It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

We'll Meet Again

During the Second World War, the English singer Vera Lynn gave many concerts for the British troops abroad, and in 1942 she also recorded her most famous song, We'll Meet Again, starring in a film of the same name. "We'll Meet Again" became one of the most affecting song of the war, resonated with soldiers going off to fight as well as their families and sweethearts.

Julekveldsvisa

Julekveldsvisa ("The Christmas Eve Song") is one of the best loved Christmas tunes in Norway. Although the melody was composed by Arnljot Høyland (himself a professor of mathematical statistics), it is most strongly connected to it’s lyricist Alf Prøysen – one of Norways most famous cultural personalities. With a minimum of rhythmic information and a tonal range of under an octave, this arrangement presents an easy way to introduce young musicians to 6/8-time.

Apparatus musico-organisticus (1690) : twelve toccatas, four independent pieces

Georg Muffat might be considered one of the most important German composers of the late seventeenth century. This reputation rests on the string concerti he published but these do not belie the importance of his only publication of organ music, the 1690 Apparatus musico-organisticus. It contains not only his twelve toccatas, but also four pieces that are playable on either the organ or harpsichord. These are among the most substantial works to have been composed before JS Bach, and are rich in technical virtuosity, rhetorical design and harmonic and melodic invention.

Dream a Little Dream of Me : Solo for Trombone

This song was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It’s now one of the most popular songs from the Great American Songbook and it’s also recorded in many versions. Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole are among the most famous ones that have recorded it. In later years singers like Michael Bublè, Diana Krall land Robin Williams have all recorded “Dream a Little Dream of Me”. This arrangement is inspired by the version by American band Chicago from their 1995 album release “Night & Day”.

Dream a Little Dream of Me : Solo for Trombone

This song was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It’s now one of the most popular songs from the Great American Songbook and it’s also recorded in many versions. Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole are among the most famous ones that have recorded it. In later years singers like Michael Bublè, Diana Krall land Robin Williams have all recorded “Dream a Little Dream of Me”. This arrangement is inspired by the version by American band Chicago from their 1995 album release “Night & Day”.

Eggum

The Norwegian vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Jan Eggum is regarded as one of our most important musicians in the Norwegian folk art and popular music. He recorded his debut album "Jan Eggum" in 1975 and is since then recognized as a "cheerful melancholic". This medley include three of his best and most famous songs: «De skulle begrave en konge stor» (1979), «Mor jeg vil tilbake» (1990) and «På’an igjen» (1997). This arrangement was commissioned by Jernbanens Musikkorps in Oslo with support from NOPA (Norwegian Society of Composers and Lyricists). The durata of this arrangement is approx. 8 minutes. For a shorter version, it's facilliated to omit one orseveral repeats.

Eggum

The Norwegian vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Jan Eggum is regarded as one of our most important musicians in the Norwegian folk art and popular music. He recorded his debut album "Jan Eggum" in 1975 and is since then recognized as a "cheerful melancholic". This medley include three of his best and most famous songs: «De skulle begrave en konge stor» (1979), «Mor jeg vil tilbake» (1990) and «På’an igjen» (1997). This arrangement was commissioned by Jernbanens Musikkorps in Oslo with support from NOPA (Norwegian Society of Composers and Lyricists). The durata of this arrangement is approx. 8 minutes. For a shorter version, it's facilliated to omit one orseveral repeats.

Bånsull i advent : Lullaby in Advent

The composer and musician Trygve Hoff was born and raised at Rognan in Nordland and gained a lot of inspiration for his texts from the North Norwegian culture. He is a composer and copywriter of many of our most popular songs. "Ei hand å holde i" and "Har en drøm" with music by Svein Gundersen and especially his own "North Norwegian Christmas Psalm" are famous songs in Norway. "Lullaby in advent" may not be among his most famous songs, but it's a beautiful and thoughtful melody that will fit well with any Christmas concert. Hoff himself varied with musical styles on this song. This arrangement is written as a jazz-version with swing feel.

Bånsull i advent : Lullaby in Advent

The composer and musician Trygve Hoff was born and raised at Rognan in Nordland and gained a lot of inspiration for his texts from the North Norwegian culture. He is a composer and copywriter of many of our most popular songs. "Ei hand å holde i" and "Har en drøm" with music by Svein Gundersen and especially his own "North Norwegian Christmas Psalm" are famous songs in Norway. "Lullaby in advent" may not be among his most famous songs, but it's a beautiful and thoughtful melody that will fit well with any Christmas concert. Hoff himself varied with musical styles on this song. This arrangement is written as a jazz-version with swing feel.

Hei New York : Hi New York

“Hi New York” was released for the first time in 1982 as a part of the LP-recording “Original Nilsen”, one of the greatest successes by Norwegian artist Lillebjørn Nilsen. Unlike most of the music by Nilsen, this one is written in a latin-flavour. The original recording is strongly characterized by extensive use of horns which makes the song itself very suited for Concert Band. “Hi New York” was released for the first time in 1982 as a part of the LP-recording “Original Nilsen”, one of the greatest successes by Norwegian artist Lillebjørn Nilsen. Unlike most of the music by Nilsen, this one is written in a latin-flavour. The original recording is strongly characterized by extensive use of horns which makes the song itself very suited for Concert Band.

Jupiter Hymn from The Planets

Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was a British composer. His most famous work is the orchestra suite “The Planets”. “Jupiter Hymn” is an excerpt from the fourth movement named “Jupiter”. This Young Band arrangement is a good choice to showcase the horn-section of the band. The clarinet-parts in the beginning of the piece may be omitted if the band not require doublings of the brass parts.

