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S208: Sevilla by Isaac Albeniz arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB) by Marcel Mule. Billaudot, 1978, SS, (includes score and parts). This familiar piece (originally for piano) is a lot of fun. Early college level. |
20.95
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S209: Trois Pièces (Three Pieces) by Isaac Albeniz arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB) by Marcel Mule. Leduc, 1922, SS, (includes score and parts). Three pieces by Spanish composer Albeniz (1860-1909) that can be enjoyed by quartets from advanced high school to professional. The pieces are 1. Chant d'Amour (Allegretto), II. Berceuse (Andante), and III. L'Été (Allegro). |
36.25
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 S862:
La Noche Festiva, I. Preludio for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by Dennis Anderson. Advance Music, 2010, SS,
(includes score and parts). This is the first of a five movement suite
for saxophone quartet which may be
performed separately or together. The beginning of this movement opens
with a soprano saxophone solo and a pronounced dissonance and
polytonality before developing into a fugue statement that resolves
with excitement and vigor. This is an opening bravura statement of what
is to follow. Click
on the cover
image to view the first page of the score.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
5.95
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S721:
La Noche Festiva,
II. Tango del amor for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by Dennis Anderson. Advance Music, 2010, SS,
(includes score and parts). The second of a five movement suite
for saxophone quartet. This slow tango (con laguida) has an
authentic rhythmic feel with lilting melodies, rich harmonies, and
intriguing chordal structures. The tenor saxophone has an improvised
solo (from chord changes) in the middle of the piece. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score. |
15.95
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S849:
La Noche Festiva,
III. Balada rómantica for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by Dennis Anderson. Advance Music, 2010, SS,
(includes score and parts). The third of a five movement suite
for saxophone quartet. This ballad, replete with luscious harmonies and
singing melodic lines, stars alto and soprano saxophones telling the
story of a romantic interlude. The music weaves, twists, turns and
jumps, culminating in a rewarding resolution. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score. |
15.95
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 S738: La Noche Festiva,
IV. Vals cómico for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by Dennis Anderson. Advance Music, 2011, SS,
(includes score and parts). The fourth of a five movement suite
for saxophone quartet. This movement is a quirky, fun-loving
waltz with musical phrases seemingly misplaced, but intentional. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score. |
15.95
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S831: La Noche Festiva,
V. Final enégico for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by Dennis Anderson. Advance Music, 2011, SS,
(includes score and parts). The last movement of a five movement suite
for saxophone quartet. This movement is a samba, one of the most
expressive of all Latin dance forms, and represents the end of a
festive evening. Although the movement begins and ends in compound 3/2
meter, it swings and sways, employing complex and contrapuntal
harmonies, rhythms, and percussive accents. The baritone sax provides a
soloistic bass line throughout. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score. |
15.95
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S498: Quartet for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Terry Applebaum. Southern Music Co. 1968, SS, (includes score and parts). This is a sectional piece (fast/slow/fast) with some meter changes. The publisher rates this at (US) grade 4 (and it is). |
6.50
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S494: Andante, Menuetto and Finale by J.C. Bach arranged for saxophone quartet (AATB) by Himie Voxman and Robert P. Block. Southern Music Co. 1985, SS, (includes score and parts). Three movements. The publisher rates this at (US) grade 3. |
8.95
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S499: Quartet Op. 19, No. 1 by J.C. Bach arranged for saxophone quartet (AATB) by Himie Voxman and Robert P. Block. Southern Music Co. 1991, SS, (includes score and parts). One movement: Allegro. The publisher rates this at (US) grade 3. |
11.95
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S569: Fantasie and Fuge in A minor (BWV 904) by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Olaf Mühlenhardt. Advance Music, 2009, SS, includes parts and score. Probably composed around 1725, this two movement work was probably performed on organ and well as keyboard. It is a particularly fine example of the craftsmanship of J.S. Bach. Advanced high school and up. |
18.95
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S601:
Fantasie and Fuge in C
minor (BWV 537) by Johann
Sebastian Bach arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) or Ensemble
(SATBBs) by Olaf
Mühlenhardt. Advance Music, 2009, SS, includes parts and score.
Written for organ, the original date of composition is unkown with the
only know source a copy from one of Bach's students in 1751. Advanced
high school and up. |
21.95
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S497: Prelude and Fugue No. 6 by J.S. Bach arranged for saxophone quartet (AATB or SATB) by Stephen A. Anthenien. Southern Music Co. 1979, SS, (includes score and parts). Two movements. The publisher rates this at (US) grade 4 (it is certainly on the easier side of this grade). Because of the closing of Southern Music Co. this piece is no longer available. | |
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S581: Three Bach Chorales by
Johann
Sebastian Bach arranged for Saxophone Quartet (AATB) by Nicholas J.
Contorno. Kendor Music, 2010, SS, includes parts and score.
The chorales are Gott Lebet Noch (BWV) 320, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
(BWV 147), and Jesu Non Sei Gepreiset (BWV 362). The publisher rates
this as (US) grade 3 and the first and last chorales are easy. However,
the arranger has put his own twist on the familiar Jesu, Joy of Man's
Desiring by setting the tempo at Ala Irish Jig (mm=92-100) and using a
time signature of 6/8 switching to 3/4 at the end of phrases. |
12.50
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S212: Mini Variations sur une Vielle Ronde Française for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Raoul Barthalay. Billaudot, 1983, (includes score and parts). A quick (2:15) set of variations on a French round. The soprano has most of the melody but the others saxes all have short solos. Upper intermediate level but fun for more advanced quartets as well. |
9.50
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S550: Six Bagatelles by Bela Bartok arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB) by William Schmidt. Western International Music, 1982, SS, (includes score and parts). The bagatelles are: 1. Molto sostenuto, 2. Allegro giocoso, 3. Grave, 4. Allegretto molto rubato, 5. Lento, and 6. Allegro. Difficulty levels range from intermediate to advanced-intermediate. The publisher rates this at (US) grade 5. |
19.95
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S502: Three Folk Dances by Bela Bartok arranged for saxophone quartet (AATB) by Phillip Gordon. Southern Music Co. 1972, SS, (includes score and parts). The dances are: I. Allegro non troppo, II. Andante, and III. Allegro giocoso. The publisher rates this at (US) grade 3. |
9.95
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S625:
Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven arranged for
saxophone quartet (SATB) by Art Marshall. Tierolff Muziekcentrale,
1988, SS,
includes parts and score. It is possible that Marshall's arrangement
was inspired by Dave Brubeck
as this piece begins and ends in 5/4. Check the score for tempo and
other markings that didn't make it to the parts. Early college level
due to the 5/4 time signature. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
20.95
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S698: Patchwork for
saxophone quartet (AATB) by Arno
Behl. Advance Music, 2008, SS,
includes parts and score. Arno Behl (1952-) is a Germany musician,
composer and music educator. This piece, in a medium swing tempo, will
be excellent for better high school quartets. Click on the cover
to see a .pdf of the first page of the score. Click on your browser's
Back button to return. |
15.95
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S307: Saxophone Quartet (Parts and Miniature
score) by Richard
Rodney Bennett.
Novello, 2003, SS. This work was commisioned by the Apollo Saxophone
Quartet which gave the first performance in 1994. In three movements:
1. Vivo, 2. Andante lento, 3. Molto allegro. College level with a
duration of 14:30. For SATB quartet. S306: Saxophone Quartet (Score) by Richard Rodney Bennett. Novello, 2003, SS, 47 pages. This is a full size score. |
Parts
31.95 Score
25.95 |
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S533: Blue Skies by Irving Berlin
arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB or AATB) by Gregory Yasinitsky.
Kendor
Music, 2002. Blue Skies was written in 1926 and was the first song
performed by
Al Jolson in the first feature sound film "The Jazz Singer." The
publisher rates this as (US)
grade 4. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
10.95
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S525: Puttin' On the Ritz by Irving Berlin
arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Arthur Frackenpohl. Kendor
Music, 2003. This popular song by Irving Berlin was
written in 1929 and was featured in a 1930 movie of the same name. The
publisher rates is as (US)
grade 4 although it may be a little easier. |
11.95
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S320: Selections from West Side Story for
Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by
Leonard Bernstein arranged by James Boatman. Boosey & Hawkes,
1957/2000, SS, (includes parts, score and optional percussion part).
