SKU: M7.DOHR-17674
ISBN 9790202036747.
Vier im Charakter sehr unterschiedliche englische Weihnachtslieder wurden hier zu einem wirkungsvollen festlichen Rondo zusammengestellt: Once in royal David's city (Melodie von Henry Gauntlett) bildet den Refrain. Dazwischen stehen drei traditionelle englische Weihnachtslieder: Here we come a-wassailing God rest you merry, gentlemen I saw three ships come sailing (Albert Loritz).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7429
UPC: 805095074291. English.
The lyrics for As with Gladness Men of Old were written by Englishman William Dix (1837--1898) in the 1860s, reportedly on the day of the Epiphany while Dix was sick in bed. The tune was included in a collection of German chorales edited by Conrad Kocher and published in the 1830s. As a testimony to the flexibility of such music, the hymn is also sung during Thanksgiving under the title For the Beauty of the Earth. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar)---rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment---strives to include all of the players in the music making, particularly by distributing the melodic material. All dynamics and articulations, minimally marked, should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7422
ISBN 9783892215769. UPC: 805095074222. English. Traditional.
Noels (the French spelling) are old but enduring carols that often tell a ballad-like story. Nowells (English spelling) are likely derived from and developed by English wandering minstrels. Both carols and nowells are often in 3/4 meter, lending themselveswell to dance. The First Nowell is one of a few carols that survived a ban on Christmas by the English Parliament in 1645. The tune is one of the oldest ballad carols, perhaps dating back to 1500, and likely originating in England. This arrangement of The First Nowell has multiple settings of the 3/4 time melody. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar)---rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment---strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material throughout the ensemble. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7423
ISBN 9783892215776. UPC: 805095074239. English. Traditional.
Gloucestershire Wassail is associated with an English custom that was observed at Christmas time. A large, decorated bowl of spiced ale was hoisted through town by a group of carolers---Yule serenaders---in a tradition that has its roots in the beggars of the Middle Ages and Pagan festivals. The tune is therefore associated with Christmas revelry and joy. Gloucestershire Wassail probably dates from the 18th century, and is considered a traditional English tune. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar), rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing the melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7464
ISBN 9783892218234. UPC: 805095074642. English.
Featuring four movements in contrasting styles and tempos---largo, allegro, adagio, vivace---this adaptation of an 18th century masterwork gives everyone equal responsibility for presenting technically challenging passages and produces antiphonal effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes are included in German and English. Concerto à 4 Violini concertati has been arranged by Olaf Mühlenhardt.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7465
ISBN 9783892218241. UPC: 805095074659. English.
Featuring three distinct movements in contrasting styles---Adagio * Grave * Allegro---this quartet adaptation of an 18th century masterwork gives everyone equal responsibility for presenting technically challenging passages and produces antiphonal effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes are included.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7435
UPC: 805095074352. English.
Saxophone Quartet was composed especially for presentation at the Montana Saxophone Festival and is dedicated to the festival's director, saxophonist Brooke Ferris. The first movement, Calliope, juxtaposes mechanized rhythmic patterns against legato, lyric melodies. The second movement, Chorale, explores homophonic, harmonic textures which alternate with lyric and contrapuntal passages, and was adapted from a short work composed for saxophone quartet in 1975. The last movement is a fugue. Movements: Calliope * Chorale * Fugue.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7466
ISBN 9783892218258. UPC: 805095074666. English.
Featuring four distinct movements in contrasting styles---Grave, Allegro, Largo e staccato, Allegro---this adaptation of an 18th Century masterwork has been arranged for saxphone quartet (AAAA). This work gives everyone equal responsibility for negotiating technically challenging passages while producing antiphonal effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes are included.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7467
ISBN 9783892218265. UPC: 805095074673. English.
Featuring four distinct movements in contrasting styles---Grave * Allegro * Adagio * Spirituoso---this adaptation of an 18th century masterwork gives everyone equal responsibility for presenting technically challenging passages and produces antiphonal effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes are included.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7478
UPC: 805095074789. English.
A set of four original compositions for AATBar saxophone quartet. Although the pieces draw from jazz music, they cover a wide variety of styles and leave plenty of room for improvisation.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7653
UPC: 805095076530. English. Traditional Carol.
