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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. | |
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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). | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. |
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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 contemporary notation which are used in the third movement. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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.). |
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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. |
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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. | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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." | |
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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. |
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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
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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
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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. ![]() |
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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. |
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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. | |
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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.) |
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S128: Out of the Blue for
Saxophone Quartet (SATB) by Frank Ticheli. Southern
Music Co., 2005, SS, includes 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. |
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