Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813832 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Contemporary,Folk,Romantic Period,Standards. 19 pages. Regis Bookshar #6533927. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813832). Largo (from Symphony No. 9 in E minor) (From the New World) (Db) (Saxophone Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Largo, based on the second movement of Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services, especially Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. This arrangement is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (19 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from the The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (subtitled From the New World and popularly know as the New World Symphony), was composed by Antonin Dvorak in 1893 while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York City on December 16, 1893 and has been described as one of the most popular of all symphonies. The second movement of the symphony, upon which this arrangement is based, is marked Largo, and begins with a harmonic progression of chords which is then followed by a solo instrument playing the famous main theme.Dvorak was interested in Native American music and the African-American spirituals he heard in North America. While director of the National Conservatory he encountered an African-American student, Harry T. Burleigh, who sang traditional spirituals to him. Burleigh, later a composer himself, said that Dvorak had absorbed their spirit before writing his own melodies. Dvorak stated:    I am convinced that the future music of this country must be founded on what are called Negro melodies. These can be the foundation of a serious and original school of composition to be developed in the United States. These beautiful and varied themes are the product of the soil. They are folk songs of America and your composers must turn to them.He further explained how Native American music influenced his symphony:  I have not actually used any of these (Native American) melodies. I have simply written original themes embodying the peculiarities of the Indian music, and, using these themes as subjects, have developed them with all the resources of modern rhythms, counterpoint, and orchestral colour.In 1893, a newspaper interview quoted Dvorak as saying, I found that the music of the negroes and of the Indians was practically identical, and that the music of the two races bore a remarkable similarity to the music of Scotland. Most historians agree that Dvorak is referring to the pentatonic scale, which is typical of each of these musical traditions.Dvorak was influenced not only by music he heard, but also by what he had seen, in America. He wrote that he would not have composed his American pieces as he had if he had not seen America. It has been said that Dvorak was inspired by the wide open spaces of America, such as the prairies he may have seen on his trip to Iowa in the summer of 1893. Notices about several performances of the symphony include the phrase wide open spaces about what inspired the symphony and/or about the feelings it conveys to listeners.The theme from the Largo was adapted into the spiritual Goin' Home (often mistakenly considered a folk song or traditional spiritual) by Dvorak's pupil, William Arms Fisher, who wrote the lyrics in 1922. Regis Bookshar thought it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to this version for a Saxophone Quintet, consisting of 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones and 1 Baritone Saxophone, he has made quite a few other arrangements.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813836 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Contemporary,Folk,Romantic Period,Standards. 19 pages. Regis Bookshar #6533941. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813836). Largo (from Symphony No. 9 in E minor) (From the New World) (Db) (Tenor Saxophone Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Largo, based on the second movement of Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services, especially Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. This arrangement is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (19 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from the The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (subtitled From the New World and popularly know as the New World Symphony), was composed by Antonin Dvorak in 1893 while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York City on December 16, 1893 and has been described as one of the most popular of all symphonies. The second movement of the symphony, upon which this arrangement is based, is marked Largo, and begins with a harmonic progression of chords which is then followed by a solo instrument playing the famous main theme.Dvorak was interested in Native American music and the African-American spirituals he heard in North America. While director of the National Conservatory he encountered an African-American student, Harry T. Burleigh, who sang traditional spirituals to him. Burleigh, later a composer himself, said that Dvorak had absorbed their spirit before writing his own melodies. Dvorak stated:    I am convinced that the future music of this country must be founded on what are called Negro melodies. These can be the foundation of a serious and original school of composition to be developed in the United States. These beautiful and varied themes are the product of the soil. They are folk songs of America and your composers must turn to them.He further explained how Native American music influenced his symphony:  I have not actually used any of these (Native American) melodies. I have simply written original themes embodying the peculiarities of the Indian music, and, using these themes as subjects, have developed them with all the resources of modern rhythms, counterpoint, and orchestral colour.In 1893, a