In these pieces organists may use the full range of colours available on the instruments at their disposal in ways that I hope will bring enjoyable satisfaction to both them and listeners. Although not specified in the score there are opportunities to use the smoothest flutes, most velvety strings and spicy mutations, also the grandest of principle choruses and blazing reeds. Learn More

Not sold individually, but to the number of members in the choir. For SSA and piano accompaniment. The text is in Latin and is taken from the well-known Catholic prayer of the Virgin Mary. Learn More

"Most Beautiful Rose" is based on Iver Kleive's composition of the same name. Learn More

One of the band Unit Five's best known songs, written by Tore Hansen. Here in arrangement for male choir by Hanne-Sofie Akselsen Frantzen. Learn More

The movie “Schindler’s List” (1993) is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed movies of all time, bringing director Steven Spielberg and his team seven Academy Awards. Composer John Williams (b.1932) won the award for “best original score”, and his music from the movie has become iconic. Learn More

“Ein farfar i livet” (Grandpa) is taken from the 2011 record album release “Bestevenn” (My best friend) by Odd Nordstoga. This is music for a Norwegian TV-series called “Vaffelhjarte” Learn More

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Temple dance is from Grieg's unfinished opera about Olav Trygvason. Learn More

NOVEMBER BLUE This piece was originally composed for brass band as commission by Johannes Mangersnes on behalf of Manger Old Star Brass for the bands 30th Anniversary in 2010. Learn More

GO TO BED MARCH This march is suitable for all kinds of school- and amateurbands, both small and big. The march is not particular soporific, nor is the message Go to bed! Learn More

“Ein farfar i livet” (Grandpa) is taken from the 2011 record album release “Bestevenn” (My best friend) by Odd Nordstoga. This is music for a Norwegian TV-series called “Vaffelhjarte” Learn More

Som fremført på eksklusiv digitalkonsert i Trondheim, 2020. Tekst, melodi og besifring. Learn More

Som fremført på eksklusiv digitalkonsert i Trondheim, 2020. Tekst, melodi og besifring. Learn More

ORIENT 1001 Nights ... Arabian Nights, or Stories from the Morning Land. Learn More

An old norse folktune is used in this piece: The song about Sigurd, the Dragonslayer. The myth is one of the eldest norse myths. Learn More

Awakening (1990-1991)I wanted to create a piece that was structured as a crescendo from the beginning to the end. At the same time, I was in the middle of changing my style of writing after having a kind of success with Circius (1988), my first piece for brass band. In that aspect, Awakening pointed out a new direction, an "awakening" in the spiritual meaning of the word. What I achieved was an energetic style based on an extended modality. I kept working like that for several years, and maybe I still do? Even if my style og writing still reaches new stages. Commissioned by Manger Musikklag, a Norwegian Champion Section Brass Band. First performance by Manger Musikklag conducted by David King.Recordings: Manger Musikklag – Conductor Helge Haukås ”The Binding of the Wolf” (Green Records CD 02) Stavanger Brass Band – Conductor James Gourlay ”Awakening” (Belburn BELB007) Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen (1964) Aagaard-Nilsen is educated from the University of Bergen and Bergen Music Conservatory. He established himself in the Bergen area by the end of the 1980´s as a composer, arranger and conductor. His list of works includes many compositions and arrangements for both brass- and wind band.For more information: www.torsteinaagaardnilsen.no Learn More

Tannpussevise (Brush Your Teeth-Song) This Norwegian song for children is written by Kåre Grøttum (music) and Sissel Castberg (lyrics). This happy tune simply encourage the children to brush their teeth. Since it was released on single record in 1969, it has been one of the most popular recordings for children, reaching 20 000 sold items in 1976. This arrangement can be performed for concert band alone or with a vocal soloist.This arrangement is published with support from NOPA (Norwegian Society of Composers and Lyricists) as a part of their 75th Anniversary in 2012.Elisabeth Vannebo Elisabeth Vannebo lives in Bergen, Norway. She works as a freelance-musician with tuba and didgerido as her instruments. She has co-written one of the most used band methods in Norway. Elisabeth has also had engagements at Bergen Culture School and the Ole Bull-Academy in Voss Learn More

