SKU: AP.1-ADV7655
ISBN 9783892217190. UPC: 805095076554. English. Traditional.
Dating from the 18th century, He Is Born, Holy Child is a traditional French carol. The composer and lyricist are anonymous, but translations of the texts have resulted in many references to music, including Sound the pipes, let the trumpets play, Play the oboes and bagpipes merrily, and Bells are ringing, we are singing. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar) strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material. All dynamics and articulations, minimally marked, should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7686
UPC: 805095076868. English.
This arrangement is playable with or without rhythm section. It includes completely notated rhythm section parts, including piano voicings and bass lines and fully notated jazz solos. Compatible with the woodwind edition.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7684
UPC: 805095076844. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7683
UPC: 805095076837. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7687
UPC: 805095076875. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7685
UPC: 805095076851. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7429
UPC: 805095074291. English.
The lyrics for As with Gladness Men of Old were written by Englishman William Dix (1837--1898) in the 1860s, reportedly on the day of the Epiphany while Dix was sick in bed. The tune was included in a collection of German chorales edited by Conrad Kocher and published in the 1830s. As a testimony to the flexibility of such music, the hymn is also sung during Thanksgiving under the title For the Beauty of the Earth. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar)---rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment---strives to include all of the players in the music making, particularly by distributing the melodic material. All dynamics and articulations, minimally marked, should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7652
UPC: 805095076523. English.
The traditional Christmas carol, Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, or Silent Night now arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar/AATBar) with a beautiful gospel-style treatment by Frank Reinshagen.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7651
UPC: 805095076516. English. Traditional.
The lyrics for this German Christmas carol Leise rieselt der Schnee, or Softly Falls the Snow was originally written by Eduard Ebel (1839--1905), a Protestant pastor, poet and composer. It has now been arranged by Frank Reinshagen for saxophone quartet (SATBar/AATBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7654
ISBN 9783892217183. UPC: 805095076547. English. Traditional Carol.
Herbei, O Ihr Gläub'gen (Adeste fideles, or O Come, All Ye Faithful) has been arranged for saxophone quartet (AATBar) by Eberhard Michaely. After a rubato introduction, the groove in 5/4 time immediately sets in and runs through the remainder of the piece. The unusual time signature creates a flowing melody. The first alto part features a funky solo, which can be played ad lib or as written.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7696
UPC: 805095076967. English. Traditional.
This lively version of the traditional Christmas carol, Jingle Bells, has been arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar) by Dennis C. Anderson and is ideal for an encore performance.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7653
UPC: 805095076530. English. Traditional Carol.
The theme Kommet, ihr Hirten, or Come, All Ye Shepherds, first presented in the style of a classical swing waltz, is followed by a tutti variation of the melody in 4/4 time, then by a tenor saxophone solo, and a return to the opening theme. The arrangement for saxophone quartet (AATBar) by Eberhard Michaely is written at a medium swing tempo.
SKU: M7.DOHR-17675
ISBN 9790202036754.
Das freudige norwegische Lied in der vorliegenden Saxophonquartettfassung eignet sich gut als kleines Konzert-Intermezzo in der Weihnachtszeit. Die leicht spielbare Bearbeitung umfasst drei Strophen des Liedes. Für die Oberstimme des Quartetts ist in erster Linie das Altsaxophon vorgesehen. Die Edition enthält zusätzlich auch einen alternativen Sopransaxophon-Part. Dieser liegt zum Teil eine Oktave höher als die Altsaxophonstimme der Partitur. Bei chorischer Besetzung unserer norwegischen Weihnachtsmusik kann es auch reizvoll sein, die Melodie mit Altsaxophon und Sopransaxophon zu besetzen. (Albert Loritz).
SKU: CL.CTS-8085-00
Feature your saxophones with an up-tempo version of this Christmas standard. Everyone has the opportunity to shine throughout this well-crafted arrangement.
SKU: CL.CTS-8085-01
SKU: PR.UE038023
UPC: 803452072836.
Something quite a bit different from the usual Christmas program fare, Bartok's collection of Romanian Christmas Carols springs from his lifelong fascination with folk music of the region. Bartok arranged several of these folk songs for the Christmas season into his original piano solos (UE005890), and van Zoelen has faithfully transcribed this into saxophone quartet. Series II presents ten folks tunes performed as a seamless whole. (Series I is available as UE037115.).
