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Inspired by the stories in ABBAs songs a very popular film is made. This is also the 'Blockbuster' musical seen by over 30 million in 170 cities translated to 8 laguages, about a bride-to-be, her moth...

'Who can Sail without the Wind' is an old folk tune from Aland in Finland. I believe the song was one of the first one I learnt to sing and play on the guitar. The melancholic character of the song i...

Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontyovich composed this famous Christmas Carol in 1914. The carol is based on a folk chant called 'Shchedryk'. The composer was a supporter of the independence movement in...

You can use this delightful arrangement of the Ray Charles Classic with vocal or instrumental solos.

The song became popular in 1966 with Cannonball Adderleys band, where the composer Joe (Josef) Zawinul played the piano. Joe Zawinul (1932-2007) was an austrian pianist/keyboardist/composer. His mothe...

This is really a powerhouse of a piece! Hard-driving rock'n roll at a high tempo with the Jazz Police at the heels… Please note the dynamics. Tempo and good articulation is a very big part of the ener...

Pungjazz was originally entitled "Klæppfesk" as a part of my musical with the same name composed in the mid 1980's. It's a nice swing tune which Norwegian trumpet Ole Edvard Antonsen made well-known b...

The story of the Heinzellmännchen (Gnomes) is connected to the German city of Cologne. The gnomes were small creatures living underground but appeared during the night, when the people were asleep, do...

Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) is probably the most famous danish composer of all times. Among his mot important works are his six symphonies, the wind quintet, the two operas 'Saul and David' and 'Masquera...

I Believe is a beautiful ballad composed by Eric Levisalles. This arrangement is written for Flugelhorn and Euphonium as soloists with Brass band. You might very well listen to the recording by Andrea...

The Cosmographic Mystery outlines the great mysteries and secrets of the universe. The musical foundation is a tribute to composer Gustav Holst, and his suite "The Planets". Each movement from the sui...

Vasili Agapkin was trained as a trumpet player and a cavalryman. «Farewell to a Slavoc Woman» was composed in 1912 and is dedicated to all Slavic women. The march has had many different texts through...

'Children of Sanchez' was composed by Chuck Mangione to the movie also entitled 'Children of Sanchez) in 1978. Mangione was awarded several Grammys for this music. Make sure that the unison lines are...

'Big Blue Eyes' is jolly Latin pop piece for soloist and Concert Band. Originally written for Flugelhorn and band but it can be played on any instrument. Solo parts are written in many keys. The sol...

This is a proper happy-tune for young musicians in a school band. It's easy to play and easy to listen to. Repetitive rhythms and patterns make it easy to follow. The instrumentation is adapted to th...

This song is regarded as a standard in the jazz ensembles' Latin repertoire. Now available for ensembles, brass and wind bands. Peter Coulman (b. 1954 in Canada) started his career as a trombonist. H...

Tango originated in the late 19th century in South America and belonged initially to the lower classes in society. The period 1920-1950 is called «The golden age of the tango» and became popular also...

Great arrangement featuring three smash-hits by Swedish group Abba. Challenging arrangement for the band as well as three vocal soloists, a opt. SATB Choir and rhythm section. This arrangement featur...

A great arrangement consisting of five smash hits by the american band Blood, Sweat and Tears. Titles in the arrangement are Hi de ho, Go down gamblin', For my Lady, Lucretia MacEvil and Spinning Whee...

Happy New Year is a tune from the album 'Super Trouper' by Abba released in 1980. As one of many megahits from this band, this is one of the really big ones, and maybe the most popular of any song of...

This famous song by English singer and composer John Miles was released for the first time in 1976 on his album 'Rebel'. The song is Miles' biggest hit to date, peaking the charts in England and sever...