Instrumental Solos-Since its opening in 1957 the musical West Side Story has been a hit on Broadway. Made into a successful film starring Rita Moreno Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer in 1961 this tale of star-crossed lovers caught between feuding New York gangs has been gripping audiences for decades.The arrangements in the West Side Story: Instrumental Solos series remain faithful to Bernstein's original score. In this edition the pieces have been idiomatically adapted for the solo Alto Saxophone.This book features 10 of the best-known songs from the musical including Maria Tonight America I Feel Pretty and more.West SideStory: Instrumental Solos Alto Saxophone comes with an enhanced CD featuring Piano accompaniments for all tracks. Playable on both CD player and computer tempo adjustment software is also included for CD-Rom computer use only.

arranged for Alto Saxophone and Piano. 'Classical Highlights' presents the best-known and most popular performance pieces of the classical repertoire in arrangements for saxophone and piano. The extensive selection of works provides access to classical masterpieces ? from Handel and Bach via Schubert, Mendelssohn, Schumann and Wagner to Fauré, Elgar, Debussy and Satie. Everybody looking for a popular classic work for teaching or performing purposes will find a gem here.

20 Easy Solos with Piano Accompaniments-First Festival Solos: 20 easy Alto Saxophone solos with Piano Accompaniments. Carl Fischer presents a new collection of solo pieces with piano accompaniments for use at festival adjudicated events or in recitals. These solos are written by two of the most popular composers of music for students: Larry Clark and Sean O'Loughlin. The solos range in difficulty from grades 1 to 2 and are progressively arranged in the book. There is a wide variety of musical styles from original compositions to beautiful arrangements of folk songs and classical pieces. Each volume includes a CD of full-versionrecordings for the student to use as examples as well as piano-only recordings to use in practice. The CD also contains piano accompaniments as printable PDF files so that the student can print the solo they need for the accompanist. This collection of solos is destined to be on every state contest/festival required music list.

A collection of eleven short traditional and popular pieces which have been arranged by Robin De Smet for Alto Saxophone and Piano. Pieces include Amazing Grace Morning Has Broken and Greensleeves. The pieces in this collection range in difficulty from grade 1 to grade 4. This edition has been selected for for the ABRSM Alto and Baritone Saxophone Examinations Grades 1 and 2.

for E-Flat Alto Saxophone and Piano-This piece (1998) originally for alto saxophone and concert band was written specifically for the University of Michigan Symphony Band and the famed professor of saxophone Donald J. Sinta. It was commissioned by the University of Michigan Band Alumni Association and is one is a series of four original works for the band's centennial celebration in 1997.

Short Repertoire or Concert Pieces for Alto Saxophone and Piano-Tasty Tunes is a collection of short repertoire or concert pieces forthe developing instrumentalist. The descriptive titles such as JellyCopters Dough Raises Me A Cream Tease and Cornish Pastichehelp conjure the mood of the music and act as a stimulus for theperformer. With a mixture of styles and tempi these piecesrepresent a worthwhile challenge for players of grades three tofive standard. Pieces may be performed individually or combinedin any number to create a suite - or perhaps a sweet? Although themusic is approachable and light in character it provides importantand technical musical experience. Enjoy playing and wet youraudience’s appetite! A separate pianoaccompaniment part isincluded with this book.

Raymond Gallois Montbrun (1918-1994) published his 6 Musical Study Pieces for Alto Saxophone and Piano in 1954 just ten years after he won the Grand Prix de Rome. Along with his Violin Concerto 'Japan' Symphony and Concertstück for Clarinet and Piano 6 Musical Study Pieces remains popular to this day. 6 Musical Study Pieces for Alto Saxophone is made up of six short pieces in variety of styles each addressing a different technique. These are; 1) Ballade (flexibility) 2) Intermezzo (trills) 3) Rondo (staccato) 4) Lied (sonority) 5) Waltz (chromaticism) and 6) Finale (velocity). Assuitable and varied pieces for the progression of intermediate to advanced level saxophonists Gallois Montbrun's 6 Musical Study Pieces cannot be missed.

for Saxophone. Par . It is often the case that at the end of a concert a soloist is requested to perform an additional item not listed in the programme, in other words an encore. In general the piece that is chosen is short and emphasises the expressive qualities of the instrument as well as the musical ability of the soloist. In this collection you will find a series of works that are suitable as encore pieces due to their duration and technical content. On the MP3 audio tracks available online you will find a complete recording of each piece which you can use as a guide before performing the solo part with the piano accompaniment. / Date parution : 2024-01-06/ Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Par MEIER ARNAUD. Trois Soeurs décrit un portrait de trois jeunes soeurs, chacune ayant son caractère propre. L'aînée est boudeuse, la cadette joyeuse et la benjamine joueuse. Ces caractères sont transmis musicalement dans la pièce de différentes manières. La bouderie de l'ainée se caractérise notamment par des tierces langoureuses, la joie de la seconde par une valse amusante en do majeur et le trait de caractère joueuse de la dernière par un mouvement plus rapide et virtuose. Cette version est la réduction piano de l'original composé pour orchestre symphonique et saxophone alto. - Arnaud MEIER - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Saxophone Alto 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 3/6 - Intermédiaire - Durée : 4 mn 10 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Arnaud MEIER - / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Stylish arrangements of selected highlights from the leading 20th century composer. Par BARTOK BELA. The Boosey and Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy. The Romanian Folk Dances were originally written in 1915 as a suite of six short piano pieces, which Bartók subsequently orchestrated for small ensemble. In this edition, Hywel Davies has arranged the suite for alto saxophone with piano accompaniment. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Contemporary French saxophonist Philippe Portejoie studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Composed in 2007  Petite Complainte for Alto Saxophone and Piano contributes to a significant collection of compositions by Portejoie. A typical performance of Petite Complainte lasts around three minutes and explores features including a wide range complex rhythms chromaticism ornamentation and variations in performance directions amongst other aspects. For all aspiring advanced saxophonists Portejoie's Petite Complainte is essentialto an exciting varied repertoire.

Fun Pieces for Alto Saxophone-Jazzin' About for alto saxophone is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles. Featuring cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes Jazzin' About lets you take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Andy Hampton's Saxophone Basics Repertoire is a fantastic addition to the Saxophone Basics series offering supplementary material for the Grade 1-4 alto saxophonist  including a range of pieces from pop to classical. Each stage focuses on a specific technique with exercises and pieces to help consolidate new skills. There is plenty of opportunity for ensemble playing with the inclusion of duets as well as approachable piano accompaniments to suit every teacher.

A terrific collection of easy pieces for the early grades edited and arranged for Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment by Nicholas Hare. This edition has been selected for the ABRSM Alto and Baritone Saxophone Examinations Grades 1 and 2.

The Belgian composer Alain Crepin studied saxophone cello and piano and today works as a saxophone teacher conductor and composer. In addition to works for concert band and brass band he has written many pieces for a solo instrument and piano. His latest work Progressions is dedicated to his favourite instrument the saxophone.