newspaper interview quoted Dvorak as saying, I found that the music of the negroes and of the Indians was practically identical, and that the music of the two races bore a remarkable similarity to the music of Scotland. Most historians agree that Dvorak is referring to the pentatonic scale, which is typical of each of these musical traditions.Dvorak was influenced not only by music he heard, but also by what he had seen, in America. He wrote that he would not have composed his American pieces as he had if he had not seen America. It has been said that Dvorak was inspired by the wide open spaces of America, such as the prairies he may have seen on his trip to Iowa in the summer of 1893. Notices about several performances of the symphony include the phrase wide open spaces about what inspired the symphony and/or about the feelings it conveys to listeners.The theme from the Largo was adapted into the spiritual Goin' Home (often mistakenly considered a folk song or traditional spiritual) by Dvorak's pupil, William Arms Fisher, who wrote the lyrics in 1922. Regis Bookshar thought it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to this version for a Tenor Saxophone Quintet, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection which are readily available for a wide variety.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813820 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Contemporary,Folk,Romantic Period,Standards. 18 pages. Regis Bookshar #6533331. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813820). Largo (from Symphony No. 9 in E minor) (From the New World) (Alto Saxophone Quintet) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Largo, based on the second movement of Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services, especially Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. This arrangement is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (18 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from the The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (subtitled From the New World and popularly know as the New World Symphony), was composed by Antonin Dvorak in 1893 while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York City on December 16, 1893 and has been described as one of the most popular of all symphonies. The second movement of the symphony, upon which this arrangement is based, is marked Largo, and begins with a harmonic progression of chords which is then followed by a solo instrument playing the famous main theme.Dvorak was interested in Native American music and the African-American spirituals he heard in North America. While director of the National Conservatory he encountered an African-American student, Harry T. Burleigh, who sang traditional spirituals to him. Burleigh, later a composer himself, said that Dvorak had absorbed their spirit before writing his own melodies. Dvorak stated:    I am convinced that the future music of this country must be founded on what are called Negro melodies. These can be the foundation of a serious and original school of composition to be developed in the United States. These beautiful and varied themes are the product of the soil. They are folk songs of America and your composers must turn to them.He further explained how Native American music influenced his symphony:  I have not actually used any of these (Native American) melodies. I have simply written original themes embodying the peculiarities of the Indian music, and, using these themes as subjects, have developed them with all the resources of modern rhythms, counterpoint, and orchestral colour.In 1893, a newspaper interview quoted Dvorak as saying, I found that the music of the negroes and of the Indians was practically identical, and that the music of the two races bore a remarkable similarity to the music of Scotland. Most historians agree that Dvorak is referring to the pentatonic scale, which is typical of each of these musical traditions.Dvorak was influenced not only by music he heard, but also by what he had seen, in America. He wrote that he would not have composed his American pieces as he had if he had not seen America. It has been said that Dvorak was inspired by the wide open spaces of America, such as the prairies he may have seen on his trip to Iowa in the summer of 1893. Notices about several performances of the symphony include the phrase wide open spaces about what inspired the symphony and/or about the feelings it conveys to listeners.The theme from the Largo was adapted into the spiritual Goin' Home (often mistakenly considered a folk song or traditional spiritual) by Dvorak's pupil, William Arms Fisher, who wrote the lyrics in 1922. Regis Bookshar thought it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, in addition to this version for an Alto Saxophone Quintet, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection which are readily available for a wide variety o.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407266 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Wedding. 8 pages. Glauco Fernandes #989950. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1407266). Discover the vivacity of the Baroque era with our exclusive and simplified arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's La Primavera (The Spring) from The Four Seasons. This arrangement for chamber music ensemble is designed to bring to life the joyful and energetic spirit of spring in an accessible manner, making it the ideal choice for musicians of various skill levels, from developing students to professionals looking for a charming yet simpler piece to complement their repertoires.For educators and music teachers, this simplified sheet music offers a wonderful way to introduce students to Vivaldi's vibrant style and Baroque music. It provides a less intimidating approach to learning classical works, allowing students to enhance their musical techniques and confidence while actively participating in ensemble performance.Professional musicians and chamber ensembles will find in this arrangement of La Primavera a valuable and practical addition to their repertoire, particularly suitable for events requiring shorter pieces or for moments seeking to touch the audience's hearts with the unmistakable beauty of Vivaldi, without the complexity of his complete works.This arrangement ensures that the essence and brilliance of Vivaldi's Spring are preserved while making the piece more accessible for performance, ensuring a rewarding musical experience for both performers and listeners. Explore the renewal and vitality of Spring through this charming and simplified arrangement.Tags: simplified sheet music, chamber music, Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, La Primavera, The Spring, Baroque music, music education, musical arrangement, live performance, music learning, ensemble performance, piano.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407124 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Wedding. 7 pages. Glauco Fernandes #989823. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1407124). Discover the vivacity of the Baroque era with our exclusive and simplified arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's La Primavera (The Spring) from The Four Seasons. This arrangement for chamber music ensemble is designed to bring to life the joyful and energetic spirit of spring in an accessible manner, making it the ideal choice for musicians of various skill levels, from developing students to professionals looking for a charming yet simpler piece to complement their repertoires.For educators and music teachers, this simplified sheet music offers a wonderful way to introduce students to Vivaldi's vibrant style and Baroque music. It provides a less intimidating approach to learning classical works, allowing students to enhance their musical techniques and confidence while actively participating in ensemble performance.Professional musicians and chamber ensembles will find in this arrangement of La Primavera a valuable and practical addition to their repertoire, particularly suitable for events requiring shorter pieces or for moments seeking to touch the audience's hearts with the unmistakable beauty of Vivaldi, without the complexity of his complete works.This arrangement ensures that the essence and brilliance of Vivaldi's Spring are preserved while making the piece more accessible for performance, ensuring a rewarding musical experience for both performers and listeners. Explore the renewal and vitality of Spring through this charming and simplified arrangement.Tags: simplified sheet music, chamber music, Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, La Primavera, The Spring, Baroque music, music education, musical arrangement, live performance, music learning, ensemble performance, piano.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407099 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Wedding. 8 pages. Glauco Fernandes #989798. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1407099). Discover the vivacity of the Baroque era with our exclusive and simplified arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's La Primavera (The Spring) from The Four Seasons. This arrangement for chamber music ensemble is designed to bring to life the joyful and energetic spirit of spring in an accessible manner, making it the ideal choice for musicians of various skill levels, from developing students to professionals looking for a charming yet simpler piece to complement their repertoires.For educators and music teachers, this simplified sheet music offers a wonderful way to introduce students to Vivaldi's vibrant style and Baroque music. It provides a less intimidating approach to learning classical works, allowing students to enhance their musical techniques and confidence while actively participating in ensemble performance.Professional musicians and chamber ensembles will find in this arrangement of La Primavera a valuable and practical addition to their repertoire, particularly suitable for events requiring shorter pieces or for moments seeking to touch the audience's hearts with the unmistakable beauty of Vivaldi, without the complexity of his complete works.This arrangement ensures that the essence and brilliance of Vivaldi's Spring are preserved while making the piece more accessible for performance, ensuring a rewarding musical experience for both performers and listeners. Explore the renewal and vitality of Spring through this charming and simplified arrangement.Tags: simplified sheet music, chamber music, Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, La Primavera, The Spring, Baroque music, music education, musical arrangement, live performance, music learning, ensemble performance, piano.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407098 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Wedding. 8 pages. Glauco Fernandes #989797. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1407098). Discover the vivacity of the Baroque era with our exclusive and simplified arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's La Primavera (The Spring) from The Four Seasons. This arrangement for chamber music ensemble is designed to bring to life the joyful and energetic spirit of spring in an accessible manner, making it the ideal choice for musicians of various skill levels, from developing students to professionals looking for a charming yet simpler piece to complement their repertoires.For educators and music teachers, this simplified sheet music offers a wonderful way to introduce students to Vivaldi's vibrant style and Baroque music. It provides a less intimidating approach to learning classical works, allowing students to enhance their musical techniques and confidence while actively participating in ensemble performance.Professional musicians and chamber ensembles will find in this arrangement of La Primavera a valuable and practical addition to their repertoire, particularly suitable for events requiring shorter pieces or for moments seeking to touch the audience's hearts with the unmistakable beauty of Vivaldi, without the complexity of his complete works.This arrangement ensures that the essence and brilliance of Vivaldi's Spring are preserved while making the piece more accessible for performance, ensuring a rewarding musical experience for both performers and listeners. Explore the renewal and vitality of Spring through this charming and simplified arrangement.Tags: simplified sheet music, chamber music, Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, La Primavera, The Spring, Baroque music, music education, musical arrangement, live performance, music learning, ensemble performance, piano.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407102 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Wedding. 7 pages. Glauco Fernandes #989802. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1407102). Discover the vivacity of the Baroque era with our exclusive and simplified arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's La Primavera (The Spring) from The Four Seasons. This arrangement for chamber music ensemble is designed to bring to life the joyful and energetic spirit of spring in an accessible manner, making it the ideal choice for musicians of various skill levels, from developing students to professionals looking for a charming yet simpler piece to complement their repertoires.For educators and music teachers, this simplified sheet music offers a wonderful way to introduce students to Vivaldi's vibrant style and Baroque music. It provides a less intimidating approach to learning classical works, allowing students to enhance their musical techniques and confidence while actively participating in ensemble performance.Professional musicians and chamber ensembles will find in this arrangement of La Primavera a valuable and practical addition to their repertoire, particularly suitable for events requiring shorter pieces or for moments seeking to touch the audience's hearts with the unmistakable beauty of Vivaldi, without the complexity of his complete works.This arrangement ensures that the essence and brilliance of Vivaldi's Spring are preserved while making the piece more accessible for performance, ensuring a rewarding musical experience for both performers and listeners. Explore the renewal and vitality of Spring through this charming and simplified arrangement.Tags: simplified sheet music, chamber music, Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, La Primavera, The Spring, Baroque music, music education, musical arrangement, live performance, music learning, ensemble performance, piano.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407264 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Wedding. 8 pages. Glauco Fernandes #989948. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1407264). Discover the vivacity of the Baroque era with our exclusive and simplified arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's La Primavera (The Spring) from The Four Seasons. This arrangement for chamber music ensemble is designed to bring to life the joyful and energetic spirit of spring in an accessible manner, making it the ideal choice for musicians of various skill levels, from developing students to professionals looking for a charming yet simpler piece to complement their repertoires.For educators and music teachers, this simplified sheet music offers a wonderful way to introduce students to Vivaldi's vibrant style and Baroque music. It provides a less intimidating approach to learning classical works, allowing students to enhance their musical techniques and confidence while actively participating in ensemble performance.Professional musicians and chamber ensembles will find in this arrangement of La Primavera a valuable and practical addition to their repertoire, particularly suitable for events requiring shorter pieces or for moments seeking to touch the audience's hearts with the unmistakable beauty of Vivaldi, without the complexity of his complete works.This arrangement ensures that the essence and brilliance of Vivaldi's Spring are preserved while making the piece more accessible for performance, ensuring a rewarding musical experience for both performers and listeners. Explore the renewal and vitality of Spring through this charming and simplified arrangement.Tags: simplified sheet music, chamber music, Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, La Primavera, The Spring, Baroque music, music education, musical arrangement, live performance, music learning, ensemble performance, piano.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813909 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6612937. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813909). Tenor Saxophone Quintet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Russian Dance (Trepak), from Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's extremely popular, The Nutcracker Suite, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts and recitals but would be most appropriate during the Holiday season. This selection has been arranged to keep all of the intensity and excitement of the original composition and is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (9 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.The Nutcracker is an 1892 two-act ballet with a score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960's and is performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in North America. Tchaikovsky's score has become one of his most famous compositions. Some critics have called it astonishingly rich in detailed inspiration and from beginning to end, beautiful, melodious, original and characteristic. The ballet's first complete performance outside Russia took place in England in 1934. The first complete United States performance was on