Chamber Music Piano, alto Saxophone

SKU: PR.114419850

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Sws. See lengthy program note on prefatory page. Set of Score and Parts. 44+24 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41985. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419850).

ISBN 9781491135808. UPC: 680160681044. 9 x 12 inches.

Both a spectacular concerto for saxophone, and a dramatic tone poem on Roman mythology, QUICKSILVER is a 23-minute concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by one of the sax literature’s most commissioned and admired composers.Through worded captions as well as gorgeously expressive tone painting, Movement 1 depicts the birth and childhood pranks of Mercury, Movement 2 shows him escorting souls to the gates of the Underworld, and Movement 3 is a phantasmagoric finale portraying Mercury as messenger amid the conflicts of other mythological figures. There are many YouTube performances available, both in the original version with Wind Ensemble, and with Piano.
In addition to being another name for the element mercury, “quicksilver” is used to describe something that changes quickly or is difficult to contain. My concerto of the same name was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, as well as the mercurial nature of the saxophone: unpredictable, very lively, and volatile. Mercury (known as Hermes in Greek mythology) is best known for his winged shoes, which allowed him to fly swiftly as the messenger of his fellow Olympians. Mercury had other duties too, including serving as the god of merchants, travelers, and tricksters; he also ushered souls of the departed to the Underworld.Quicksilver tells three tales of the Roman god. The first movement (Antics of a Newborn God) opens with the birth of Mercury; after he takes his first steps, he toddles around, gleefully looking for mischief. He stumbles across a herd of cows that belong to his brother Apollo; Mercury slyly lets the cows out of their pen before toddling onward with his mischief-making.In the second movement (Guiding Souls to the Underworld), Pluto, god of the Underworld, bids Mercury to bring him fresh souls. The movement begins with death-knells tolling for humans who are about to die; Mercury picks up these souls and leads them down to the gates of the Underworld.The third and final movement (Messenger of Olympus) depicts Mercury as he is busily running errands for various gods and goddesses. We first encounter him mid-flight as he dashes to earth to find Aeneas, a Trojan lieutenant who had been run out of Troy by the invading Greeks. Aeneas is on a quest to find land on which to establish a new city that would eventually become Rome. While traveling, he is distracted from his quest when he meets the beautiful queen Dido. They live together for many years before Mercury intervenes; he chastises Aeneas for giving up on his quest and persuades him to pick it up again. As Aeneas mournfully resumes his journey, we hear Dido perish of a broken heart. Mercury then takes to the skies to seek out Perseus, who is preparing to kill Medusa, the hideous gorgon who has snakes for hair and a gaze that turns those who catch her glance into stone. Mercury advises Perseus on how to slay Medusa and lends Perseus his sword to do the deed. We hear Perseus victorious in the beheading of Medusa, after which Mercury takes to the skies once more to fly home to Olympus.

Alto Saxophone and Piano - intermediate

SKU: BT.DHP-1155655-401

Composed by Pascal Proust. De Haske Saxophone Series. Book Only. Composed 2015. 8 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1155655-401. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1155655-401).

ISBN 9789043147507. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Who could play a waltz more beautifully than a saxophone? This little waltz could have been played in the Roaring Twenties in the fashionable districts of Paris.

The composer Pascal Proust has many years’ experience as a musician and music teacher. His output includes several hundred compositions for the most diverse instrumentations. He wrote Paris Dance for saxophonists at the level of approximately3 4 years’ study and paid special attention to an easy-to-follow, attractive musical style. As a result, Paris Dance is an ideal performance or competition work for young musicians.

Wie kan een wals mooier spelen dan een saxofonist? Dit fraaie walsje zou zomaar gespeeld kunnen zijn in de jaren twintig van de vorige eeuw in de modieuze stadsdelen van Parijs.

