A CD of the RRHS Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers performing at the American Lutheran Church in Oslo, Norway is available for $12.00.
A DVD summary of the RRHS music trip to Norway is available for $15.00.
You may order one of each for a total of $20.00.
Please send your order and your check to:
Bruce Morlock
RRHS Music
2211 17th Avenue South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Photos
Eirikur Varvin, one of our hosts in Sarpsborg, has posted many of his photos of our visit to Sarpsborg. You can view them at the website of the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps. www.sjgk.no
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
DVD project
We are in the process of editing raw footage into a DVD of the trip. We will make this available through the music department to the students and the general public.
The Final Chapter
We are all home now and reflecting on a fantastic trip. All connections were smooth for the Iceland flight and the Newark, NJ flight. Three of the Newark people got to Grand Forks and had no luggage when they arrived in Grand Forks, but we decided it is better to have that happen on the way home than on the flight to Norway. Jet lag is fading and we can stay up later in the day and wake up later in the morning. Many of us were up at 3:00 or 4:00 AM on Sunday and Monday morning.
We shared the Iceland flights with the Concordia College Band from Moorhead, MN. They were returning from a very successful 2 week tour of Norway. We swapped stories and parted company at the MSP airport.
We have so many people to thank: Dr. Mark Sanford and Ron Gruwell for their continued support throughout the entire project; the school board for having confidence in us and voting to approve the trip; the parents for trusting us with their children; the community for supporting us by buying things from us every time we had a fund raiser; Mayor Brown and his wife for joining us in Sarpsborg and sharing this experience with us; Bruce Nord of B Clean Supply for the use of his van to haul equipment to MSP and back, the faculty and staff at RRHS for working extra to help the students cover their academic requirements, and of course, the chaperones for giving of their time and efforts to make the trip possible.
And finally, mange tusen takk to our Norwegian hosts. We were treated so graciously every minute of the trip. The accomodations and the meals were outstanding. Now that we have all experienced syttende mai in Norway we know what a celebration should be.
To the people of Sarpsborg, here is the portion of my speech that I forgot at Kulas Park on syttende mai:
Og Sarpsborg, for en pen by. Været er fint, sola skinner, himmelen er blå, alle menneskene her er snille og hyggelig, barna er smarte, flinke, og velopdragne, maten er god, og naturen og utsikten er fantastisk. Jeg synes at Sarpsborg virkelig har alt!
My apologies if I have some words wrong.
We are all thinking now of how we can return to beautiful Norway again.
Thanks to everybody for thinking of us and following us on our journey.
Bruce Morlock
Band Director
Red River High School
2211 17th Avenue South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
We shared the Iceland flights with the Concordia College Band from Moorhead, MN. They were returning from a very successful 2 week tour of Norway. We swapped stories and parted company at the MSP airport.
We have so many people to thank: Dr. Mark Sanford and Ron Gruwell for their continued support throughout the entire project; the school board for having confidence in us and voting to approve the trip; the parents for trusting us with their children; the community for supporting us by buying things from us every time we had a fund raiser; Mayor Brown and his wife for joining us in Sarpsborg and sharing this experience with us; Bruce Nord of B Clean Supply for the use of his van to haul equipment to MSP and back, the faculty and staff at RRHS for working extra to help the students cover their academic requirements, and of course, the chaperones for giving of their time and efforts to make the trip possible.
And finally, mange tusen takk to our Norwegian hosts. We were treated so graciously every minute of the trip. The accomodations and the meals were outstanding. Now that we have all experienced syttende mai in Norway we know what a celebration should be.
To the people of Sarpsborg, here is the portion of my speech that I forgot at Kulas Park on syttende mai:
Og Sarpsborg, for en pen by. Været er fint, sola skinner, himmelen er blå, alle menneskene her er snille og hyggelig, barna er smarte, flinke, og velopdragne, maten er god, og naturen og utsikten er fantastisk. Jeg synes at Sarpsborg virkelig har alt!
My apologies if I have some words wrong.
We are all thinking now of how we can return to beautiful Norway again.
Thanks to everybody for thinking of us and following us on our journey.
Bruce Morlock
Band Director
Red River High School
2211 17th Avenue South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Friday, May 18, 2007
Friday
Today was Oslo day. We left Sarpsborg at 8:30. Mayor Engsmyr, asst. mayor Einar Evenson, Uno Larsen, Steinar Opstad, and Eirikur Varvin were there to see us off. We were all wearing our new SJGK hats that were given to us by the Norwegians.
The choir went straight to the American Lutheran Church where they sang for a crowd and recorded for a CD. The band went to Vigeland Park to see the sculptures and then to Holmenkollen Ski Jump. All 3 buses met up at the Viking Ship Museum All the sights on the tour were excellent.
The students then had the afternoon to check out some other Oslo sights. Several went to Akershus Castle, some went to the Nobel Peace Center, and most everyone ended up on Karl Johanns Gate.
We gathered at the hotel at 5:30 and checked into the hotel. Dinner was at 6:30. We received heart felt thanks and good wishes from our 3 Norwegian tour guides. They have become members of our group - as have the fantastic bus drivers we have. Mike and Ann Brown have been with us since Tuesday night and joined the students all day today and were at dinner. Dr. Sanford addressed the students and congratulated them. Bruce Morlock gave his syttende mai speech again for the students, this time in English.
