SKU: BT.DHP-0910303-070
International.
Der Belgier André Waignein komponierte vier leichte Stücke für Saxophonquartett. Quatre pièces faciles pour quatuor de saxophones. Questa composizione di André Waignein permette ai musicisti con poca esperienza di cimentarsi nel repertorio del quartetto di saxofoni.
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: AP.1-ADV7661
ISBN 9783892217220. UPC: 805095076615. English.
This four-movement work was originally composed for the New York Saxophone Quartet. Three movements are through-composed and playable by good high school groups; the second movement requires good improvisational skills by all four players.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7478
UPC: 805095074789. English.
A set of four 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.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7634
UPC: 805095076349. English.
Drei Allemanden und eine Tripla is from the repertoire of the Berlin Saxophone Quartet, arranged for four Saxophones (SATBar/ AATBar) and percussion ad lib by Friedmann Graef.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7614
UPC: 805095076141. English.
What is probably Albéniz' most famous piece, Tango Andaluz, has been transcribed for many different instrument combinations. In this unique arrangement, from the repertoire of the Berlin Saxophone Quartet, all four saxophones get a chance to shine.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7635
UPC: 805095076356. English.
La Donna is from the repertoire of the Berlin Saxophone Quartet, arranged for four saxophones (SATBar/ AATBar) and percussion ad lib by Friedmann Graef.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7477
UPC: 805095074772. English.
Written in tribute to all mothers, but especially the composer's mother Florilyn, who died at the age of 90 in 2008, each of the four movements in this grade 3 suite may be performed independently of the others with excellent results. Movement 1 is a plaintive waltz with lush romantic harmonies. Movement 2 is a comedic interpolation featuring portions of two etudes by Muzio Clementi and the tick-tick sound of the typewriter. Conflict, reconciliation, resolution, and acceptance is the conveyed essence of movement 3. And with a reverent duet introduction, the final movement of Elégie à nos mères commemorates the end of Florilyn's long life. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7619
UPC: 805095076196. English.
This is an abstract recasting of tenor saxophone giant Coleman Hawkins' remarkable 1948 unaccompanied tenor saxophone improvisation Picasso. Using the four distinct voices of the quartet, Hawkins' phrases are fractured into a series of intersecting variations that manipulate texture, density, color, space, and form.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7448
ISBN 9783892218227. UPC: 805095074482. English.
This arrangement of the Baroque masterpiece, Water Music, distributes the melodic material throughout all four parts. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations. Titles: Allegro * Hornpipe * Minuet * Lentement * Bourree. Arranged for SATB saxophone quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7420
UPC: 805095074208. English.
Since music of the high Renaissance often featured voices in four-part harmony, it adapts very well to performance by modern saxophone quartets. This suite begins with In Te, Domine, Speravi, followed by the poignant Triste Espana Sin Ventura. A lively Spanish dance concludes this excellent set.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7464
ISBN 9783892218234. UPC: 805095074642. English.
Featuring four movements in contrasting styles and tempos---largo, allegro, adagio, vivace---this adaptation of an 18th century masterwork gives everyone equal responsibility for presenting technically challenging passages and produces antiphonal effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes are included in German and English. Concerto à 4 Violini concertati has been arranged by Olaf Mühlenhardt.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7694
UPC: 805095076943. English. Words by John Newton.
This simple melodic rendering of the traditional hymn Amazing Grace is dedicated to the events of 9/11/2001, and is written for four xaxophones (SATBar), featuring the alto saxophone.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7650
UPC: 805095076509. English. Traditional.
The Christmas carol, Sweeter the Bells Never Sound, dates back to the 1850s, now arranged in a medium jazz waltz for four saxophones (SATBar/AATBar), and optional rhythm section of guitar, piano, bass, and percussion by Frank Reinshagen.
