John Brakstad composer / arranger

Born in Bergen, Norway in 1940.

John Brakstad gained much of his muiscal experience as bandmaster, composer and arranger for the Salvation Army, and from studies at the Bergen Musikk-konservatorium. He has also been working as a conductor for several Norwegian Contest bands, and is regurlarly used as an adjudicator at The Norwegian Bandassociations contests and championships.

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Andante - Theme from 6th Symphony "Pathetique" Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and TranscriptionsThe 6th symphony is probably Tchaikovsky`s most important work. It was played for first time just a few days before the composer's death in 1893. This Andante-theme is taken from the first movement of the symphony. For the conductor: Play cue-notes when neccesary for balance. Incalzando means a little faster. [NO]Tchaik...

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Difficulty: 4

Composer: Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky)
Arranger: John Brakstad

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Salute to Liberty - March John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and TranscriptionsThis march is written for the 70-year anniversary of the conclusion of the World War II in 1945. [NO]Denne marsjen er skrevet til 70- års markeringen i 2015 for avslutningen av andre verdenskrig (1939-1945). Aufnahme / Recording:Walkabout - New Music for Concert Band - Demo Tracks 2015 - 2016 Concert Band Originals and Tr...

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Difficulty: 3+

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Walkabout - A Kaleidoscopic Journey for Band John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and TranscriptionsThe concept of Walkabout comes originally from the Australian aborigines. A Walkabout is a journey where the goal is of less importance (even though you always end up where you started). It is the journey itself, and what you experience on the way, that is important. That could mean different moods, challenges, experience...

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The Star of Christmas - Deilig er den himmel bla John Brakstad

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Weihnachten

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Reflections - Suite on a Norwegian Folk Tune John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and TranscriptionsThe suite is constructed around a Norwegian folk tune. The melody is called "Dark Forebodings", and the words of the song revolve around thoughts and reflections on a future that can take unexpected, insecure, or perhaps dramatic and tragic turns. This is essentially a sad song with a beautiful melody. The folk tune itse...

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Duration: 14:00 min
Difficulty: 5

Composer: John Brakstad
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Celebration for Band John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and TranscriptionsMany Norwegian bands have grown up around factories; but Norwegian factories are often located in the countrysides - by a fjord or lake, by a river or waterfall that provided power for the factory. The factory was the foundation for the existence of the community, but it was also essential for the community's cultural lif...

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Duration: 9:45 min
Difficulty: 4+

Composer: John Brakstad
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Brooklet (From Lyric Pieces Op. 62) / Bekken (Fra Lyriske stykker opus 62) Edvard Grieg / Arr. John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and Transcriptions«Brooklet» is one of the movements from Grieg's Lyric Pieces for Solo Piano opus 62. Information for the conductor: «Brooklet» is an technically advanced work for solo piano. In this arrangement, technical passages are simplified by overlapping and doubling some of the parts. To master the technical challenges and make...

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Duration: 2:08 min
Difficulty: 5

Composer: Edvard Grieg
Arranger: John Brakstad

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Prelude Festivo John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concrt Band Originals and TranscriptionsPrelude Festivo is intended to be performed in concerts and in competitions as well. The work includes solo passages for most instrument groups. Duration 7 ½ minutes. Form: Fast slow fast. The piece is built around two themes. Theme 1 (Allegro con spirito) is the first one presented as a clarinet solo after a fanfare-l...

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Duration: 7:52 min
Difficulty: 4+

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Railway Buiilders / The Junction Point John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and TranscriptionsThe railway between Oslo and Bergen, Bergensbanen, was built in the years 1895 1909. This piece is dedicated to the railway labourers, the navvies, who did the hard work across the mountains. Most of the work, even in the tunnels, were done by hand. The official opening of the railway was in 1909, but there was also a c...

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Duration: 14:10:00 min
Difficulty: 4+

Composer: John Brakstad
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Conclusions - A Trilogy for Band John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Brass Band Originals and TranscriptionsConclusions» s inspired by three of the worlds greatest astronomers; their lifes, work and pioneering conclusions. 1: COPERNICUS. Nicolaus Copernicus lived in the 15th century. He introduced the idea that the planets rotate around the Sun rather than the Earth. This was a new and controversial world view which was no...

