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.”

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)

Love is All Around is a song that was recorded in 1967 by the English band The Troggs. In 1994 it was covered by the Scottish band Wet Wet Wet as part of the soundtrack to the film Four Weddings and a Funeral. This catchy version was an enormous hit which is still played a lot on the radio today. Arranger Seb Skelly too felt inspired and stirred by this romantic song, resulting in this brilliant arrangement for saxophone quartet that will appeal to players as well as listeners. A very suitable piece for all occasions that have to do with love!

6 Original Pieces for Saxophone Quartet. And we?re off! Otto M. Schwarz takes us on a tour of his native Austria in this six-movement work. Passing by the great landmarks of this beautiful country we?re travelling by narrow-gauge railway, by car and finally by high-speed train. Fabled castles, famous gardens in Salzburg (the Mirabell Gardens) and Vienna or the Schloss Esterházy, the palace in Burgenland, where Joseph Haydn worked for many years, are just as important as the mode of transport. As the saying goes, the journey is its own reward.

6 Original Pieces for Saxophone Quartet. In this suite we are immersed in the musical world of Otto M. Schwarz in all its variety. From light-hearted and tongue-in-cheek, through wild-romantic elements all the way to stylistic imitation and complex rhythmic passages, this work combines many different facets. In performance, this suite is sure to be an entertaining experience for musician and listener alike. The movements can be played sequentially or individually, as desired.

A set of 4 original compositions for AATBar saxophone quartet. Although the pieces draw from jazz music, they cover a wide variety of styles and leave plenty of room for improvisation. / 4 Saxophones

1. Entrée - 2. Fugue - 3. Menuet - 4. Passepied - 5. Air - 6. Final-Concert En Quatuor by Jeanine Rueff is a piece for four Saxophones (Bb Soprano Eb Alto Bb Tenor Eb Baritone). This edition features all the scores including the conductor’s. Very difficult it is dedicated to the “Marcel Mule Quartet”. Divided into six parts and lasting 17’30 minutes this work is really melodious and contains a fugue minuet and a passepied: 1. Entr?e – Largo (4/4) 2. Fugue – Allegretto (2/4) 3. Menuet - Andantino (5/4) 4. Passepied – Allegreto (3/8) 5. Air – Largo (4/4) 6. Final en forme de Rondo – Presto (2/4) Jeanine Rueff composed numerous pieces for Saxophones often used in contests as well as many pieces for Saxhorn Clarinet Horn and Cornet.

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

A.A.A.T.-This arrangement from the second movement of Tchaikovsky's Little Russian symphony embodies both of the main thematic ideas in the movement. This edition is a welcome addition to the repertoire for saxophone quartet.

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

for Saxophone Quartet-Pour réaliser ce medley Jan de Haan a sélectionné quelques pièces des plus connues du répertoire Gospel : Go Tell It on a Mountain ? Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho ? Swing Low Sweet Chariot ? Down by the Riverside.