Includes: I Feel Pretty, Scherzo, Somewhere, Balcony Scene, Cha-cha,
Jump, One Hand One Heart, and Gee Officer Krupke. Five of the eight
pieces have a percussion part which calls for (one player) drum kit,
latin percussion instruments, mallet instruments and timpani. |
59.95
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S269: Nightwoods for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Rainer Bischof. Doblinger, 1988, (includes score and parts). Rainer Bischof (1947-) is an Austrian composer who has studied law, philosophy, and art history in addition to composition and has held positions a teacher and arts official. This work calls for extended techniques such as quartet tones, flutter tonguing, a few multiphonic notes, very high altissimo, etc. A challenging 10 minutes for the advanced quartet. |
33.95
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S604:
Scherzino for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by William Bolcom. Edward B. Marks Music Co., 2004, SS, (includes score
and parts). A relatively new and short (1 minute) piece from American
Composer William Bolcom. Marked "Jaunty but delicate," this would be a
good encore piece for the college or other advanced quartet. The
soprano, alto, and tenor parts all go into the high altissimo (C in the
alto part) but there are three notes at most in this range. |
16.95
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S381: Symphony No. 1 by William Boyce arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Bruce R. Smith. BRS Music Inc., 2004, SS. William Boyce (1710-1779) was one of the most important English composers of the 18th century. This work was arranged for the Indianapolis Saxophone Quartet. The three movements are I. Allegro, II. Andante, and III. Vivace. The arranger rates it as (US) grade 4 and notes that the piece demonstrates high energy and drive. The second movement requires rhythmic precision as it contrasts triple and duple elements. This piece has a duration of 7:11 with repeats and 3:55 without. |
14.95
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S211: Andante et Scherzo for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by
Eugene Bozza. Leduc, 1938, SS, (includes score and parts). An original
saxophone quartet by French composer Bozza (1905-1991) that was
dedicated to the Saxophone Quartet of Paris. The Andante is marked
Moderato but accelerates in several places. The Scherzo is Assez vif
(scherzando) and is mostly in 6/8. College level. |
31.820
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S476: Every Thing Must Go
for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Martin Bresnick. Carl Fischer, 2007/2009, SS. Includes score and parts.
Martin Bresnick (1946-) is an American composer whose compositions
cover a wide range of instrumentation, from chamber music to symphonic
compositions and computer music. This piece was commissioned for the
PRISM Quartet. In three movements: I. Andante, II. G.L. in memoriam and
III. Pensoso, con sobrio espressione. The composer intends the
second movement, which makes up the bulk of the composition, to be
played with just intonation and has marked the notes that need to be
adjusted. College level. |
24.95
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S524: The Nearness of You by Hoagy
Carmichael & Ned Washington arranged for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB or AATB) by Les Sabina. Kendor
Music, 2005. This was written for the 1938 film "Romance in the Dark"
and has been recorded by many artists and groups over the years. Publisher's (US) grade 4+. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.50
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S577: November Spring
for
Saxophone Quartet (AATB/SATB) or Quintet by
André Cimiotti. Advance Music, 2009, SS, includes parts and
score. André Cimiotti (1975-) is a German saxophonist and
composer. Here are the notes on the back cover of the music: "The
cheerful and expressive pop-jazz song November Spring was originally
written for saxophone quartet Wheeze (AATB). It is a feature for the
1st alto (optional soprano part is included – the alto part goes up to
high A!), which introduces the melody and plays a long improvised solo.
Also included is an optional 2nd tenor part (or optional 3rd alto) to
perform this piece in the Cologne Saxophone Quintet version. Playing
November Spring is not only a challenge, but it is also fun to do! The
composition consists of a short and explosive introduction, a 64-bar
AABC theme, an interlude, a solo for 1st alto on the AABC form, an
interlude, ABC theme and a coda." The improvised solo over chords in
the first part is a substantial part of this piece. |
23.95
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S708:
Caravane for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Robert Clérisse. Alphonse Leduc, SS, includes parts and
score. Robert Clérisse (1899-1973) was a French composer and
saxophonist and the founder of the Marcel Mule saxophone quartet. Most
of this piece is Lent et pesant (eighth note = 96) with a somewhat
faster Frais et allant (quarter note = 76) section in the middle.
College level, but probably will not take much time to work this up.
Duration 3:30. |
21.80
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S728:
Introduction et Scherzo for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Robert Clérisse. Alphonse Leduc, 1982, SS, includes parts and
score. The Introduction opens with a brief molto presto section which
is followed by a rhapsodic section in a lent 6/8 meter. The Scherzo is
marked con fuoco and is in 3/4 (in 1 at mm=88). College level with a
duration of about 3:23. |
27.75
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S695: An Abstract Sense of
Light for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Graham Collier. Advance Music, 2010, SS, includes parts and
score. Commissioned and recorded by QuadroSax of Switzerland, this is
one movement from the piece Memories Arrested in Space that was
inspired by Jackson Pollock paintings of 1947. Subtitled "Cathedral,"
this
modern excursion with short improvised solos for all is not technically
difficult, but it demands strong interpretation skills in the
contemporary idiom. |
15.95
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S718: Anywhere Is Everywhere
for Saxophone Quartet (AATB) by
Graham Collier. Advance Music, 2010, SS, includes parts and
score. As above. Subtitled "Phosphorescence." Should be bright and
energized with events happening constantly. |
15.95
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S687: The Beauty of Space
for Saxophone Quartet (AATB) by
Graham Collier. Advance Music, 2010, SS, includes parts and
score. As above. Subtitled "Reflections of the Big Dipper." Long pauses
throughout serve as pivotal points of
reflection for players and listeners alike. |
15.95
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S651: A Glimpse into Deep
Space for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Graham Collier. Advance Music, 2010, SS, includes parts and
score. As above, subtitled "Lucifer."
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
13.95
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S739: Reverberations in and
Beyond
for Saxophone Quartet (AATB) by
Graham Collier. Advance Music, 2010, SS, includes parts and
score. As above. Subtitled "Alchemy." Includes key clicks and other
rhythmic techniques as well as improvised solos over these rhythms.
This is the last piece in the series and includes a final section named
Memories which may be used as a coda or an encore. |
15.95
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S647: The Emerald Isle
for Saxophone Quartet (AATB) arranged by
Lloyd Conley. Kendor Music, 2010, includes parts and
score. Four Irish classics make up this medley for saxophone quartet. A
lively 9/8 fiddle tune, Barney Bralligan, sets the opening pace,
followed by the familiar Hush Little Baby and the plaintiff air The
Minstrel Boy. The piece closes with Gary Owen, a beautiful ballad.
Total
duration 4:00. Publisher's (US) grade 3+. |
11.95
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S732:
Four Piano Blues by Aaron Copland
arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Paul Cohen. Boosey &
Hawkes, 1949/2009, SS, includes parts and
score. Paul Cohen wrote: "Four Piano Blues was composed
between 1926 and 1948, with each movement dedicated to a different
friend of the composer. These thoughtful portraits, loosely drawn from
a 'blues' perspective, together form a little musical portrait of the
composer over the years. From the exuberant jazz of the 1920s to the
strong simplicity of his 1940s music, they are immediately recognizable
as Copland's own, distinctive American language.
I have always been enamored of Four
Piano Blues and thought that the colorful and sustaining
sonorities of the saxophone quartet could add yet another dimension to
the work." These pieces have some challenges because of their
mixed meter which is of the 4/4, 7/8, etc. variety in the third
movement (although it is slow). Listen to sample performances of each
movement here. |
19.95
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S733:
Three Excerpts from "Our Town" and Simple Gifts by
Aaron Copland
arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Paul Cohen. Boosey &
Hawkes, 1944/1945//2009, SS, includes parts and
score. This arrangement of the music from Our Town is based on a short
three movement arrangement for piano by Copland. Included are The Story
of Our Town, Conversation at the Soda Fountain, and The Resting-place
on the Hill. Duration 11 minutes. Simple Gifts from the Shaker tune of
the same name was
used in the ballet Appalachian Spring. This arrangement is based on the
version created for wind ensemble. Duration 4:30. These works are
suitable for better high school level quartets and up. Listen to
excerpts of
each here
(bottom of the page). |
24.95
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S799:
Danse for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Jean Cras.