Tannpussevise (Brush Your Teeth-Song) This Norwegian song for children is written by Kåre Grøttum (music) and Sissel Castberg (lyrics). This happy tune simply encourage the children to brush their teeth. Since it was released on single record in 1969, it has been one of the most popular recordings for children, reaching 20 000 sold items in 1976. This arrangement can be performed for brass band alone or with a vocal soloist.This arrangement is published with support from NOPA (Norwegian Society of Composers and Lyricists) as a part of their 75th Anniversary in 2012. Elisabeth Vannebo Elisabeth Vannebo lives in Bergen, Norway. She works as a freelance-musician with tuba and didgerido as her instruments. She has co-written one of the most used band methods in Norway. Elisabeth has also had engagements at Bergen Culture School and the Ole Bull-Academy in Voss. Learn More

The City and The Stars (In memory of Arthur C. Clarke) is freely base on the novel of the same name written by the English scientist and science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008). Clarke is best know for his 2001- A Space Odyssey, Fountains of Paradise, Rama Revealed. The music is an homage to Clarke and his fantasic writing. ”The one fact about the future of which we can be certain is that it will be utterly fantastic. “ Arthur C. Clarke (1961)PERCUSSION (3 PLAYERS)Wind Chimes Timpani x 3 Bongos Susp. Cymbal x 2 Concert Bass Drum Glockenspiel Snare Drum Clashed Cymbals TriangleDurata Ca. 10 min.The piece was commissioned by the Danish Band Federation DAO as the testpiece for the 3rd section Danish Brass Band Championships in November 2008. Jacob Vilhelm LarsenJacob Vilhelm Larsen (born 1976) started as cornet student in his hometown Hjørring at the age of eight. He started his career as conductor in 1996 when he took over the KFUM-speidernes Brass Band. In 2000 he moved to Århus for classical trumpet studies at the Jyske Concervatory of Music with teachers Martin Schuster and Kristian Steenstrup. In 2002 and 2003 he conducted the brass band of Silkeborg to 2nd places at the Danish brass band championships. After this, his recognition as conductor grew rapidly. Jacob finished his studies at the Jyske Concervatory of Music in 2006, achiving a master degree at the trumpet as well an exam in education. In August 2009 he moved to Norway for his new post as conductor of Stavanger Brass Band. Besides his post at Stavanger Brass Band he is also very active as composer and arranger. Learn More

This challenging arrangement for concert band was originally recorded for piano/flugelhorn duet. The jazz pianist Mikhail Misha Alperin of Ukraina is today Professor at The Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. Learn More

The Viking ChurchThe piece was commissioned by Kabelvåg Musikkforening for the 1000 years anniversary for Vågan rural district. Premiered by Kabelvåg Musikkforening and Henningsvær Musikkforening. The Vikings came North aabout 1000 years ago and Kabelvåg gradually became an important trade center. King Øystein established a church in Kabelvåg almost thousand years ago. This is also the basis for the piece – a simple musical illustration of the historic event – the rough and powerful put up against the sacred and delicate.Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen (1964) Aagaard-Nilsen is educated from the University of Bergen and Bergen Music Conservatory. He established himself in the Bergen area by the end of the 1980´s as a composer, arranger and conductor. His list of works includes many compositions and arrangements for both brass- and wind band.For more information: www.torsteinaagaardnilsen.no Learn More

Haba Haba er låten som representerer Norge under Eurovision Song Contest finalen i Düsseldorf, Tyskland i mai 2011. Learn More

Digital. VI, VII, Vla, Vcl, Cb. Learn More

Selges til antall kormedlemmer. Bestilt av KFUK-KFUM. I TweenSing-serien for ungdomskor SA. Melodi og andrestemme. Learn More

Meditasjon for orgel over salmen "Ljoset over landet dagna". Learn More