Score and Parts Saxophone
Quartet (Score & Parts) -
Grade 4
SKU:
HL.4007909
Saxophone Quartet
Score and Parts, Grade 4
– 24:30.
Composed by Otto M.
Schwarz. Concert.
Softcover. Duration 1470
seconds. Hal Leonard
#SDP005.21. Published by
Hal Leonard (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.