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Varsog' is a poem by Hans Hyldbakk, written in april 1945. The poem was written at the end of World War II, and it is said that 'spring' (the English word for 'var') is a kind of a metaphor for the li...

'Mitt lille land' (My small country), written by the Norwegian singer/songwriter Ole Paus was released in 1994 on the album of the same name. The song has been described as a lyrical description of No...

Solan, Ludvig and Reodor Felgen is back! 'Jul i Flaklypa' ('Christmas at Flaklypa') is the sequel to 'Flaklypa Grand Prix' from 1975, the most successful Norwegian movie of all times. This time, the m...

The song 'Vesle Hoa som var en Hottentott' vas written by by the Norwegian author and cartoonist Thorbjorn Egner. Since the first recording of the song in 1954, it has been one of the most famous chil...

Alf Proysen (1914-1970) is a household name in the modern norwegian tradition of lyrics and songwriting. This text is about the girl Tora, and her experience of standing alone at the party waiting for...

This piece is about a hippopotamus who goes on vacation, only to find out that even though vacation is great and a lot of fun, there is no place like home sweet home and his very own sofa! The tuba so...

This piece is about a happy donkey and a sad donkey. They stumble on each other and take on a quest for the big grape. They do find the big grape but immediately start figthing over it. Finally they c...

A playable and fun march for all who enjoy marching in the streets. When the band comes marching, you need to make way! Several doublings makes is current also for bands with a limited instrumentation...

Emperor Suite containes three movements inspired by empires, cossacks and ancient mystique. In the first movement, Ancient Song one can hear a simple, almost hypnotic old tune. Slowly it floats away.

This song 'Sa seile vi pa Mjosa' is beloved and well known for all Norwegians. The text by Alf Proysen reflects his belonging to his county, Hedmark, and the lake Mjosa. Ulf Peder Olrog may not be as...

Besetzung: 2 Cornet, Eb-Horn, Bariton-Horn (VS), Euphonium, Eb-Tuba, Bass, Pauken, Percussion

Besetzung: 2 Cornet, Eb-Horn, Bariton-Horn (VS), Posaune, Euphonium, Eb-Tuba, Bass, Pauken, Percussion

The opening theme, symbolising a sunrise, is repeated throughout the work, giving the promise of hope for a new day. The musical and conceptual idea for this work is taken from Revelation 22, 5: 'And...

This song 'Sa seile vi pa Mjosa' is beloved and well known for all Norwegians. The text by Alf Proysen reflects his belonging to his county, Hedmark, and the lake Mjosa. Ulf Peder Olrog may not be as...

Night is a calm, slow piece of music. Almost like an ancient chant.

Occurrence was written as a commissioned work for Randesund School Band in 2014. The symphonic work gives challenges for all instruments and is well suited to work with rhythm, intonation, sound and m...

This piece was written as a commission for Vassenden Youth Band in 2009. The piece consists of parts with different moods. It opens with a fanfare which process in to a faster section that has an ever...

Dag Wirén (1905-1986) studied organ and composition at the College of Music in Stockholm 1926-1931, and lived in Paris 1931-1934, where he continued his studies in composition and instrumentation. His...

Maasai Masala is a virtuoso band piece based on "Ol Doinyo Lengai", a duet for vibraphone and marimba. The music draws inspiration from the rhythms and tonalities from both African and Indian music an...