Historical information about Händel's Water Music Suites is limited, but certainly these works were intended for two, possibly three, parties given by King George I on the Thames River, London, between 1715 and 1736. Händel and his orchestra played on a barge. Since then the some twenty-two separate original pieces have been organized into three Suites and nicknamed 'Water Music?, each having a separate key and likely corresponding to these river parties. This transcription of Water Music Suite II for saxophone quartet has two purposes: to make this music available to saxophonists for performance and education, and to provide in one volume the entire Suite II. The exception to the latter, because of the limits of endurance, is the exclusion of the short Adagio, a brief interlude between the fi rst two movements. Included though are the Allegro, Hornpipe, Minuet, Lentement, and Bourree. These works were originally meant for an outdoor performance, and one of the original intentions of the saxophone was to play in French military bands, also an open-air purpose. The original scoring of brass, woodwind, and string instruments (but no continuo) transcribe well for saxophones. Matching the ranges of instruments of the original to the saxophone quartet was a primary objective. In addition, this arrangement strives to disperse melodic material to all four saxophones so as to make the arrangement pleasing to all the members of the quartet while providing variety to an audience. Any dynamic, articulation, and tempo markings are to be taken only as suggestions so as to allow interpretation by the performers. The musical study and performance of all styles while using examples of composition and performance that represent excellence is necessary for saxophonists who wish to be well-rounded musicians. For the above reasons saxophonists are urged to listen to recordings of the original orchestration in order to learn and imitate proper interpretation of Baroque style. There are currently a number of excellent recordings of Handel's Suites on period instruments, such as (but not limited to) those by conductors John Eliot Gardiner, Christopher Hogwood, and the ensemble Tafelmusik. The Lewis-Clark State College Saxophone Quartet has for many years enjoyed performing Suite II for concerts, ceremonies and social settings, and I thank Advance Music for the opportunity to bring these great works to the profession. / 4 Saxophones (SATBar)

for Saxophone Quartet. Par WOLF FRANCK. Ces quatuors de saxophone ont la particularité d’être proposés avec un CD d’accompagnement, afin que chaque musicien du quatuor puisse travailler sa partie à la maison, ceci en complément des répétitions collectives. Les improvisations ont ététranscrites sans phrasé, afin d’encourager les élèves à imiter le phrasé de l’enregistrement. Cette phase d’imitation est essentielle pour apprendre à phraser en Jazz. Les solos écrits ne sont pas obligatoires, les accords sont indiqués pour lesmusiciens souhaitant réaliser leurs propres improvisations./ Recueil / 4 Saxophones

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae's eminently successful tutor Introducing the Saxophone was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now, complementing the tutor, James Rae has produced these three volumes to introduce the beginner to ensemble playing. The parts are of the same technical level and are written, with hints and tips along the way, to familiarize the beginner with a new set of considerations and become a good team player. easy pieces introducing the various aspects of music making with others all parts are of equal difficulty compatible with Introducing Duets, Trios and Quartets for clarinet especially suited to group teaching ideal material for concerts and examinations/ Recueil / 4 Saxophones

Quatre quatuors swing à interpréter seul avec l'accompagnement sur compact disc ou avec un, deux ou trois musiciens.Les parties d'accompagnement (Combo Jazz : Conducteur Partie Lead, Piano, Guitare, Guitare Basse et Percussion) sont disponibles séparément :Swing Quartets - Parties d'Accompagnement (Combo) / 4 Saxophones Alto / Partition

Conducteur et parties Saxophone Quartet (SATB) The Three Songs (Trois Chansons) dating from 1914/15 were arranged for four a cappella voices by Ravel immediately after he had written the music of these pieces. The lyrics were penned by the composer himself. The songs represent Ravel’s sole contribution to choral literature. The first song consists of three sections and tells the story of Nicolette, who sets out to pick flowers in the fields. Just like Little Red Ridinghood, she meets a wolf who asks her if she is on her way to her grandmother’s house (M.1-13). Fleeing from him, she meets a page who wonderswhether she would like to have him as her “lover true”. She dismisses his proposition though she finds it hard to do so (M. 14-39). In the third section, she encounters a plump, unhandsome man (lento!). He speaks to her:”Stay, stay, my Nicolette, all this gold I give to thee”, and - “VIVO” - Nicolette takes refuge in his arms. (M.40 to end). The Three Lovely Birds from Paradise are sky-blue, white as fallen snow and bright red - just like the colors of the Tricolore, the national flag of France - which has been interpreted in many reviews as a sign of an increasingly nationalistic attitude becoming apparent in the war year of 1914. This song mourns the loss of the beloved one who went to war. The Ronde is also made up of three sections. The old women are the first to sing (M.1-28). They warn the young maidens against entering the forest since it is inhabited by all kinds of dangerous (male) beasts. Then (M. 29 – 56) the old men warn the young lads against going into the woods because of the numerous (female) demons living there. The irony of the story is to be found in the final answer of the young people (as of M. 57), who conclude: “We will not go into the woods since the old folks have frightened off all the beasts, anyway.”

