SKU: BT.DHP-1175796-070
ISBN 9789043152433. English-German-French-Dutch.
Pascal Proust has many years of experience as a musician and music teacher. His works include several hundred compositions for the most diverse range of instrumentations. He wrote 14 Intermediate Saxophone Quartets for saxophone players who have around 4-5 years of experience. It is important that these players have paid special attention to an easy-to-follow and attractive musical style. These quartets are ideal performance and competition works for young saxophone ensembles.De componist Pascal Proust kan bogen op een jarenlange ervaring als muzikant en muziekdocent. Zijn oeuvre omvat honderden composities voor de meest diverse instrumentaties. Hij schreef 14 Intermediate Saxophone Quartets voor saxofonisten die ongeveer vier tot vijf jaar les hebben gehad, waarbij hij speciaal aandacht heeft besteed aan een makkelijk te volgen, aantrekkelijke muziekstijl. Daardoor zijn deze kwartetten ideale voordrachts- of wedstrijdwerken voor jonge saxofoonensembles.Der Komponist Pascal Proust kann aus seiner langjährigen Erfahrung als Musiker und Musikpädagoge schöpfen; sein Oeuvre umfasst mehrere hundert Kompositionen für verschiedenste Besetzungen. Er schrieb 14 Intermediate Saxophone Quartets für Saxophonisten mit ungefähr 4 5 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung und legte besonderes Augenmerk auf einen leicht verständlichen, attraktiven musikalischen Stil. Dadurch eignen sich diese Quartette ideal als Vortrags- und Wettbewerbsstücke für junge Saxophonensembles.Le compositeur Pascal Proust puise volonté dans son immense expérience de musicien et professeur de musique ; son catalogue dâ??oeuvres englobe plusieurs centaines de compositions pour divers instruments. Il a écrit 14 Intermediate Saxophone Quartets pour saxophonistes ayant environ 4 5 années de pratique, dans un style musical accessible et coloré. De ce fait, ces quatuors sont des pièces idéales pour tout examen ou audition de jeunes ensembles de saxophones.
SKU: BT.DHP-1165701-070
ISBN 9789043150415. English-German-French-Dutch.
The composer Pascal Proust has many yearsâ?? experience as a musician and music teacher. His output includes several hundred compositions for the most diverse instrumentations. He wrote 14 Easy Saxophone Quartets for saxophone players at the level of approximately 2 3 yearsâ?? study and paid special attention to an easy-to-follow, attractive musical style. As a result, these quartets are ideal performance or competition works for young saxophone ensembles.De componist Pascal Proust kan bogen op een jarenlange ervaring als muzikant en muziekdocent. Zijn oeuvre omvat honderden composities voor de meest diverse instrumentaties. Hij schreef 14 Easy Saxophone Quartets voor saxofonisten die ongeveer twee tot drie jaar les hebben gehad, waarbij hij speciaal aandacht heeft besteed aan een makkelijk te volgen, aantrekkelijke muziekstijl. Daardoor zijn deze kwartetten ideale voordrachts- of wedstrijdwerken voor jonge saxofoonensembles.Der Komponist Pascal Proust kann aus seiner langjährigen Erfahrung als Musiker und Musikpädagoge schöpfen; sein Oeuvre umfasst mehrere hundert Kompositionen für verschiedenste Besetzungen. Er schrieb 14 Easy Saxophone Quartets für Saxophonisten mit ungefähr 2 3 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung und legte besonderes Augenmerk auf einen leicht verständlichen, attraktiven musikalischen Stil. Dadurch eignen sich diese Quartette ideal als Vortrags- und Wettbewerbsstücke für junge Saxophonensembles.Le compositeur Pascal Proust puise volonté dans son immense expérience de musicien et professeur de musique ; son catalogue dâ??oeuvres englobe plusieurs centaines de compositions pour divers instruments. Il a écrit 14 Easy Saxophone Quartets pour saxophonistes ayant environ 2 3 années de pratique, dans un style musical accessible et coloré. De ce fait, ces quatuors sont des pièces idéales pour tout examen ou audition de jeunes ensembles de saxophones.