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Duration: 10:50:00 min
Difficulty: 4+

Composer: John Brakstad
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Conclusions - A Trilogy for Band John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and TranscriptionsConclusions» s inspired by three of the worlds greatest astronomers; their lifes, work and pioneering conclusions. 1: COPERNICUS. Nicolaus Copernicus lived in the 15th century. He introduced the idea that the planets rotate around the Sun rather than the Earth. This was a new and controversial world view which was ...

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Duration: 10:50:00 min
Difficulty: 4+

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##POP-Vergriffen##: Adagio (from Concerto for Clarinet) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Arr. John Brakstad

Solo for Bb Clarinet

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Duration: 5 min
Difficulty: 2

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Arranger: John Brakstad

Klarinette in Bb

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1A March Idar Torskangerpoll / Arr. John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Flex 4An easy march for beginners, use it on parade as well as in concert. Make sure that the articulation and dynamics are properly observed. [NO]En enkel marsj for aspiranter og juniorer, passer like bra i gaten som på konsert. Pass på at alle bruker god artikulasjon, og at alle spiller dynamikken. Aufnahme / Recording:Watermelon Man - New Music for Flexible I...

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Duration: 2:27 min
Difficulty: 1+

Composer: Idar Torskangerpoll
Arranger: John Brakstad

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A Feel for Christmas / En Vinterstemning Traditional / Arr. John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band ChristmasThis piece is based on Jingle Bells, but it also has some references to other Christmas carols. The arrangement is easy to play, and with many doublings it is also suitable for smaller bands with limited instrumentation. Also published for brass band (item no. 9790661026396). [NO]En Vinterstemning er et arrangement over Bjelleklang med noen...

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Duration: 02:49 min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: John Brakstad

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Dance of the Trolls from Haugtussa John Brakstad

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Duration: 6 min
Difficulty: 4

Composer: John Brakstad
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Det kimer nå til julefest - Christmas Chimes Traditional / Arr. John Brakstad

CONCERT BAND CRISTMAS

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Duration: 3:13 min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Traditional
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Fragments and Sketches John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Originals and Transcriptions"Fragments and Sketches Variations for Band No 2 consist of a chorale and 4 variations. The variations are of brilliant, dramatic and humorous character, and the piece also contains several solo parts and ensemble elements. [NO]"Fragments and Sketches Variations for Band No 2" består av en koral og 4 variasjoner. Komposi...

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Duration: 06:14:00 min
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Hør den Englesang) Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / Arr. John Brakstad

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Duration: 2:55 min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Arranger: John Brakstad

Weihnachten

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Jeg er en papegøye fra Amerika Thorbjørn Egner / Arr. John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Concert Band Entertainment"Jeg er en papegøye fra Amerika" ("I'm a Parrott from America") is an arrangement of a very popular, Norwegian song for children. This edition should be played in a bright swing-style. This medium advanced/advanced arrangement may feature a vocal soloist (optional) [NO]Jeg er en papegøye fra Amerika er en av sangene i Thorbjørn Egners F...

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Duration: 03:44:00 min
Difficulty: 4

Composer: Thorbjørn Egner
Arranger: John Brakstad

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Kobolt - Cobalt John Brakstad

CONCERT BAND ORIGINALS COBALT was commisioned by Modum Janitsjar as own choice piece for the Norwegian championship (third section) 2009.The Royal Cobalt Works of Modum were established in 1773 to extract cobalt ore from the local mines. The works were in operation until 1893. The cobalt was used in the production of cobalt blue pigment for the world`s porcelain and glass i...

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Duration: 14:00 min
Difficulty: 4

Composer: John Brakstad
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March petite John Brakstad

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Duration: 3:57 min
Difficulty: 2

Composer: John Brakstad
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Marching Forward John Brakstad / Arr. John Brakstad

Serie / Series: Marching BandLimited register for each instrument, no technical difficulties and a unity in rhythmical patterns for the inner parts makes for a quick and unproblematic instruction. The doubling of voices makes this a success also for smaller bands Other marches in the same category by John Brakstad, published by Noteservice, include Brass on Parade, On Parade Ag...

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Duration: 04:43 min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: John Brakstad
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Musica Tripartite John Brakstad

Three movements: 1. Introduction Burlesque 2. Elegie 3. Capriccio Festive

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Duration: 8:35 min
Difficulty: 3

Composer: John Brakstad
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On Parade Again John Brakstad

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Duration: 3:50 min
Difficulty: 2+

Composer: John Brakstad
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