The theme Kommet, ihr Hirten, or Come, All Ye Shepherds, first presented in the style of a classical swing waltz, is followed by a tutti variation of the melody in 4/4 time, then by a tenor saxophone solo, and a return to the opening theme. The arrangement for saxophone quartet (AATBar) by Eberhard Michaely is written at a medium swing tempo.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7648
UPC: 805095076486. English.
These saxophone quartets are available together with a play-along CD, offering every musician of the quartet the possibility of working on his part at home---in addition to quartet rehearsals. The written parts do not include the phrasings of the improvisations on the CD, which is meant to induce the students to imitate those phrasings. Imitation is an essential step on the students' way to learning how to phrase in jazz. These solos are by no means obligatory. The notated chords serve as a basis for those who wish to improvise and create their own solos.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7609
ISBN 9783892216759. UPC: 805095076097. English.
Air is from the repertoire of the Berlin Saxophone Quartet and has been arranged for SATB Saxophone Quartet by Friedmann Graef.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7628
UPC: 805095076288. English.
Variazioni Canonici by Luigi Zaninelli features a theme and five variations for saxophone quartet (AATB). The premier performance was by the Rascher Saxophone Quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7675
UPC: 805095076752. English.
This suite was inspired most notably by the saxophone quartets of Phil Woods and was written in a conscious attempt to wed certain stylistic elements of classical and jazz music. The players are not asked to improvise, but the piece does feature sections that sound spontaneous and freely created. The piece is difficult, but no more so than other quartets, like Glazunov and Desenclos, that are standard repertoire for this instrumentation. Talented high school and all college groups will find success working on this piece. Soft Shadows of the Night features the alto saxophone in a quasi Bolero setting. The piece conveys a feeling of a big city in the tranquil pre-dawn hours---hence the title. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7634
UPC: 805095076349. English.
Drei Allemanden und eine Tripla is from the repertoire of the Berlin Saxophone Quartet, arranged for four Saxophones (SATBar/ AATBar) and percussion ad lib by Friedmann Graef.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7614
UPC: 805095076141. English.
What is probably Albéniz' most famous piece, Tango Andaluz, has been transcribed for many different instrument combinations. In this unique arrangement, from the repertoire of the Berlin Saxophone Quartet, all four saxophones get a chance to shine.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7635
UPC: 805095076356. English.
La Donna is from the repertoire of the Berlin Saxophone Quartet, arranged for four saxophones (SATBar/ AATBar) and percussion ad lib by Friedmann Graef.
SKU: BT.DHP-1175796-070
ISBN 9789043152433. English-German-French-Dutch.
Pascal Proust has many years of experience as a musician and music teacher. His works include several hundred compositions for the most diverse range of instrumentations. He wrote 14 Intermediate Saxophone Quartets for saxophone players who have around 4-5 years of experience. It is important that these players have paid special attention to an easy-to-follow and attractive musical style. These quartets are ideal performance and competition works for young saxophone ensembles.De componist Pascal Proust kan bogen op een jarenlange ervaring als muzikant en muziekdocent. Zijn oeuvre omvat honderden composities voor de meest diverse instrumentaties. Hij schreef 14 Intermediate Saxophone Quartets voor saxofonisten die ongeveer vier tot vijf jaar les hebben gehad, waarbij hij speciaal aandacht heeft besteed aan een makkelijk te volgen, aantrekkelijke muziekstijl. Daardoor zijn deze kwartetten ideale voordrachts- of wedstrijdwerken voor jonge saxofoonensembles.Der Komponist Pascal Proust kann aus seiner langjährigen Erfahrung als Musiker und Musikpädagoge schöpfen; sein Oeuvre umfasst mehrere hundert Kompositionen für verschiedenste Besetzungen. Er schrieb 14 Intermediate Saxophone Quartets für Saxophonisten mit ungefähr 4 5 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung und legte besonderes Augenmerk auf einen leicht verständlichen, attraktiven musikalischen Stil. Dadurch eignen sich diese Quartette ideal als Vortrags- und Wettbewerbsstücke für junge Saxophonensembles.Le compositeur Pascal Proust puise volonté dans son immense expérience de musicien et professeur de musique ; son catalogue dâ??oeuvres englobe plusieurs centaines de compositions pour divers instruments. Il a écrit 14 Intermediate Saxophone Quartets pour saxophonistes ayant environ 4 5 années de pratique, dans un style musical accessible et coloré. De ce fait, ces quatuors sont des pièces idéales pour tout examen ou audition de jeunes ensembles de saxophones.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7426
ISBN 9783892215806. UPC: 805095074260. English. Traditional.
