andstrings.


1.Octet in D, opus 144 (2012) for clarinet, horn, bassoon, 2 violins, viola,cello and doublebass
2. LaSerenissima (2013) for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 horns and 2 bassoons
3.Requiem Octet ... In Memoriam Gunther Schuller (2015) for flute, clarinet, 2 bassoons,2 trumpets, 2 trombones
4.Alice (2015) for mezzo-soprano, clarinet, violin, viola and cello


Eric is also a superb saxophonist! This quartet is dedicated to him, in gratitudeof his many efforts in the service of my music. Thanks, Eric!!!

Saxophone Quartet (2016) is in five movements.

1a. Moderato? Allegro
1b. Moderato- Allegro
2. Moltoallegro
3. Adagio
4a. Allegro
4b. Funkout!
5. Adagio

Audio link. Copy and paste the URL link into your browser.

https://thomasoboelee.bandcamp.com/album/saxophone-quartet-2016

All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey, for Jazz Orchestra.

Duration: About 4 minutes

YouTube demo video: COMING SOON

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Instrument list:
Flute
Clarinet
Alto Sax. 1
Alto Sax. 2
Tenor Sax. 1
Tenor Sax. 2
Bari. Sax.
Trumpet 1 in Bb
Trumpet 2 in Bb
Trumpet 3 in Bb
Trumpet 4 in Bb
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drums
Percussion 1: Timpani/Glock./Xylo./Tamb.
Percussion 2: Mark Tree/Sleigh Bells
Vocals
Piano
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Violoncello

ISBN 9781619119475.

This collection of ten jazz etudes with accompanying audio provides intermediate to advanced tenor sax students with a fun and effective way to learn to play in the specific odd meters: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, and 9/4. Each etude is based on the chord progression of a different jazz standard, and includes an in-depth analysis of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices used. The addition of the odd-time ingredient, along with completely original melodies and improv lines, converts what would be mere academic etudes to a delightful jazz listening and playing experience.If you want to improve your fluency in reading, performing, and improvising in odd time signatures, this is the book for you! A generous number of preparatory exercises gradually introduce the student to not only reading music, but also ahearing how phrases land within a measurea of odd time.Play-along audio tracks featuring a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, and drums) minus the sax track allow you to play as the soloist. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781619119468.

This collection of ten jazz etudes with accompanying audio provides intermediate to advanced alto sax students with a fun and effective way to learn to play in the specific odd meters: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, and 9/4. Each etude is based on the chord progression of a different jazz standard, and includes an in-depth analysis of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices used. The addition of the odd-time ingredient, along with completely original melodies and improv lines, converts what would be mere academic etudes to a delightful jazz listening and playing experience. If you want to improve your fluency in reading, performing, and improvising in odd time signatures, this is the book for you! A generous number of preparatory exercises gradually introduce the student to not only reading music, but also ahearing how phrases land within a measurea of odd time. Play-along audio tracks featuring a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, and drums) minus the sax track allow you to play as the soloist. Includes access to online audio.