Now it is down time. Kids are hanging out in the lobby or visiting each others rooms. Some went for a walking tour of downtown Oslo with 2 of our guides.
As we reflect on the trip, we all agree on one thing. These students have been tremendous ambassadors for our school, state, and country. They shared their music with thousands of people and left their mark everywhere they went. All comments we have received have been very positive. We are very proud of all of them and when they tell you about all of their experiences you will feel the same.
We are scheduled to land at MSP at 5:55 tomorrow afternoon. A reasonable guess for arrival at the high school is 12:00 midnight. The 14 people flying into GF arrive at 11:20 PM.
We are sad to leave our new friends and excited to come home and tell you all about the trip. Thanks to all of you who supported us and trusted us enough to take the students to Norway.
The choir went straight to the American Lutheran Church where they sang for a crowd and recorded for a CD. The band went to Vigeland Park to see the sculptures and then to Holmenkollen Ski Jump. All 3 buses met up at the Viking Ship Museum All the sights on the tour were excellent.
The students then had the afternoon to check out some other Oslo sights. Several went to Akershus Castle, some went to the Nobel Peace Center, and most everyone ended up on Karl Johanns Gate.
We gathered at the hotel at 5:30 and checked into the hotel. Dinner was at 6:30. We received heart felt thanks and good wishes from our 3 Norwegian tour guides. They have become members of our group - as have the fantastic bus drivers we have. Mike and Ann Brown have been with us since Tuesday night and joined the students all day today and were at dinner. Dr. Sanford addressed the students and congratulated them. Bruce Morlock gave his syttende mai speech again for the students, this time in English.
Now it is down time. Kids are hanging out in the lobby or visiting each others rooms. Some went for a walking tour of downtown Oslo with 2 of our guides.
As we reflect on the trip, we all agree on one thing. These students have been tremendous ambassadors for our school, state, and country. They shared their music with thousands of people and left their mark everywhere they went. All comments we have received have been very positive. We are very proud of all of them and when they tell you about all of their experiences you will feel the same.
We are scheduled to land at MSP at 5:55 tomorrow afternoon. A reasonable guess for arrival at the high school is 12:00 midnight. The 14 people flying into GF arrive at 11:20 PM.
We are sad to leave our new friends and excited to come home and tell you all about the trip. Thanks to all of you who supported us and trusted us enough to take the students to Norway.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
the blog
As the end of the trip draws near, we should give credit to the people responsible for the blog. Allison Peterson and Brad Sherwood have taken hundreds upon hundreds of photos and made them available for the blog. Bruce Morlock has typed the daily updates, and Christy Keele (Morlock) has done the blog design and linked the photos from Bloomington, IN.
Think about this: we took the photo of the combined RRHS and SJGK bands at about 2:45 in the afternoon. Within an hour, that photo, plus all the others of the day plus the video link to Norway TV were all posted on the blog and being viewed literally around the world. Maybe that is only impressive to those of us who had typing class on manual typewriters.
It has really been exciting to post all of these things knowing how many people were hanging on our every word and photo. It has been a wonderful link.
Think about this: we took the photo of the combined RRHS and SJGK bands at about 2:45 in the afternoon. Within an hour, that photo, plus all the others of the day plus the video link to Norway TV were all posted on the blog and being viewed literally around the world. Maybe that is only impressive to those of us who had typing class on manual typewriters.
It has really been exciting to post all of these things knowing how many people were hanging on our every word and photo. It has been a wonderful link.
syttende mai
Today was the big day; Constitution Day. What a day it is, and was.
It started very early. We left the hotel at 6:45 AM. That was after your children had breakfast; their wake-up call was at 5:15. The band went to Kruseløkke Skole and met the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps. (SJGK) We marched together through empty streets to Kulas Park. There we watched a program of readings, music, and flag raising. Then we marched to the statue of St. Olav. At the statue we were asked to play a march, so we played National Emblem. We also played the national anthem, Ja vi elsker and listened to a speaker.
After that program we marched back to Kruseløkke Skole and had breakfast with SJGK. Then it was time for the big parade. We marched a few blocks over to the staging area. From the very beginning of the parade to the end, approximately 3 km, we marched through a tunnel of peoplel There was never a space without people on either side. Suits, bunads, flags, cheering, clapping, and constant excitement. The choir students and chaperones marched behind the band and had a great time.
After we arrived at Kulas Park we stood in the middle of the amphitheatre area in front of the band shell and played. We had to stop whenever another band arrived. We played Nordic Fanfare, Magnificent Seven, Amazing Grace, Valdres, and National Emblem. In the middle of those we had the drumline perform their routine. You can see some of it on the video link.
The choir left to go rehearse at the old church, about two blocks away. The band stayed at Kulas for the program after the parade. The drumline did another brief routine and Mr. Morlock delivered a speech in Norwegian. The crowd was estimated at 10 to 12 thousand.
The band headed to lunch while the choir took part in a wonderful church service. Then the band marched to the fire station and listened to a men's chorus. Next, the band marched with the choir and the SJGK back to the Festiviteten. We were then reunited with the choir in the buses. We drove to an old people's home and played a couple of songs. Then we marched a couple of blocks to Kurland School. The band played, the choir sang, and the drumline played again. (they have reached rock star status) SJGK played, the anthem was played and sung, and the program was over. The two bands combined for a photo and then we went to the hotel.
