SKU: HL.4007912

A composition in five movements that sound as if from a former age. They are in fact newly composed pieces but, stylistically speaking, are “historically accurate.” They can be performed separately or one after the other. The important thing is that the lead part at any point is given enough “space” in terms of dynamics and overall balance. Old music, newly composed, at times cheerful and at others solemn, which create the very special charm of this composition.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7668

ISBN 9783892217299. UPC: 805095076684. English.

The piece shows the characteristic features of a march, making little use of syncopations and should therefore be played in a faster tempo. In order to take full advantage of the saxophone quartet's range, this arrangement is written in D flat major.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7638

UPC: 805095076387. English.

Frequently, one is in search of a suitable ensemble piece where each member can present himself with a playable solo part. Welcome to New Orleans offers you and your musicians this possibility. Using a fast swing rhythm, the author describes in this composition the modern and the old New Orleans and its colorful history. Due to its compatibility---available are editions for saxophone, clarinet, and brass quartet---this piece enables you to put together your own small New Orleans band, e.g. consisting of a clarinet, a trumpet, a tenor saxophone, and a trombone. That's almost like playing music in the good old times!

SKU: AP.1-ADV7669

ISBN 9783892217305. UPC: 805095076691. English.

1906, Scott Joplin met the Creole pianist and composer Louis Chauvin. This encounter resulted in the creation of the rag tune Heliotrope Bouquet. The latter of the two, who could neither read nor write music, composed the first two parts, A and B. Scott Joplin assisted Chauvin with the notation and completed the joint composition by contributing the two additional parts C and D.

SKU: FG.042-08429-8

ISBN 979-0-042-08429-8.

This two-movement work, inspired bythe skills of the Rascher Quartet, is conceived as a constant interplay between four saxophones and a single percussionist. Bright percussion timbres such as vibraphone, campane, crotales and tambourine are used to complement the soloistic, contrapuntal character of the saxwriting. Meditative and virtuosic passages alternate and seemingly contradictory forces are reconciled. The melancholy and grotesque, the lyrical and dramatic all find expression here.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7663

UPC: 805095076639. English.

This piece could be best described as a classically constructed piece with a jazz attitude. The tonal language has more to do with 20th century chamber music than jazz, as do the form and the structure of the movements. The rhythmic language probably comes more from jazz than from the classical area, although at times the piece could go either way. The same could be said for the phrasing and articulation.

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: FT.FM564

ISBN 9790570484638.

This quartet was written to cater for developing quartets and players, who may not have access to a baritone saxophone. Not a true waltz, but a hint of the dance style in 3/4 time.A lively beginning and ending with a more stately middle section - but not one for the ballroom. With more than a touch of jazz to the harmonies, a great short piece for lower grade players.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7423

ISBN 9783892215776. UPC: 805095074239. English. Traditional.

Gloucestershire Wassail is associated with an English custom that was observed at Christmas time. A large, decorated bowl of spiced ale was hoisted through town by a group of carolers---Yule serenaders---in a tradition that has its roots in the beggars of the Middle Ages and Pagan festivals. The tune is therefore associated with Christmas revelry and joy. Gloucestershire Wassail probably dates from the 18th century, and is considered a traditional English tune.

This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar), rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly 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.