Music for Saxophone Quartet: Saxophone Ensemble: Instrumental Album

Historical information about Händel's Water Music Suites is limited, but certainly these works were intended for two, possibly three, parties given by King George I on the Thames River, London, between 1715 and 1736. Händel and his orchestra played on a barge. Since then the some twenty-two separate original pieces have been organized into three Suites and nicknamed 'Water Music?, each having a separate key and likely corresponding to these river parties. This transcription of Water Music Suite II for saxophone quartet has two purposes: to make this music available to saxophonists for performance and education, and to provide in one volume the entire Suite II. The exception to the latter, because of the limits of endurance, is the exclusion of the short Adagio, a brief interlude between the fi rst two movements. Included though are the Allegro, Hornpipe, Minuet, Lentement, and Bourree. These works were originally meant for an outdoor performance, and one of the original intentions of the saxophone was to play in French military bands, also an open-air purpose. The original scoring of brass, woodwind, and string instruments (but no continuo) transcribe well for saxophones. Matching the ranges of instruments of the original to the saxophone quartet was a primary objective. In addition, this arrangement strives to disperse melodic material to all four saxophones so as to make the arrangement pleasing to all the members of the quartet while providing variety to an audience. Any dynamic, articulation, and tempo markings are to be taken only as suggestions so as to allow interpretation by the performers. The musical study and performance of all styles while using examples of composition and performance that represent excellence is necessary for saxophonists who wish to be well-rounded musicians. For the above reasons saxophonists are urged to listen to recordings of the original orchestration in order to learn and imitate proper interpretation of Baroque style. There are currently a number of excellent recordings of Handel's Suites on period instruments, such as (but not limited to) those by conductors John Eliot Gardiner, Christopher Hogwood, and the ensemble Tafelmusik. The Lewis-Clark State College Saxophone Quartet has for many years enjoyed performing Suite II for concerts, ceremonies and social settings, and I thank Advance Music for the opportunity to bring these great works to the profession. / 4 Saxophones (SATBar)

L'oeuvre musicale qui a pour support une Partition a pour titre Ulla In Africa Sax Quartet Heiner Wiberny. C'est une partition musicale qui est destinée aux joueurs de Saxophone. Le détail de l'instrumentation Saxophone vous permettra de savoir si cette partition correspond bien à ce que vous cherchez. Son style Jazz & Blues vous permettra de découvrir ô combien la musique Jazz & Blues est belle et enrichissante. / Saxophone / Partition

James Rae’s eminently successful tutor Introducing The Saxophone was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now complementing the tutor James Rae has produced this volume to introduce the beginner to ensemble playing. The parts are of the same technical level and are written with hints and tips along the way to familiarise the beginner with a new set of considerations and become a good team player.Easy pieces introducing the various aspects of music making with others.All parts areof equal difficulty.Compatible with Introducing Duets Trios and Quartets for clarinet.Especially suited to group teaching.Ideal material for concerts and examinations.

Conducteur et parties Saxophone Quartet (SATB) The Three Songs (Trois Chansons) dating from 1914/15 were arranged for four a cappella voices by Ravel immediately after he had written the music of these pieces. The lyrics were penned by the composer himself. The songs represent Ravel’s sole contribution to choral literature. The first song consists of three sections and tells the story of Nicolette, who sets out to pick flowers in the fields. Just like Little Red Ridinghood, she meets a wolf who asks her if she is on her way to her grandmother’s house (M.1-13). Fleeing from him, she meets a page who wonderswhether she would like to have him as her “lover true”. She dismisses his proposition though she finds it hard to do so (M. 14-39). In the third section, she encounters a plump, unhandsome man (lento!). He speaks to her:”Stay, stay, my Nicolette, all this gold I give to thee”, and - “VIVO” - Nicolette takes refuge in his arms. (M.40 to end). The Three Lovely Birds from Paradise are sky-blue, white as fallen snow and bright red - just like the colors of the Tricolore, the national flag of France - which has been interpreted in many reviews as a sign of an increasingly nationalistic attitude becoming apparent in the war year of 1914. This song mourns the loss of the beloved one who went to war. The Ronde is also made up of three sections. The old women are the first to sing (M.1-28). They warn the young maidens against entering the forest since it is inhabited by all kinds of dangerous (male) beasts. Then (M. 29 – 56) the old men warn the young lads against going into the woods because of the numerous (female) demons living there. The irony of the story is to be found in the final answer of the young people (as of M. 57), who conclude: “We will not go into the woods since the old folks have frightened off all the beasts, anyway.”

Music Minus One Soprano Sax Tenor Sax or Clarinet-This sequel to For Saxes Only offers a series of saxophone quartets (rather than the typical 5-piece arrangement from the big-band era) to further enhance the importance of each instrument. Hal McKusick performs alto sax in a complete version to give samples for the improvisational sections and you have the option of playing the solo (which has been notated from the complete version) or improvising your own. Join Wilber and his great colleagues and share in the musical romp! This album is easily usable by tenor sax soprano sax or clarinet players. Includes printed musical score for B-flat instruments (soprano sax tenor sax clarinet) and a compact disc featuring completerecordings (with alto sax as the solo instrument) and a second performance of the accompaniments only. Performed by Hal McKusick solo alto saxophone Accompaniment: Bob Wilber All-Stars: Bob Wilber soprano sax/clarinet Frank Wess tenor sax/clarinet/flute Joel Kaye baritone sax

Watermelon Sugar. Watermelon Sugar was the summer hit of the year 2020. It is a song by the British singer-songwriter Harry Styles, who felt inspired by the title of the American novel In Watermelon Sugar (1968) by Richard Brautigan. The melody of the chorus had already taken form during ?Live on Tour?, the debut tour that Styles embarked on in September 2017, finishing in July the following year. On a free day, Harry and his band went to The Cave Studio in Nashville, where they created the chorus melody. It is said that the song is about Styles? ex-girlfriend Camille Rowe. Seb Skelly arranged this catchy tune for saxophone quartet as a lasting memory of the extraordinary year 2020.

Originally titled ‘Concerto Nach Italienischem Gusto' (Concerto After The Italian Taste) Bach’s Italian Concerto was first published in 1735 as a three-movement concerto for the two-manual Harpsichord. Here the piece is arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATBar).

Love is All Around is a song that was recorded in 1967 by the English band The Troggs. In 1994 it was covered by the Scottish band Wet Wet Wet as part of the soundtrack to the film Four Weddings and a Funeral. This catchy version was an enormous hit which is still played a lot on the radio today. Arranger Seb Skelly too felt inspired and stirred by this romantic song, resulting in this brilliant arrangement for saxophone quartet that will appeal to players as well as listeners. A very suitable piece for all occasions that have to do with love!