Par YASINITSKY GREGORY W.. Langue: English(UK)/ Recueil / Ensemble de Saxophones

Par LIEBMAN DAVID. Trajectory explores all facets of the saxophone quartet sound in dense, choral-like harmonies as well as alternating voice combinations. Musical dialogues and improvisation open up a field for intense interactions. Available as a digital download from notafina.de./ Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Par PIAZZOLLA ASTOR. Transcription pour 4 saxophones de Claude Voirpy. Bordel 1900: Le tango naît à Buenos-Aires en 1882. Les premiers instruments à le jouer sont la guitare et la flûte. Par la suite, s'y ajoutent le piano puis le bandonéon. C'est une musique pleine de grâce et de vivacité: elle donne l'image de la bonne humeur, de la faconde des Françaises, des Italiennes et des Espagnoles qui vivent dans ces bordels, aguichant policiers, voleurs, marins et mauvais garçons qui leur rendent visite. Le tango est gai. Café 1930: C'est une autre époque du tango. On cesse de le danser comme en 1900 et l'on se contente désormais de l'écouter - il devient plus musical, plus romantique aussi. C'est une transformation radicale: mouvement plus lent, harmonies nouvelles, beaucoup de mélancolie. Les orchestres de tango se composent de deux violons, deux bandonéons, un piano et une basse. On chante parfois. Night-club 1960: Cette période pendant laquelle s'accroissent considérablement les échanges internationaux, voit une évolution nouvelle: le Brésil et l'Argentine se retrouvent à Buenos-Aires. Bossa nova et nouveau tango, 'même combat'. Le public accourt dans les night-clubs pour y écouter avec sérieux le nouveau tango. Révolution, profond bouleversement de certaines formes du vieux tango. Concert d'aujourd'hui: La musique de tango rejoint, par certains concepts, la musique nouvelle. Réminiscences de Bartok, Stravinsky et quelques autres sur fond de tango. C'est le tango d'aujourd'hui, le tango de l'avenir... / Niveau : Intermédiaire / classique / Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Par KLEREN TIM. „Cool Stuff“ is a 2-minute, incredibly groovy piece for saxophone quartet. The performance demands a highly funky and percussive interpretation to bring out the 'coolest' groove. Let's get the audience up and fully entertained! The Soprano Saxophone part can optionally be played on Alto Saxophone. Tim Kleren is a renowned composer, conductor, and percussionist from Luxembourg. He works as a full-time member of the Luxembourg Military Band 'Musique Militaire Grand-Ducale' and serves as a teacher at the music school 'Union Grand Duc Adolphe' (U.G.D.A.). In 2016, he successfully completed his Master's degree in Wind Band Conducting with great distinction. As a composer, his works are performed by wind bands and brass bands across Europe, as well as in Singapore and Tokyo, gaining recognition and appreciation worldwide. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Quatre quatuors Jazz à interpréter seul avec l'accompagnement sur compact disc ou avec un, deux, trois musiciens.Les parties d'accompagnement (Combo Jazz : Conducteur Partie Lead, Piano, Guitare, Guitare Basse et Percussion) sont disponibles séparément :Jazz Quartets - Parties d'Accompagnement (Combo) / 4 Saxophones Alto / 32 pages / niveau : Facile - Elémentaire / Partition Cd

for Saxophone Quartet. Par PURCELL HENRY. Pour sa Suite Westminster, Jan de Haan s'est inspiré de trois oeuvres remarquables, composées par Henry Purcell: Fanfare Festive, Anthem extrait de Funeral Music et pour conclure, Rondo extrait de Abdelazor ou La Revanche du Maure. / Niveau : Facile à Intermédiaire / Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Groove Quartets s'inscrit dans la lignée des recueils Swing Quartets et Jazz Quartets. Dans ce recueil de quatuors, Bert Lochs nous conduit vers un univers musical essentiellement groove. Chaque pièce est enregistrée dans une version intégrale, quatre versions combo trois voix et une version avec l'accompagnement seul.Les parties d'accompagnement (Combo Jazz : Conducteur Partie Lead, Piano, Guitare, Guitare Basse et Percussion) sont disponibles séparément :Groove Quartets - Parties d'Accompagnement (Combo) / 4 Saxophones / 28 pages / niveau : Facile - Elémentaire / Partition Cd