March of the North Pole was composed in 1896. It was dedicated to Fridtjof Nansen and his companions on their expedition to the North Pole. Oscar Alfred Johannesen Borg sometimes called the March Kin...
In 1916, Norway established a new order whereunder the Army was divided into divisions instead of brigades. A new central command was naturally established, and the band of the 1st Brigade now became...
A great march composed by Oscar Borg, the most famous norwegian composer of music for band. It's always been a part of the repertoire for the 1st Brigade Band (Now The Norwegian Wind Ensemble) in Hald...
In 2018, the Military Bands in Norway celebrates their 200 year Anniversary. In this regard, the great composer Oscar Borg deserves an extra attention. The Norwegian 'March King' Oscar Borg was chief...
Solo for tenorhorn/baryton
This march was first named Prince Carl March, after a swedish prince. When Norway gained its independence in 1905 it was renamed after the young Crown Prince Olav, who later became King Olav V.
The danish Prince Carl was elected King of Norway when Norway became inependent in 1905. He took the name King Haakon VII, and Oscar Borg was asked to compose this march in his honour