We got to the hotel just past 3:00 and we had until 5:00 to change clothes and rest. Some power naps took place and then off we went. Our farewell barbecue was by the water and the evening was beautiful. The kids had a chance to relax, walk down to the water, play soccer, basically do whatever they wanted.
Back to the hotel by 10:00.
This was the day we were aiming for over the last several months, and it did not disappoint us. We will have so many stories to tell when we get home.
Ha det bra!
It started very early. We left the hotel at 6:45 AM. That was after your children had breakfast; their wake-up call was at 5:15. The band went to Kruseløkke Skole and met the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps. (SJGK) We marched together through empty streets to Kulas Park. There we watched a program of readings, music, and flag raising. Then we marched to the statue of St. Olav. At the statue we were asked to play a march, so we played National Emblem. We also played the national anthem, Ja vi elsker and listened to a speaker.
After that program we marched back to Kruseløkke Skole and had breakfast with SJGK. Then it was time for the big parade. We marched a few blocks over to the staging area. From the very beginning of the parade to the end, approximately 3 km, we marched through a tunnel of peoplel There was never a space without people on either side. Suits, bunads, flags, cheering, clapping, and constant excitement. The choir students and chaperones marched behind the band and had a great time.
After we arrived at Kulas Park we stood in the middle of the amphitheatre area in front of the band shell and played. We had to stop whenever another band arrived. We played Nordic Fanfare, Magnificent Seven, Amazing Grace, Valdres, and National Emblem. In the middle of those we had the drumline perform their routine. You can see some of it on the video link.
The choir left to go rehearse at the old church, about two blocks away. The band stayed at Kulas for the program after the parade. The drumline did another brief routine and Mr. Morlock delivered a speech in Norwegian. The crowd was estimated at 10 to 12 thousand.
The band headed to lunch while the choir took part in a wonderful church service. Then the band marched to the fire station and listened to a men's chorus. Next, the band marched with the choir and the SJGK back to the Festiviteten. We were then reunited with the choir in the buses. We drove to an old people's home and played a couple of songs. Then we marched a couple of blocks to Kurland School. The band played, the choir sang, and the drumline played again. (they have reached rock star status) SJGK played, the anthem was played and sung, and the program was over. The two bands combined for a photo and then we went to the hotel.
We got to the hotel just past 3:00 and we had until 5:00 to change clothes and rest. Some power naps took place and then off we went. Our farewell barbecue was by the water and the evening was beautiful. The kids had a chance to relax, walk down to the water, play soccer, basically do whatever they wanted.
Back to the hotel by 10:00.
This was the day we were aiming for over the last several months, and it did not disappoint us. We will have so many stories to tell when we get home.
Ha det bra!
Media Coverage of syttende mai
The local media in Sarpsborg has been covering the syttende mai celebration today and the RR contingent. Follow the links below....
Sarpsborg Newspaper:
Sarpsborg Newspaper
Newspaper Picture Album
Story on RR Drum Line
Sarpsborg Newspaper:
Sarpsborg Newspaper
Newspaper Picture Album
Story on RR Drum Line
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Wednesday
Maia Randklev, Emily Christian, Kayla Notbohm, and Briana Jones recreate the Beatles' Abbey Road album cover in Norway.
Late Wednesday night here in Sarpsborg and it has been another great day. We started with a band rehearsal at 9:00 AM. It was great to play again; we had not played since last Friday. We then had some down time until 12:00. That was good for the kids because it has been go, go, go.
We took a tour of Sarpsborg at 12:00. It started with a tour and lunch at the Storedahl Kultursenter. Erling Storedahl was responsible for bringing light and inspiration to blind and disabled people. It was a very interesting place and we had an educational presentation in an amphitheatre. We enjoyed lunch with the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps. We have made many good friends in that band.
Next we visited a fortress called Fredricksten. Claire Anderson and Mr. Morlock, the two biggest golf nuts on the trip, took the time to visit the golf course next to the fortress and got Norwegian scorecards.
We travelled to Olaf Hotel and unloaded our instruments to prepare for a short parade. We marched about 6 blocks to the city center where we joined 3 other bands for a concert. The band played well and the crowd was very enthusiastic about our music.
After dinner (middag) at the Festiviteten we returned to the St. Olaf Hotel. The jazz band did a great job at the concert and again we had a fantastic crowd.
It was a long and tiring today. Tomorrow is the big day. Lots of marching and playing and the choir sings in a church service at 12:30 PM. The day will end with a farewell barbecue and bonfire by the sea.
Personal photo albums
A few of the chaperones have created Norway photo albums on Facebook. Public links for these are available, so you can access the albums even if you do not have an account on Facebook. Each album contains up to 60 pictures, so this is a great resource if you'd like to see more photos from the trip! You can view several of Allison Peterson's and Brad Sherwood's albums using the links below. Just like on the blog, you should be able to click each picture to enlarge it when viewing the albums.