Jupiter Hymn from The Planets

Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was a British composer. His most famous work is the orchestra suite “The Planets”. “Jupiter Hymn” is an excerpt from the fourth movement named “Jupiter”. This Young Band arrangement is a good choice to showcase the horn-section of the band. The clarinet-parts in the beginning of the piece may be omitted if the band not require doublings of the brass parts.

Optimist

“Optimist” is one of the most well-known songs by Norwegian singer and composer Jahn Teigen. It was written for the Norwegian Eurovision in 1989. It did not win this competition, but is still one of the greatest Norwegian songs from the late 1980’s. This arrangement is very close to the original in form, rhythmic- and melodic lines. The repeat at bar 65 may be played as many times as one wish, or it can be omitted. “Optimist” is one of the most well-known songs by Norwegian singer and composer Jahn Teigen. It was written for the Norwegian Eurovision in 1989. It did not win this competition, but is still one of the greatest Norwegian songs from the late 1980’s. This arrangement is very close to the original in form, rhythmic- and melodic lines. The repeat at bar 65 may be played as many times as one wish, or it can be omitted.

Optimist

“Optimist” is one of the most well-known songs by Norwegian singer and composer Jahn Teigen. It was written for the Norwegian Eurovision in 1989. It did not win this competition, but is still one of the greatest Norwegian songs from the late 1980’s. This arrangement is very close to the original in form, rhythmic- and melodic lines. The repeat at bar 65 may be played as many times as one wish, or it can be omitted. “Optimist” is one of the most well-known songs by Norwegian singer and composer Jahn Teigen. It was written for the Norwegian Eurovision in 1989. It did not win this competition, but is still one of the greatest Norwegian songs from the late 1980’s. This arrangement is very close to the original in form, rhythmic- and melodic lines. The repeat at bar 65 may be played as many times as one wish, or it can be omitted.

Twinkle, Twinkle with a Wrinkle

One of the worlds most widely known melodies, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is based on a French melody (Ah! Vous dirai-je, maman) first published in 1761. The lyrics were first published in 1806, in a collection of nursery rhymes by Jane Taylor. This arrangement begins with a traditional version of the melody before developing into different rhythmic treatments of the tune. This gives young musicians an introduction to elements of style.

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes : from Disneys Cinderella

Music has always been of great importance in Disney's magical world. The instrumental music and songs of the animated feature films provide a unique background and magic to any Disney story. Every Christmas, many families gather to watch the fascinating story of Cinderella who eventually gets her prince. One of the most beautiful songs from this movie is «A dream is a wish your heart makes».,br> This Young Band arrangement is written with simple 2nd parts and some 1st parts challenges. It will surely be a hit in your next Christmas concert.

Why Not?

“Why Not?” is the most well-known piece by Dominican Republic pianist/composer Michel Camilo. It appeared for the fist time on his 1984 album record “French Toast”. He re-recorded it in 1985 for the “Why Not?”-album whoich is among his best-selling to date. The song has also been recorded by other artist like the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. “Why Not?” ia a modern latin-jazz classic and this demaning arrangement for Concert Band captures the featureless and musical challenges of the original piece.

Why Not?

“Why Not?” is the most well-known piece by Dominican Republic pianist/composer Michel Camilo. It appeared for the fist time on his 1984 album record “French Toast”. He re-recorded it in 1985 for the “Why Not?”-album whoich is among his best-selling to date. The song has also been recorded by other artist like the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. “Why Not?” ia a modern latin-jazz classic and this demaning arrangement for Brass Band captures the featureless and musical challenges of the original piece.

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes : from Disneys Cinderella

Music has always been of great importance in Disney's magical world. The instrumental music and songs of the animated feature films provide a unique background and magic to any Disney story. Every Christmas, many families gather to watch the fascinating story of Cinderella who eventually gets her prince. One of the most beautiful songs from this movie is «A dream is a wish your heart makes».,br> This Young Band arrangement is written with simple 2nd parts and some 1st parts challenges. It will surely be a hit in your next Christmas concert.

From Both Sides Now : Instrumental Solo with Band

“From Both Sides Now”, written in 1967, is one of the most famous songs by Canadian singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell. A novel by Saul Bellow, “Henderson the Rain King”, was her inspiration to write the song. She has recorded the song twice: first in 1969 on the album “Clouds” and again in 2000 on the album “Both Sides Now”. The latest recording feature a more orchestrated, jazz-inspired version of the song. This arrangement is written in “quasi-tango” style. There are three solo-options included: Bb-Inatruments, Eb-Instruments and C-Instruments (Bass Clef).

The Junction Point : Railway Buiilders

The railway between Oslo and Bergen, ”Bergensbanen”, was built in the years 1895 – 1909. This piece is dedicated to the railway labourers, the navvies, who did the hard work across the mountains. Most of the work, even in the tunnels, were done by hand. The official opening of the railway was in 1909, but there was also a celebration and a dynamite salute when the two teams of labourers and locomotives from East and West met in the mountains in October 1907. At this point, the rails were joined together with a joint in the national colours: ”The Junction Point”!

The Junction Point : Railway Builders

The railway between Oslo and Bergen, ”Bergensbanen”, was built in the years 1895 – 1909. This piece is dedicated to the railway labourers, the navvies, who did the hard work across the mountains. Most of the work, even in the tunnels, were done by hand. The official opening of the railway was in 1909, but there was also a celebration and a dynamite salute when the two teams of labourers and locomotives from East and West met in the mountains in October 1907. At this point, the rails were joined together with a joint in the national colours: ”The Junction Point”!