Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-2048-00

Composed by Earp. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. RWS Music Company #RWS-2048-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2048-00).

This energetic work by Joseph Earp is wildly infectious. This light and lively musical statement, inspired by the Sandhill Cranes of Monte Vista, Colorado, is sure to make all want to dance. The tubas and low woodwinds will particularly enjoy performing their opening groove as it sets the tone for the great music to come. This will be a musician favorite and a highlight of your next concert performance. Enjoy!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-2048-01

Composed by Earp. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2020. RWS Music Company #RWS-2048-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2048-01).

This energetic work by Joseph Earp is wildly infectious. This light and lively musical statement, inspired by the Sandhill Cranes of Monte Vista, Colorado, is sure to make all want to dance. The tubas and low woodwinds will particularly enjoy performing their opening groove as it sets the tone for the great music to come. This will be a musician favorite and a highlight of your next concert performance. Enjoy!

Pre 1

SKU: CL.023-4945-01

Composed by McBride. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #023-4945-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-4945-01).

Goblin Dance for beginning band uses only the first six notes learned in band instruction, and is an ideal bridge from method book exercises to concert music! Unison themes are introduced so each member of the band gets to play the melody, before dividing into melody and harmony provided by the low brass and woodwinds. A second theme is introduced in unison, followed by the Goblin Dance finale when all three parts: melody, harmony, and second theme join together for an exciting and mature-sounding finish. You and your bands will enjoy working on this catchy and rhythmic beginning band piece that your audiences will love. Spooky fun!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.CTS-8070-00

Composed by Eveland. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2022. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-8070-00. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-8070-00).

Beginning with a beautiful chorale and developing into an exciting dance-like setting, Slavonic Chorale and Dance is a perfect work for today’s bands. Your students will enjoy rehearsing this work. An excellent selection for any occasion.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.CTS-8070-01

Composed by Eveland. Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 2022. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-8070-01. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-8070-01).

Beginning with a beautiful chorale and developing into an exciting dance-like setting, Slavonic Chorale and Dance is a perfect work for today’s bands. Your students will enjoy rehearsing this work. An excellent selection for any occasion.

Concert band Bandola

SKU: CF.CFD8

Composed by Andrew Balent, Camille Saint-Saens, Frederick Farrar, Georges Bizet, Gustav Holst, Johannes Brahms, John N. Klohr, John Philip Sousa, and Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov. Arranged by Andrew Balent. Jewel Case. Carl Fischer Concert Band Recordings. Classical. Audio CD. With Standard notation. Carl Fischer Music #CFD8. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CFD8).

ISBN 9780825853531. UPC: 798408053536.

Andre w Balent has delighted listeners for decades with superb arrangements for concert band. Enjoy this wonderful collection of his works. Includes: Mars, Themes from Jupiter, Carmen Suite, Dance of the Tumblers, Washington Post, American Patrol, Bacchanale, El Capitan, Bombasto, Hungaria Dance No. 5, Billboard March and Silver Eagle March.

Pre 1

SKU: CL.023-4945-00

Composed by McBride. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #023-4945-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-4945-00).

Goblin Dance for beginning band uses only the first six notes learned in band instruction, and is an ideal bridge from method book exercises to concert music! Unison themes are introduced so each member of the band gets to play the melody, before dividing into melody and harmony provided by the low brass and woodwinds. A second theme is introduced in unison, followed by the Goblin Dance finale when all three parts: melody, harmony, and second theme join together for an exciting and mature-sounding finish. You and your bands will enjoy working on this catchy and rhythmic beginning band piece that your audiences will love. Spooky fun!

By Robert Sheldon. Music by Robert Sheldon. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Concert Band. Conductor Score and Parts. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.CMP-0445-00-010

Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich. Arranged by James Curnow. Sinfonia Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2000. Curnow Music #CMP 0445-00-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0445-00-010).

Energy for DAYS! As a frenetic encore piece or a joyous sparkler for any place on the program that needs real pep, FOLK DANCES is a great choice! The fascinating shifting harmonies of 20th century music give this one even more breathtaking momentum. This excellent transcription gives your band the thrill of playing Shostakovich at his humorous best.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.RWS-2007-00

Composed by Kroll. Young Concert Band. RWS Beginning Band Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 2 minutes, 2 seconds. RWS Music Company #RWS-2007-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2007-00).

Our adventurers trek through the darkest of woods. In the distance they see a light through the trees. As they get closer, they can see creatures of the forest performing a mystical dance. Beginners will enjoy this exciting concert piece using only the first six notes they have learned in your band.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.RWS-2007-01

Composed by Kroll. Young Concert Band. Extra full Score. Composed 2020. RWS Music Company #RWS-2007-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2007-01).