Editions Henry Lemoine,
2003, SS, includes parts and score. Jean Cras (1879-1932) was a French
composer and career naval officer. Generally at quarter = 120 with some
accelerandos and
ritards/allargando. The beginning and end of the piece is in a
non-standard key signature but that shouldn't be a problem for college
level players. Duration of about 3:20. |
18.95
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S559: Global Tour for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Mike Curtis. Advance Music, 2009, SS, includes parts and
score. Four different styles, hence the name: 1. Funky, 2. Jazz Waltz,
3. Klez "Rozhinkes mit Mandlen," and 4. Tango. College level. |
21.95
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S523: A Klezmer Wedding Edition for Saxophones
(SATB) by
Mike
Curtis.
Advance Music, 1996. Includes parts and
score. Fun for the performers and the audience. It begins with a Doina
with solos for the soprano, alto and tenor. This is followed by a
Hora, Chusidl, and a Frylach. College level. |
21.95
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S688:
Renaissance Suite
for
Saxophone Quartet (AATB) arranged by Mike Curtis. Advance Music,
2009, SS, includes parts and
score. Music from the High Renaissance (c. 1500) often featured voices
in four-part harmony. The blending, vocal nature of saxophones makes
this repertory ideal for adaptation. This Suite begins with In te,
Domine, speravi by the greatest master of that age, the Franco-Flemish
Josquin des Prez, follows with the poignant Triste España sin
Ventura by Juan del Encina, and concludes with a lively anonymous
Spanish dance tune, Pase el agoa, ma Julieta. High school level. |
17.95
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S712:
Tango La Invitación for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
and optional percussion by Mike Curtis.
Advance Music, 2006, SS, includes parts and score. The optional
percussion is for two players. This piece blends tango with elements of
klezmer music. Sectional: Languido,
Agitato, Quasi cadenza (tenor and bari), and a final section at mm=112.
The main challenge in this piece is ensemble as the parts are very
independent. Click
on the cover image to see a sample page of the score. |
18.95
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S271: An-Satz-Weise for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by
Christian
Diendorfer. Doblinger, 1995, (includes score and parts). Christian
Diendorfer (1957-) is an Austrian composer. He studied composition in
Vienna with Francis Burt and Roman Haubenstock-Ramati as well as
instrumental pedagogy (piano and recorder). This three movement work
would be a good one for college quartets who wish to explore extended
techniques and notation. As the tempos are moderate and the rhythms not
too difficult, focus can be given to the multiphonics (fingerings
given) and the contemporary notation which is used in the third
movement. |
38.95
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S492: Elegy to Eric Dolphy for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB)
by Paquito D'Rivera. International Opus, 1994, (parts only). Paquito’s
tribute to the late avant-garde jazz saxophonist/bass clarinetist Eric
Dolphy. College level with a duration of about 6 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
21.95
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S427: New York Suite for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by Paquito D'Rivera. International Opus, 1990, SS, (includes score and
parts). In four movements 1. Sofia (Bulgaria) which is mostly in 9/8;
2. Waltz (Improvisation on a theme by Chucho Valdes), tenor and soprano
solos and free improvisation for all; 3. Monk-Tuno; soprano and alto
solos; 4. Escape to Dreamland (an episodic montage with references to
the other movements including a 9/8 coda), bari and tenor solos.
College level. |
38.95
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S352: Quatuor for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by Pierre Max Dubois. Alphonse Leduc, 1956, SS, (includes score and
parts). In three movements: I. Overture (Brilliante) II. Deloroso, III.
Spirituoso, and IV. Andante. College level. While this work is suitable
for performance as a quartet there is also an accompaniment for string
orchestra and percussion available as a rental. |
49.20
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S509: Taking a Chance on Love by Vernon Duke arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Lennie Niehaus. UNC JazzPress, SB. Includes parts (including 2 copies of an optional bass part with chords that can be used for bass, piano, guitar, etc.) and score. This is one of the famous Lennie Niehaus arrangements for saxophone quartet. |
24.95
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S534: Don't Get Around Much Anymore by Duke
Ellington and
Bob Russell
arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB or AATB) by Les Sabina. Kendor
Music, 2004. Don't Get Around Much Anymore was a big hit for the
Ellington band in the early 1940s. The
publisher rates it as (US) grade 5. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.95
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S583: Trouvailles, 12
Transcriptions for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) arranged by
Christoph Enzel. Advance Music, 2010, includes parts and score.
Christoph Enzel wrote: "Trouvailles is a collection of short
compositions which mostly came about by chance and could not get out of
my mind again. Therefore, I finally decided to arrange them for
saxophone quartet – not least to be able to play them myself."
The pieces are: Lully Air des Hautbois (Folies D’Espagne); Schumann
Waldszenen Op. 82; Gluck Andante from Don Juan and Allegretto from Don
Juan; Schubert Choral from Der Tod und das Mädchen and Moment
Musical No. 3; Chopin Opus 28 No. 4, 6, and 7; Scarlatti Sonata L418;
Puccini Scherzo; and Beethoven Sonata Op. 27/2 (Moonlight). High school
level and up. |
30.95
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S364: Old Hungarian Dances from the 17th Century for saxophone quartet by Ferenc Farkas. EditionDarok, 1988. This quartet is fun for both the performers and the audience. The four dances are Intrada, Slow Dance, Shoulder-Blade Dance, and Leaping Dance. Early college level, adult amateurs, and up. Includes the score. Also available for clarinet quartet and woodwind quintet. |
40.95
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S213: Quartette (Allegro de
Concert) for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by Caryl Florio. C.F. Peters, 1988, SS. This 1879 work by William James
Robjohn (1843-1920) who used the pseudonym Caryl Florio, is undoubtedly
one of the oldest American works for saxophone quartet. Written for Edward A. Lefebre
and his saxophone quartet, it was not published until 1988. In two
movements: Andante and Allegro. A wonderful piece for everyone from
advanced high school to professional quartets. Duration about 7
minutes.  |
32.95
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S272: Hafer-Quartett for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by
Viktor Fortin. Doblinger, 1997, (includes score and parts). Viktor
Fortin (1936-) is an Austrian composer, critic, teacher and conductor.
This piece is in the theme and variation format and is based on the
theme we know in English as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The movements
are: 1. Introduzione, 2. Tema, 3. Scherzo, 4 Intermezzo lirico, 5.
Ragtime, 6. Südslawischer Tanz, and 7. Finale bucuolico e pensoso.
Most of the movements are not difficult with the sixth movement
presenting the most challenge as it is marked "Schnell und wild" and
features mixed meter (4/8, 3/8, 5/8, etc.). |
27.95
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S140: Tango and Twostep for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by Arthur Frackenpohl. Manduca Music, 1994. Two movements (obviously):
slowly and fast. Good fun and should be playable by most quartets. |
14.95
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S428: Petit Quatuor for
Saxophones (SATB)
by Jean Françaix. Schott, 1939, SS. Parts only. I. Gaguenardise,
II. Cantilène, and III. Sérénade comique. A
popular saxophone quartet |
24.95
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S505: But Not for Me by George Gershwin
arranged for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Lennie Niehaus. UNC JazzPress, SB.
Includes parts (including 3 copies of an optional bass part with chords
that can be used for bass, piano, guitar, etc.) and score. This is one
of the famous Lennie Niehaus arrangements for the Hollywood Saxophone
Quartet. The problems with the score and the bass parts has now been
fixed. |
24.95
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S506: Fascinating Rhythm by George Gershwin arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Lennie Niehaus. UNC JazzPress, SB. Includes parts (including 3 copies of an optional bass part with chords that can be used for bass, piano, guitar, etc. and a drum part) and score. This is one of the famous Lennie Niehaus arrangements for saxophone quartet. |
24.95
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S624:
Summertime
by George
Gershwin arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB or AATB) by Art Marshall.
