Fanfare Band (Score) -
Grade 4
SKU:
HL.4007985
For
Fanfare Band.
Composed by Otto M.
Schwarz. Concert.
Duration 350 seconds. Hal
Leonard #SDP075-21-101.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.4007985).
Saxpack was
commissioned for the
centenary of the
Polizeimusik Wien (Vienna
police orchestra). One of
the most prolific
saxophonists in all of
Austria, Gert Kolaja, is
a member of this
professional orchestra.
One of Otto M. Schwarz's
goals in his compositions
for concert band is to
continually develop and
expand the genre. That is
why Saxpack features a
fully composed crime
scne, complete with
high-speed chases and
experiencing Vienna at
night. The work is
composed in a very modern
style, incorporating many
contemporary saxophone
techniques. As well as
switching from alto to
soprano saxophone, the
piece offers ample
opportunity to improvise.
This is definitely a
piece that saxophonists,
band, and listeners will
enjoy.