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-ADV7445
ISBN 9783892215998. UPC: 805095074451. English.
Subtitled Full Fathom Five, this modern excursion is not technically difficult and features improvised solos for all instruments. It demands strong interpretation skills in the contemporary idiom. Long pauses throughout serve as pivotal points of reflection for players and listeners alike. Arranged for saxophone quartet (AATBar).
SKU: FT.FM563
ISBN 9790570484621.
This quartet was written to cater for developing quartets and players, who may not have access to a baritone saxophone. It's a gentle and responsive piece exploiting the homogeneous nature of the saxophone family. This is demonstrated in the way the instruments move together in close harmony.. With more than a touch of jazz to the harmonies, a great short piece for lower grade players.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7689
ISBN 9783892218500. UPC: 805095076899. English.
Subtitled A Little Suite for Four, the first movement features a unison melody written in B minor. In the second movement, a leitmotiv with variations and the use of repeated jazz phrases is presented; all four instruments take turns in assuming primary and supporting roles. The third movement is a ballad-like theme featuring soprano and baritone sax sharing a pleasant conversation. The fourth movement goes on a joyful melodic ride passing through all the saxophones parts, one after the other.
SKU: CY.CC3180
ISBN 9790530119082. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
James Pugh has written a short work of chamber music in one movement called Short Scherz, Quintet for Saxophone Quartet and Trombone. This music is appropriate for very advanced performers and is about 2 1/2 minutes in length. The work begins with a bouncy melody (A Theme) that works it's way up through the instruments, comes to a climax and continues on into a languid melodic section (B Theme) and works its way by adding speed and dynamics to the conclusion (A Theme repeated). This work was written for and first performed in 1989 by George Marge and the American Saxophone Quartet with Mr. Pugh.
SKU: HL.48186334
UPC: 888680839673. 9.0x12.0x0.12 inches.
“Czardas is a piece for a Saxophone quartet (SATB) by Vittorio Monti. This composition, arranged by Armando Ghidoni, lasts 5?30 minutes and has a name taken from a Hungarian National Dance. Divided into six distinctive parts, this piece is really cheerful and energetic. It requires some really strong technique as some sections are really fast. - Lento cadenza a piacere / Largo Maestoso - Vivace - Lento Maestoso - Vivace - Piu Mosso - Presto Czardas is the most famous piece by Vittorio Monti which was also arranged for other instruments: Violin and Guitar, String quartet and accordion among others. It is a really entertaining work to play that will definitely be enjoyed by the audience during a recital. Vittorio Monti is an Italian composer, mandolinist and violinist who worked in many gypsy orchestras.â€.
SKU: HL.48024645
ISBN 9781784544034. UPC: 888680949099.
In 1989 when Louis Andriessen was teaching at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Miles Davis Autobiography was published.While reading it, he suddenly knew what the subject of his piece for the Kronos Quartet should be - early be-bop licks and especially the work of Charlie Parker. He wanted to do the impossible - be-bop is not at all idiomatic for string instruments. But be-bop had been an important influence on his musical development when he was young, and he decided to do something with this music from his youth. Basically the essence of Charlie Parkers playing is the extremely fast tempo. This fast tempo is really fast, because the playing is based upon the chord structure of existing melodies which are sometimes played two or three times as fast as normal. Parker needed speed to express what he musically felt: little time was left for him. This is the main explanation of the title of the work.In the beginning of Facing Death, Andriessen literally quotes fragments of Charlie Parker improvisations. He also quotes one original melody: Ornithology (which is based on How High the Moon). The 7th and 8th bars of Ornithology become an important motif inthe piece. The whole composition is one long development in Parker's fast tempo. This work was composed in 1990 for string quartet and later arranged for saxophone quartet.
SKU: FT.FM096
ISBN 9790708085959.