Tierolff
Muziekcentrale, 1988, SS,
includes parts and score. The first part was intended for an alto
saxophone (although a soprano part is provided as an
alternative). While all the parts are interesting, the first part
has
both the theme and a jazzy solo. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
23.95
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S639:
Three Preludes
by George
Gershwin arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB by Wolfgang Schlei.
Universal Edition, 1987, SS. These three familiar preludes which were
written for piano in 1927 have been arranged for many combinations of
instruments. Excellent music for the college level and proficient adult
quartets.
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27.95
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S222: Fantazia by Orlando Gibbons arranged
for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Fred Hemke. Southern Music Co., 1970, SS,
(includes parts and score). Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) was an
English composer and organist. This piece is at a moderato tempo with a
brief slower section in the middle. High school level with interesting
parts for all. |
8.95
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S802:
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Philip Glass. Chester Music, 2003. This work was first performed by the
Rascher Quartet in July 1995 at the Schleswig Holstein Festival in
Hasselburg, Germany. A version of the work with orchestral
accompaniment, "Concerto for Four Saxophones," was premiered by the
Rascher Quartet with the Stockholm Radio Orchestra in September 1995.
In four movements. Advanced college/professional. The score is
also available. The CD is of the version with orchestra. |
49.95
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S210: Quartet for Four Saxophones Op. 109 (SATB) by
Alexander Glazounov (Glasunow). M.P. Belaieff, 1959, SS. In three
movements: I. Partie (Allegro), II. Canzona variée (with five
variations: Andante, L'stesso tempo, Con anima, Grave, Allegretto, and
Presto), and Finale (Allegro Moderato). A major work (duration about 27
minutes) for saxophone quartet. Advanced college/professional. |
49.95
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S557: Mike Goldberg's Album
of
Saxophone Quartets (SATB) by
Mike Goldberg edited by Gary Van Cott and John LaCloche. Van Cott
Information Services, 2009. Includes parts and score. Mike Goldberg
(1922-) is an American musician and composer who played saxophone with
bands such a Charlie Barnet and Benny Goodman. After 20 years on the
road he played for another 20 years in Las Vegas showrooms. These seven
original quartets are excellent for advancing high school, early
college, and recreational quartets. They are: Dream Sequence, Lady
Blue, Pirouette, 40's Tune, 50's Tune, Hodge Podge, and Double Dot
Drive. All but Pirouette are in swing style. Lady Blue and Double Dot
Drive have tenor solos with chord changes while Hodge Podge has a solo
for the bari. |
24.95
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S245: Diffusion for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Gordon Goodwin. Belwin Jazz, 2006, (includes score and parts).
Dedicated to the Osland Saxophone Quartet. In four movements: I.
Allegro, II. Waltz, III. Swing, and IV. Hip Hop. An extended work that
requires both classical and jazz skills. The cover says it is designed
for experience high school and college saxophone players, but it will
take exceptional high school players to bring it off anywhere near the
marked tempos. |
64.95
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S385: Shepherd's Hey Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Percy
Grainger arranged for saxophone quartet by Elaine Zajac.
Encore Publications, 1996, SS. A familiar tune from Percy Grainger
(1882-1961) presented here for saxophone quartet. The main challenge is
the tempo which starts (in 2/2) with half note = 100-112 and
accelerates throughout the piece. |
13.95
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S686: St. Louis Blues
Saxophone
Quartet (SATB) by W.C. Handy arranged by Les Sabina. Kendor Music,
2011,
includes score and parts. A medium fast swing arrangement of this very
popular piece which was originally published in 1914. The publisher
rates it at (US) grade 5. |
11.95
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S719: Dew Drop
Saxophone Quartet (AAAA/AATT) by Ed Harlow. Advance Music, 2010,
SS, includes score and parts. Dew Drop is a fun, easy swinging tune for
2nd
- 4th year sax players. It is scored for four alto saxes with an
additional two tenor parts that can be substituted for altos 3 and/or
4. It also may be useful for woodwind methods classes. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score. |
17.95
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S650: Galloping Thunder
Saxophone
Quartet (SATB/AATB) by Ed Harlow. Advance Music, 2010, SS,
includes score and parts. The distributor described this piece as "A
Chinese-styled barn burner for the advanced saxophone quartet, this
intensely paced crowd pleaser features fast action for all players.
Showcasing strong technique and solid ensemble cohesion, it's a great
piece to close out a concert program." Advanced
high school/early college level. |
18.95
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S338: Seven Saxophonian Folk Dances for Saxophone
Quartet (SATB) by
Paul Harvey. Neil A. Kjos Music Co., 1976, (parts only). From the
mythical land of Saxophonia (where the main industry is Arundo donax)
come these seven dances. They are 1. Dance of Welcome, 2. Virgins'
Dance, 3. Mating Dance, 4. Funeral Dance, 5. Cane-Cutting Dance, 6.
Cane-Seasoning Dance, and 7. Dance of the New Reeds. College
level.. |
6.50
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S628:
Trois Bagatelles (d'après Enrico Bossi) for
Saxophone
Quartet (S/AATB) freely arranged by Willy Hautvast. Tierolff
Muziekcentrale, SS, includes parts and score. Enrico Bossi (1861-1925)
is described by Willy Hautvast as an Italian composer who didn't become
very famous. Nevertheless, Hautvast thought these three short piano
pieces were perfect for saxophone or clarinet quartets. Part 1 is a
joyous, frivolous Allegro. Part 2 is a solemn, somewhat melancholy
Andante. Part 3 is a cheerful scherzo-like Finale. Better high school
quartets and up with a duration of about 8 minutes. |
31.95
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S491: 2 Ragtime Classics Arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Ted Hegvik. Et Certera Productions, 1995, SS, (parts only). The two pieces in this collection are the familiar 12th Street Rag by Euday L. Bowman (187-1949) and and the wonderful Solace (A Mexican Serenade) by Scott Joplin (1868-1917). |
14.95
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S689: Suite of Old American
Spirituals Saxophone
Quartet (SATB) by Brad Howey. Advance Music, 2010, SS,
includes score and parts. Includes: Great Day, What Yo’ Gwine Do
When Yo’ Lamp Burn Down, By An’ By (I’m Gwinter Lay Down My Heavy
Load), Deep River, Heav’n Boun’ Soldier, and Great Day (Reprise). The
publishers web site says "Suite of American Spirituals is a delightful
journey through one of America's most important musical contributions:
the American Spiritual." These are not particularly difficult and
should be good for a high school quartet or others who need a piece
from this genre. |
18.95
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S603:
Idea in Latin Saxophone
Quartet (SATB/AATB) by Valentin Hude. Advance Music, 2009, SS,
includes score and parts. An
original piece with a Latin jazz feel. The baritone sax has an
important role. The alternate part for alto sax instead of soprano sax
is quite high (up to altissimo G). Advanced
high school level. |
17.95
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S649: Avocado for
Saxophone Quartet (AATB) by Klaus Ignatzek arranged by Frank
Reinshagen.
