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Sister Sadie
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1197778 Comp...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1197778 Composed by Horace Silver. Arranged by Joseph Judge. Chamber,Jazz. 17 pages. School Ensemble Music #796954. Published by School Ensemble Music (A0.1197778). Sister Sadie, Horace Silver, 2:08, for saxophone quartet. Alto, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, with alternate top part for Soprano Sax. This jazz standard was arranged to be easy to play: range limited, rests provided, rehearsal marks designed for easy group cuing, and the workload shared (everyone gets to play the melody). Also available for other quartets: Brass, String, Woodwind. Submit feedback at SchoolEnsemble.com.
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Sadness And Sorrow
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Purojekuto Musashi
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ACT Bortolucci
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Sadness And Sorrow
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.819071 Compos...
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.819071 Composed by Purojekuto Musashi. Arranged by ACT Bortolucci. Contemporary. 8 pages. Nostalgic Scores #6248375. Published by Nostalgic Scores (A0.819071). Arrangement of the song Sadness and Sorrow from the anime Naruto made for saxophone quartet.
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Children's Crusade
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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Sting
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Jeff Tincher
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Children's Crusade
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Jeff Tincher
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.584302 By Sti...
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.584302 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Jeff Tincher. Contemporary,Pop. 22 pages. Jeff Tincher #5376393. Published by Jeff Tincher (A0.584302). Here is my favorite song from Sting's The Dream of the Blue Turtles project. In the original key, this is a great waltz tempo song. This arrangement includes the complete sax solo and trumpet enhancements. Duration = 5:31. Visit my websites: https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/sheetmusic, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing.
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Pasadena - Saxophone Quartet
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Phil Rawle
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Pasadena - Saxophone Quartet
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Phillip Rawle
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1268253 Comp...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1268253 Composed by Phil Rawle. Contemporary,Jazz. 15 pages. Phillip Rawle #860817. Published by Phillip Rawle (A0.1268253). A modern and sophisticated piece reflecting life in a vibrant city.Saxophone quartet - soprano, alto. tenor and baritone.Lively but not too difficult.
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Valse Triste for Saxophone Quartet
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Jean Sibelius
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Diego Marani
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Valse Triste for Saxophone Qua
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1477853 Comp...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1477853 Composed by Jean Sibelius. Arranged by Diego Marani. 20th Century,Classical,Instructional,Opera,Romantic Period. 18 pages. Diego Marani #1055232. Published by Diego Marani (A0.1477853). Valse triste (Sad Waltz), Op. 44/1, is a short orchestral work by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It was originally part of the incidental music he composed for his brother-in-law Arvid Järnefelt's 1903 play Kuolema (Death), but is far better known as a separate concert piece.Sibelius wrote six pieces for the 2 December 1903 production of Kuolema. The first was titled Tempo di valse lente - Poco risoluto. In 1904 he revised the piece, which was performed in Helsinki on 25 April of that year as Valse triste. It was an instant hit with the public, took on a life of its own, and remains one of Sibelius's signature pieces. It is considered one of the most beautiful and moving waltzes in the history of musicThis arrangement for sax quartet (Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, Bb Tenor, Eb Baritone) is suitable for any occasion: classroom, repertoire and recital.
$12.99
Jingle Bells in Different Styles for Tenor Sax Quartet
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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Christmas
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James Lord Pierpont
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Jingle Bells in Different Styl
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313887 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Ander. Chil...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313887 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Ander. Children,Christmas. 31 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #902609. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1313887). Are you looking for a fun and creative way to play Jingle Bells, the famous Christmas song? Then you will love this arrangement for Tenor Saxophone Quartet, which explores the theme in different styles, from waltz to samba. In this arrangement, you will find a slow and gentle opening, which introduces the theme of the melody with delicacy and elegance, followed by a cheerful and lively version, which follows the original version of the song, with striking rhythm and simple harmony. Then, you will be charmed by a waltz version, which gives a different charm to the music, with smooth and graceful movements, and be infected by a samba version, which brings a Brazilian touch to the music, with dancing beat and elements of the samba root. Next, you will be moved by a sad and melancholic version, in minor tone, which shows a touching side of the music, with expressiveness and sensitivity. Finally, you will have fun with a return of the cheerful version, which explores the theme in different tones, with solos divided among all the voices of the arrangement, creating an impression of jumping party. This arrangement is ideal for Christmas parties, in chamber music groups, and can be used in recitals and concerts, inside or outside the academy. It is a different and innovative way to perform this beautiful music, which will surprise and delight your audience. Do not miss this opportunity to acquire this exclusive and fun arrangement of Jingle bells in Different Styles!
