SKU: AP.1-ADV7633
ISBN 9783892216988. UPC: 805095076332. English. Traditional.
Part four of the Spiritual Suite, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child / Swing Low, Sweet Chariot has been arranged for SATB/AATB.
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-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-ADV7665
UPC: 805095076653. English.
The Blues can be described as slow, laid back, and soulful. With all the rich textural colors and interplay found in the writing of Clare Fischer, this little blues is easy to play and a treat to hear.
SKU: HL.48185925
Bach Js Fromin Danceries Et Choral 4 Saxophones Satb Score/Parts.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7536
ISBN 9783892216490. UPC: 805095075366. English.
The Fantasie opens with a long pedal point over which the upper parts unfold a solemn, declamatory theme. The energetic first theme of the Fugue develops an incomparable drive, especially in combination with its diverse, imaginative countersubject in eighth notes. This is a great selection for more advanced saxophone ensembles.
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-ADV7416
UPC: 805095074161. English.
This original composition features a jaunty rhythmic conversation between the baritone and the three other voices, an infectious melody, and an improvised jazz solo for soprano saxophone. Arranged for SATB saxophone quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7433
UPC: 805095074338. English.
Joaquin Valverde (1846--1910) composed more than 70 zarzuelas, a popular Spanish form of comic and romantic operetta. Tambourine Dance (Danza de Crótalos) comes from one of his most successful, La Tierra de la AlegrÃa, (Land of Joy). Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7666
ISBN 9783892217275. UPC: 805095076660. English.
Three-movement suite for SATB saxophone quartet. The first movement simply spins out a five-note shape in an improvisatory fashion. The second movement attempts to offer a poignant introspection to the outside movements. The third movement is a microtonally compressed treatment of the original five-note shape of the first movement. Though completely notated, the ideas and development are conceived in an improvisatory fashion.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7606
ISBN 9783892216728. UPC: 805095076066. English.
Black Bottom Stomp is a quick 2-beat jazz chart. The composition is abundant with rapid orchestrational shifts, heavy technical demands, structural logic, and Jelly Roll's inimitable sense of humor. No improvisation required. Arranged for SATB saxophone quartet by Fred Sturm.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7448
ISBN 9783892218227. UPC: 805095074482. English.
This arrangement of the Baroque masterpiece, Water Music, distributes the melodic material throughout all four parts. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations. Titles: Allegro * Hornpipe * Minuet * Lentement * Bourree. Arranged for SATB saxophone quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7413
UPC: 805095074130. English.
At the age of 14, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy wrote the string quartet this arrangement is based on. Youthful carefreeness and early artistic maturity combine into a varied musical experience. From the buoyant allegro of the first movement to the complex double fugue of the finale---this piece is a real pleasure to both performers and audience alike. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7412
ISBN 9783892215677. UPC: 805095074123. English.
Bach's quartet for oboe and strings is one of his most popular pieces (it is part of almost every oboist's repertoire), and lends itself beautifully to this setting for SATB saxophone quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7459
UPC: 805095074598. English.
Inspired by the music of Sade, a popular singer in the 1980s, this serene Latin pop jazz original, Shades of Light, features a cantabile, lyrical theme. The melody calls for a cool, mellow execution supported by tenuto accompaniment figures. The solo part should be interpreted with a good rhythmic pulse punctuated with popular music inflections. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB/AATB).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7691
ISBN 9783892217510. UPC: 805095076912. English.
Gospel Sax is in 12/8 with a gospel feel. It has been arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB/AATB).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7460
UPC: 805095074604. English.
This piece is a 24-bar blues featuring a slightly extended harmonic structure. It should be played with a ternary feel in a groovy, relaxed mood. Paying special attention to phrasings will yield best results. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB/AATB).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7437
UPC: 805095074376. English.
This tribute, Suite of Old American Spirituals, to the great American spiritual features several all-time favorites in full-length or excerpted presentations. All seven movements are beautifully charming and fun to play. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7418
UPC: 805095074185. English.
These bright and cheerful pieces draw from the great traditions of Baroque music and are well-suited to the SATB saxophone quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7639
UPC: 805095076394. English.
Tango la Invitación blends tango style with elements of klezmer music. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB) and two optional percussion players.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7600
ISBN 9783892216674. UPC: 805095076004. English.
The Grey Convoy reflects the composer's reactions to travelling through the Berlin Wall on his first European tour. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7427
ISBN 9783892215813. UPC: 805095074277. English.
For Ravel, the year 1917 was marked by his mother's death and the death of many of his friends who lost their lives in World War I. Hence, the suite he finished that same year can be considered as an elegy. Due to its classical, sonatina-like character, this piece does not radiate an atmosphere of mourning, but rather a light, cool serenity. This arrangement for SATB saxophone quartet is faithful to the original orchestral version. Titles: I. Prélude * II. Forlane * III * Menuet * IV. Rigaudon.
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-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-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: 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-ADV7650
UPC: 805095076509. English. Traditional.
The Christmas carol, Sweeter the Bells Never Sound, dates back to the 1850s, now arranged in a medium jazz waltz for four saxophones (SATBar/AATBar), and optional rhythm section of guitar, piano, bass, and percussion by Frank Reinshagen.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7656
ISBN 9783892217206. UPC: 805095076561. English. Traditional French Carol.
Angels We Have Heard on High, a popular Christmas song, is likely a traditional French carol. The lyrics refer to the Gospel of Luke's account of the birth of Christ. In that rendition, shepherds note that the newborn child is surrounded by a chorus of angels. The chorus of Angels We Have Heard on High features a memorable cascading effect of notes on the text Gloria in excelsis Deo, Latin for Glory to God in the highest. In this setting of the popular Christmas favorite, the melodic material has been carefully arranged for four saxophones (SATBar) by Bill Perconti.