Advance Music, 2010, SS, includes score and parts. This calypso by
Klaus Ignatzek is meant to
musically portray the optimism and zest for life that's common among
Caribbean people. Early college level with short solos (written out but
with
the changes) for each part. |
17.95
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S513: First Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Gordon Jacob. Emerson Edition, 1974, (includes score and parts). Written for the London Saxophone Quartet. In four movements: I. Allegro moderato, II. Scherzo - Allegro molto/Trio alla Musette, III. Adagio molto, and IV. Alla marcia, con spirito. When this was written Paul Harvey said, "It is unique in that it is only saxophone quartet of major proportions and universal appeal by a British composer." Early college level. |
21.95
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S514: Second Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Gordon Jacob. Emerson Edition, 1979, (parts only). Written for the London Saxophone Quartet. In four movements: 1. Moderato/Allegro moderato, 2. Adagio, 3. Allegro moderato, and 4. Larghetto/Allegro. Slightly more dissonant in style than the First Saxophone Quartet, the composer considered it to be one of his best works. Early college level. |
24.95
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S301: Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Karel Janovický. Rosewood, 2006, (includes score and parts). Karel Janovický (1930-) is a Czech born composer who has lived and worked in Britain since age 20. This quartet was written for the Bohemian Saxophone Quartet who gave the first performance in Prague in 1997. Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba was the inspiration for the first movement (Celebration). In the second movement (Adagio in a Garden), the soprano saxophone colors the nocturnal setting with some soft cries of a little bird. The quartet concludes with a lively Rondo. Advanced college/professional level. |
19.95
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S493: Quatuor pour Saxophones (SATB) by Faustin and Maurice Jeanjean. Salabert, 1949, (includes score and parts). Dedicated to the saxophone quartet of the Garde Républicain. In four movements: I. Gaieté Villageoise (Allegro non troppo), II. Doux Paysage (Andantino calme), III. Papillons (Scherzo) (Allegro vivo in 1), IV. Concert sur la Place (Humoristique) (Allegro). This is an enjoyable saxophone quartet at the early college level with a duration of about 11:30. |
41.95
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S618:
As with Gladness, Men
of Old for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Conrad Kocher
arranged by Bill Perconti. Advance Music,
2009, (includes score and parts). The lyrics for this Christmas carol
were written by Englishman William Dix (1837-1898) in the 1860s,
reportedly on the day of the Epiphany while Dix was sick in bed. The
tune was included in a collection of German chorales edited by Conrad
Kocher and published in the 1830s. As a testimony to the flexibility of
such music, the hymn is also sung during Thanksgiving under the title
For the Beauty of the Earth. This arrangement for saxophone quartet,
rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to
include all the players in the music making. Intermediate level. |
15.95
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S273: Five Sketches for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Paul Kont. Doblinger, 1993, (includes score and parts). Paul Kont (1920-2000) was an Austrian composer who wrote a wide range of work including, opera, symphonies, and film music. The five sketches in the quartet are: Free Matches (Allegro Vivace), Austrian Melancholy, Silly Cilli, Late Holidays, and Playboy of the Southern World. Early college level with the main challenges being rhythmic. Low A baritone sax suggested. |
30.95
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S214: Andante et Scherzetto for saxophone quartet (SATB) by Pierre Lantier. Billaudot, 1941, (includes parts and score). Pierre Lantier (1910-1998) was a French composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1937. This looks like an interesting quartet. The Andante is in 6/4 with quarter note = 84 while the Scherzetto is in 6/8 with a dotted quarter = 176. College level with the tempo of the last movement being the primary technical challenge. |
56.95
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S659: Bb-Flat-A-Loogo for
saxophone quartet (SATB/AATB) by Peter Lehel. Advance Music, 2010
(includes parts and score). Bb-Flat-A-Loogoo is a boogaloo to be played
in straight eighths. It has the form of a classic 12-bar blues and is
written in Bb concert pitch, a key most frequently used in sessions.
Solo parts may be inserted to provide for additional opportunities for
improvisation. During improvisation, the baritone saxophone goes on
performing the notated bass figure whereas the remaining three voices
can play over the 12-bar blues pattern. Improvising alternately by
trading fours might even enhance the attraction of the composition. |
17.95
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S660: Cuel Bloo for
saxophone quartet (SATB/AATB) by Peter Lehel. Advance Music, 2010
(includes parts and score). This fun-loving hip-hop composition is
based on simple triplet motifs and sounds best when played in a relaxed
manner. Players may perform the solo section freely, and it may be
extended for additional solos if desired. |
17.95
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S703: Eddie Who? for
saxophone quartet (SATB/AATB) by Peter Lehel. Advance Music, 2011,
SS,
(includes parts and score). This piece for saxophone quartet is
reminiscent of the great groove master, tenor saxophonist Eddie Harris.
He was a very independent minded and highly esteemed
multi-instrumentalist whose music combined blues, jazz and rock
elements. Chord symbols in the first part. Four bars of 7/8. Excellent
high school quartets and up. |
17.95
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S696: Funk-A-Lot for
saxophone quartet (SATB/AATB) by Peter Lehel. Advance Music, 2011
(includes parts and score). Believe it or not "Funk-A-Lot"” is
based on an old Hungarian traditional melody. Good for working on
rhythms using 16th notes. Some suggestions for improvisation are given.
College level. |
17.95
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S527: When I'm Sixty-Four by John Lennon
& Paul
McCartney arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB or AATB) by Ramon
Ricker. Kendor
Music, 1967. A Beatles' classic arranged for saxophone quartet.
Publisher's (US) grade 4. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
10.95
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S136: Restless for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Stephen Lias. Southern Music Co., 2006, SS, includes score. Stephen Lias (1966-) has written music for a variety of settings including theatrical incidental music and other saxophone quartets. Restless is in three sections beginning with a moderately fast section in 9/8, a middle section (Slowly) in 3/4, and accelerating to the original tempo for the conclusion. Duration about 4:38. Early college or advanced high school level. |
9.95
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S640:
Sech Bagatellen for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
György Ligeti arranged by Fabio Oehrli. Schott, 2007, SS,
(includes parts and score). This work is an arrangement of the Ligeti
version for woodwind quintet (listed here) which
is itself an arrangement (1953) of a larger piano work from that
period. It still sounds fresh after more than 50 years. The six
bagatelles are I. Allegro con
spirito, II. Rubato, Lamentoso, III. Allegri grazioso, IV. Presto
ruvido, V. Béla Bartók in memoriam (Adagio, Mesto), and
VI. Moto vivace, Capriccioso. There are notes in the altissimo
register, especially for the soprano but also in the alto and tenor
parts. Advanced college/professional level with a duration of
about 13 minutes. |
34.95
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S551: Three Contemporary
Saxophone Quartets (SATB) by Robert Linn, Lou Maury, and
William Schmidt. Avant Music (Western International Music), 1963,
(includes parts and score). Here are three saxophone quartets which are
unrelated except by their date of publication and their composers' Los
Angeles location when they were written. Robert Linn's Quartet for Saxophones is in three
movements: 1. Allegro con brio, 2. Poco Adagio (theme and variations),
and 3. Vivo. Lowndes (Lou) Maury's Cock
of the Walk is a sectional piece in fast/slow/fast format.
William Schmidt's Suite for
Saxophones has five movements: Prelude (Lento), Capriccio
(Allegro con brio), Pavane (Grave), Galliarde (Allegro Scherzando), and
Finale (Pesante/Allegro moderato/Peasante). The publisher rates this as
(US) grade 4. |
24.95
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S238: Serenade from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K. 525 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transcribed for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Randy Navarre. Roncorp, 1984, (includes score and parts). What can we say about this famous piece, except "have fun." |
20.00
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S311: Patchwork Saxophones Quartet (SATB) by Jerome Naulais. International Music Diffusion, 1988, SS, includes score and parts. Jerome Naulais (1951-) is a French composer, trombonist, and music educator. In four sections: mm=126, Valse, Lent, and Tempo primo. College level. |
25.95
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S627:
Garôto by
Ernesto Nazareth arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB) by Willy
Hautvast.