Norway #1 - Allison Peterson
Norway #2 - Allison Peterson
Norway #3 - Allison Peterson
Norway #4 - Allison Peterson
A bit of Norway - Brad Sherwood
Faces of Norway (this one features the students!) - Brad Sherwood
More Norway - Brad Sherwood
Norway #1 - Allison Peterson
Norway #2 - Allison Peterson
Norway #3 - Allison Peterson
Norway #4 - Allison Peterson
A bit of Norway - Brad Sherwood
Faces of Norway (this one features the students!) - Brad Sherwood
More Norway - Brad Sherwood
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
More Tuesday photos
Tyler Meyer and Seth Young at a very scenic spot.
Tom Young, Dean Opp, and Brad Sherwood. "The Brain Trust".
The Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps welcomes us to Sarpsborg!
Part of the crowd at the welcome.
Tom Young, Dean Opp, and Brad Sherwood. "The Brain Trust".
The Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps welcomes us to Sarpsborg!
Part of the crowd at the welcome.
Tuesday photos
Dakota Noyes gets into the Viking spirit. The Fretheim Hotel is in the background.
Lyndsey Harter, Colleen Jeno, Cassel Everson, and Connie Sherwood make a couple of new friends.
Right after we stopped at this scenic overlook a snowstorm started. This group toughed it out.
Claire Anderson and Sam Thompson at the end of the snowstorm.
Chaperone Paul Peterson gets in touch with his inner Viking and influences young impressionable minds.
Lyndsey Harter, Colleen Jeno, Cassel Everson, and Connie Sherwood make a couple of new friends.
Right after we stopped at this scenic overlook a snowstorm started. This group toughed it out.
Claire Anderson and Sam Thompson at the end of the snowstorm.
Chaperone Paul Peterson gets in touch with his inner Viking and influences young impressionable minds.
Stallheim
This is the view of the valley from the Stallheim Hotel. Spectacular!
A group at Stallheim.
Bruce and Jackie Morlock trying to set up a Christmas card photo.
Our students lined up in a slit trench to get into an old Nazi bunker behind the Stallheim Hotel. It had a very small door opening with a low overhang. This is where Nick Nelson earned the nickname "Hard Hat". He hit his head on the way in and again on the way out.
A group at Stallheim.
Bruce and Jackie Morlock trying to set up a Christmas card photo.
Our students lined up in a slit trench to get into an old Nazi bunker behind the Stallheim Hotel. It had a very small door opening with a low overhang. This is where Nick Nelson earned the nickname "Hard Hat". He hit his head on the way in and again on the way out.
Tuesday
Tuesday night in Sarpsborg. We are here!
We started the day in beautiful Flåm and had a couple of hours to do some shopping at a great store. (owned by Arnie Brekke's cousin) We were on the road by 11:00, stopped several times to view scenery, eat, or just get out of the bus! We had to time our arrival because the Norwegians wanted us to arrive at precisely 8:00 PM. And we found out why! We had a great reception from the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps (Girls and Boys Band) and many relatives and friends of theirs. The band played, the crowd cheered, and many flags were waved. It was tremendous.
Tomorrow the band marches to the city center to play a concert with 3 other bands. In the evening the jazz band and madrigals will present a concert at the St. Olav Hotel.
We started the day in beautiful Flåm and had a couple of hours to do some shopping at a great store. (owned by Arnie Brekke's cousin) We were on the road by 11:00, stopped several times to view scenery, eat, or just get out of the bus! We had to time our arrival because the Norwegians wanted us to arrive at precisely 8:00 PM. And we found out why! We had a great reception from the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps (Girls and Boys Band) and many relatives and friends of theirs. The band played, the crowd cheered, and many flags were waved. It was tremendous.
Tomorrow the band marches to the city center to play a concert with 3 other bands. In the evening the jazz band and madrigals will present a concert at the St. Olav Hotel.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Monday night
Johanna Dittus with her special dessert cake as she turns 17 in Norway.
The Madrigal Singers perform at the Monday night concert in Aurland.
The Concert Choir performs in Aurland. The choir sang very well and shared the concert with 3 other groups from Aurland. A wonderful night of sharing music and bonding with new friends.
The Madrigal Singers perform at the Monday night concert in Aurland.
The Concert Choir performs in Aurland. The choir sang very well and shared the concert with 3 other groups from Aurland. A wonderful night of sharing music and bonding with new friends.
More Monday photos
A group on the boat.
Chris Larsen feeds a seagull on the boat.
A group photo at Tvindefoss.
A group at Kjosfoss. This is halfway down the Flamsbana.
The band welcomes us to Flåm.
Chris Larsen feeds a seagull on the boat.
A group photo at Tvindefoss.
A group at Kjosfoss. This is halfway down the Flamsbana.
The band welcomes us to Flåm.
More Monday photos
Lindsey Spies and Ryan McGregor at Borgund.
The "4 sophomores" Phil Jensen, Tyler Voegele, Dan Christianson, and Jordan Speare being very thoughtful and reflective at Borgund.
Boarding the Lady Elisabeth.
The aft section of the boat.
Jolly and Brad Sherwood singin' in the rain.
The "4 sophomores" Phil Jensen, Tyler Voegele, Dan Christianson, and Jordan Speare being very thoughtful and reflective at Borgund.
Boarding the Lady Elisabeth.
