SKU: SU.90920031
Book 1 contains scores and parts to 10 compositions by jazz master and leader of the World Saxophone Quartet, Julius Hemphill. Newly engraved edition. Edited by Marty Ehrlich.Julius Hemphill formed his Saxophone Sextet in 1989, composing new music for concert performances and his celebrated dance and theatre collaborations. The wide history of African-American music is heard in these pieces, all shaped by Hemphill's rich imagination and compositional acumen. The instrumentation is three altos with soprano doubles, two tenors, and baritone sax. The two volumes presented here mirror each other in the range of musical worlds Hemphill evoked as he explores the rich harmony and counterpoint possible with the six- saxophone choir. Also available: Book 2 (Cat. #90920032) Book 1 - CONTENTS 1. Otis' Groove 2. Opening 3. The Moat and the Bridge 4. Sweet D 5. Anchorman 6. At Dr. King's table/Ascension 7. Flush 8. Mirrors 9. Headlines 10. Spiritual Chairs Saxophone Sextet Composed: 1992 Published by: Subito Music Publishing.
SKU: SU.90920032
Book 2 contains contains scores and parts to 10 more compositions by jazz master and leader of the World Saxophone Quartet, Julius Hemphill. Newly engraved edition. Edited by Marty Ehrlich.Julius Hemphill formed his Saxophone Sextet in 1989, composing new music for concert performances and his celebrated dance and theatre collaborations. The wide history of African-American music is heard in these pieces, all shaped by Hemphill's rich imagination and compositional acumen. The instrumentation is three altos with soprano doubles, two tenors, and baritone sax. The two volumes presented here mirror each other in the range of musical worlds Hemphill evoked as he explores the rich harmony and counterpoint possible with the six- saxophone choir. Also available: Book 1 (Cat. #90920031) CONTENTS 1. Fat Man 2. Tribute/Closer (from Long Tongues: A Saxophone Opera) 3. Floppy/Blued-UP 4. The Answer 5. Georgia Blue 6. Holy Rockers 7. Mr. Critical 8. The Glide 9. Revue 10. The Hard Blues Saxophone Sextet Composed: 1992 Published by: Subito Music Publishing.
SKU: FT.FM085
ISBN 9790708085843.
Flexible Saxophone Quartet - Part 1 - Soprano or Alto, Part 2 - Alto, Part 3 - Tenor, Part 4 - Tenor or Baritone. Hark! The herald-angels sing, Deck the Hall, Coventy Carol, We Three Kings, The Holly and the ivy, Away in a manger, The First Nowell.
SKU: FT.FM074
ISBN 9790708085737.
Flexible Saxophone Quartet - Part 1 soprano or alto, Part 2 alto, Part 3 alto or tenor, Part 4 alto, tenor or baritone. In four movements - Ronde, Saltarello, Pavane and Ronde. Ideal for less experienced players of about grade 2 standard. Technically straightforward and still rewarding to play.
SKU: FT.FM269
ISBN 9790570481682.
Saxophone Choir/Ensemble - Sopranino, 2 sopranos, 2 Altos, Alto/Tenor, Tenor, Tenor/Baritone, Baritone, Bass. Slinky and sneaky, this piece is a great concert item for any brass ensemble. Full of major seventh chords, close canons, and with interest in all parts. Packed with style, a great piece to play and listen to.