Tierolff Muziekcentrale, SS, includes score and parts. Ernesto
Júlio Nazareth (1863-1934) was a
Brazilian
composer and pianist, especially noted for his creative tango and choro
compositions. This is a Brazilian tango. Looks like
fun
for better high school quartets and up. About 4 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
27.95
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S620: Two Tangos Saxophones
Quartet (SATB) by Ernesto
Nazareth arranged by Russell Denwood. Almitra Music/Kendor Music, 2010,
includes score and parts. These two tangos, Remando (Andante) and Odeon
(Allegretto), are in the 1920’s Brazilian light music style. Played in
a swaying, lilting manner, careful attention to the articulation
markings is essential. This upper intermediate work is a great
change-of-pace programing choice. Total duration 8:15. |
11.95
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S508: Make the Most of It by Lennie Niehaus arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB). UNC JazzPress, SB. Includes parts (including 3 copies of an optional bass part with chords that can be used for bass, piano, guitar, etc. and a drum part) and score. This is one of the famous Lennie Niehaus arrangements for saxophone quartet. |
24.95
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S737: Simple Gifts traditional
arranged by Lennie Niehaus
for Saxophone Quartet (AATB). Kendor Music, 2011, includes score
and parts. While the overall tempo of the piece is moderato, it
includes a contrasting 6/8 Giocoso section in the middle. All of the
parts are interesting. The publisher
rates this as (US) grade 3. The duration is about 4 minutes. Click on the cover
image to see the first two pages of the score. |
10.95
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S736: Can Can (from Orpheus
in the Underworld) Saxophone
Quartet (AATB) by Jacques Offenbach arranged by Les Sabina. Kendor
Music, 2011, includes score and parts. The publisher
rates it at (US) grade 4, but even given the Allegro tempo that may be
a grade too high. Duration is about 2:25. Click on the cover
image to see the first two pages of the score. |
12.95
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S303: Diversions for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) (Parts) by Paul Patterson. Josef Weinberger Ltd, 1976. Paul Patterson (1947-) is a British composer and music educator. Three movements: 1. Gusty (Presto), 2. Blowing Blue (Free jazzy, slow), and 3. Sea Breeze (Allegro agitato). An advanced quartet with a lot going on in all parts. S304: Diversions for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) (Study Score) by Paul Patterson. Josef Weinberger Ltd, 1976, SS, 21 pages. |
S303
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S717: Angels We Have Heard
on High for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) traditional arranged by
Bill
Perconti. Advance Music, 2010, (includes score and parts). Angels We
Have Heard On High, a
popular Christmas song, is likely a traditional French carol. By
distributing melodic material, this arrangement for saxophone quartet
strives to include all four members in the music making. Intermediate
level. |
15.95
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S720: He is Born Holy Child.
for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) traditional arranged by
Bill
Perconti. Advance Music,
2010, (includes score and parts). Dating from the 18th century, He Is
Born, Holy Child is a traditional French carol. The composer and
lyricist are anonymous, but translations of the texts have resulted in
many references to music. This arrangement for saxophone quartet
strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by
distributing melodic material. Upper intermediate level. |
15.95
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S619:
Infant Holy, Born So
Lowly for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) traditional arranged by Bill Perconti. Advance Music,
2009, SS, (includes score and parts). Infant Holy, Born So Lowly is one
of the oldest traditional Polish Christmas songs. A simple folk tune,
the origins of this stately melody (W Zlobie Lezy) date from the 13th
or 14th century. The lyrics depict a manger song, and the music has
been used as a circle dance. Infant Holy, Born So Lowly is found in
present day hymnals. This
arrangement for saxophone quartet,
rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to
include all the players in the music making. Intermediate level. |
15.95
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S617:
The Sleep of the Infant Jesus for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) traditional arranged by Bill Perconti. Advance Music,
2008, (includes score and parts). 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,
rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to
include all the players in the music making. This piece which is at a
slow tempo is very easy. |
15.95
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S313: Swing Sweet Suite Saxophones Quartet (SATB)
by
Jacques Petit. International Music Diffusion, 1988, SS, includes score
and parts. A jazz influenced quartet with three movements: I. Pop en
Ré, II. Sciilienne-Blues, and III. Be-Bop Sériel.
Includes some brief improvised solos (free) in the first movement and
also in the last movement, especially for baritone saxophone. College
level. |
43.95
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S662:
Adios Nonino for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Astor Piazzolla arranged by Johan van
der Linden. Molenaar Edition, 1984, SS, (includes score and parts).
College level with many tempo changes. The soprano part reaches
altissimo A-flat. Duration 4:30. |
27.95
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S397: Four for Tango for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Astor Piazzolla arranged by Claude Voirpy. Henry Lemoine, 1999, SS. This piece is in one extended movement. A low A baritone saxophone is desirable although the low A's appear only in the first eight measures. For advanced quartets. |
32.95
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S665:
Cinco Piezas for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by
Astor Piazzolla arranged by Jack Sharretts. Berben, 1981, SS,
(includes score and parts). The five pieces are: 1. Campero (Molto
accentuato), 2, Romántico (Moderato ad libitum), 3. Acentuado
(Ritmico, molto accentuato), 4. Tristón (Moderato,
molto cantabile), and 5. Compadre (Ritmico). There is a range of
difficulty in these pieces with the first piece, which is mostly in
7/4, being the most difficult. Expensive but there is a lot of music
here. The parts for each of the
pieces are 2 pages long for a total of 10 pages. |
47.95
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S396: Le Grand Tango for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Astor Piazzolla arranged by Jack Sharretts. Berben, 1982, SS, (includes score and parts). One extended movement with slower sections in the middle. College level. |
34.95
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S398: Histoire du Tango for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by
Astor Piazzolla transcribed by Claude Voirpy. Henry Lemoine, 1991, SS,
(includes score and parts). This is
a wonderful
and challenging piece which has been transcribed for a variety of
instruments and combinations of instruments. The four scenes portrayed
are: Bordel 1900, Café 1930, Night-club 1960, and Concert
d'aujourd'hui (Modern Day Concert). We have a new source
for this music and have been able to reduce the price from $63.95. |
41.95
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S663:
Milonga del Angel for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Astor Piazzolla arranged by Johan van
der Linden. Molenaar Edition,
2008, SS, (includes score and parts). While the tempo is Andante
moderato, all of
the parts are challenging. College level. |
44.95
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S395: Tango Suite for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Astor Piazzolla arranged by Jack Sharretts. Berben, 1985, SS, (includes score and parts). This suite has three tangos in a fast/slow/fast format. College level. |
36.95
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S215: Chanson d'Autrefois for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by
Gabriel Pierné arranged by Marcel Mule. Leduc, 1938, SS,
(includes score and parts). A pleasant quartet that is brief and
relatively easy. The
tempo is Allegro moderato. Duration about 3 minutes. |
16.05
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S216: Chanson de la Grand' Maman for Saxophone
Quartet (SATB) by
Gabriel Pierné arranged by Marcel Mule. Leduc, 1938, SS,
(includes score and parts). Another arrangement by Mule of a work by
Pierné. Marked Pas vite, this quartet is not difficult. Duration
about 2:30. |
16.05
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S299: Introduction et Variations sur une Ronde
Populaire for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Gabriel Pierné. Leduc, 1938, SS,
(includes score and parts). Dedicated to the saxophone quartet led by
Marcel Mule. A popular staple of the saxophone quartet repertoire. |
42.55
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S503: Waltz and Scherzo for Saxophone Quartet (AATB) by William Presser. Southern Music Co. 1967, SS, (includes score and parts). Two movements: Waltz (mm=138) and Scherzo (mm=152). The publisher rates this at (US) grade 4. |
10.50
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S697:
Ma Mère L'Oye
(Mother Goose) for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Maurice Ravel arranged by Christoph Enzel. Advance Music, 2009, SS,
includes parts and score. This popular suite was written for piano in
1908 and arranged for orchestra in 1911. There are five pieces inspired
by 17th century fairy tales: Pavane de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Pavane
of the Sleeping Beauty); Petit Poucet (Little Tom Thumb); Laideronette,
Impératrice des Pagodes (Little Ugly Girl, Empress of the
Pagodas); Les Entretiens de la Belle et la Bête (Conversations of
Beauty and the Beast) and Le Jardin Féerique (The Fairy Garden).
There is a bit of high altissimo (G and in some cases above) in all
parts. College level. |
26.95
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S560: Pavane pour une
Infante Défunte for Saxophone
Quartet (SATB) by
Maurice Ravel arranged by Christoph Enzel. Advance Music, 2008, SS,
includes parts and score. Another one of Ravels most popular
pieces arranged for advanced high school or early college level
saxophone quartet. All of the parts are important and interesting. |
15.95
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S582: Le Tombeau de Couperin for Saxophone
Quartet (SATB) by Maurice Ravel
arranged by Christoph Enzel. Advance Music, 2009, SS,
(includes score and parts). A wonderful piece, originally for piano.