Quartet - Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone. This is a complete arrangement of Verdi's only surviving piece of chamber music, the string quartet in E minor. In four movements this represents a serious challenge for expert players, using the full range of all instruments is used. The four movements explore a wide range of keys and tempi, and use many varied textures and styles from some intricate counterpoint to more lyrical melodies reminiscent of the operas. A chance for sax players to get to know a lesser known gem.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7675
UPC: 805095076752. English.
This suite was inspired most notably by the saxophone quartets of Phil Woods and was written in a conscious attempt to wed certain stylistic elements of classical and jazz music. The players are not asked to improvise, but the piece does feature sections that sound spontaneous and freely created. The piece is difficult, but no more so than other quartets, like Glazunov and Desenclos, that are standard repertoire for this instrumentation. Talented high school and all college groups will find success working on this piece. Soft Shadows of the Night features the alto saxophone in a quasi Bolero setting. The piece conveys a feeling of a big city in the tranquil pre-dawn hours---hence the title. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).
SKU: SU.90920040
Julius Hemphill is celebrated for the brilliance and expressive range of his compositions for Saxophone Quartet and Sextet. The Saxophone Quartet works included in Book I and II were premiered by Julius with the World Saxophone Quartet (WSQ). Covering a broad range of musical styles, they are compelling vehicles for improvisation and equally works that can be performed without improvisation as a concert suite. The orchestration is S/A/T/B, with some doubling of alto and soprano saxophone. These two collections are also available for String Quartet instrumentation and performance. Saxophone Quartet (SATBar) Published by: Subito Music Publishing Includes: Revue Another Feeling Touchic' R&B Cool Red JiJi Tune Pillars Latino Slide One/Waltz/Time Bumpkin.
SKU: HL.48024644
ISBN 9781784544010. UPC: 888680949082. 9.0x12.0x0.273 inches.
In 1989 when Louis Andriessen was teaching at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Miles Davis Autobiography was published.While reading it, he suddenly knew what the subject of his piece for the Kronos Quartet should be - early be-bop licks and especially the work of Charlie Parker. He wanted to do the impossible - be-bop is not at all idiomatic for string instruments. But be-bop had been an important influence on his musical development when he was young, and he decided to do something with this music from his youth. Basically the essence of Charlie Parker's playing is the extremely fast tempo. This fast tempo is really fast, because the playing is based upon the chord structure of existing melodies which are sometimes played two or three times as fast as normal. Parker needed speed to express what he musically felt: little time was left for him. This is the main explanation of the title of the work.In the beginning of Facing Death, Andriessen literally quotes fragments of Charlie Parker improvisations. He also quotes one original melody: Ornithology (which is based on How High the Moon). The 7th and 8th bars of Ornithology become an important motif inthe piece. The whole composition is one long development in Parker's fast tempo. This work was composed in 1990 for string quartet and later arranged for saxophone quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7676
ISBN 9783892217374. UPC: 805095076769. English.
This suite was inspired most notably by the saxophone quartets of Phil Woods and was written in a conscious attempt to wed certain stylistic elements of classical and jazz music. The players are not asked to improvise, but the piece does feature sections that sound spontaneous and freely created. The piece is difficult, but no more so than other quartets, like Glazunov and Desenclos, that are standard repertoire for this instrumentation. Talented high school and all college groups will find success working on this piece. Trance Dance, is a rhythmically grooving 12/8 feel that features the tenor and baritone saxophones.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7674
ISBN 9783892217350. UPC: 805095076745. English.
This suite was inspired most notably by the saxophone quartets of Phil Woods and was written in a conscious attempt to wed certain stylistic elements of classical and jazz music. The players are not asked to improvise, but the piece does feature sections that sound spontaneous and freely created. The piece is difficult, but no more so than other quartets, like Glazunov and Desenclos, that are standard repertoire for this instrumentation. Talented high school and all college groups will find success working on this piece. The first movement, subtitled Danse Macabre, is ominous, dark, sometimes bluesy, and is propelled along by the use of intricate counterpoint and an improvised sounding solo section for the tenor saxophone.