Our adventurers trek through the darkest of woods. In the distance they see a light through the trees. As they get closer, they can see creatures of the forest performing a mystical dance. Beginners will enjoy this exciting concert piece using only the first six notes they have learned in your band.

Score and Parts. By Samuel R. Hazo. (BAND SET). Boosey and Hawkes Concert Band. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

By Dennis O. Eveland. Concert band. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands!. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR351). Grade 1.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2007. Duration 1 minute, 17 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Concert band - Grade 2

SKU: CL.026-4128-01

Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Build-A-Band. Extra full score. Composed 2012. Duration 3 minutes, 40 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #026-4128-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.026-4128-01).

David Shaffer's energetic Fire Dance has been a very popular band piece for many years, and David's new arrangement for the Build-A-Band Series retains all of the fun and excitement of the original but allows it to sound great with very small bands or bands that have instrumentation issues. Includes multiple percussion parts which greatly enhance the piece. As is normal for this series, it includes an optional piano part.

About Build-A-Band Series

The Build-A-Band Series provides educational and enjoyable music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just four or five parts (plus percussion), these effective arrangements will work with any combination of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments as long as you distribute the parts so that each of the five parts is covered. All of the publications in the Build-A-Band Series have been arranged to be playable with any instrumentation as long as each part is used: 1st Part, 2nd Part, 3rd Part, 4th Part, and Bass Part. (Please note: In some of these arrangements the 4th Part, and the Bass Part are the same, making it possible to play those arrangements with only 4 parts.)

Grade 1.5

SKU: CL.024-3575-01

Composed by Eveland. Young Concert Band. Rising Band Series for Developing Bands! Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR351). Extra full score. Composed 2007. Duration 1 minute, 17 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #024-3575-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-3575-01).

Imagine the perfect winter holiday; hot chocolate, christmas trees, and the falling of white snow everywhere. Dennis Eveland’s Dance of the Snowmen takes you on a winter journey and features a delightful flute soli, with a memorable melody that your young students and audiences will enjoy.

Composed by Michael Oare. MusicWorks Grade 2. Concert. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: AP.46668

Composed by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Concert Band. Score and Part(s). 284 pages. Duration 5:05. Alfred Music #00-46668. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46668).

ISBN 9781470655426. UPC: 038081532660. English.

From its opening fanfare embodying moments of heroism and pride to its joyous journey of playfulness that expresses freedom and a passion for life, Skydance is a musical celebration of the human spirit.

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: AP.46668S

Composed by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Concert Band. Score. 40 pages. Duration 5:05. Alfred Music #00-46668S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46668S).

ISBN 9781470655433. UPC: 038081532677. English.

From its opening fanfare embodying moments of heroism and pride to its joyous journey of playfulness that expresses freedom and a passion for life, Skydance is a musical celebration of the human spirit.

By Ralph Hultgren. Concert Band. Brolga Music Symphonic Repertoire. Level: Grade 5. Score and set of parts. Duration 9:58. Published by Brolga Music Publishing Company (Australian import).

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS75

Composed by Brant Karrick. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 3+12+12+6+12+12+12+6+6+6+ 6+6+6+9+9+9+6+6+9+9+9+9+6 +12+6+9+3+9+9+40 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 44 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS75. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS75).

ISBN 9781491147702. UPC: 680160905201. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F major.

When Hearts Tremble is an emotion packed piece dedicated to musician friends lost all to soon. This beautiful composition by Brant Karrick reflects on the fragility of human existence, joyous memories of loved ones and their effect on everyone around them, and maintaining hope for what the future will hold when all feels lost. This tour de force piece perfectly displays Karrick's polished compositional craft with impeccable scoring, beautiful melodic writing, and exceptional orchestrational color.
While the day-to-day grind of our lives can be filled with overwhelming obligations, goals and commitments, it is sometimes very easy to forget just how precious and fragile life is . It is so easy to get caught up in our own personal feelings and worries that we sometimes don’t realize and appreciate the many blessings we have, especially friendships . On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 the Jefferson High School Band in Jefferson, Georgia lost two of its members to a fatal car accident . The victims were brothers . Music was a constant part of their lives, and the boys were talented percussionists in the marching band . To help with the grieving process the school and community commissioned this piece to celebrate the lives of William and Alex Trimble .As a father, I cannot imagine losing a child, let alone two, and beginning this piece was very difficult as I felt extreme anguish, especially for the parents . But it was decided the piece should primarily reflect the enthusiasm, youthful spirits and positive influence these two young men demonstrated as they were deeply loved by their band mates, community and family . There are four main themes, each representing the feelings and emotions that are certain to occur after a loss of loved ones . The first theme is a short, introductory fanfare, strong and bold, to stand for courage . A second dance-like melody features a liltingly mixed meter to portray a youthful and carefree innocence . This soon changes into a third more song-like, and stately theme intended to provide encouragement as we move forward through life .The middle of the piece includes a soft transition as two snare drummers give voice to the boys, allowing them to thank their friends and assuring them that it will be okay . This moves directly into a slow melody introduced by the saxophones (Alex, the younger brother was also a saxophonist) and is a time for reflection and allows for feelings of sadness at losing beloved friends . However, a second statement of the same theme, now at full volume with a strong percussion cadence, intends to lift the spirits and allows all friends to unite in joyous celebration of life . Both the enthusiastic dance theme and stately lyrical theme return, now in different keys, and work their way toward the highly energetic burst of glorious sound in the short and wild coda . When Hearts Tremble was written to celebrate the joys of youth and life, and should remind us that our friends and loved ones are precious, and we should live each day to bring more joy into the world and into the lives of others .

