Arrangement for Saxophone Quartet S.A.T.B / A.A.T.B. (intermediate) by Francesco Leone. Score and Set of parts (7): Soprano, Alto,Tenor and Baritone Saxophone, included alternative parts for Alto instead Soprano and Bb Bass instead Baritone and optional percussions.
Style: Balkan. Duration: 3.30. Key concert: F min. - G.min.

"Bella ciao" ("Goodbye beautiful") is an Italian protest folk song that originated in the late 19th century, sung by the mondina workers in protest to the harsh working conditions in the paddy fields of North Italy. The song was modified and adopted as an anthem of the anti-fascist resistance by the Italian partisans between 1943 and 1945 during the Italian Resistance, the resistance of Italian partisans against the Nazi German forces occupying Italy, and, during the Italian Civil War, the Italian partisan struggle against the fascist Italian Social Republic and its Nazi German allies. Versions of "Bella ciao" continue to be sung worldwide as an anti-fascist hymn of freedom and resistance.In 2017 and 2018, the song received renewed popularity due to the singing of "Bella ciao" multiple times in the Spanish television series Money Heist. The character Tokyo recounts in one of her narrations, "The life of the Professor revolved around a single idea: Resistance. His grandfather, who had fought against the fascists in Italy, taught him the song and he taught us."The song is played in emblematic moments in the series as a metaphor for freedom.

This upbeat, catchy song which was made popular by the Irish singing group "Celtic Thunder" has now been freshly arranged for a Saxophone Quartet (Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax), with a Violin Solo obbligato and Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any school or concert setting.

Arranged for beginner / intermediate saxophone quartet - soprano, alto, tenor & baritone - with each part having an alternate alto & tenor part allowing for groups with different combinations of instruments.

The arrangement may be a little challenging for the beginner, as there are some relatively involved rhythms, but it follows the original very closely so the students may well know the song. It would be fine for intermediate players.

The parts are copied and laid out very clearly to facilitate a fun, easy to play experience.

In addition, there is an optional piano accompaniment part. The part contains notation similar to the sax parts, so could act as a prompt. There are also large font chord symbols for variation or improvisation of the accompaniment. The part could also be handed out to a rhythm section for even more fun.

There is a full transposed score for reference.