SKU: BT.DHP-1064151-010

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Maria durch ein? Dornwald ging (Blest Mary Wanders Through the Thorn) is a traditional German Christmas song. The earliest known version is recorded in the Andernacher Gesangbuch from 1608. Halfway through the nineteenth century it was a regional pilgrimage song in Thüringen, and at the beginning of the twentieth century, the current version was registered in the songbook Zupfgeigenhansl of the German youth movement. Michael Bilkes used the well-known melody to create this attractive arrangement for concert band.

Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging (Maria door een doornwoud trad) is een traditioneel Duits kerstlied. De oudst bekende versie is opgetekend in het Andernacher Gesangbuch uit 1608. Halverwege de negentiende eeuw was heteen regionaal bedevaartslied in Thüringen en aan het begin van de twintigste eeuw werd het in de huidige versie opgenomen in het liedboek Zupfgeigenhansl van de Duitse jeugdbeweging. Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging heeftal vele arrangeurs ge nspireerd tot het schrijven van koorbewerkingen. Michael Bilkes verwerkte de bekende melodie in een sfeervol arrangement voor harmonieorkest.

Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging ist ein traditionelles deutsches Adventslied, dessen früheste überlieferte Version im Andernacher Gesangbuch von 1608 dokumentiert ist und seither viele Arrangeure zu Bearbeitungen für diverse Instrumentalbesetzungen und Chöre inspiriert hat. Michael Bilkes verwendete die bekannte Melodie für diese gefühlvolle Bearbeitung für Blasorchester.

Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging est un chant de l’Avent allemand publié pour la première fois dans le recueil de cantiques Andernacher Gesangbuch (1608). La version actuelle a été publiée au courant du XXe siècle dans un recueil de chants l’usage du Mouvement allemand de la Jeunesse. Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging a inspiré de nombreuses adaptations pour Choeur. L’arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie de Michael Bilkes est basé sur la mélodie du chant.

Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging è un canto di Natale tedesco pubblicato per la prima volta nella raccolta di cantici Andernacher Gesanbuch (1608). La versione attuale è stata pubblicata nel corso del XX secolo in una raccolta di canti per il Movimento tedesco della gioventù. Maria durch ein’ Dornwald ging ha ispirato numerosi adattamenti per coro. L’arrangiamento per orchestra di fiati di Michael Bilkes è basato sulla melodia del canto.

SKU: SU.80101526

This volume contains five unrelated chorale preludes. Each is based on a traditional chorale melody from the Germanic tradition. However, they are all tunes now widely used internationally. The chorales are: Wie schön leuchtet; Jesus, meine Zuversicht; Macht hoch die Tür; In dir ist Freude; and Es ist ein Ros.Organ Duration: 18â?? Composed: 2021/22 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: CF.SPS71

ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.

Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.
Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,” Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind” blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship” or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower” sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska” is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or toss”) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska” dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .