Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.591252

Composed by David McKeown. Easter,Latin,Pop,R & B,Rock. Score and parts. 3 pages. David McKeown #6290827. Published by David McKeown (A0.591252).

The Chocolate Chalypso is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone. 

Chocolate Chalypso is one in a series of ten Easter-themed duets each written in a different American dance style. In the late ‘50s just a handful of national TV shows in the US had a huge influence on the music and dance crazes of the time. Artists and dances came and went with dizzying speed. Chalypso was a short-lived craze in 1958 that combined the music of the new Rock’n’Roll with much-simplified steps borrowed from Cha Cha and Calypso; and no sooner had it caught on than it was itself supplanted by The Twist.

Chocolate Chalypso is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, with the accessible key and range balanced by some syncopated rhythms and accidentals. With a playing-time of around one and a half minutes, Chocolate Chalypso is a perfect upbeat addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click the link above to listen to a full performance of the clarinet version of this duet on YouTube.

 There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

 

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.591131

Composed by David McKeown. Easter,Folk,Jazz,Ragtime,Traditional. Score and parts. 4 pages. David McKeown #6284935. Published by David McKeown (A0.591131).

The Candy Cakewalk is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone.

The Candy Cakewalk is one in a series of ten Easter-themed duets each written in a different American dance style. The Cakewalk was popular in the early twentieth century but its origins go back to slave plantations in the nineteenth century where dancers would often compete for a prize of cake. The music was a marriage of European March and African-American syncopation and was a forerunner of Ragtime.

The Candy Cakewalk is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, with the accessible key and range balanced by the fast tempo, some syncopated rhythms and accidentals. The playing-time is around one and a half minutes, but can be lengthened by adding repeats at the performer’s discretion. The Candy Cakewalk is a perfect upbeat addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click on the link above to hear a full YouTube performance played on the clarinet version of this duet.

 There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.591212

Composed by David McKeown. Blues,Easter,Jazz,R & B. Score and parts. 3 pages. David McKeown #6286555. Published by David McKeown (A0.591212).

The Spring Chicken Swing is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone.

The Spring Chicken Swing is one in a series of ten Easter-themed duets each written in a different American dance style. Swing in the narrow sense defines the rhythmic feel and articulation of jazz music, but the word has come to define the Big Band Jazz era of the ‘30s and’40s and the new-style dances that came with it.

The Spring Chicken Swing is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, with the accessible key and range balanced by the fast tempo, some syncopated rhythms and accidentals. With a playing-time of around one and a half minutes, The Spring Chicken Swing is a perfect upbeat addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click the link above to listen to a full performance of the clarinet version of this duet on YouTube.

 There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203.

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.588525

Composed by David McKeown. Latin,Standards,World. Score and parts. 7 pages. David McKeown #5755269. Published by David McKeown (A0.588525).

Joropo de Justina is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone.

This duet is based on the traditional Latin style of Joropo which is the national and traditional music of Venezuela. The music and its accompanying dance comes from the central plains area and is also found over the border in parts of Colombia. The basic pulse of the Joropo is 3, but this is overlaid with complex cross-rhythms. The main instrument is the harp, along with cuatro and maracas as the only percussion instrument. In the modern era other instruments may join the ensemble, especially bass. This arrangement represents the song style of Joropo, with the vocal alternating with instrumental breaks.

If you play to an advanced intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The many cross rhythms will provide a rhythmic challenge and there is little time to catch breath; following the articulation in the score will help convey the style. Joropo de Justina has a performance time of around two minutes at full tempo. You can listen to a full performance the Clarinet version of this duet by following the YouTube link above.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

 

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.588524

Composed by David McKeown. Concert,Latin,Standards,World. Score and parts. 8 pages. David McKeown #5743951. Published by David McKeown (A0.588524).

Merengue de Merlín is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone.

This duet is based on the traditional Latin style of Merengue that emerged in the Dominican Republic during the Nineteenth Century. Merengue Tipico bands maintain the traditional instrumentation of the double-headed tambora drum, güira, accordion and vocal, while urban bands in the North American diaspora often add saxophone, bass and other percussion. The Merengue dance became hugely popular in the 1950s and new forms continue to draw audiences around the world.