The aft section of the boat.
Jolly and Brad Sherwood singin' in the rain.
Monday photos
The day starts for me with a 4:00 AM walk with Nysse, the hotel dog in Hemsedal. Or I should say, the dog took me for a walk.
Here is a group photo on the way to Borgund Stave Church. Click on the photo to enlarge it and look for your child.
Another group photo on the way to Borgund.
Derek Jones, Erin Boese, Laura Harmon, and Nick Nelson at Borgund Stave Church.
Jim and Laurie Stenehjem at Borgund.
Here is a group photo on the way to Borgund Stave Church. Click on the photo to enlarge it and look for your child.
Another group photo on the way to Borgund.
Derek Jones, Erin Boese, Laura Harmon, and Nick Nelson at Borgund Stave Church.
Jim and Laurie Stenehjem at Borgund.
Monday
Monday evening in Flåm. The choir is doing a concert in Aurland at 8:00 tonight and I will blog photos after that.
For en dag! What a day. We started in Hemsedal and drove to the Borgund Stave Church, which dates back to about the 13th century. However, when faced with photos of the 800 year old church or a group of sheep with new lambs, many of the students headed for the sheep. After Borgund we went to Aurland where we got onto the boat for the 2 hour boat ride in the fjord. It was chilly, windy, and rainy but still a great thrill with spectacular scenery. The most exciting moment was when the captain announced there was a seal on the port side. After a brief pause during which the students defined the terms starboard and port, the boat developed a noticeable list to the left.
After the boat ride was the trip up the Stalheim road to the Stalheim Hotel. What a fantastic view of the valley! On the way to Stallheim we stopped at Tviningfoss, twining falls. Wow! After Stallheim we bussed to Voss and got on the train to Myrdal. We then took the Flamsbana down to Flam and again saw fantastic scenery. We were greeted at the station by a very good local brass band. One of the members is a nephew of Arnie Brekke's and taught in the GF school district in the 80's.
All is well here. We do have some travel sickness, but people are feeling better.
The music starts tonight and tomorrow is the drive to Sarpsborg.
For en dag! What a day. We started in Hemsedal and drove to the Borgund Stave Church, which dates back to about the 13th century. However, when faced with photos of the 800 year old church or a group of sheep with new lambs, many of the students headed for the sheep. After Borgund we went to Aurland where we got onto the boat for the 2 hour boat ride in the fjord. It was chilly, windy, and rainy but still a great thrill with spectacular scenery. The most exciting moment was when the captain announced there was a seal on the port side. After a brief pause during which the students defined the terms starboard and port, the boat developed a noticeable list to the left.
After the boat ride was the trip up the Stalheim road to the Stalheim Hotel. What a fantastic view of the valley! On the way to Stallheim we stopped at Tviningfoss, twining falls. Wow! After Stallheim we bussed to Voss and got on the train to Myrdal. We then took the Flamsbana down to Flam and again saw fantastic scenery. We were greeted at the station by a very good local brass band. One of the members is a nephew of Arnie Brekke's and taught in the GF school district in the 80's.
All is well here. We do have some travel sickness, but people are feeling better.
The music starts tonight and tomorrow is the drive to Sarpsborg.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Phone calls
Many of the students are attempting to call home with international phone cards and few, if any are having any success. If you want to get a message to someone, send it to Brad Sherwood or Bruce Morlock by GFPS email and we will read them over here.
From Iceland to Hemsedal
Sunday evening in Hemsedal and we just finished a wonderful buffet. We are tired but spirits are high. All flight connections went smoothly and our equipment went on and off of the plane successfully. We arrived at the Oslo airport in two waves; 9:50 and 12:30. Then we had a very scenic 4 hour bus ride to Hemsedal. Here are some pictures from the day:
Our plane and the Icelandic sky and landscape.
Zach Spicer poses by statues in the Reykjavik airport.
Mark Runyan, Tyler Meyer, and Paul Peterson wait for our flight from Iceland to Oslo.
Sarah Lovelace, James Freestone, Molly Woodbeck, Lacey Bartosh, Kate Paulson, Kirsten Johnson, Brenna Everson, Jacob Grove stand in front of beautiful scenery at Hallingporten, where we stopped on our way to Hemsedal.
Mark and Gloria Sanford at Hallingporten.
Bruce Morlock and Eric Lillehaugen at Hallingporten.
The sod roof on the restaurant at Hallingporten.
Our hotel in Hemsedal.
The view across the street from our hotel.
Our plane and the Icelandic sky and landscape.
Zach Spicer poses by statues in the Reykjavik airport.
Mark Runyan, Tyler Meyer, and Paul Peterson wait for our flight from Iceland to Oslo.
Sarah Lovelace, James Freestone, Molly Woodbeck, Lacey Bartosh, Kate Paulson, Kirsten Johnson, Brenna Everson, Jacob Grove stand in front of beautiful scenery at Hallingporten, where we stopped on our way to Hemsedal.
Mark and Gloria Sanford at Hallingporten.
Bruce Morlock and Eric Lillehaugen at Hallingporten.
The sod roof on the restaurant at Hallingporten.
Our hotel in Hemsedal.