$7.99
Jingle Bells in Different Styles for Saxophone Quartet
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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Christmas
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Jingle Bells in Different Styl
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Woods Only, Arrangements
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313577 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Ander. Children,Christmas. ...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313577 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Ander. Children,Christmas. 31 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #902313. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1313577). Are you looking for a fun and creative way to play Jingle Bells, the famous Christmas song? Then you will love this arrangement for Sax Quartet, which explores the theme in different styles, from waltz to samba. In this arrangement, you will find a slow and gentle opening, which introduces the theme of the melody with delicacy and elegance, followed by a cheerful and lively version, which follows the original version of the song, with striking rhythm and simple harmony. Then, you will be charmed by a waltz version, which gives a different charm to the music, with smooth and graceful movements, and be infected by a samba version, which brings a Brazilian touch to the music, with dancing beat and elements of the samba root. Next, you will be moved by a sad and melancholic version, in minor tone, which shows a touching side of the music, with expressiveness and sensitivity. Finally, you will have fun with a return of the cheerful version, which explores the theme in different tones, with solos divided among all the voices of the arrangement, creating an impression of jumping party. This arrangement is ideal for Christmas parties, in chamber music groups, and can be used in recitals and concerts, inside or outside the academy. It is a different and innovative way to perform this beautiful music, which will surprise and delight your audience. Do not miss this opportunity to acquire this exclusive and fun arrangement of Jingle bells in Different Styles!
$7.99
Pergolesi – Stabat Mater (for Saxophone Quartet SATB)
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
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Kenneth Abeling
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Pergolesi – Stabat Mater
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.515139 Composed by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Arranged by Kenneth Abeling. Bar...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.515139 Composed by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Arranged by Kenneth Abeling. Baroque,Sacred. 7 pages. LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS #4895203. Published by LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS (A0.515139). Stabat Mater by Giovanni Pergolesi transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This sad and mournful piece created shortly before the Composer’s death is suitable for sacred performances and funerals. To view and listen to this piece in its entirety as well hundreds of other arrangement and transcriptions by Kenneth Abeling at the lowest prices available please visit: https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/
$10.99
Xerxes Largo - Ombra mai fu - Saxophone Quartet
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George Frideric Handel
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Thomas Graf
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1113821 Comp...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1113821 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Baroque,Classical. 14 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #715718. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.1113821). This famous largo is one of the best pieces to produce a festive atmosphere without being too sad. About this arrangement: Instrumentation: Full Score Part I (Soprano/Alto Saxophone) Part II (Alto Saxophone) Part III (Tenor Saxophone) Part IV (Baritone Saxophone) Any individual arrangement and substitute parts are available on request. Call +49 (0) 172 2515987 E-Mail: info@the-hit-factory.com. www.the-hit-factory.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusic.
$13.00
Jingle Bells in Different Styles for Alto Sax Quartet
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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Christmas
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James Lord Pierpont
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Ander
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Jingle Bells in Different Styl
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313885 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Ander. Chil...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313885 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Ander. Children,Christmas. 31 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #902607. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1313885). Are you looking for a fun and creative way to play Jingle Bells, the famous Christmas song? Then you will love this arrangement for Alto Saxophone Quartet, which explores the theme in different styles, from waltz to samba. In this arrangement, you will find a slow and gentle opening, which introduces the theme of the melody with delicacy and elegance, followed by a cheerful and lively version, which follows the original version of the song, with striking rhythm and simple harmony. Then, you will be charmed by a waltz version, which gives a different charm to the music, with smooth and graceful movements, and be infected by a samba version, which brings a Brazilian touch to the music, with dancing beat and elements of the samba root. Next, you will be moved by a sad and melancholic version, in minor tone, which shows a touching side of the music, with expressiveness and sensitivity. Finally, you will have fun with a return of the cheerful version, which explores the theme in different tones, with solos divided among all the voices of the arrangement, creating an impression of jumping party. This arrangement is ideal for Christmas parties, in chamber music groups, and can be used in recitals and concerts, inside or outside the academy. It is a different and innovative way to perform this beautiful music, which will surprise and delight your audience. Do not miss this opportunity to acquire this exclusive and fun arrangement of Jingle bells in Different Styles!
