PARTITIONS GRATUITES : HAUTBOIS, PIANO (CLAVIER)
- Saxophone Quartet Score by Traditional Melody

4 Saxophones SATBar

SKU: AP.1-ADV7426

For SATBar Saxophone Quartet. Arranged by Bill Perconti. Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV7426. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV7426).

ISBN 9783892215806. UPC: 805095074260. English. Traditional.

The Sleep of the Infant Jesus is a ballad carol that is also a lullaby. Traditionally French, the tune dates before 1800, but the composer is unknown. Although little known, the tune is a beautiful and serene Christmas folk melody.

This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar), rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations. Arranged for saxophone quartet.

4 Saxophones SATBar

SKU: AP.1-ADV7428

For SATBar Saxophone Quartet. Arranged by Bill Perconti. Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV7428. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV7428).

ISBN 9783892215820. UPC: 805095074284. English. Traditional.

Infant Holy, Born So Lowly is one of the oldest traditional Polish Christmas songs and can be found in present day hymnals. A simple folk tune, the origins of this stately melody date from the 13th or 14th century. The lyrics depict a manger song, and the music has been performed as a circle dance.

This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar), rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making by distributing the melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations, minimally marked, should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.

4 Saxophones SATBar

SKU: AP.1-ADV7425

For SATBar Saxophone Quartet. Arranged by Bill Perconti. Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV7425. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV7425).

ISBN 9783892215790. UPC: 805095074253. English. Traditional.

Patapa n is a French carol attributed to Bernard de la Monnoye who lived from 1641--1728. The title refers to the beating of a drum, and the lyrics also mention other instruments (pipes, fife, and flute). As with many Christmas tunes, Patapan reflects the joyous union of Christmas music with dance, as the lyrics express, when you play your fife and drum, how can anyone be glum? The melody is complimented in this arrangement by the use of a lyrical folk song also used by Tchaikovsky in his 1812 Overture.

This arrangement for saxophone quartet, rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all of the players by distributing the melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).

4 Saxophones AATBar

SKU: AP.1-ADV7653

For AATBar Saxophone Quartet. Arranged by Eberhard Michaely. Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV7653. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV7653).

UPC: 805095076530. English. Traditional Carol.

The theme Kommet, ihr Hirten, or Come, All Ye Shepherds, first presented in the style of a classical swing waltz, is followed by a tutti variation of the melody in 4/4 time, then by a tenor saxophone solo, and a return to the opening theme. The arrangement for saxophone quartet (AATBar) by Eberhard Michaely is written at a medium swing tempo.

4 Saxophones SATBar

SKU: AP.1-ADV7422

For SATBar Saxophone Quartet. Arranged by Bill Perconti. Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV7422. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV7422).

ISBN 9783892215769. UPC: 805095074222. English. Traditional.

Noels (the French spelling) are old but enduring carols that often tell a ballad-like story. Nowells (English spelling) are likely derived from and developed by English wandering minstrels. Both carols and nowells are often in 3/4 meter, lending themselveswell to dance. The First Nowell is one of a few carols that survived a ban on Christmas by the English Parliament in 1645. The tune is one of the oldest ballad carols, perhaps dating back to 1500, and likely originating in England. This arrangement of The First Nowell has multiple settings of the 3/4 time melody.

This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar)---rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment---strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material throughout the ensemble. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.

4 Saxophones AATBar

SKU: AP.1-ADV7654

For AATBar Saxophone Quartet. Arranged by Eberhard Michaely. Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV7654. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV7654).

ISBN 9783892217183. UPC: 805095076547. English. Traditional Carol.

Herbei, O Ihr Gläub'gen (Adeste fideles, or O Come, All Ye Faithful) has been arranged for saxophone quartet (AATBar) by Eberhard Michaely. After a rubato introduction, the groove in 5/4 time immediately sets in and runs through the remainder of the piece. The unusual time signature creates a flowing melody. The first alto part features a funky solo, which can be played ad lib or as written.

4 Saxophones SATBar

SKU: AP.1-ADV7693

For SATBar Saxophone Quartet. Composed by Joe Lovano. Arranged by Steve Slagle. Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. Advance Music. Jazz. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV7693. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV7693).

UPC: 805095076936. English.

Up-tempo even eighth piece. The melody is very angular (kind of Dolphy-ish), and the harmonies are unusual, since they are not based on traditional chord voicings. This chart sounds best played fast with a funky, gritty, earthy quality, but can work well even at a medium tempo.