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4830-00

Composed by Sciaino. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 3 minutes, 10 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4830-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4830-00).

Drawing inspiration from the Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony in New York City’s Chinatown, Firecracker is an exhilarating celebration at a sizzling tempo that’s sure to please. Images of crackling explosives, dazzling colors, and joyful dance fuel this annual event that honors Chinese culture. A contagious drumbeat played on traditional drums by musicians traveling from business to business wishes good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. This is emulated in this selection with flexible numbers of percussionists who can call all join in on the fun. Meanwhile, wind players will love the opportunity to nimbly play soaring melodic lines over the invigorating rhythmic figures found throughout. You’ll love Firecracker and its vigorous, jubilant spirit! Unique!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4830-01

Composed by Sciaino. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4830-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4830-01).

Drawing inspiration from the Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony in New York City’s Chinatown, Firecracker is an exhilarating celebration at a sizzling tempo that’s sure to please. Images of crackling explosives, dazzling colors, and joyful dance fuel this annual event that honors Chinese culture. A contagious drumbeat played on traditional drums by musicians traveling from business to business wishes good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. This is emulated in this selection with flexible numbers of percussionists who can call all join in on the fun. Meanwhile, wind players will love the opportunity to nimbly play soaring melodic lines over the invigorating rhythmic figures found throughout. You’ll love Firecracker and its vigorous, jubilant spirit! Unique!

By Rob Romeyn. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Young Symphonic. Form: Dance. Latin; Light Concert. Grade 2. 252 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4969-01

Composed by La Plante. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2022. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4969-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4969-01).

Take a musical journey back to merry olde England with Suite of English Country Dances! The movements bear the names and capture the personalities of Robin Hood, Polly Oliver/Jenny Jones and a roguish country lad, The Curly Headed Plowboy. Pierre La Plante is a master at scoring folksongs for concert band, and this delightful work showcases his virtuosity at its best. A thoroughly enjoyable programmatic selection for performers and audiences alike, this work is certain to become yet another Pierre La Plante band classic. Our highest recommendation!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4969-00

Composed by La Plante. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2022. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4969-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4969-00).

Take a musical journey back to merry olde England with Suite of English Country Dances! The movements bear the names and capture the personalities of Robin Hood, Polly Oliver/Jenny Jones and a roguish country lad, The Curly Headed Plowboy. Pierre La Plante is a master at scoring folksongs for concert band, and this delightful work showcases his virtuosity at its best. A thoroughly enjoyable programmatic selection for performers and audiences alike, this work is certain to become yet another Pierre La Plante band classic. Our highest recommendation!

Arranged by John O'reilly. Arr. John O'Reilly. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Yamaha Band Series. Level: 1 (Very Easy) (grade 1). Conductor Score. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.AMP-377-010

Composed by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Concert Piece. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2013. Anglo Music Press #AMP 377-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-377-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

England enjoys a rich folk song tradition. Composers such as Cecil Sharp and Vaughan Williams rekindled an interest in this heritage at the beginning of the 20th century by arranging numerous songs, some of which were transcribed for the _x001F_first time. Philip Sparke selected three songs from the 18th and 19 century for his Three Folk Song Miniatures: the _x001F_shermanâ??s song Dance to Your Daddy, the love song O Waly, Waly and Bobby Shafto, a song from the northwest of England.

Engeland heeft een rijke traditie op het gebied van volksmuziek die door de jaren heen een beetje in de vergetelheid raakte. Componisten als Cecil Sharp en Vaughan Williams brachten hierin verandering door voor het eerst talloze liederen bundelen en soms zelfs voor het eerst tenoteren in modern notenschrift. Philip Sparke koos voor dit werk drie liederen uit de 18e en 19e eeuw: het visserslied Dance to Your Daddy, het liefdeslied O Waly, Waly en Bobby Shafto, een lied uit het Noord-Westen van Engeland.

