Pythikos Nomos is scored for alto saxophone (or clarinet in A) and piano.It was at the request of John- Edward Kelly that Brian Elias first decide to write a work for saxophone and piano. ‘Pythikos Nomos’ (Pyhton’s Law)is an ancient Greek musical form invented by Sakadas in 586 BC for the Pythian games to describe the battle between Apollo and the monster on the slopes of Parnassus. It is reputedly the first known genre of programmemusic.Brian Elias decided that the characteristic sounds of the saxophone would be well suited to ancient Greek rhythms and was interested in the implications of this form as an early sonata shape. According to legend Apollofought and defeated the monster on the site which came to be called Delphi. He returned to Delphi in triumph after a period of purification escorted by priests singing hymns of praise. Several versions of the instrumental formexist following the general storyline. Brian chose to base his piece around six sections: (i) Peira (introduction) (ii) Kataleusmos (Apollo incites the monster to battle) (iii) Imabikon (the battle) (iv) Spondeion (hymn ofvictory) (v) Katachoreusis (victory dance) (vi) Syrinxes (the last breaths of the dying monster). The central hymn of victory incorporates a quote from the first Delphic Hym a surviving fragment of ancient Greek music. Thiswork was written for John-Edward Kelly and Bob J.W.Versteegh who gave the first performance on 1st July 1988 at the Wigmore Hall London. Duration c.10 minutes. The score is in C.

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.'Take the Lead Grease' contains all of the big hits from this popular musical including 'Summer Nights', 'We Go Together' and 'You're the one that I want'. Students have a choice of playing along with CD, Piano or Guitar and all pieces are fully integrated with arrangements for other instruments in the series, making this the ideal resource for school bands and small ensembles. Used as a solo book these idiomatic arrangements will boost players confidence and go down a storm in concert.

Here's a great chance to further your improvising skills. These five fun pieces in American jazz and rock style are suitable for both Alto and Tenor saxophone or even B-flat Clarinet with a Piano accompaniment. All the pieces incorporate solo sections each with chord symbols and suggested scales for improvising. There are also some basic tips to get you going and you can improvise at your own level.

Ce livre contient les classiques de mariage la plus connue et la plus belle. Les grands compositeurs d'époques différentes de style sont présents: de Johann Sebastian Bach à Richard Wagner. Avec majestueuses ainsi que des mélodies joyeusement informel, Classics for Weddings offre ample choix. Sur le CD vous trouverez démo ainsi que play-along versions de tous les morceaux? une aide à la fine pour étudier! Comprend également une partie de piano, qui est également adapté pour orgue (manuels seulement). / Saxophone Et Piano / 48 pages / niveau : Facile - Elémentaire / Partition + Cd