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 Ballads' features arrangements of popular ballads from the nineties including 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' 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 are ideal for the end of term concert. Contents: Amazed; Get Here; I Don't Want To Miss A Thing; My Heart Will Go On; Swear It Again; The Rose; The Wind Beneath My Wings

Get your Sax playing to really swing with this collection of Jazz solos! James Rae presents a set of 8 sizzling Jazz tunes in a wide variety of styles to guide you through your first steps into this exciting playing style. The pieces range from Cool Blues ballads and Country Blues shuffles to a drifting Jazz Waltz and a riotous up-tempo Swing. All syncopations and unusual phrasings are introduced gradually and the key signatures have been kept very simple making this ideal for the early-intermediate player.Suitable for both B-flat Tenor and E-flat Alto Saxophones with separate pull-out parts for both instruments. All pieces include a full Piano accompaniment.

Adolphe Sax Album Discipline / Instrument : Saxophone et piano Genre : classique Média : Partition Nombre de pages : 36 + 12 Format : 23 x 31 cm Editeur : Lemoine Réf. : 28891 Date de parution : 31/05/2013 ISBN / ISMN : 9790230988919 Contenu BERLIOZ : 1er Solo - BIZET : Ouverture - BIZET : Intermezzo - DELIBES : Barcarolle - FRY : Berceuse - MASSENET : Vision - MASSENET : Air des Larmes - SAINT-SAENS : Orient - THOMAS : Deux chants du Pérou - THOMAS : Récit - WETTGE : Fantaisie Notice Adolphe Sax, inventeur génial du saxophone (breveté en 1846) est nommé au poste de Directeur de la Musique de Scène à l'Opéra de Paris entre 1847 et 1894. C'est la place idéale pour promouvoir et expérimenter ses instruments à l'orchestre - l'inventeur finit par imposer le saxophone dans certaines oeuvres lyriques, symphoniques, musiques de ballets et bien sûr les musiques régimentaires. On recense de nombreuses apparitions de l'instrument, d'abord timidement mêlé à l'orchestre puis dans de véritables solos pittoresques. Si l'intervention des saxophones dans la Corona d'Italia de G. Rossini, Tannhaüser de R. Wagner, la Damnation de Faust de H. Berlioz, Ondine et le pêcheur de P. Dukas, Hulda de C. Franck ou la 1re symphonie de A. Magnard demeure une tentative anecdotique, d'autres compositeurs comme G. Bizet, C. Saint-Saëns, A. Thomas, V. D'Indy, L. Delibes, G. Charpentier ou J. Massenet offrent à l'instrument de belles phrases chantées au sein même de l'orchestre. On ne compte guère qu'une poignée d'oeuvres de musique de chambre mixte avant 1900. En revanche, la formule saxophone accompagné d'un piano (ou d'une fanfare) est d'usage courant. Les musiques sont écrites principalement par les amis de l'inventeur, souvent chefs de musiques régimentaires qui utilisent un style simple et classique pour les besoins du divertissement de plein air (thèmes et variations virtuoses loin des grands chefs d'oeuvre romantiques de l'époque). Cette petite suite musicale retrace un parcours chronologique des solos de saxophone avant 1900, à découvrir avec une réduction de piano comme support harmonique. Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), véritable défenseur des inventions de Sax, vante les mérites du saxophone dans son Traité d'instrumentation. C'est lui qui utilise la 1re fois l'instrument dans une oeuvre pour 6 instruments à vent afin de saluer avec enthousiasme les inventions du célèbre facteur belge. Hymne pour les instruments de Sax sera donné en public le 3 février 1844 à Paris salle Hertz, Adolphe Sax jouant lui-même la partie de saxophone basse en Mib. La partition demeurant malheureusement introuvable, on sait néanmoins que l'Hymne était une adaptation de son Chant sacré pour choeur composé quelques mois plus tôt. Le 1er solo présenté ici est une possible reconstitution du solo de saxophone. La Berceuse, solo originellement joué au saxophone soprano, est extraite de Santa Claus Symphony (1853) de William Henry Fry (1813-1854). Le compositeur né américain était un fervent admirateur d'Adolphe Sax et le 1er compositeur américain à écrire pour grand orchestre. Ce solo est symbolique : il s'agirait de la première intégration du saxophone aux Etats-Unis, 50 ans avant le jazz dixieland. Récit est une véritable cadence consacrée au saxophone alto sur un accompagnement de pizzicati de cordes et tenues de cuivres. Ce récit est extrait du récit et prologue du 2nd tableau de l'Acte II de l'opéra Hamlet (1868) de Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896). Les deux chants du Pérou (1865) sont originellement harmonisés habilement pour 3 saxophones d'après des chants joués par les Indiens sur la Quena, leur instrument national. Orient est un solo de saxophone tiré de la grande marche militaire pour orchestre à vents Orient et Occident opus 25 (1869). Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) a souvent utilisé le pupitre de saxophones, tant dans ses ouvrages symphoniques que lyriques. L'Ouverture et l'Intermezzo de Georges Bizet (1838-1875) sont des solos de saxophone alto des plus remarquables. Ils sont extraits des suites pour orchestre de la musique de scène de l'Arlésienne (1872). La Barcarolle de Léo Delibes (1836-1891) est tirée de son ballet séduisant Sylvia (1876). On y entend un solo très élégant au saxophone alto. Jules Massenet (1842-1912) utilise le saxophone de nombreuses fois. On apprécie bien sûr la valse avec saxophone dans son opéra Le Roi de Lahore, mais c'est surtout grâce à son opéra Werther que le saxophone a été reconnu. Dans l'Air des larmes de Werther (1892), le saxophone dialogue superbement avec le personnage de Charlotte. Le solo de Vision est un chant au saxophone alto qui donne la réplique à Hérode dans l'opéra Hérodiade (1881). La Fantaisie de ce recueil est un extrait de la Fantaisie variée pour saxophone et piano (1889). Elément du patrimoine historique du saxophoniste, cette pièce est typique des musiques légères et décontractées de l'époque. Léon Wettge (1844-1909) était chef de musique du 28e régiment d'artillerie de Versailles avant d'être chef de la Garde Républicaine. Nicolas Prost