The view across the street from our hotel.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Next stop, Iceland
We have arrived at MPLS and are waiting for our flight to Iceland. Here are a couple shots of the students waiting for the flight. Allison Peterson's group is taking good care of Angie Jones and her bum foot. Briana Jones and Kayla Notbohm use the time to do some homework
Friday, May 11, 2007
Jazz Band Photo
Here is a photo of the RRHS Rider Jazz Band taken after their Spring Jazz Concert at the Empire Theatre in Grand Forks.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Band Farewell Performance
The RRHS Band will present a marching exhibition and play a short concert of some of our Norway Tour music. On Friday, May 11th we will march around the Eagles Arena block at 2:00 P.M. We will also play through several of our Norway pieces on the west side of RRHS by the front door. The public is invited to attend and hear the performance.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Performances
Here is the Norway Tour performance schedule:
Monday, May 14
Morning: A possible brief performance by the choir in the Borgund Stave Church.
8:00 PM Choir concert in Aurland. The choir shares a concert with 3 choral groups from the Aurland area. Aurland is about 15 minutes north of Flåm.
Wednesday, May 16
5:00 PM: The band, choir, and drumline will share an outdoor concert in the city center with other bands from Sarpsborg.
7:30 PM: The jazz band will share a concert at St. Olav Hotel with a jazz band from Greåker High School
Thursday, May 17
7:15 AM The band marches in the scouts parade and takes part in ceremonies at Kulas Park and the St. Olav Statue.
9:30 AM The band marches in the barnetog (children's parade) with the chaperones and choir students walking through the parade behind the band. The band and drumline perform at Kulas Park immediately after finishing the parade.
12:30 The choir joins a local chamber choir at a church service.
1:00 The band (minus the choir) marches with the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps (girls and boys band) from the fire station to the Festiviteten.
1:30 The choir sings on the steps of the Festiviteten; a civic building in the middle of town.
2:00 The choir, band, and jazz band perform a concert at a local school.
Friday, May 18
10:30 AM The choir performs and records at the American Lutheran Church in Oslo.
Monday, May 14
Morning: A possible brief performance by the choir in the Borgund Stave Church.
8:00 PM Choir concert in Aurland. The choir shares a concert with 3 choral groups from the Aurland area. Aurland is about 15 minutes north of Flåm.
Wednesday, May 16
5:00 PM: The band, choir, and drumline will share an outdoor concert in the city center with other bands from Sarpsborg.
7:30 PM: The jazz band will share a concert at St. Olav Hotel with a jazz band from Greåker High School
Thursday, May 17
7:15 AM The band marches in the scouts parade and takes part in ceremonies at Kulas Park and the St. Olav Statue.
9:30 AM The band marches in the barnetog (children's parade) with the chaperones and choir students walking through the parade behind the band. The band and drumline perform at Kulas Park immediately after finishing the parade.
12:30 The choir joins a local chamber choir at a church service.
1:00 The band (minus the choir) marches with the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps (girls and boys band) from the fire station to the Festiviteten.
1:30 The choir sings on the steps of the Festiviteten; a civic building in the middle of town.
2:00 The choir, band, and jazz band perform a concert at a local school.
Friday, May 18
10:30 AM The choir performs and records at the American Lutheran Church in Oslo.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The Roughrider Marching Band
Here's the RRHS marching band in the 2006 Potato Bowl parade. Soon they will be marching down the streets of Sarpsborg!
Rider Jazz Tunes
The Rider Jazz Band will select from the following charts for concerts in Norway:
Angel Eyes - Matt Dennis/Carl Strommen
Basie Straight Ahead - Sammy Nestico
Blues In the Closet - Oscar Pettiford/Taylor
Count Bubba - Gordon Goodwin
Look For the Silver Lining - Kern/Nestico
Love Is Here To Stay - Gershwin/Wolpe
Momcat Mambo - Mossman
The Opener - Strommen
Old Devil Moon - Nestico
One Mint Julep - Toombs/Blaylock
St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins/Taylor
Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson/Jennings
Swingin' With the Saints - Mark Hayes
We'll Be Right Back - Les Hooper
World's Shortest Blues - Doug Beach
Angel Eyes - Matt Dennis/Carl Strommen
Basie Straight Ahead - Sammy Nestico
Blues In the Closet - Oscar Pettiford/Taylor
Count Bubba - Gordon Goodwin
Look For the Silver Lining - Kern/Nestico
Love Is Here To Stay - Gershwin/Wolpe
Momcat Mambo - Mossman
The Opener - Strommen
Old Devil Moon - Nestico
One Mint Julep - Toombs/Blaylock
St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins/Taylor
Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson/Jennings
Swingin' With the Saints - Mark Hayes
We'll Be Right Back - Les Hooper
