Bondedans (Farmer’s Dance) (2007)

David P. Dahl (b. 1937) — Bondedans (Farmer’s Dance) (2007) for organ

“Bondedans (Farmer’s Dance)” (2007) draws upon traditional Norwegian folk rhythms of older bondedans forms and reflects music played by violinists for outdoor folk dancing.

David P. Dahl (b. 1937) is Professor of Music and University Organist Emeritus at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, where he served on the music faculty for 30 years. Dahl is also the Director of Music Ministries Emeritus for Christ Episcopal Church, Tacoma, where he worked as church musician for 40 years. He has been active as an organ consultant to churches and institutions throughout the Pacific Northwest and has designed the specifications of many mechanical action instruments. As a composer, Dahl has published several volumes of organ music through Augsburg Fortress.

Published by Augsburg Fortress (http://www.augsburgfortress.org) in “A Scandinavian Suite” [out-of-print]