'Easy pieces for beginners including music from different styles cultures and times - classical pop jazz and world music. Can be used with stages 1-4 of the Boosey Saxophone Method book 1 or as a repertoire book by any beginner player. The Boosey Woodwind and Brass Method responds to the new and changing demands in teaching designed to help make individual and group teaching easier more integrated and more effective. The Boosey Woodwind and Brass Method provides everything you need for teaching music through the instrument. Its unique approach develops general musical skills through a programme of quality solo and ensemble music with additional activities and anaudio CD including listening activities. Because the method is based on a clear curriculum it provides an easy to use system for teaching and all the flexible resources you need for every situation whether individual group or mixed instrument teaching. This series provides a complete instrumental curriculum whilst developing technique and musicianship.

Ten popular pieces representing a wide range of musical styles from Bach to the present day arranged for E Flat (Alto) or B Flat (Tenor) Saxophone and Piano. All the numbers suit the idiosyncrasies of both tenor and alto saxophones equally well which is unusual in a collection such as this. These fantastic arrangements include works by Bach Purcell Faure Bizet Weill Strachey and Link and Duke Ellington. James Rae has written so much for saxophone and here he comes forward with yet another enjoyable album arranged skilfully as always and containing some instructive as well as pleasing tunes. The solo Alto and Tenor parts are included onseparate inserts. Selected for the ABRSM Alto and Tenor saxophone examinations grades 3 and 5.

From the classics to todays hits, these timeless tunes are now available as easy arrangements for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, French Horn and Trombone. All wind instrument arrangements are fully compatible and can be successfully performed as ensembles or solos. A fully orchestrated accompaniment CD is provided, featuring each song as a live performance demo track followed by a playalong track. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Green Day); Celebration (Kool And The Gang); My Immortal (Evanescence); Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (Steam); New Soul (Yael Naim); Old Time Rock and Roll (Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band); Open Arms (Journey); (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones); Smooth (Santana featuring Rob Thomas); Stairway To Heaven (Led Zeppelin); Take It Easy (Eagles); You And Me (Lifehouse).

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Compositeur/Auteur : LANTIER PierreDiscipline/Instrument : saxophone et pianoSupport : PartitionStyle/Genre : classiqueDate de parution : juin-63Niveau de difficulté : 3Nombre de pages : 15 + 7

Chant Grec is a piece by Manolis Kalomiris for Alto Saxophone and Piano. Initially composed for Voice and Piano and first published in 1929 this work was arranged by Theodore Kerkezos. It lasts for approximately four minutes and was influenced by music of the Greek country and would be really nice for a recital. Quite difficult and suitable for upper intermediate players or above this lovely piece is divided into two main sections: Andante con moto and Sherzando with the second part being much more energetic than the first. This piece can also be played by a Soprano Saxophone. ManolisKalomiris (1883-1962) is a Greek classical composer. He studied in Vienna and Russia before settling in Athens where he became Director of the Athens Conservatoire. He produced more than two hundred pieces.

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.

This selection of eleven great Christmas tunes has been especially graded arranged and transposed into suitable keys for the alto saxophone and will increase the enjoyment of playing from and early stage of learning. The pianoaccompaniments are suitable for intermediate players and there are superb demonstration and play-along backing tracks on the CD included. Includes Deck The Hall We Wish You A Merry Christmas When Santa GotStuck Up The Chimney and more.

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.

The Flex-Ability series, arranged by Victor Lopez, fills the need for multi-level instrumentalists to play popular music together. Each instrument book includes 11 songs in four-part score form. The top line (solo) is for level 2 1/2-3. The second line (duet/harmony) is for level 2-2 1/2. The third line (trio/harmony) is for level 1 1/2. The bottom line (harmony or bass line) is for level 1/2-1 (only whole, half, dotted half, and quarter notes and rests). The arrangements are carefully crafted to be educationally sound. Optional octaves and cue notes are included to allow for range flexibility. The songs are: Jingle Bells * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * (I'm Gettin') Nuttin' for Christmas * Frosty the Snowman * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Joy to the World * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Auld Lang Syne * Chanukah Medley: Chanukah/I Have a Little Dreydl.