World's Shortest Blues - Doug Beach
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Choir Selections
The RRHS Concert Choir and Madrigals will sing the following selections in Norway:
CONCERT CHOIR
Ave Verum Corpus - William Byrd
Sicut Cervus - Palestrina
Agneau De Dieu - Rupert Lang
Love's Antiphon - Lloyd Pfautsch
Loch Lomond - arr. Jonathan Quick
Worthy To Be Praised - Byron Smith
America - arr. Edwin Fissinger
In Paradisum - Edwin Fissinger
Swingin With the Saints - arr. Mark Hayes
Våren - Edvard Grieg
Farvel - Daniel Pederson
When I Can Read My Title Clear - Shaw/Parker
Amor de Mi Alma - Stroope
O Magnum Mysterium - Morten Lauridson
How Can I Keep From Singing - Stroope
A Benediction - A. Rowley
MADRIGAL SINGERS
All Ye Who Music Love - Donato
Over the Rainbow - arr. Robinson
He Is Good and Handsome - Passereau
Fair Phyllis, I Saw - Farmer
Seaside Rendevous - arr. Hart
Of the Fathers Love Begotten - arr. Fissinger
On Slumber Tree - Gordon Binkerd
God Only Knows - arr. Tomas Berquist
A Nightingale Sang in Berkely Square - arr. Gene Puerling
The Song That Goes Like This - arr. Huff
Ticket to Ride - arr. L'Estrange
I'll Follow the Sun - arr. Ives
CONCERT CHOIR
Ave Verum Corpus - William Byrd
Sicut Cervus - Palestrina
Agneau De Dieu - Rupert Lang
Love's Antiphon - Lloyd Pfautsch
Loch Lomond - arr. Jonathan Quick
Worthy To Be Praised - Byron Smith
America - arr. Edwin Fissinger
In Paradisum - Edwin Fissinger
Swingin With the Saints - arr. Mark Hayes
Våren - Edvard Grieg
Farvel - Daniel Pederson
When I Can Read My Title Clear - Shaw/Parker
Amor de Mi Alma - Stroope
O Magnum Mysterium - Morten Lauridson
How Can I Keep From Singing - Stroope
A Benediction - A. Rowley
MADRIGAL SINGERS
All Ye Who Music Love - Donato
Over the Rainbow - arr. Robinson
He Is Good and Handsome - Passereau
Fair Phyllis, I Saw - Farmer
Seaside Rendevous - arr. Hart
Of the Fathers Love Begotten - arr. Fissinger
On Slumber Tree - Gordon Binkerd
God Only Knows - arr. Tomas Berquist
A Nightingale Sang in Berkely Square - arr. Gene Puerling
The Song That Goes Like This - arr. Huff
Ticket to Ride - arr. L'Estrange
I'll Follow the Sun - arr. Ives
Band Repertoire
We will choose from the following selections at our concerts in Norway:
Amazing Grace - arr. Jay Bocook
America the Beautiful - arr. Carmen Dragon
Highlights From the Music Man - arr. Alfred Reed
Magnificent Seven - Elmer Bernstein/arr. Doug Adams
National Emblem - E. E. Bagley
Nordic Fanfare and Hymn - Jacob de Haan
Overture to The Marriage of Figaro - W. A. Mozart/ arr. Earl Slocum
Rise of the Firebird - Steven Reineke
Saterjentens Sonntag -Ole Bull
St. Louis Blues March - W. C. Handy
Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa
Strike Up the Band - arr. Warren Barker
Valdres - Johannes Hanssen/arr. Glenn C. Bainum
Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew - James Curnow
Amazing Grace - arr. Jay Bocook
America the Beautiful - arr. Carmen Dragon
Highlights From the Music Man - arr. Alfred Reed
Magnificent Seven - Elmer Bernstein/arr. Doug Adams
National Emblem - E. E. Bagley
Nordic Fanfare and Hymn - Jacob de Haan
Overture to The Marriage of Figaro - W. A. Mozart/ arr. Earl Slocum
Rise of the Firebird - Steven Reineke
Saterjentens Sonntag -Ole Bull
St. Louis Blues March - W. C. Handy
Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa
Strike Up the Band - arr. Warren Barker
Valdres - Johannes Hanssen/arr. Glenn C. Bainum
Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew - James Curnow
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Tour Itinerary
Here is the itinerary for the RRHS Music Trip to Norway of May 12-19.
5/12 Bus to MPLS; 7:55 Flight from MPLS to Reykjavik, Iceland. Flight from Iceland to Oslo.
5/13 Arrive at Gardermoen Airport 12:20. Bus to Hemsedal, NW of Oslo 4 hours. Overnight in Hemsedal with evening open for walking around.
5/14 Monday. Camera day! Bus to Borgund and see the Borgund Stave Church which dates to 1180. We hope the choir will be able to sing in the church. On to Lærdal and then through a 15 mile tunnel and on to Aurland. Next is a boat cruise through the Aurland and Næroy fjords from Aurland to Gudvangen. Bus ride from Gudvangen up to the Stallheim Hotel on the top of the mountain. This will be the most stunning scenery of the entire tour. On to Voss. Board the train at Voss and travel to Myrdal. At Myrdal we get on the Flåm Railway and take the most fantastic train ride in Europe. A one hour train ride down into the Flåm Valley. Check into the Fretheim Hotel and eat dinner at 6:00. Buses to Aurland for an 8:00 choir concert shared with 3 groups from Aurland.
5/15 Tuesday. A travel day, but first - some shopping. The shops in Flam will open at 8:00 AM for us. At 9:15 we will take a group picture with themountains in the background. The buses then leave at staggered times: 9:30, 9:45, and 10:00 to avoid swamping some small spot when we stop to eat. We spend the day traveling to Sarpsborg through the beautiful Aurland and Hallingdal Valleys. Evening arrival in Sarpsborg, greeting by the Sarpsbord contingent and possibly a local band. Check into the Quality Hotel and Resort.