$7.99
Jingle Bells in Different Styles for Baritone Sax Quartet
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Christmas
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James Lord Pierpont
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Ander
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Jingle Bells in Different Styl
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Woods Only, Arrangements
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Baritone Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313642 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Ander. C...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Baritone Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313642 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Ander. Children,Christmas. 31 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #902365. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1313642). Are you looking for a fun and creative way to play Jingle Bells, the famous Christmas song? Then you will love this arrangement for Baritone Saxophone Quartet, which explores the theme in different styles, from waltz to samba. In this arrangement, you will find a slow and gentle opening, which introduces the theme of the melody with delicacy and elegance, followed by a cheerful and lively version, which follows the original version of the song, with striking rhythm and simple harmony. Then, you will be charmed by a waltz version, which gives a different charm to the music, with smooth and graceful movements, and be infected by a samba version, which brings a Brazilian touch to the music, with dancing beat and elements of the samba root. Next, you will be moved by a sad and melancholic version, in minor tone, which shows a touching side of the music, with expressiveness and sensitivity. Finally, you will have fun with a return of the cheerful version, which explores the theme in different tones, with solos divided among all the voices of the arrangement, creating an impression of jumping party. This arrangement is ideal for Christmas parties, in chamber music groups, and can be used in recitals and concerts, inside or outside the academy. It is a different and innovative way to perform this beautiful music, which will surprise and delight your audience. Do not miss this opportunity to acquire this exclusive and fun arrangement of Jingle bells in Different Styles!
$7.99
La Waltz Triste (Saxophone Quartet version)
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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James Pybus
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La Waltz Triste
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James Pybus
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764635 Compo...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764635 Composed by James Pybus. Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 27 pages. James Pybus #34115. Published by James Pybus (A0.764635). La Waltz Triste is an original composition playable by either SATB or AATB Saxophone Quartet, both with an optional Bass Saxophone part which doubles the Baritone part. Performance time is 3:10. As the title would suggest, it has a rather sad and melancholic feel. Several events in my personal life of a tragic nature which occurred during the year it was written (2014) have subconsciously contributed to this feeling, including in May 2014 the loss of a friend and colleague, followed in September by the loss of my father-in-law. An ongoing health issue which began in April prevented me from playing and performing to the best of my ability. Thankfully this issue has resolved itself; there is a ray of hope for the future. Not wanting to wallow in self-pity, I look forward to more cheerful days ahead. Contact me at james.pybus56@gmail.com.
$15.00
I'm Not Gonna Miss You
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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EASY
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Contemporary
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Glen Campbell
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Jeff Tincher
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I'm Not Gonna Miss You
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Jeff Tincher
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.583287 By Gle...
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.583287 By Glen Campbell. By Glen Campbell and Julian Raymond. Arranged by Jeff Tincher. Contemporary. 20 pages. Jeff Tincher #3636711. Published by Jeff Tincher (A0.583287). This is a Saxophone Quartet arrangement of the last song Glen Campbell recorded before his Alsheimer's disease took over. In the original key, this song is a sad love song that accurately depicts how the disease progresses. Can be played at any live venue! Duration = 3:02. Visit my websites: https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/sheetmusic, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing
$12.99
Street Life
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Pop music
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Soul/R&B
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The Crusaders
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Carl Raven
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Street Life
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pop:wind
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SheetMusicPlus
Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1466027 By T...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1466027 By The Crusaders. By Joe Sample and Will Jennings. Arranged by Carl Raven. Pop,Soul. 26 pages. Pop:wind #1044630. Published by pop:wind (A0.1466027). For SATB or AATB saxophones.A funky arrangement of the Randy Crawford version of 'Street Life', containing a transcription of the famous tenor sax solo from the record!
$12.99
Sinfonia from Armida al Campo D'Egitto - Saxophone Choir Qaurtet (Soprano; Alto; Tenor and Baritone
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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ADVANCED
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Classical
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Antonio Vivaldi
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Raymond Fenech
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Sinfonia from Armida al Campo
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Raymond Fenech
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SheetMusicPlus
Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.760439 Compo...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.760439 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Raymond Fenech. Baroque,Easter,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. 27 pages. Raymond Fenech #3675883. Published by Raymond Fenech (A0.760439). Armida al campo d'Egitto is an opera in three acts by Antonio Vivaldi to a libretto by Giovanni Palazzo. It was first performed during the Carnival season of 1718 at the Teatro San Moisè in Venice. Unlike the more than 50 operas based on the romance of Rinaldo and Armida, Vivaldi's version starts during previous events before the war against the Crusaders. Armida was revived for the Carnival season of 1738, with much of the music rewritten, and arias by Leonardo Leo added. Act II of the original version of the opera is now lost. The Level is Early Advance and the duration is approximately 4.13 minutes. It could be played in any type of recital/concert.