If you play to an intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The steady quintilla tambora rhythm is present throughout, and following the precise articulation in the score will help convey the style. The main challenge is the fast tempo and melodies should be clearly articulated. Merengue de Merlín has a performance time of around two and a half minutes at full tempo. You can listen to a full performance the Alto Saxophone version of this duet by following the YouTube link above.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.590761

Composed by David McKeown. Holiday,Jewish,Wedding,World. Score and parts. 4 pages. David McKeown #6235731. Published by David McKeown (A0.590761).

×�ַהֲבָה, (Ahava Hebrew for Love), is a beautiful original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone, and is one of series of pieces celebrating Love in different languages around the world.

This duet is inspired by the slow formal dances used in traditional Jewish weddings in Israel and elsewhere. Klezmer music originated in Eastern Europe but has since spread around the world, its bitter sweet melodies and instruments imitating the human voice perfectly reflecting the complex emotion of love.

If you play to an intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The melody is always expressive and following the articulation in the score will help convey the style. ×�ַהֲבָה has a performance time of around three and a half minutes. Click the link above to listen to a full YouTube performance of the clarinet version of ×�ַהֲבָה.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.591451

Composed by David McKeown. Blues,Easter,Pop,R & B,Rock. Score and parts. 24 pages. David McKeown #6295161. Published by David McKeown (A0.591451).

10 Easter Rock’n’Roll Duets is a fun collection of original compositions by David McKeown for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone.

Each Easter themed duet is inspired by a different American dance style from the golden age of Rock’n’Roll. 

These duets are ideal for players of an Intermediate standard and above. While the keys and range are easily accessible for your instrument, the style of music requires accidentals and syncopated rhythms. Click the link above to hear short samples of each duet on YouTube played on clarinet.

10 Easter Rock’n’Roll Duets are

• perfect for concert performances large and small; each piece lasts between one and two minutes. 
• Perfect upbeat pieces to get you moving after a long winter, but playable any time of year. 
• fully articulated to help interpret each style. 
• great for helping with complex rhythms. 
• road tested with scores of students and performed all over the world.
• fun to play. 
• an exciting introduction to different musical Rock’n’Roll styles. 
• 23 pages adding up to nearly twenty minutes of quality music. 

The ten titles are, Tulip Ch’Boogie, Baby Sheep Shuffle, Candy Cakewalk, Chocolate Chalypso, Daffodil Doo-Wop, Easter Bonnet Bop, Easter Bunny Hop, Easter Egg Rock, Jellybean Jive and Spring Chicken Swing.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.588535

Composed by Sigfrid Mogulesko. Arranged by David McKeown. Hanukkah,Jewish,Wedding,World. Score and parts. 4 pages. David McKeown #6019021. Published by David McKeown (A0.588535).

Chosn Kale Mazel Tov, (Good Luck to the Bride and Groom), is a Jewish wedding tune, often performed by Klezmer musicians. This version is arranged as a duet for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone.

Often shortened to Mazel Tov, it is thought that the song was written by Sigmund Zelig Mogulesko. Born in Romania, he was a larger than life character who dominated Yiddish theatre on both sides of the Atlantic in the late nineteenth century. Mogulesko was a childhood prodigy, equally adept as a composer, playwright, singer, comedian, actor and impresario. Mazel Tov was written for a wedding scene in one of his productions but has since become one of the best-known and loved Klezmer standards.

Mazel Tov is simply arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. After a slow and expressively beginning, the melody switches to dance tempo, with constant variations in the accompaniment. Mazel Tov is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around two and a half minutes, this version of Mazel Tov is perfect for wedding and concert performances, both formal and informal. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203 

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.591052

Composed by David McKeown. Easter,Folk,Pop,R & B,Rock. Score and parts. 3 pages. David McKeown #6273699. Published by David McKeown (A0.591052).

Easter Bunny Hop is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for one Clarinet and one Alto Saxophone.

Easter Bunny Hop is one in a series of ten Easter-themed duets each written in a different Rock’n’Roll style. The Hop was all the craze in the late ‘50s, when early Rock’n’Roll became popular at school gymnasium dances. Danny and the Juniors’ 1957 hit At the Hop defined the genre.

Easter Bunny Hop is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, with the accessible key and range balanced by the fast tempo, some syncopated rhythms and many accidentals. With a playing-time of around one and a half minutes, Easter Bunny Hop is a perfect addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click on the link above to hear a full YouTube performance played on the clarinet version of this duet.

 There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203