This arrangement uses the four movements that appear in the orchestral
version: I. Prelude, II. Forlane, III. Menuet, and IV. Rigaudon.
College level. |
29.95
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S600: Trois Chansons for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Maurice Ravel arranged by Christoph Enzel. Advance Music, 2010, SS,
includes score and parts. The three songs are I. Nicolette, II. Trois
beaux oiseaux du Paradis, and III. Ronde. Of the three, the second song
("Three Beautiful Birds of Paradise") is in the impressionist style
typically associated with Ravel. These are from Three Songs for
Unaccompanied
Mixed Choir, lyrics by Ravel (1914-15), also transcribed for medium
voice and piano (1915). Advanced high school/early college level |
15.95
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S716:
Sax-Toccata for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Johannes Reiche. Hofmeister, 1996, SS, includes parts and score.
Johannes Reiche (1955-) is a German composer, clarinetist, conductor
and music
educator. This is a contemporary piece with a relatively straight
forward beginning and ending (both Allegro, sempre stringendo), but
with a middle section (molto lento e espressivo) that is without
barlines and uses some contemporary notation and ends with free
improvisation. Also there are short sections where the saxophonists
play percussion instruments. These are small wood blocks (2), temple
blocks or ratchet, and tom tom with mallet. For the adventurist
quartet, looking for something different. Click on the cover
image to view the second page of the score. |
24.95
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S694: Flight of the
Bumble-Bee for saxophone quartet (AATB) by
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Kendor Music, 2011,
(includes parts and score). This is in cut time marked half note=104,
but is often played faster. |
11.50
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S300: Grave et Presto for saxophone quartet (SATB)
by
Jean Rivier. Billaudot, 1966, (includes parts and score). This piece by
Jean Rivier (1896-1987) is dedicated to Marcel Mule. A college level
work with many tempo changes within the two movements. |
32.95
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S507: Have You Met Miss Jones? by Richard Rodgers arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Lennie Niehaus. UNC JazzPress, SB. Includes parts (including 2 copies of an optional bass part with chords that can be used for bass, piano, guitar, etc. and a drum part) and score. This is one of the famous Lennie Niehaus arrangements for saxophone quartet. |
24.95
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S239: It Might As Well Be Spring by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Keith Young. Roncorp, 1996, (includes score and parts). Written for this U.S. Air Force Saxophone Quartet, this song is from the film musical State Fair (1945). This arrangement begins with a slow and expressive statement of the melody and then goes into a fast swing. Includes an improvised alto solo. |
16.00
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S240: My
Funny Valentine by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart arranged
for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Keith Young.
Roncorp, 1995, (includes score and parts). This arrangement of the
popular 1937 tune, passes the lead around with the baritone sax having
an important role. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
16.00
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S855: This Can't Be Love by
Richard Rodgers arranged for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Lennie Niehaus. UNC JazzPress, SB.
This song is from the 1938 Rodgers and Hart musical, The Boys from
Syracuse. Includes parts (including 3 copies of an optional bass part
with chords that can be used for bass, piano, guitar, etc. and a drum
part) and
score. A new release of this Lennie Niehaus arrangement for saxophone
quartet. |
24.95
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S861: Der Barbier von
Sevilla (The Barber of Seville) Act I - Part II for Saxophone
Quartet
(SATB) by Gioachino Rossini arranged by Christoph Enzel. Advance
Music, 2012, SS, includes parts and score. Subtitled "Harmony music for
wind instruments," this version follows this tradition with
arrangements of the melodies of this opera into a saxophone quartet.
There are three arias from the first act of the opera covering an array
of styles ranging from bold dramaticism to singing lyricism: They are
the Cavatina “Largo Al Factotum,” the Duetto “All’ idea di Quel
Metallo,” and the Cavatina “Una Voce Poco Fa.” A synopsis of the opera
in German and English is included. College level. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the score. |
26.95
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S641:
Fantasia dal Barbiere di Siviglia for Saxophone Quartet
(SATB) by Gioachino Rossini arranged by Michele
Mangani. Edizioni Musicali Eufonia, SS, includes parts and score. This
fantasy on the Barber of Seville is sectional, taking the quartet
through the major themes of the opera. The parts are 4 pages long and
rather dense. |
24.95
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S500: Sonata No. 44 by Domenico Scarlatti
arranged for
saxophone quartet (SATB) by Fred Hemke. Southern Music Co., 1991, SS,
(includes score and parts). Marked: Presto, quanto sia possibile. All
parts are interesting. The publisher rates
this at (US) grade 5 but it is less difficult at a slower tempo. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
5.00
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S748:
Mission: Impossible Theme Saxophone Quartet (AATB)
by Lalo Schifrin arranged by John Wasson. Hal Leonard, 1966/1999,
(includes score and parts). An arrangement of this familiar theme which
is marked Driving (mm=176+). While many high school level quartets will
be able to play this piece it is worth noting that it is in 5/4. |
19.95
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S552: Prelude and Rondo Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by William Schmidt. Avant Music (Western International Music), 1980, SS, (includes score and parts). The Prelude is mm=80 while the Rondo is mm=160 and is mostly in 9/8 with two middle sections in cut time, but there are bars of 7/8, 3/4, etc. in the 9/8 sections. The publisher rates this at (US) grade 4. |
14.95
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S399: Five Scriabin Etudes transcribed and
arranged for
saxophone quartet (SATB) by George Wolfe. Kjos Music, 1985, SS,
includes score. Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) was a Russian composer
and pianist who wrote these etudes for piano. The etudes are Prelude,
Fantastic Poem, Feuillet d'Album, Quasi Valse, and Scherzo. The
publisher has rated these as (US) grade 4 and they should be playable
by many high school quartets. The duration is about 6:30 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.95
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S664:
Premier Quatuor Op. 53 for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by
Jean Baptiste Singelée edited by Jean Marie Londeix. Molennar
Edition, 1977, SS, (includes score and parts). This piece was written
by pioneer saxophone
composer Singelee in 1857. In four movements: I. Andante/Allegro, II.
Adagio, III. Allegro vivace, and IV. Allegretto. Early college level.
Duration about 17:30.   |
53.95
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S587: Serenade for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)
by
Walter Skolnik. Tenuto Publications, 1986, SS,
(includes score and parts). A friend of mine has this in his saxophone
quartet book and after playing it I thought it was worth carrying. In
four short movements; 1. Chorale (Sostenuto), 2. Humoresque
(Allegretto), 3. Barcarolle (Andante), and 4. Toccata (Allegro). Better
high school quartets and up. Duration about 5:30. |
8.95
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S632:
Idea 1 & 2 for Saxophone Quartet (S/AATB) by
Lille Bror Söderlundh. Hans Busch Musikförlag, 1987, SS,
includes score and parts. Lille Bror Söderlundh (1912-1957) was a
Swedish composer and singer. He was noted primarily for the music he
composed for many Swedish films but also wrote classical music.This
work was written in 1949.
Idea 1 is Andante (in 3/2). Idea 2 is Allegro. The soprano saxophone is
rather low (including one low A) so playing the first part on alto is
suggested. Suitable for better high school or early college level
quartets looking for some music from Scandinavia. Duration about 8
minutes. |
20.95
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S501: Suite for Saxophone Quartet (AATB) by Leon Stein edited by Cecil Leeson. Southern Music Co. 1967, SS, (includes score and parts). This is a lengthy work (the parts are each 10 pages long) in four movements: I. Sonatine (Allegro), II. Recitative (Andante), III. Scherzo, and IV. Rondo (Allegro). The last movement has mixed meters. Publisher's (US) grade 5. |
24.95
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S576: Take the "A" Train Saxophone Quartet (AATB) by Billy Strayhorn arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Kendor, 2009, SS, (includes score and parts). A staple of the Duke Ellington orchestra from the legendary arranger Lennie Niehaus. Better high school quartets and up. |
10.95
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S626:
Songs & Dances Saxophone Quartet (SATB by
J.M. Suykerbuyk. Tierolff Muziekcentrale, 1995(?), SS, includes parts
and score. J.M. Suykerbuyk
(1959-) is a Dutch composer. This piece was
written for woodwind quintet but has been transcribed for clarinet and
saxophone quartet. It is a nice addition to the quartet
repertoire. There are six movements: I. Deciso, II.
