Norsk Concert Band Entertainment

The Cock was originally written as an arrangement for brassband for Norwegian band Eikanger-Bjorsvik Musikklag and their CD-release 'Light' in 1989. I chose the Norwegian tune 'Hanen stend pa stabburs...

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...

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...

The popular Norwegian singer/songwriter Jonas Fjeld released the single 'Angels in the Snow' in 1989. It was one of the tracks on the record album 'Svært nok for meg' (Â'Big enough for me') which was...

The word svimeslått, which is the title of this piece in Norwegian, has two meanings. One meaning is 'knocked out', whilst the other, 'slått', means a folk melody/dance. Svimeslått is one of several f...

Chanson D'Amour' ('Song of love') is a popular song written by Wayne Shanklin. It became a Top Ten hit in 1958 performed by Art and Dotty Todd. The married couple were the resident act at the Chapman...

Han Mass og han Lass is a folk tune from Jolster in Norway. The arranger imagine to men sitting telling stories to each other. As the time goes, both exaggeretate more and more...... This arrangement...

Here we present "Griffenfeldt», a folk-dance in the style of a Norwegian «reinlender». This arrangement can be used as the first item in a concert, or after an interval. The musicians can come on stag...

Have you ever studied a Millipede and being impressed by the fantastic syncronisation in it's feets. Or have you been waiting anxious to see if it would stumble in it's own feets. Think if a band coul...

This music is written for a Norwegian movie that both is a comedy and a musical. Entirely located on and around a military vessel, but not in a very military manner. Egil Monn-Iversen (b 1928) is the...

Most of her life, Gjendine spent in Jotunheimen area, basically at Gjendebu, Skogadalsboen and Spiterstulen. She met the famous Edvard Grieg , first time in the mountains in 1891, and influated his ar...

The Norwegian group 'Gaate' have actualized this old traditional melody with their ferocious interpretation, which this arrangement is based on.

The well-known danish composer Hans Peter Nielsen (1907-1977) wrote this piece in 1951. In addition to his composing career, Nielsen was also performing as musician with the orchestra of the Danish Ra...

This beautiful waltz-tango is written by Astor Piazzolla (music) and Horacio Ferrer (lyrics). Together with 'Balada Para Un Loco', this one is the most famous they composed together. 'Chiquilin de Bac...

There are quite few band arrangements from this Rock Musical. Five of the most well-known melodies are now available. (Aquarius- Good Morning Starshine - Hair - 'Walking In Space og 'Let the sunshine...

Here’s an easy arrangement of this popular Christmas song composed by Maria Mena and Martin Sjølie. I have tried to spread the melody to several groups throughout the arrangement. The melody has to be...

The versatile Norwegian guitarist and composer Knut Reiersrud has worked with many different musicians and artists throught the years. What particularly caught my ear was his collaboration with organ...

Funky Kidz is a cool tune that fits perfectly to showcase the beginners as soloists with the band. The solo part is easy to learn 'by ear', while a stylish bass ostinato makes it fun for the band to a...

Row row to Siraland is a folk tune from the Norwegian county of Sogndal. A catchy version which a great concert opener with opportunity for the band to enter on to the stage one by one. This arrangeme...

'De naere ting' ('The nearest thing)') is one of the most famous songs for 'sing-along' with lyrics by Arne Paasche Aasen and music by Kurt Foss and Reidar Boe. They also recorded the song in the 1950...

The Festival Polka was first time performed by the Royal Swedish Army Band 1987. Jerker Johansson served as percussionist during his military service and was asked to be soloist with the band for the...