De componist Pascal Proust kan bogen op een jarenlange ervaring als muzikant en muziekdocent. Zijn oeuvre omvat honderden composities voor de meest diverse instrumentaties. Hij schreef Paris Dance voor saxofonisten die ongeveer drie tot vierjaar les hebben gehad, waarbij hij speciaal aandacht heeft besteed aan een makkelijk te volgen, aantrekkelijke muziekstijl. Daardoor is Paris Dance een ideaal voordrachts- of wedstrijdstuk voor jonge muzikanten.

Wer könnte einen Walzer schöner spielen als das Saxophon? Diese Walzertakte könnten genau so in den zwanziger Jahren des vorigen Jahrhunderts in einem berühmten Stadtviertel von Paris erklungen sein...

Der Komponist Pascal Proust kann aus seiner langjährigen Erfahrung als Musiker und Musikpädagoge schöpfen; sein Oeuvre umfasst mehrere hundert Kompositionen für verschiedenste Besetzungen. Er schrieb Paris Dance für Saxophonisten mit ungefähr3 4 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung und legte besonderes Augenmerk auf einenleicht verständlichen, attraktiven musikalischen Stil. Dadurch eignet sich Paris Dance ideal als Vortrags- und Wettbewerbsstück für junge Musiker.

Quel instrument ferait mieux valser que le saxophone ? Voici quelques mesures que l’on aurait pu entendre il y a quelques décennies dans un quartier populaire de Paris.

Le compositeur Pascal Proust puise volonté dans son immense expérience de musicien et professeur de musique ; son catalogue d’oeuvres englobe plusieurs centaines de compositions pour divers instruments. Il a notamment écrit Paris Dance poursaxophonistes ayant environ 3 4 années de pratique, dans un style musical accessible et coloré. De ce fait, Paris Dance est la pièce idéale pour tout examen ou audition de jeunes musiciens.

Santorella Singles for Alto Sax and Piano composed by Various. Arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For alto sax solo and piano accompaniment. This edition: Paperback. Solo with Accompaniment. Classical. Score and solo part. Text Language: English. 48 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful for Alto Sax and Piano composed by John Stafford Smith and Samuel A. Ward. Arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For alto sax solo and piano accompaniment. Solo with Accompaniment. Patriotic. Score and solo part. Text Language: English. 8 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

By Various. Edited by Frans Hanssen. For Saxophone (Eb) and Piano. Educational. Instrumental Collection. Classical. Level: Intermediate. Book and Solo Part. 36 16 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Published by Digital Music Print (Belgian import).

Alto Saxophone - Intermediate

SKU: CZ.9798879438420

Composed by Various. Arranged by Larry Newman. Book. Children's Music Workshop #9798879438420. Published by Children's Music Workshop (CZ.9798879438420).

ISBN 9798879438420.

Disc over Jazz Hymns – where cherished hymns meet the vibrant world of jazz! Immerse yourself in the timeless essence of twenty beloved hymns, now adorned with sophisticated jazz harmonies, designed to be easily performed by music enthusiasts of all levels.
This unique collection features classics like 'Amazing Grace,' 'How Great Thou Art,' and 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus,' each thoughtfully arranged to blend tradition with the allure of contemporary jazz. Featuring beautiful arrangements, online audio mp3s and included lyrics, this book is a comprehensive resource for both musicians and congregations alike.
Ideal for church services, personal devotion, or musical gatherings, these hymns resonate with a newfound energy while honoring their sacred roots. Elevate the ambiance of your gatherings and infuse them with the rich melodies and fresh harmonies found within Jazz Hymns.
Embrace the beauty of tradition reimagined and experience the joy of playing these timeless hymns, perfectly suited for musicians seeking a harmonious blend of classic and modern influences
Jazz Hymns is available is editions for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, guitar and solo piano.

By Various. Edited by Frans Hanssen. For Saxophone (Eb) and Piano. Educational. Instrumental Collection. Classical. Level: Intermediate. Book and Solo Part. 40 20 pages. Duration 32 minutes. Published by Digital Music Print (Belgian import).