A SWEDISH M

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Norm

an Nelson

S960CB HL00236115

This arrangement is based on the Swedish folksong Ack, Värmeland, du sköna. ("Oh Värmeland, You Fair and Lovely Place"). The lyrics of the song speak of the beauty of the landscape and the wonderful nature of the people that live there. Although the folksong is presented with some alterations, an attempt is made to capture the attractiveness of the melody and the sentiments expressed in the lyrics. This piece was inspired by Gary Garner, who expressed a need in the band literature for pieces with artistic value that are appropriate for intensive rehearsal and public performance, are easy enough for many bands to play, and give the ensemble a chance to work on intonation, balance, and phrasing.

Norman J. Nelson received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Educa�on from the University of Texas at El Paso and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Music Composi�on from The University of Texas at Aus�n. He studied composi�on and music theory with Hunter Johnson, Kent Kennan, and Cli�on Williams. He is now a Professor Emeritus of Music Theory and Composi�on at West Texas A & M University in Canyon, Texas where he taught and composed for thirty-six years. He has composed music for large and small instrumental and vocal ensembles and solos for various wind instruments and voice. He has also published composi�ons for music educa�on purposes. Sight Reading for Band, volumes 1, 2, and 3, which he composed with B. G.Evans, is published by Southern Music Company.

A SWEDISH MELODYHAUNTING AND SUBLIME

ACK VÄRMELAND, DU SKÖNA

MUSICR

New Standards Band Series

Norman J. Nelsonfor Concert Band

MU

SICR

MUSICR

U.S. $70.00

S960CB HL00236115

Grade 3

Copyright © 2017 Southern Music Company (ASCAP). International Copyright secured. All rights reserved.

FULL SCORE

A SWEDISH MELODY Haunting and Sublime

Ack, Värmeland, du sköna

Set for Symphonic Band by

Norman J. Nelson

INSTRUMENTATION

1-FULL SCORE

3-1st FLUTE

3-2nd FLUTE

1-1st OBOE

1-2nd OBOE

4-1st CLARINET in Bb

4-2nd CLARINET in Bb

4-3rd CLARINET in Bb

2-BASS CLARINET in Bb

1-1st BASSOON

1-2nd BASSOON

2-1st ALTO SAXOPHONE in Eb

2-2nd ALTO SAXOPHONE in Eb

2-TENOR SAXOPHONE in Bb

1-BARITONE SAXOPHONE in Eb

3-1st TRUMPET in Bb

3-2nd TRUMPET in Bb

3-3rd TRUMPET in Bb

2-1st HORN in F

2-2nd HORN in F

2-1st TROMBONE

2-2nd TROMBONE

2-3rd TROMBONE

3-EUPHONIUM in Treble or Bass Clef

4-TUBAS

1-STRING BASS (not shown in score)

5-PERCUSSION:

Timpani (three drums required),

Suspended Cymbal, Tam-tam,

Bells & Chimes

Grade 3 Duration: Approx. 5 Minutes SA

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About the Music

A Swedish Melody, Haunting and Sublime, is based on the folksong Ack, Värmeland, du sköna. The first line of the lyrics can be translated as, "Oh Värmeland, You Fair and Lovely Place". Värmeland is a province in the west central part of Sweden that shares a border with Norway. The lyrics of the song speak of the beauty of the landscape and the wonderful nature of the people that live there. Although the folksong is never presented without some alterations, an attempt is made to capture the attractiveness of the melody and at least some of the sentiments expressed in the lyrics. The piece is written with the most important melodies appearing in many different combinations of instruments. This allows everyone in the band to have a part that is important. It not only adds artistic variety, but also makes the music more fun to rehearse and perform. The genesis of this piece was inspired by Gary Garner, a very successful band director at West Texas A&M University for many years and who, even though retired, is still an active conductor and clinician. He expressed a need in the band literature for pieces with artistic value that are appropriate for intensive rehearsal and public performance, are easy enough for many bands to play, and give the ensemble a chance to work on intonation, balance, and phrasing. This requires a piece with changing scoring textures. A Swedish Melody was written in an attempt to help fill this need. To play it well, each section of the band will have to carefully tune, balance, and phrase with a variety of other sections in textures that are sometimes thick and sometimes thin.

About the Composer

Norman J. Nelson received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the University of Texas at El Paso and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Music Composition from The University of Texas at Austin. He studied composition and music theory with Hunter Johnson, Kent Kennan, and Clifton Williams. He is now a Professor Emeritus of Music Theory and Composition at West Texas A & M University in Canyon, Texas where he taught and composed for thirty-six years. He has composed music for large and small instrumental and vocal ensembles and solos for various wind instruments and voice. He has also published compositions for music education purposes. Sight Reading for Band, volumes 1, 2, and 3, which he composed with B. G.Evans, is published by Southern Music Company.

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The score and parts to A Swedish Melody were engraved using FINALE® music software.

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Ack, Värmeland, du sköna

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S960: A Swedish Melody

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A SWEDISH M

ELODY

Norm

an Nelson

S960CB HL00236115

This arrangement is based on the Swedish folksong Ack, Värmeland, du sköna. ("Oh Värmeland, You Fair and Lovely Place"). The lyrics of the song speak of the beauty of the landscape and the wonderful nature of the people that live there. Although the folksong is presented with some alterations, an attempt is made to capture the attractiveness of the melody and the sentiments expressed in the lyrics. This piece was inspired by Gary Garner, who expressed a need in the band literature for pieces with artistic value that are appropriate for intensive rehearsal and public performance, are easy enough for many bands to play, and give the ensemble a chance to work on intonation, balance, and phrasing.

Norman J. Nelson received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Educa�on from the University of Texas at El Paso and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Music Composi�on from The University of Texas at Aus�n. He studied composi�on and music theory with Hunter Johnson, Kent Kennan, and Cli�on Williams. He is now a Professor Emeritus of Music Theory and Composi�on at West Texas A & M University in Canyon, Texas where he taught and composed for thirty-six years. He has composed music for large and small instrumental and vocal ensembles and solos for various wind instruments and voice. He has also published composi�ons for music educa�on purposes. Sight Reading for Band, volumes 1, 2, and 3, which he composed with B. G.Evans, is published by Southern Music Company.

A SWEDISH MELODYHAUNTING AND SUBLIME

ACK VÄRMELAND, DU SKÖNA

MUSICR

New Standards Band Series

Norman J. Nelsonfor Concert Band

MU

SICR

MUSICR

U.S. $70.00

S960CB HL00236115

Grade 3