5/16 Wednesday. Morning practice session at the hotel. After the rehearsal the Sarpsborg group will take us on a tour of the Sarpsborg area including a stop for lunch. We have a late afternoon concert in the City Center for the Band and the Choir. In the evening is a jazz concert for our Jazz Band and a group from Sarpsborg.
5/17 Thursday. The big day! Syttende Mai, the national constitution day. A full day of marching, playing, and singing. The band marches in the Speilerparade (Boy Scout Parade) at 7:00 AM and the Barnetoget (Children's Parade) at 9:30 AM. We will then have breakfast with the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps (Girls and Boys Band) The choir sings at a church service at 12:30 while the band marches off to another performance. Later, the choir sings on the steps of the Festiviteten, an old Civic Center type building in the middle of town. The band, jazz band, and choir then do a concert at a school late afternoon. The day ends with a hjemmeferie bål (a farewell bonfire) and picnic by the sea. A wonderful day!
5/18 Friday. 8:30 departure for Oslo. Upon arrival, the choir will go to the American Lutheran Church to record and the band will go to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. After the recording session the choir will join the band to tour Vigeland Park and the Viking Ship Museum. The afternoon (2:00 - 6:00) will be chaperone guided side trips to Karl Johans Gate, the Munch Museum, the Nobel Peace Center, Aker Brygge, Kon Tiki and Fram Museums, or Akershus Festning. (Fortress and Castle) Check into the hotel at 6:00, farewell dinner at 7:00.
5/19 Saturday. After breakfast (frokost) time for one last stroll down Karl Johans Gate. Depart at 11:00 for Gardermoen Airport. Departure at 2:45. Land in MPLS at 5:55. Bus ride to GF.
Watch for updates and photos.
Har det bra!
5/12 Bus to MPLS; 7:55 Flight from MPLS to Reykjavik, Iceland. Flight from Iceland to Oslo.
5/13 Arrive at Gardermoen Airport 12:20. Bus to Hemsedal, NW of Oslo 4 hours. Overnight in Hemsedal with evening open for walking around.
5/14 Monday. Camera day! Bus to Borgund and see the Borgund Stave Church which dates to 1180. We hope the choir will be able to sing in the church. On to Lærdal and then through a 15 mile tunnel and on to Aurland. Next is a boat cruise through the Aurland and Næroy fjords from Aurland to Gudvangen. Bus ride from Gudvangen up to the Stallheim Hotel on the top of the mountain. This will be the most stunning scenery of the entire tour. On to Voss. Board the train at Voss and travel to Myrdal. At Myrdal we get on the Flåm Railway and take the most fantastic train ride in Europe. A one hour train ride down into the Flåm Valley. Check into the Fretheim Hotel and eat dinner at 6:00. Buses to Aurland for an 8:00 choir concert shared with 3 groups from Aurland.
5/15 Tuesday. A travel day, but first - some shopping. The shops in Flam will open at 8:00 AM for us. At 9:15 we will take a group picture with themountains in the background. The buses then leave at staggered times: 9:30, 9:45, and 10:00 to avoid swamping some small spot when we stop to eat. We spend the day traveling to Sarpsborg through the beautiful Aurland and Hallingdal Valleys. Evening arrival in Sarpsborg, greeting by the Sarpsbord contingent and possibly a local band. Check into the Quality Hotel and Resort.
5/16 Wednesday. Morning practice session at the hotel. After the rehearsal the Sarpsborg group will take us on a tour of the Sarpsborg area including a stop for lunch. We have a late afternoon concert in the City Center for the Band and the Choir. In the evening is a jazz concert for our Jazz Band and a group from Sarpsborg.
5/17 Thursday. The big day! Syttende Mai, the national constitution day. A full day of marching, playing, and singing. The band marches in the Speilerparade (Boy Scout Parade) at 7:00 AM and the Barnetoget (Children's Parade) at 9:30 AM. We will then have breakfast with the Sarpsborg Jente og Gutte Korps (Girls and Boys Band) The choir sings at a church service at 12:30 while the band marches off to another performance. Later, the choir sings on the steps of the Festiviteten, an old Civic Center type building in the middle of town. The band, jazz band, and choir then do a concert at a school late afternoon. The day ends with a hjemmeferie bål (a farewell bonfire) and picnic by the sea. A wonderful day!
5/18 Friday. 8:30 departure for Oslo. Upon arrival, the choir will go to the American Lutheran Church to record and the band will go to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. After the recording session the choir will join the band to tour Vigeland Park and the Viking Ship Museum. The afternoon (2:00 - 6:00) will be chaperone guided side trips to Karl Johans Gate, the Munch Museum, the Nobel Peace Center, Aker Brygge, Kon Tiki and Fram Museums, or Akershus Festning. (Fortress and Castle) Check into the hotel at 6:00, farewell dinner at 7:00.
5/19 Saturday. After breakfast (frokost) time for one last stroll down Karl Johans Gate. Depart at 11:00 for Gardermoen Airport. Departure at 2:45. Land in MPLS at 5:55. Bus ride to GF.
Watch for updates and photos.
Har det bra!
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