$7.99
BEESSED BY YOUR SACRIFICE - Saxophone Quartet (S(A)ATB) - Intermediate Level
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE
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Sacred music
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18th Century Crusaders'
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Dennis Ruello
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Hymn
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BEESSED BY YOUR SACRIFICE - Sa
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Chicory Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Composed by 18th Century Crusaders' Hymn. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. 158, 163, Christian, Easter, Praise & Worship. 9 pages. Chicory Music #7...
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Composed by 18th Century Crusaders' Hymn. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. 158, 163, Christian, Easter, Praise & Worship. 9 pages. Chicory Music #706779. Published by Chicory Music
$8.99
Smooth Operator
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Pop music
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Sade
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Carl Raven
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Smooth Operator
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PopWind.co.uk
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SheetMusicPlus
Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1371472 By S...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1371472 By Sade. By Helen Adu and Ray St. John. Arranged by Carl Raven. Pop. 17 pages. PopWind.co.uk #955704. Published by PopWind.co.uk (A0.1371472). A SATB or AATB saophone quartet arrangement of this CLASSIC!Stuart Matthewmann's tenor sax solo is transcribed as part of the arrangement.Play along with the other quartet parts at www.popwind.co.ukAnd follow us on YouTube
$12.99
The Girl From Ipanema (garôta De Ipanema)
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Jazz
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Latin/World Music
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Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto
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Jan Thalman
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The Girl From Ipanema
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Jan Thalman
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SheetMusicPlus
Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1040453 By Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto. By Antonio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbel, ...
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Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1040453 By Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto. By Antonio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbel, and Vinicius De Moraes. Arranged by Jan Thalman. Jazz,Latin. 19 pages. Jan Thalman #645243. Published by Jan Thalman (A0.1040453). Es una canción de bossa nova compuesta en 1962, con letra de VinÃcius de Moraes y música de Antônio Carlos Jobim, originalmente bajo el nombre de «Menina que passa» y pensada para una comedia musical titulada DirigÃvel, una obra en la que estaba trabajando Vinicius. El 19 de marzo de 1963 se realizó la grabación para la discográfica Verve por Stan Getz y João Gilberto, con Tom Jobim al piano, que luego saldrÃa en el LP «Getz/Gilberto». En 1963, Norman Gimbel adaptó la letra al inglés y la grabación de Astrud Gilberto, João Gilberto y Stan Getz (rebautizada «The Girl from Ipanema») se convirtió en un éxito mundial. Esta versión para cuarteto de saxofones incluye un solo escrito en la partitura del Saxofón Alto 1.
$12.99
A Study in Melancholy for Saxophone Quartet
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE
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Eoin Buhanan
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A Study in Melancholy for Saxo
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7plc Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1017085 Compo...
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1017085 Composed by Eoin Buhanan. Concert,Contemporary,Standards. 13 pages. 7plc Music #6207975. Published by 7plc Music (A0.1017085). Composed earlier in the Autumn of 2020, this work for Saxophone Quartet is short in length but describes my own mood as SADS set in...as it does for many. My own longing for my Scottish roots, I hope, comes through in the lighter variation of the main theme.
$6.50
Johann Sebastian Bach/Wehage Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, - SATB saxophone Quartet, bari
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Classical
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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Paul Wehage
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Wehage G
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Musik Fabrik Music Publishing
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SheetMusicPlus
Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532734 Compos...
