Philip A. Kruse

Godnattsang for nissunger (fra Amalies jul)

'Amalies Christmas' is a Norwegian TV series for children, produced by NRK in 1995, and broadcasted again in 19976, and in 2000.

The program consisted of 24 episodes, and follows Amalie Wang (Anne Marie Ottesen) making preperations for Christmas in an old house where there lived goblins. The program was the first of many to follow, based on the author Gudny I. Hagen's characters. The music is composed by Philip A. Kruse, and all episodes ended with the goblin family (Harald Heide-Steen jr., Brit Elisabeth Haagensli og Pia Borgli) singing 'Lullaby for small goblins'.

This arrangement for young concert band may be performed with different instrumental soloist or vocalist. Chords are included for piano/guitar. It is important to focus on the dynamics and the tempo. The soloist must be heard clearly and adding a choir in the refrains makes it even nicer. It is a melodic song that suits being performed in churches and rooms with ambience. The song is often used around Christmas time, but it is written as a small lullaby that can be played anytime.