England kann auf eine lange Volkslied-Tradition zuru?ckblicken. Komponisten wie Cecil Sharp und Vaughan Williams weckten Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts erneut das Interesse an diesem Erbe, indem sie zahlreiche Lieder sammelten und teilweise erstmals notierten. Philip Sparke wählte fu?r seine drei Volkslied-Miniaturenâ?? drei Lieder aus dem 18. und 19. Jahrhundert: das Fischerlied Dance to Your Daddy, das Liebeslied O Waly, Waly und Bobby Shafto, ein Lied aus dem Nordwesten Englands.

Comme beaucoup dâ??autres pays, lâ??Angleterre jouit dâ??une longue tradition de chansons traditionnelles transmises oralement au _x001C_fil des siècles. Three English Folk Song Miniatures rassemble trois airs populaires (Dance to you Daddy, O Waly, Waly et Bobby Shafto), prodigieusement arrangés pour orchestre junior ou formation incomplète. Comme dans toutes les publications de degré de diffi_x001F_culté 1 1 ½ des éditions Anglo Music, les parties des registres ténor et basse peuvent être jouées par diff_x001B_érents instruments, ce qui permettra aux orchestres incomplets de toujours produire un son ample et généreux.

L� �??Inghilterra è una nazione ricca di canti popolari. Allâ??inizio del XX secolo, compositori quali Cecil Sharp e Vaughan Williams risvegliarono lâ??interesse verso questa preziosa eredit raccogliendo e in parte arrangiando numerosi canti. Philip Sparke ha scelto per le sue â??tre miniatureâ?, altrettanti canti del XIII e XIX secolo: la canzone dei pescatori Dance to Your Daddy, O Waly, Waly, una canzone dâ??amore e Bobby Shafto, un canto proveniente dalla parte nord-occidentale del paese.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.AMP-377-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2013. 40 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 377-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-377-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

England enjoys a rich folk song tradition. Composers such as Cecil Sharp and Vaughan Williams rekindled an interest in this heritage at the beginning of the 20th century by arranging numerous songs, some of which were transcribed for the _x001F_first time. Philip Sparke selected three songs from the 18th and 19 century for his Three Folk Song Miniatures: the _x001F_shermanâ??s song Dance to Your Daddy, the love song O Waly, Waly and Bobby Shafto, a song from the northwest of England.

Engeland heeft een rijke traditie op het gebied van volksmuziek die door de jaren heen een beetje in de vergetelheid raakte. Componisten als Cecil Sharp en Vaughan Williams brachten hierin verandering door voor het eerst talloze liederen bundelen en soms zelfs voor het eerst tenoteren in modern notenschrift. Philip Sparke koos voor dit werk drie liederen uit de 18e en 19e eeuw: het visserslied Dance to Your Daddy, het liefdeslied O Waly, Waly en Bobby Shafto, een lied uit het Noord-Westen van Engeland.

England kann auf eine lange Volkslied-Tradition zuru?ckblicken. Komponisten wie Cecil Sharp und Vaughan Williams weckten Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts erneut das Interesse an diesem Erbe, indem sie zahlreiche Lieder sammelten und teilweise erstmals notierten. Philip Sparke wählte fu?r seine drei Volkslied-Miniaturenâ?? drei Lieder aus dem 18. und 19. Jahrhundert: das Fischerlied Dance to Your Daddy, das Liebeslied O Waly, Waly und Bobby Shafto, ein Lied aus dem Nordwesten Englands.

Comme beaucoup dâ??autres pays, lâ??Angleterre jouit dâ??une longue tradition de chansons traditionnelles transmises oralement au _x001C_fil des siècles. Three English Folk Song Miniatures rassemble trois airs populaires (Dance to you Daddy, O Waly, Waly et Bobby Shafto), prodigieusement arrangés pour orchestre junior ou formation incomplète. Comme dans toutes les publications de degré de diffi_x001F_culté 1 1 ½ des éditions Anglo Music, les parties des registres ténor et basse peuvent être jouées par diff_x001B_érents instruments, ce qui permettra aux orchestres incomplets de toujours produire un son ample et généreux.

L� �??Inghilterra è una nazione ricca di canti popolari. Allâ??inizio del XX secolo, compositori quali Cecil Sharp e Vaughan Williams risvegliarono lâ??interesse verso questa preziosa eredit raccogliendo e in parte arrangiando numerosi canti. Philip Sparke ha scelto per le sue â??tre miniatureâ?, altrettanti canti del XIII e XIX secolo: la canzone dei pescatori Dance to Your Daddy, O Waly, Waly, una canzone dâ??amore e Bobby Shafto, un canto proveniente dalla parte nord-occidentale del paese.

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS71

Composed by Carl Strommen. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 2+16+4+8+8+8+4+4+2+4+4+4+ 4+6+6+6+4+4+4+4+6+6+6+6+4 +8+3+2+12+2+4+28 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 26 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS71. Published by Carl Fischer Music (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 .