BECS and ONGLES est une pièce assez courte, spécialement conçue pour être jouée par des musiciens ayant 1 à 6 années de pratique instrumentale, La version initiale a été imaginée pour quatuor de flûtes à bec, piano et congas, Deux autres versions ont ensuite été écrites, Toutes deux conservent le piano et les congas mais proposent deux autres formations 'quatuor' - une version à quatre clarinettes sib ou bien une version à quatre saxophones (1 soprano, 2 altos, 1 ténor),Becs and Ongles a été joué pour la première fois avec des flûtes à bec le 29 mars 2009 à la Vieille école de Voulx (Seine et Marne) / 4 Saxophones

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)

1. Entrée - 2. Fugue - 3. Menuet - 4. Passepied - 5. Air - 6. Final. Par RUEFF JANINE. 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. Entree & 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./ Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Per Quattro Sassofoni (1990). Par DONATONI FRANCO. / Musique contemporaine / Date parution : 1905-06-23/ Répertoire / 4 Saxophones

Ensemble de 11 minutes d'arrangements quatuor de saxophones de la musique de film Copland à 'Our Town' et la rubrique 'Simple Gifts' du célèbre du ballet 'Appalachian Spring'. 'Our Town' extrait arrangements basés sur suite pour piano de Copland de la musique du film. Arrangement 'Simple Gifts 'arrangement sur ??la base de Copland' Shaker Variations pour orchestre à vent. Arrangeur Paul Cohen sert sur ??les facultés de la Manhattan School of Music, l'Université Rutgers, Montclair State University, Brooklyn Conservatory, et Aaron Copland School of Music au Queens College. / 4 Saxophones

This work is scored for Saxophone Quartet. It was commissioned by the Rascher Saxophone Quartet and premiered at St. John's Smith Square in 1987. Parts available: NOV360113

L'oeuvre musicale qui a pour support une Partition a pour titre Concerto Piccolo. C'est une partition musicale composée par Denisov Edison et qui est destinée aux joueurs de Saxophone. Le détail de l'instrumentation 4 Saxophones Et 6 Percussions vous permettra de savoir si cette partition correspond bien à ce que vous cherchez. Son style Classique vous permettra de découvrir ô combien la musique Classique est belle et enrichissante. / 4 Saxophones Et 6 Percussions / Partition

Dédiée au quatuor ' Diastema ', ' Imaginary dances ' est une pièce qui s'articule autour d'une ligne de baryton quasi unique qui sert de soutien aux multiples variations des autres partenaires du quatuor. Chacun y développe son solo, tel un improvisateur qui y exploite l'originalité de son langage. A l'image du parcours ' crossover ' de Philippe Geiss, les colorations des différentes parties de cette pièce sont librement inspirées de rythmes, de couleurs, de modes de jeu, issus de toutes les influences qui s'étendent de la musique classique et contemporaine au jazz en passant les musiques du monde. La couleur générale est ainsi très proche du son des musiques improvisées.La coda, d'abord douce comme un souvenir puis violente pour finir, nous rappelle que la vie est quelques fois injuste et ne nous fais fait pas de cadeau. Cette conclusion est un moment d'émotion qui rend hommage à Philippe Lecoq, grand saxophoniste, membre fondateur du quatuor ' Diastema '. / 4 Saxophones (Quatuor)

Quartet for Saxophones is a piece for four Saxophones composed by Alfred Desenclos in 1964 which lasts around 15 minutes and 30 seconds. Initially written for the Marcel Mule Quartet Quartet for Saxophones is a typical French quartet quite smooth and suave. The beginning of the piece that sets up the Soprano Saxophone against the others is quite jazzy but then it continues on to a more lyrical part quite slow with a simple melody. The tension is gradually built up and the finale unison is introduced quite dramatically with some bursts of energy. This Quartet for Saxophones wouldfit a Quartet of advanced to professional players. Alfred Desenclos (1912-1961) is a French Composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1942. He also composed masses such as 'Messe de Requiem' and other pieces for Double Bass Harp Flute Trumpet or French Horn.

3 Original Pieces for Saxophone Quartet. Three works with quotations from well-known composers are contained in this tongue-in-cheek collection. Otto M. Schwarz has produced an outstanding recording of these works with members of the Slovak Philharmonic, which is available on all streaming and download platforms. 1. THE AMADEUS WATCH: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?s own watch ? if he had one ? ticks away. The ticking carries us back in time with a piece that stylistically imitates the music of the 18th century in melody, harmony and rhythm. 2. COMPOSERS DINNER IN HEAVEN: At the music publisher De Haske, a composers? dinner was an integral part of trade fairs or meetings. The dinner was very popular among anyone who sat at it, not least of all because it offered one the opportunity to chat informally. ?Based on such a meeting, Otto M. Schwarz has a composed a work that describes an imaginary dinner of great classical masters on a cloud in the sky. Guess which composers are present by the references in the form of musical quotations and stylistic devices! 3. SCHERZO FOR SAXOPHONE QUARTET: The work, in 12/8 time, moves in a rapid furioso. Underscored by a continues eighth note rhythm, the work creates in the listener the sensation of a frantic rollercoaster ride. The theme moves throughout all the parts and, following a chromatically moving chord sequence, ends in a dramatic crescendo.

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

Arrangeur: Bert van Haagen. Par VAN HAAGEN BERT (ARR.). À l'origine, ' Bella Ciao ' est une chanson populaire italienne qui remonte au XIXe siècle. Elle a fait l'objet de nombreuses versions au fil du temps, mais elle connaît aujourd'hui un regain de popularité grâce à une nouvelle adaptation chorégraphique, ainsi qu'en tant que thème de la série diffusée sur Netflix, La Casa de Papel, qui a incité Bert van Haagen à écrire cet arrangement dynamique pour quatuor. / Niveau : Elémentaire à Moyen / Date parution : 2019-11-14/ Recueil / 4 Saxophones

This work is scored for Saxophone Quartet. It was commissioned by the Rascher Saxophone Quartet and premiered at St. John's Smith Square in 1987. Score available: NOV360112

Veni Emmanuel - Il est né - Ding Dong! - Nu zijt wellekome - Gloria in excelsis - In dulci jubilo-A Christmas Collage is a selection of internationally known Christmas songs. The following songs are included either in their entirety or as extracts: Veni Emmanuel Il est né le divin enfant Ding Dong! Merrily on High Nu zijt wellekome Gloria in excelsis Deo and In dulci jubilo. The first part can be played either by soprano or alto saxophone. The additional voices are for alto tenor and baritone saxophone.