Vestre Sund Norskekor

03/18/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating St. Patrick's Day with some karaoke-style singing of Norwegian drinking songs in the Troll's Den of our Poulsbo Sons of Norway Lodge. We look forward to doing it again!

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01/24/2026

This spring we're having fun learning the national anthems of Nordic countries, as well as some great Norwegian drinking songs! Come and enjoy them with us. (It's also a great way to gain a little familiarity with the language.)

Skål!

12/06/2024

We're looking forward to Julefest at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway this Saturday, Dec. 7! WE'LL BE SINGING AT NOON.

With activities all day long -- Nordic food and a variety of Scandinavian treasures, followed by the Lucia bride and the Vikings -- we'll be there with songs to help kids and grownups join the festive spirit!

Hope you'll be there!

10/04/2024

This Saturday (Oct 5), we'll be at the "volunteer fair" at the Sons of Norway in Poulsbo, from 1 to 3 pm, with music and treats!

Hope you'll stop by and get to know us!

09/02/2024

Our Fall Season Begins This Thursday, Sept. 5, as we resume our weekly singing from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Sons of Norway in Poulsbo.

You may be surprised at the variety of Scandinavian music that exists although, with a history so much longer than ours in the U.S., it’s understandable.

From at least the time of the Vikings, music was highly regarded. It ranged from tunes about everyday life to epic music about great events and legendary sagas. Sometimes music was even believed to hold supernatural power.

The harp, or lyre, was a commonly used in Scandinavian music. A variety of horns were developed, including pipes, trombones, and the “lur,” used for signaling as well as herding. As early as the 1300s, Norse people loved the fiddle.

With the Catholic Church and later the Lutheran Church, formal religious music became part of Norwegian life.

Much later, as you’re probably aware, Edvard Grieg and his contemporaries composed a great body of music. And now, just as in the US, there are many wonderful modern composers, such as Ola Gjeilo.

There is so much more that can be said about Norwegian music!

To fully experience it, join us in singing on Thursday evenings. Christmas time is coming very soon, so we'll begin right away in exploring some fun Juletid music.

It can be challenging to learn Scandinavian lyrics as well as the music, but we're all patient with each other as we enjoy experiencing this important facet of Norwegian culture. (By the way, we do sing songs in English as well.)

05/18/2024

Our Norskekor had such a fantastic time singing at Viking Fest! The audience was great and the weather was cooperative. (Thanks to our friend Pam Dassel for this photo.)

05/17/2024

Happy Syttende Mai to all! We're looking forward to singing at the Poulsbo waterfront at 4 pm this afternoon for the opening ceremonies for Viking Fest. Hope to see you there!

01/04/2024

Happy New Year! Hope you were able to have some nice time with family and/or friends over the holidays.

This Thursday, we'll begin our spring season, starting fresh -- with some new songs and some new arrangements of old songs. Come and sing with us! (Poulsbo Sons of Norway at 7:30 pm)