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532734 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Paul Wehage. Baroque. 21 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #1917. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.532734). The Aria with 30 variations which form the work which is known as the « Goldberg » variations is one of the greatest works of Bach. It is his only work which uses the form of variations and through three series of ten variations each, it explores a myriad of musical genres and styles. The initial Aria, which seems to be rather trite and banal at the beginning of the work, is magnified through these transformations and the da capo at the end brings us back to the beginning, which has been changed by the musical journey itself. As a sort of musical « initiation », it has become a work which sparks the imagination and which creates an atmosphere all it’s own. The story of how the work came to be written has to come to us through Bach’s first biographer, Johann Nikolaus Forkel in 1805, seventy-five years after the death of Bach. It would seem that a certain Count Keyserlingk, the Russian Ambassador to the Court of Dresden, had difficulty sleeping and asked Bach to compose a work which his protégé, a harpsichord virtuoso by the name of Goldberg, could play in a salon near his bedroom to help him sleep in the evening. For this commission, Bach was to receive the largest fee of his life, a hundred louis d’or in a golden goblet. It would seem that this story is perhaps more of a legend than anything else, as no goblet was found in Bach’s estate at the end of his life and no documented proof of this story has been found. Goldberg was indeed a student of C. P. E Bach, Bach’s son and the son might have asked his father to write these works for his brilliant student. No manuscript for the Goldberg Variations exists, only a first edition corrected in the hand of Bach which contains certain tempo indications and other markings. The first edition also carried the following title: « Clavierübung, consisting of an Aria with diverse variations for the Harpsichord with two manuals composed for music lovers to refresh their spirits by J. S. Bach ». In this version for Saxophone Quartet, it is important to remember that Bach was writing for the harpsichord and not for the Piano-forte. Bach did indeed know of the Piano-forte and played one of the first instruments produced, but it would seem that he did not care much for this new instrument. To find something akin to the precise, clearly defined attacks of the harpsichord, precise articulation and clarity of sound must be the first priority. In general, even in the slowest movements, the attacks must take precedent over all other elements of performance. If the need for clarity of line and precision of attack is respected, the inherent musicality contained in the work should be evident, even in this new form.. As Bach himself transcribed many of his own works and those of others, I would like to hope that he would find this question to be interesting and the results to be surprising...
$16.95
Johann Sebastian Bach/Wehage Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, - SATB saxophone Quartet, sopr
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Classical
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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Paul Wehage
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Wehage G
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Musik Fabrik Music Publishing
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SheetMusicPlus
Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532735 Compos...
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532735 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Paul Wehage. Baroque,Standards. 24 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #1921. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.532735). The Aria with 30 variations which form the work which is known as the « Goldberg » variations is one of the greatest works of Bach. It is his only work which uses the form of variations and through three series of ten variations each, it explores a myriad of musical genres and styles. The initial Aria, which seems to be rather trite and banal at the beginning of the work, is magnified through these transformations and the da capo at the end brings us back to the beginning, which has been changed by the musical journey itself. As a sort of musical « initiation », it has become a work which sparks the imagination and which creates an atmosphere all it’s own. The story of how the work came to be written has to come to us through Bach’s first biographer, Johann Nikolaus Forkel in 1805, seventy-five years after the death of Bach. It would seem that a certain Count Keyserlingk, the Russian Ambassador to the Court of Dresden, had difficulty sleeping and asked Bach to compose a work which his protégé, a harpsichord virtuoso by the name of Goldberg, could play in a salon near his bedroom to help him sleep in the evening. For this commission, Bach was to receive the largest fee of his life, a hundred louis d’or in a golden goblet. It would seem that this story is perhaps more of a legend than anything else, as no goblet was found in Bach’s estate at the end of his life and no documented proof of this story has been found. Goldberg was indeed a student of C. P. E Bach, Bach’s son and the son might have asked his father to write these works for his brilliant student. No manuscript for the Goldberg Variations exists, only a first edition corrected in the hand of Bach which contains certain tempo indications and other markings. The first edition also carried the following title: « Clavierübung, consisting of an Aria with diverse variations for the Harpsichord with two manuals composed for music lovers to refresh their spirits by J. S. Bach ». In this version for Saxophone Quartet, it is important to remember that Bach was writing for the harpsichord and not for the Piano-forte. Bach did indeed know of the Piano-forte and played one of the first instruments produced, but it would seem that he did not care much for this new instrument. To find something akin to the precise, clearly defined attacks of the harpsichord, precise articulation and clarity of sound must be the first priority. In general, even in the slowest movements, the attacks must take precedent over all other elements of performance. If the need for clarity of line and precision of attack is respected, the inherent musicality contained in the work should be evident, even in this new form.. As Bach himself transcribed many of his own works and those of others, I would like to hope that he would find this question to be interesting and the results to be surprising...
$16.95
Johann Sebastian Bach/Wehage Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, - SATB saxophone Quartet, alto
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Classical
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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Paul Wehage
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Wehage G
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Musik Fabrik Music Publishing
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SheetMusicPlus
Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532733 Compos...