Allegro moderato, III. Comodo, VI. Calmo, V. Lento, and VI. Allegretto.
Early college level. This web page has some
examples from this piece. |
39.95
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S658:
Fantasia Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck arranged by James Boatman. Alry Publications,
1999, SS, includes parts
and score. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) was a Flemish
composer, organist, and teacher. This piece was originally written for
organ. It is mostly in 4/2 and has several tempos. Early college
level with a duration of 7:50. I heard it on the radio (played by New
Century Saxophone
Quartet) and believe it will be an enjoyable piece for many quartets. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
19.95
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S504: Ten Saxophone Quartets (AATB) compiled and arranged by Larry Teal. G. Schirmer, 1969, SS, includes score. J.S. Bach Bourrée from Suite No. 1, Beethoven Presto from String Quartet Op. 18 No. 3, Boccherini, Minuet from String Quintet in E, Haydn Minuet and Presto from String Quartet Op. 20 No. 4, Kuhlau Grand Quartet excerpt from the Flute Quartet Op. 103, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Elijah "Yet Doth the Lord," Mozart Minuet from String Quartet in E-flat KV 428, Rimsky-Korsakov Scherzo from String Quartet Op. 12, Schumann Scherzo from String Quartet in A minor Op. 41 No. 2, Tchaikovsky Andante Cantabile from String Quartet Op. 11. Intermediate and upper intermediate level. |
27.95
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S860: Concerto à 4 Violini
senza Basso in A major TWV 40:204 for
Saxophone Quartet (AAAA) by Georg Philipp Telemann arranged by Olaf
Mülenhardt. Advance Music, 2011, SS, includes parts and score.
Featuring
four distinct movements in contrasting styles -- Grave, Allegro,
Adagio, Spirituoso -- this adaptation of an 18th century masterwork by
Telemann gives everyone equal responsibility for
presenting technically challenging passages and produces antiphonal
effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes in
German and English are included. Click on the cover
image to view the notes and the first page of the score (which isn't at
all representative of the difficulty level of this piece). |
15.95
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S128: Out of the Blue for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Frank Ticheli. Southern
Music Co., 2005, SS, includes parts and score. Composer Frank Ticheli
(1958-) is
especially well known to wind players for his many popular works for
concert band. He describes Out of
the Blue as being a celebration of rhythm. Almost every
bar of the piece contains one form of syncopation or another. One
extended movement with several sections. This work was for the PRISM
Saxophone Quartet which gave the initial performance in 2000. An
advanced college or professional level piece. |
24.95
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S673:
Four English Folksongs Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by
Ralph Vaughan Williams transcribed by
Clark McAlister, Masters Music, 1996, SS, (includes score and parts).
The four folksongs are: I. The Dark Eyed
Sailor, II. Just as the Tide was Flowing, III. The Lover's Ghost, and
IV. The Wassail Song. A very nice arrangements for better high school
level quartets and up. |
16.95
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S496: First Book of Saxophone Quartets (AATB) complied and arranged by Himie Voxman. Southern Music Co. 1986, SS, (includes score and parts). Includes: Felix Mendelssohn Allein Goot in Der Höh'Sie Erh (Chorale) and Character Piece (Longing, Op. 7 No. 6); Michael Praetorius Three Renaissance Dances; Henry Purcell A Purcell Suite; Adam Joseph Emmert Adagio; G.P. Telemann March and La Rejouissance; Oliver Shaw Suite; W.A. Mozart Andante (from Divertimento K. 188), Menuetto (from Divertimento K. 213) and Finale (from Divertimento K. 213); P.I. Tchaikovsky Old French Melody (Op. 39 No. 16); and Ludwig van Beethoven Two Contradances. The publisher rates this as grade 2, but 2 and 3 would be more accurate. |
24.95
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S734:
There Will Never Be Another You by Harry Warren
arranged
for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Lennie Niehaus. UNC JazzPress, SB.
Includes parts (including 3 copies of an optional bass part with chords
that can be used for bass, piano, guitar, etc. and a drum part) and
score. From the Twentieth Century Fox musical Iceland (1942)
starring Sonja Henie. The song was published in 1942, and is one of the
most widely known and performed jazz standards. This is one
of the famous Lennie Niehaus arrangements for saxophone quartet. This
is a new edition first published in late 2011. |
24.95
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S489: Rudy Wiedoeft Suite arranged for Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Ted Hegvik. Et Certera Productions, 1995, SS, (includes parts and score). Three of legendary saxophonist Rudy Wiedoeft's original compositions for arranged for saxophone quartet. They are Sexema (1920), Valse Llewellyn (1917), and Saxophobia (1918). |
18.95
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S598: Quartet Repertoire for Saxophone
transcribed by Himie
Voxman. Rubank, 1964, SS. Especially suitable for younger high
school quartets and woodwind method classes. Included are: Andante and
Allegro (Bartok), Bourree from the Suite in D (Bach), Choral (Brahms),
Contra Dance No. 6 (Beethoven), Chorus of the
Villagers from Prince Igor (Borodin) Les Plaisirs (Telemann), May Song
Op. 41 No. 5 (Mendelssohn), Minuet
(Wihtol), Menuetto & Presto from
Divertimento No. 14 K.270, Quartet
Movement (Mitushkin), Reflection
(Brahms), Rustic Song and Sicilienne from Op. 68 (Schumann), Sinfonia
No. 3 (J.C. Bach), and Vignette (Walters) Available
as a
complete set or individual books. |
Complete
Set
27.95 1st
Alto
4.95 2nd
Alto
4.95 Tenor
4.95 Baritone
4.95 Score
8.95 |
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S633:
Music from the Threepenny Opera arranged for Saxophone
Quartet (SATB)
by Kurt Weill arranged by John Harle. Universal Edition, 1928/1982,
parts only. These pieces from Dreigroschenoper
work very well for saxophone quartet. They are: Overture, Tango,
Polly's Song, Ballad of the Good Life, Choral, and Ballad of Mac the
Knife. Better high school quartets (and up) will be able to play this
but knowledge of and a feel for the style of the period is necessary
for the performance to be effective. |
19.95
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S495: Ballad and Waltz for Saxophone Quartet (AATB)
by Vic Williams. Southern Music Co. 1981, SS,
(includes score and parts). The Andante (Ballad) sections are on either
side of the Waltz. An easy grade 3. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
7.50
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WW176: Four Ebony For Clarinet Quartet (doubling
saxes) by
Jeffery J. Wilson. Camden Music, 1993, SS. For clarinet quartet (3
B-flats
and bass) with the doubling as expected with the exception of the third
part requiring E-flat clarinet and well as B-flat clarinet and tenor
sax. A substantial 16 minute work comprising music of the "dance" from
the 16th century to the 1920's. This would require a proficient quartet
to perform. |
36.95
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S652:
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Gregory
W. Yasinitsky. Advance Music, 2010, SS, includes parts and score. This
piece was composed for the Montana Saxophone Festival and is dedicated
to the festival's director, saxophonist Brooke Ferris; it was premiered
there in 1997. The first movement, Calliope, juxtaposes mechanized
rhythmic patterns against legato, lyric melodies. The second movement,
Chorale, explores homophonic textures by alternating between lyric and
contrapuntal passages. The last movement is a Fugue. Early
college level with a total duration of about 8 minutes. |
18.95
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S526: Stella by Starlight by
Victor Young
arranged
for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB or AATB) by Lennie Niehaus. Kendor
Music, 2002. A jazz standard from the 1944 film The Uninvited arranged for
saxophone quartet.
Moderate Swing tempo (mm=160). Publisher's (US) grade 3+. |
13.95
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