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)

The Pavane for a Dead Princess is considered to be one of Ravel's most popular works. The solemn and stately court dance strutting along in an even pulse turns into a melancholic, yet not sombre dirge.This Pavane is dedicated to the Princess of Polignac. Trying to put a stop to rampant poetic interpretations of the composition's title, Ravel made a point of stating that ?When I phrased the title, I was merely interested in having the fun of creating a pun. Pavane pour une Infante Défunte - the alliterations can hardly be ignored.' The arrangement on hand is in line with the orchestral version written by Ravel himself in 1910 and constitutes part of the series Ravel for Saxophone Quartet including publications of, among others, Ma Mère L'Oye (Mother Goose), Trois Chansons (Three Songs) and Le Tombeau de Couperin. / 4 Saxophones (SATBar)

Saxophone Soprano, Alto, Ténor, Baryton. Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. / Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Issu De L'Album Pour La Jeunesse Opus 68 No. 18. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. 1 Saxophone Soprano, 1 Saxophone Alto, 1 Saxophone Ténor, 1 Saxophone Baryton/ Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Par FAURE GABRIEL / GHIDONI. Gabriel Faure 's Sicilienne Op. 78 is arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Armando Ghidoni./ Répertoire / 4 Saxophones (Soprano, Alto, Ténor, Baryton)

10 Original Duets for Saxophone. Par SCHWARZ OTTO M.. The ?Stay Tuned - Swinging Christmas? duets stem from another collaboration with the trumpeter Thomas Gansch. These duets are not only available for trumpets, however. The pop

Saxophone Soprano, Alto, Ténor, Baryton. Par LOPEZ ALAIN. / Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Saxophone Soprano, Alto, Ténor, Baryton. Par LOPEZ ALAIN. / Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Saxophone Soprano, Alto, Ténor, Baryton. Par LOPEZ ALAIN. / Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Saxophone Soprano, Alto, Ténor, Baryton. Par LOPEZ ALAIN. / Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Roland Kernen has arranged the legendary Queen epic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' for Saxophone Quartet. Guaranteed to be an excellent addition to your ensemble's repertoire! Bohemian Rhapsody was written by Freddie Mercury for the band's 1975 album A Night at the Opera. This hugely popular song is a six-minute suite consisting of several sections without a chorus that promises to be bursting with nostalgia.