Norwegian Dance No. 1 (Brass Band) Grieg arr. Keith Wilkinson

Composed in 1880, Edvard Grieg's Norwegian Dances are among his most enduring and beloved works. Rich with the spirit of Norwegian folk music, the dances were originally written for piano four hands and later brought to broader audiences through the well-known orchestral arrangements by Hans Sitt. This brass band arrangement of Norwegian Dance No. 1 is a complete revision of the version originally prepared for the GUS Band's acclaimed recording European Journey. With its lively rhythms, folk-like melodies, and vibrant scoring, this piece offers an engaging concert work that highlights both the charm and rhythmic vitality of Grieg's writing. For added versatility in programming, Norwegian Dance No. 1 can be effectively paired with Norwegian Dance No. 2, also available from BrookWright Music. This work is part of the Alum Creek Music catalogue, now exclusively distributed by BrookWright Music. Difficulty Level: 2nd Section + PDF download includes parts and score. Sheet music available at www.brassband.co.uk (UK) or www.cimarronmusic.com (USA) Instrumentation: Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb Repiano Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Flugel Horn Bb Solo Horn Eb 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Trombone Bb 2nd Trombone Bb Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb Bass Eb Bass Bb Timpani Percussion 1-2