The Sleep of the Infant Jesus is a ballad carol that is also a lullaby. Traditionally French, the tune dates before 1800, but the composer is unknown. Although little known, the tune is a beautiful and serene Christmas folk melody. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar), rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations. Arranged for saxophone quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7425
ISBN 9783892215790. UPC: 805095074253. English. Traditional.
Patapan is a French carol attributed to Bernard de la Monnoye who lived from 1641--1728. The title refers to the beating of a drum, and the lyrics also mention other instruments (pipes, fife, and flute). As with many Christmas tunes, Patapan reflects the joyous union of Christmas music with dance, as the lyrics express, when you play your fife and drum, how can anyone be glum? The melody is complimented in this arrangement by the use of a lyrical folk song also used by Tchaikovsky in his 1812 Overture. This arrangement for saxophone quartet, rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all of the players by distributing the melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7482
UPC: 805095074826. English.
Train Talk for saxophone quartet (SATBar/AATBar/AAABar/SAABar) invites you on a merry train ride in shuffle rhythm. As if entering a compartment, the players introduce themselves with solo passages for soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone while the fellow passengers comment on them. The drive of the piece is provided by the baritone saxophone.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7602
UPC: 805095076028. English.
Ulla in Africa: Afro-Funk includes optional easy and medium solos, transposed and adjusted for B-flat and E-flat saxophones. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar/AATBar). Compatible with the edition for clarinet ensemble.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7432
UPC: 805095074321. English.
A Chinese-styled barn burner for the advanced saxophone quartet. An intensely paced crowd pleaser with heated action for all the saxophones. With its showcase of technique and group cohesion, this is a great piece to cap a performance.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7647
ISBN 9783892217114. UPC: 805095076479. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7676
ISBN 9783892217374. UPC: 805095076769. English.
This suite was inspired most notably by the saxophone quartets of Phil Woods and was written in a conscious attempt to wed certain stylistic elements of classical and jazz music. The players are not asked to improvise, but the piece does feature sections that sound spontaneous and freely created. The piece is difficult, but no more so than other quartets, like Glazunov and Desenclos, that are standard repertoire for this instrumentation. Talented high school and all college groups will find success working on this piece. Trance Dance, is a rhythmically grooving 12/8 feel that features the tenor and baritone saxophones.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7654
ISBN 9783892217183. UPC: 805095076547. English. Traditional Carol.
Herbei, O Ihr Gläub'gen (Adeste fideles, or O Come, All Ye Faithful) has been arranged for saxophone quartet (AATBar) by Eberhard Michaely. After a rubato introduction, the groove in 5/4 time immediately sets in and runs through the remainder of the piece. The unusual time signature creates a flowing melody. The first alto part features a funky solo, which can be played ad lib or as written.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7434
ISBN 9783892215882. UPC: 805095074345. English.
This collection of short compositions contains a variety of classical masterpieces. These arrangements will be useful as style and sonority etudes, encores, and short concert works. Titles: J.-B. Lully: Air des Hautbois (folies d'espagne) * R. Schumann: Waldszenen op. 82: Eintritt * F. W. Gluck: Andante aus don Juan * F. W. Gluck: Allegretto aus Don Juan * F. Schubert: Choral aus Der Tod und das Mädchen * F. Chopin: op. 28/4 * F. Chopin: op. 28/6 * F. Chopin: op. 28/7 * D. Scarlatti: Sonata L418 * G. Puccini: Scherzo * F. Schubert: Moment Musical No. 3 * L. v. Beethoven: Sonata op. 27/2 (Mondschein).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7483
UPC: 805095074833. English.
Jaromo is a cheerful jazz-rock chart by Valentin Hude. In this piece, timing is everything: The clearly defined lines of baritone saxophone and upper parts are interwoven, as is usual in jazz-rock, culminating in many joint kicks. Short written solo passages and a chromatic riff in the middle section give great variety to the music. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar/AATBar/AAABar/SAABar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7624
ISBN 9783892216896. UPC: 805095076240. English. Transcribed by; ed. Ramon Ricker.
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair), one of the most beautiful pieces from French impressionist Claude Debussy has been arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar/AATBar) by Ramon Ricker.
