Here are three refreshing new modernarrangements of three popular traditional carols ?like you ain?t never heardthem before?. Intended for the intermediate alto sax player(s) and a reasonably competentpianist, they are sure to brighten up your Christmas events whether at home,school, church or recital hall. They could be used during a Christmas serviceor as stand-alone pieces at an end-of-term presentation. The audio sampleincludes recordings of all three pieces.

The King Rides Out(based on ?Good King Wenceslas?) starts conventionally enough but turns into acountry-style song and then there?s a three-part Bach-like contrapuntal section,concluding with a wistful coda before the music returns to the joyful countrystyle. Waltz with Holly ? or Possibly Ivy (based of course on ?The Hollyand the Ivy?) turns into a dreamy waltz with long extended phrases and a goodvehicle to show the saxophone player?s tone quality. The Merry Gentleman goLatin is a lively rumba version of ?God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen?.

ColinKirkpatrick studied composition, cello and piano at London?s prestigious RoyalCollege of Music and after graduation followed a career in music education. Hewas a High School Music Director in London for about fifteen years and laterbecame a Music Education Adviser for local government, with the addedresponsibility for training teachers and directing the instrumental teaching service.

Hehas been published by Boosey & Hawkes, Novello, Paxton, Schott, OxfordUniversity Press, Chester, Belwin Mills and Intrada (Netherlands). He holds MAand PhD degrees in education and his other interests include reading,photography, travel, cooking and wine tasting - though not necessarily all atthe same time.

Arranged for alto sax solo with piano accompaniment. Great for lessons, recitals, church services, caroling, and Christmas parties. Includes: All Through the Night, Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella, Christians Awake, Christ was Born on Christmas Day, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Gaudete, The Birthday of a King, The Friendly Beasts, The Snow Lay on the Ground, Toyland. Easy intermediate level.

50 Christmas solos for intermediate level alto sax with piano accompaniment. Alto sax and piano parts are combined on one score. Includes: All Through the Night, Angels From the Realm of Glory, Away in a Manger, Away in a Manger (Cradle Song), Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella, Carol of the Bells, Christ was Born on Christmas Day, Christians Awake, Coventry Carol, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Deck the Halls, Ding Dong, Merrily on High and 38 more!

These classic hymns have been arranged for alto sax solo with piano accompaniment. Easy enough for early-intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, Amazing Grace, Be Thou My Vision, Blessed Assurance, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, He Leadeth Me, Holy, Holy, Holy, How Great Thou Art, It Is Well With My Soul, Jesus Paid It All, Jesus Loves Me, Just As I Am, Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less, O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing, Rock Of Ages, To God Be The Glory, What A Friend We Have In Jesus.

"6 Easy Dixieland Tunes" for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano, great ideas for beginners/intermediate, comfortable range and key (complete parts). Contents: 1. Down By The Riverside ? trad. (*key Eb) 2. Joshua Fight The Battle of Jerico ? trad. (*key C min.) 3. Just A Closer Walk With Thee ? trad. (*key Ab) 4. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - trad. (*key F) 5. Washington and Lee Swing ? Mark W. Sheafe and Thornton W. Allen. (*key Bb) 6. When The Saints Go Marching In - trad. (*key Eb). * Concert key.