SKU: HL.1291678

UPC: 196288168645. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

This piece is a rare find, with its lilting dance-like style not typical of most communion anthems. With themes of unity and grace, this worshipful offering is ideal for World Communion observances. A unique harmonic progression refreshes the ear, and the instrumental options give a distinctive feel.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7433

UPC: 805095074338. English.

Joaquin Valverde (1846--1910) composed more than 70 zarzuelas, a popular Spanish form of comic and romantic operetta. Tambourine Dance (Danza de Crótalos) comes from one of his most successful, La Tierra de la Alegría, (Land of Joy). Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB).

SKU: AP.1-ADV7423

ISBN 9783892215776. UPC: 805095074239. English. Traditional.

Gloucestershire Wassail is associated with an English custom that was observed at Christmas time. A large, decorated bowl of spiced ale was hoisted through town by a group of carolers---Yule serenaders---in a tradition that has its roots in the beggars of the Middle Ages and Pagan festivals. The tune is therefore associated with Christmas revelry and joy. Gloucestershire Wassail probably dates from the 18th century, and is considered a traditional English tune.

This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar), rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing the melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7425

ISBN 9783892215790. UPC: 805095074253. English. Traditional.

Patapan is a French carol attributed to Bernard de la Monnoye who lived from 1641--1728. The title refers to the beating of a drum, and the lyrics also mention other instruments (pipes, fife, and flute). As with many Christmas tunes, Patapan reflects the joyous union of Christmas music with dance, as the lyrics express, when you play your fife and drum, how can anyone be glum? The melody is complimented in this arrangement by the use of a lyrical folk song also used by Tchaikovsky in his 1812 Overture.

This arrangement for saxophone quartet, rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all of the players by distributing the melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).

SKU: AP.1-ADV8443

ISBN 9783892218647. UPC: 805095084436. English.

Beginning with a fanfare-like introduction, this is a joyful, swinging jazz waltz. Solos for first clarinet and alto clarinet (or third B-flat clarinet) can be improvised or played as written.

SKU: AP.1-ADV18013