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1.Cow Keeper's Song 2.Wedding March The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway, and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for his compositional style. He wrote many collections of folk music for piano and these two tunes come from his 25 Norwegian Folk Songs and Dances, op. 17.

The Advent hymn we all know today as O Come, O Come, Immanuel was arranged in its modern form by Thomas Helmore and published in Hymnal Noted in 1856. This arrangement aims to expand on the power and mystery of the original tune.

Village Sketches is a musical story in three connected movements. Each movement describes a scene from a Dutch Village close to Germany. The first movement begins with a traditional relay run with hints of cross border antics. In the middle movement, a colorful village procession is portrayed. The final movement describes the lively border market and festivities at Whitsuntide. Full of many musical colors, Village Sketches is a wonderful way to showcase your band. Dur: 6:30 (Grade 3)

Volcano is a work commissioned by the Municipal Wind Orchestra of Endigen in Germany. The three creative impulses, which provided the basis for this symphonic poem, are inspired by outside sources. They are closely linked with the history of the Orchestra and the region in which it performs. In this region is the Kaiserstuhl, an enormous rock situated on the edge of the Black Forest. Volcano is a stimulating, lyrical, brilliant and festive work.