Grieg Norwegian Bridal Procession
The Norwegian Bridal Procession is the second movement of Grieg's "Scenes of Country Life" ("Folkelivsbilder"), opus 19. It is also called "The Bridal Procession Passes ("Brudefolget drar forbi" in Norwegian). It is one of Grieg's less familiar compositions, but is quite charming and is a fine inclusion for wedding gigs.
This composition can be played by 8 different combinations of instruments.
A few notes on the parts and instruments:
- The standard ("std") parts are the original parts and are designed to be played together.
- The alternate "a" parts, if present, are raised one octave (8va) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the higher instruments listed. They should work as long as they are above the other parts.
- The alternate "b" parts, if present, are lowered one octave (8vb) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the lower instruments listed. They should work as long as they are below the other parts.
- For example, using parts 1, 2, and 3 together is definitely ok. Using parts 1a, 2, and 3b together is probably ok. Using parts 1b, 2, and 3a together might not work well.
- Part ranges are listed in concert key, where C4 is middle C.
When you purchase this composition, you will be taken to PayPal to submit your payment. As soon as you pay, you will be able to download all the PDF files immediately. You will have access to every part for each available instrument, in the proper key and clef. You will also get a complete score (in most cases, we include four separate scores with all parts transposed to C, Bb, Eb, and F).
You don't have to purchase each part separately; one single payment covers all the parts you need for the instruments in your ensemble.
Version v01
Buy Version v01 ($4.99)This version is for piano trio, and can also be played with several combinations of woodwinds instead of the violin and cello.
Composition: Grieg Norwegian Bridal Procession
Version: v01
Instrumentation: Trio
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $4.99
| Grieg Norwegian Bridal Procession, Version v01 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score | Full Score in C, Bb, Eb, and F | |
| Part 1 (std) | D#3 - F#6 | Piano |
| Part 2 (std) | B3 - G#6 | Eb Clarinet, Violin |
| Part 2b (8vb) | B2 - G#5 | Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet |
| Part 3 (std) | C2 - C5 | French Horn, Cello |
| Part 3b (8vb) | C1 - C4 | Contrabass Clarinet |