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532733 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Paul Wehage. Baroque. 22 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #1919. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.532733). The Aria with 30 variations which form the work which is known as the « Goldberg » variations is one of the greatest works of Bach. It is his only work which uses the form of variations and through three series of ten variations each, it explores a myriad of musical genres and styles. The initial Aria, which seems to be rather trite and banal at the beginning of the work, is magnified through these transformations and the da capo at the end brings us back to the beginning, which has been changed by the musical journey itself. As a sort of musical « initiation », it has become a work which sparks the imagination and which creates an atmosphere all it’s own. The story of how the work came to be written has to come to us through Bach’s first biographer, Johann Nikolaus Forkel in 1805, seventy-five years after the death of Bach. It would seem that a certain Count Keyserlingk, the Russian Ambassador to the Court of Dresden, had difficulty sleeping and asked Bach to compose a work which his protégé, a harpsichord virtuoso by the name of Goldberg, could play in a salon near his bedroom to help him sleep in the evening. For this commission, Bach was to receive the largest fee of his life, a hundred louis d’or in a golden goblet. It would seem that this story is perhaps more of a legend than anything else, as no goblet was found in Bach’s estate at the end of his life and no documented proof of this story has been found. Goldberg was indeed a student of C. P. E Bach, Bach’s son and the son might have asked his father to write these works for his brilliant student. No manuscript for the Goldberg Variations exists, only a first edition corrected in the hand of Bach which contains certain tempo indications and other markings. The first edition also carried the following title: « Clavierübung, consisting of an Aria with diverse variations for the Harpsichord with two manuals composed for music lovers to refresh their spirits by J. S. Bach ». In this version for Saxophone Quartet, it is important to remember that Bach was writing for the harpsichord and not for the Piano-forte. Bach did indeed know of the Piano-forte and played one of the first instruments produced, but it would seem that he did not care much for this new instrument. To find something akin to the precise, clearly defined attacks of the harpsichord, precise articulation and clarity of sound must be the first priority. In general, even in the slowest movements, the attacks must take precedent over all other elements of performance. If the need for clarity of line and precision of attack is respected, the inherent musicality contained in the work should be evident, even in this new form.. As Bach himself transcribed many of his own works and those of others, I would like to hope that he would find this question to be interesting and the results to be surprising...
$16.95
Johann Sebastian Bach/Wehage Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, - SATB saxophone Quartet, teno
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Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Classical
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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Paul Wehage
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Wehage G
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Musik Fabrik Music Publishing
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SheetMusicPlus
Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532736 Compos...
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532736 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Paul Wehage. Baroque,Standards. 21 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #1923. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.532736). The Aria with 30 variations which form the work which is known as the « Goldberg » variations is one of the greatest works of Bach. It is his only work which uses the form of variations and through three series of ten variations each, it explores a myriad of musical genres and styles. The initial Aria, which seems to be rather trite and banal at the beginning of the work, is magnified through these transformations and the da capo at the end brings us back to the beginning, which has been changed by the musical journey itself. As a sort of musical « initiation », it has become a work which sparks the imagination and which creates an atmosphere all it’s own. The story of how the work came to be written has to come to us through Bach’s first biographer, Johann Nikolaus Forkel in 1805, seventy-five years after the death of Bach. It would seem that a certain Count Keyserlingk, the Russian Ambassador to the Court of Dresden, had difficulty sleeping and asked Bach to compose a work which his protégé, a harpsichord virtuoso by the name of Goldberg, could play in a salon near his bedroom to help him sleep in the evening. For this commission, Bach was to receive the largest fee of his life, a hundred louis d’or in a golden goblet. It would seem that this story is perhaps more of a legend than anything else, as no goblet was found in Bach’s estate at the end of his life and no documented proof of this story has been found. Goldberg was indeed a student of C. P. E Bach, Bach’s son and the son might have asked his father to write these works for his brilliant student. No manuscript for the Goldberg Variations exists, only a first edition corrected in the hand of Bach which contains certain tempo indications and other markings. The first edition also carried the following title: « Clavierübung, consisting of an Aria with diverse variations for the Harpsichord with two manuals composed for music lovers to refresh their spirits by J. S. Bach ». In this version for Saxophone Quartet, it is important to remember that Bach was writing for the harpsichord and not for the Piano-forte. Bach did indeed know of the Piano-forte and played one of the first instruments produced, but it would seem that he did not care much for this new instrument. To find something akin to the precise, clearly defined attacks of the harpsichord, precise articulation and clarity of sound must be the first priority. In general, even in the slowest movements, the attacks must take precedent over all other elements of performance. If the need for clarity of line and precision of attack is respected, the inherent musicality contained in the work should be evident, even in this new form.. As Bach himself transcribed many of his own works and those of others, I would like to hope that he would find this question to be interesting and the results to be surprising...
$16.95
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