examines the source in detail, discusses performance practice, provides information using contemporary sources. The edition has been used by a number of leading performers of French baroque music in both concert and for recordings.

Aspirantoverture : Musiv for Beginners

This original piece is intended to performed by the youngest musicians. The structure of the overture is traditional A-B-A with a slow section in the middle flanked by two Modearo sections. As the title suggest, the piece is well suited as a concert opener but also for contest use. All parts challenges the young players in many ways, both the wind- and percussionists. Please be aware of the contrasts in dynamics throughout the piece. This original piece is intended to performed by the youngest musicians. The structure of the overture is traditional A-B-A with a slow section in the middle flanked by two Modearo sections. As the title suggest, the piece is well suited as a concert opener but also for contest use. All parts challenges the young players in many ways, both the wind- and percussionists. Please be aware of the contrasts in dynamics throughout the piece.

Introduction

“Introduction” is a short concert opener. I quote a couple of Norwegian Folk Tunes to make a musical picture of the Vikings running from the seashore to face a battle. They used to drink something made of mushrooms to prevent fear and pain - They became Berserkings! The piece was originally scored for Brass Band and commissioned by Manger Musikklag in 1998. This version was commissioned by The Royal Norwegian Navy Band in 2002 and re-edited in 2018.“Introduction” is a short concert opener. I quote a couple of Norwegian Folk Tunes to make a musical picture of the Vikings running from the seashore to face a battle. They used to drink something made of mushrooms to prevent fear and pain - They became Berserkings! The piece was originally scored for Brass Band and commissioned by Manger Musikklag in 1998. This version was commissioned by The Royal Norwegian Navy Band in 2002 and re-edited in 2018.

Aspirantoverture : Music for Beginners

This original piece is intended to performed by the youngest musicians. The structure of the overture is traditional A-B-A with a slow section in the middle flanked by two Modearo sections. As the title suggest, the piece is well suited as a concert opener but also for contest use. All parts challenges the young players in many ways, both the wind- and percussionists. Please be aware of the contrasts in dynamics throughout the piece. This original piece is intended to performed by the youngest musicians. The structure of the overture is traditional A-B-A with a slow section in the middle flanked by two Modearo sections. As the title suggest, the piece is well suited as a concert opener but also for contest use. All parts challenges the young players in many ways, both the wind- and percussionists. Please be aware of the contrasts in dynamics throughout the piece.

Bruremarsj fra Fosen : Wedding March from Fosen

This traditional wedding march comes from the Norwegian village of Viklem, Ørlandet at Fosenhalvøya which is a part of the county Trøndelag. The melody was picked up by local fiddler Jochum Olsen Håprberg (1809-1875). This traditional wedding march comes from the Norwegian village of Viklem, Ørlandet at Fosenhalvøya which is a part of the county Trøndelag. The melody was picked up by local fiddler Jochum Olsen Håprberg (1809-1875).

In Charge - Concert March

In Charge was commissioned by the Home Guard Band of Eksjö to honour Thomas Samuelsson, whose efforts with the orchestra have been of great significance. He was a driving person within Swedish military music and furthermore project manager for Eksjö International Tattoo. Thomas worked at Eksjö Energy and the title of this work hints both to his occupation and his administrative leadership in the band. The first part of this concert march concentrates a lot on syncopation, while the second part is more robust with a traditional and lyrical trio part. In Charge was premiered by the Home Guard Band of Eksjö on the 22th of December 2018, conducted by Maria Sandberg.

In Charge - Concert March

In Charge was commissioned by the Home Guard Band of Eksjö to honour Thomas Samuelsson, whose efforts with the orchestra have been of great significance. He was a driving person within Swedish military music and furthermore project manager for Eksjö International Tattoo. Thomas worked at Eksjö Energy and the title of this work hints both to his occupation and his administrative leadership in the band. The first part of this concert march concentrates a lot on syncopation, while the second part is more robust with a traditional and lyrical trio part. In Charge was premiered by the Home Guard Band of Eksjö on the 22th of December 2018, conducted by Maria Sandberg.