SKU: AP.1-ADV7648
UPC: 805095076486. English.
These saxophone quartets are available together with a play-along CD, offering every musician of the quartet the possibility of working on his part at home---in addition to quartet rehearsals. The written parts do not include the phrasings of the improvisations on the CD, which is meant to induce the students to imitate those phrasings. Imitation is an essential step on the students' way to learning how to phrase in jazz. These solos are by no means obligatory. The notated chords serve as a basis for those who wish to improvise and create their own solos.
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-ADV7647
ISBN 9783892217114. UPC: 805095076479. English.
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: 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: HL.4007909
Crossover Suite No. 1 comprises of five stylistically very diverse movements. 1. Introduction: A brisk opening leads to a bass groove on baritone saxophone. Various animated stylistic elements such as finger snaps are contrasted with 'straighter' elements familiar from march music. 2. Viennese Waltz: A waltz in a minor key, with the characteristic and unmistakable accompaniment in the Viennese style. 3. Roundabout: Roundabout is a rondo with recurring motifs and a point of rest in the adagio. 4. Stomps and Claps: As the name suggests, the work is performed with the help of hands and feet. Body percussion alternates with technically demanding passages. 5. Finale: A rapid final movement with a dolce middle part leads to a furious closing section with changes of meter and some dynamic surprises. Each movement can also stand on its own, but when performed as a complete suite this compositition shows off the full breadth and capability of a saxophone quartet.
SKU: SU.27180070
A short, driving piece with a small lyrical section that shows off all the quartet members.Saxophone Quartet Duration: 3'40 Composed: 2022 Published by: Brodack Music.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7437
UPC: 805095074376. English.
This tribute, Suite of Old American Spirituals, to the great American spiritual features several all-time favorites in full-length or excerpted presentations. All seven movements are beautifully charming and fun to play. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7688
UPC: 805095076882. English.
This arrangement for saxophone quartet contains a minimum of dynamic, expression, and articulation markings, allowing the players to develop their own interpretation. However, players are encouraged to keep the festive nature of the march in mind, and the use of the suggested ornamentation will lend verve and flair to the music.
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-ADV7621
UPC: 805095076219. English.
Writing these arrangements, Frank Reinshagen has created little masterpieces, which broaden the rhythmical and harmonic context of the original tunes in an interesting manner without detracting from their archaic and melancholic character. These original tunes are---in a direct or wider sense---of Celtic origin, in other words, they have been borrowed from the Irish, Scottish and Gaelic musical tradition. These through-composed arrangements are rather easy to perform from the rhythmical and technical point of view. Yet, they are quite demanding in respect of the key they are written in, their intonation and, especially, their interpretation. Their different instrumentations are fully compatible with each other and, due to their overall structure, they are also suitable to be played with multi-scored parts. Annotation on Aignish on the Machair. The arrangement of Aignish on the Machair illustrates, above all, the melancholic character inherent in the harmonies of the original tune. A short rubato passage is followed by several variations over the flowing melody in 3/4- time. The short triplet passages embedded in these variations are quite demanding from the technical point of view; considering the key they are written in, however, these passages are not too difficult to play.
SKU: FL.FX070761
Blues des bacs a sable allows young players to play as the big ones: a constant harmonic formula, a slow tempo and of course... choruses! The blues theme is traveling in between the 4 saxophonists: a nice way to learn how to swing.
SKU: BT.DHP-1196153-070
ISBN 9789043158275.
Gene Kelly's performance of this song in the 1952 movie of the same name has become an iconic favourite over the years. The song is perfect to be played with any quartet. Eric J. Hovi created an easy version for saxophone quartet that keeps the spirit of the original. Gene Kelly's uitvoering van deze bekende song in de gelijknamige film uit 1952 is in de loop der tijd een iconische favoriet geworden. Eric J. Hovi heeft een eenvoudig speelbare versie voor saxofoonkwartet gecreëerd waarin de vrolijke levendigheid van het origineel uitstekend tot zijn recht komt. Gene Kellys Darbietung dieses Songs in dem gleichnamigen Film aus dem Jahr 1952 ist im Laufe der Jahre zu einem Kultsong geworden. Das Lied kann bestens mit jeder Quartettbesetzung gespielt werden. Eric J. Hovi hat eine einfache Version für Saxophonquartett erstellt, welche die Stimmung des Originals bewahrt. Dans le film du même titre, sorti en 1952, lâ??interprétation de cette chanson par Gene Kelly a séduit une multitude dâ??auditeurs au fil des années. « Singinâ?? in the Rain » est parfaite pour tout type de quatuor, et Eic J. Hovi en a créé un arrangement facile pour quatuor de saxophones qui reste fidèle lâ??esprit de la version originale.
SKU: FL.FX071215
When one starts learning music, rhythmn can become rapidely a showstopper. This quartet demonstrates that once the arcane secrets of rhythm are understood, music becomes a real pleasure.
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