Composed by Benjamin Faugstad and finalized in early 2025, Octavius debuted at the 2025 band tour concert of Bethany Lutheran College's concert band (joined by members of the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and School Middle School band). Stripped down to a piano track, Faugstad wrote the piece at a median level for both the students of the college and the middle school to learn for the first time.
Named after Faugstad's godson, the earworm that is Octavius will live in the walls of Bethany buildings for many years to come. Enjoy Octavius!
Piano - Bethany Student Jack DePrey
*All rights reserved to Benjamin Faugstad
Host - Jason Jaspersen
Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch
Producer - Jaksyn Graham
Music Provided By: Renee Geving
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Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.
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