It's Mambo Time

Greenmount Fanfare

The Big Rush

Tagebuch Einer Stadt

The Enchanted Castle

Songs Of The Singing Knight

Lakeside Festival

Incl. Deep Harmony Departure Gresford

Schloss Enn

The Complete Champions

Cherubic Hymn

Dr. Jazz

Die Schönsten Jahre

per Chitarra e Voce femminile - from Theatre of Dawn

Clifford Brown was a very promising trumpeter who played with the best ones when he was killed in a car accident only 25 years old. Benny Golson (tenor saxophone) played with him in Lionel Hampton's band and wrote this melody as a tribute to his colleague. The original was recorded by Donald Byrd in 1957. The melody was quickly picked up and recorded by a myriad of musicians and eventually lyrics was added. This varies a bit from recording to recording. This arrangement is based on the ability to use both vocal and instrumentalists as soloists. There are two different graded written solos for instrumentalists or they can play the melody and improvise on therepetition. It is important that the conductor make the shure that the balance in the accompaniment is good. Stylistically eighths are initially played even while there is a slight swing feeling in drums. Solo Options: Vokal Eb-Instruments grade 3 Eb-Instruments grade 4 Bb-Instruments grade 3 Bb-Instruments grade 4

Good Night Suite - Suite in Five Movements-Good Night Suite is written for beginning band and suitable for the youngest musicians. The level of difficulty is at lowest grade and the rhythms are equal in all wind parts. The register on each instrument is also customized to each part. Some easy solos appears in some sections and in Mvt. 4 there are different rhythm in the melody and bass parts. The level of difficulty is the same for all five movements. The movements may of course be played as single pieces. When all movements are mastered it's possible to play the suite as a kind of fairytale with simple dramaturgy or choreography. Maybe the whole band can be dressed in their pajamas?

This is the main theme from the movie “Gåten Ragnarock” (2013) superbly composed by Norwegian composer Magnus Beite. The music is narrative with long melodic lines combined with a rhythmic drive. This arrangement tries to capture the symphonic expression from the original orchestral score. There are several unison lines. Intonation balance and phrasing are important to make these sounding as good as possible. Clear articulation in the rhythmic passages are also important. The piece is very evocative and may fit very well into any concert program.

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 in Europe both for dancing and singing. The music form is constantly evolving and also Norwegian tango musicians make their mark around the world. «Teddy Bear Tango» is an audience-friendly and funny piece. It offers great opportunities to work with both dynamics precision and musicality.

Under the Moon (From The Young Fleksnes)-This has become a Christmas song that has its roots in a love duet between the young Fleksnes and classmate Victoria. The class will be competing with a duet in a song competition. The text gives hope of love and links it to Christmas traditions. A Dream of Christmas About Love is the first line of the text. “The Young Fleksnes” runned as advent calender on TV Norge in 2010. This arrangement feature an Alto Saxophone player and a euphonium / baritone / trombone player. If you should choose to use the soloist parts from the Brass band version for Flugelhorn and Euphonium please use both parts because some of the phrases has been changed. Please be aware of thedynamics between soloists and accompaniment. Adjust the dynamics according to the musicians in the ensemble.

Friends (Opt. SATB Choir with Band)-This pop-song written and performed by Halvdan Sivertsen was first released on the record album “Hilsen Halvdan” in 1991. Since then is has been a classic song in Norway. The lyrics is about the benefits of having a lifelong friendship. This arrangement can be performed with SATB choir but works very well also as an instrumental piece. Choir parts are available for purchase separately.