December 24, 1944, by the San Francisco Ballet. It was such an enormous success that the San Francisco Ballet has presented The Nutcracker every Christmas Eve and throughout the winter season, debuting new productions in 1944, 1954, 1967 and 2004. In Salt Lake City, it has been performed every year since 1963. The New York City Ballet gave its first annual performance in 1954. In addition to annual live stagings of the work, many productions have also been televised or released on home video.The Nutcracker continues to be one of Tchaikovsky's most popular compositions and contains some of his most memorable works. Tchaikovsky made a selection of eight of the numbers from the ballet before the ballet's December 1892 premiere, forming The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, and is intended for concert performance. The suite was first performed, under the composer's direction, on March 19, 1892. The suite became instantly popular with almost every number encored at its premiere.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could also have the opportunity to play some of these wonderful compositions, originally scored for a full orchestra, and has arranged two of the selections, the popular March and the Russian Dance, one of the character dances, based on the traditional Russian and Ukrainian folk dance, Trepak, for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. So, in addition to this version of the Russian Dance for a Tenor Saxophone Quintet, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection for various Quintets and Octets and are readily available. If you should decide to purchase this arrangement of the Russian Dance, I would highly encourage you to also consider purchasing the arrangement of the March as well. Scheduling the March followed by the Russian Dance would be a very satisfying addition to any concert or recital. Please take the time to look for other versions of these compositions. You may find something else that might also suit your needs.I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as there are numerous selections in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are being added as often as possible. I'm certain that this wonderful arrangement of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's marvelous holiday favorite, The Nutcracker Su.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813906 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6612927. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813906). Saxophone Quintet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Russian Dance (Trepak), from Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's extremely popular, The Nutcracker Suite, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts and recitals but would be most appropriate during the Holiday season. This selection has been arranged to keep all of the intensity and excitement of the original composition and is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (9 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.The Nutcracker is an 1892 two-act ballet with a score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960's and is performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in North America. Tchaikovsky's score has become one of his most famous compositions. Some critics have called it astonishingly rich in detailed inspiration and from beginning to end, beautiful, melodious, original and characteristic. The ballet's first complete performance outside Russia took place in England in 1934. The first complete United States performance was on December 24, 1944, by the San Francisco Ballet. It was such an enormous success that the San Francisco Ballet has presented The Nutcracker every Christmas Eve and throughout the winter season, debuting new productions in 1944, 1954, 1967 and 2004. In Salt Lake City, it has been performed every year since 1963. The New York City Ballet gave its first annual performance in 1954. In addition to annual live stagings of the work, many productions have also been televised or released on home video.The Nutcracker continues to be one of Tchaikovsky's most popular compositions and contains some of his most memorable works. Tchaikovsky made a selection of eight of the numbers from the ballet before the ballet's December 1892 premiere, forming The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, and is intended for concert performance. The suite was first performed, under the composer's direction, on March 19, 1892. The suite became instantly popular with almost every number encored at its premiere.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could also have the opportunity to play some of these wonderful compositions, originally scored for a full orchestra, and has arranged two of the selections, the popular March and the Russian Dance, one of the character dances, based on the traditional Russian and Ukrainian folk dance, Trepak, for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. So, in addition to this version of the Russian Dance for a Saxophone Quintet, consisting of 3 Alto Saxophones and 2 Tenor Saxophones, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection for various Quintets and Octets and are readily available. If you should decide to purchase this arrangement of the Russian Dance, I would highly encourage you to also consider purchasing the arrangement of the March as well. Scheduling the March followed by the Russian Dance would be a very satisfying addition to any concert or recital. Please take the time to look for other versions of these compositions. You may find something else that might also suit your needs.I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as there are numerous selections in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are being added as often as possible. I'm certain that this wonderful arrangement of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's marvelous holiday favori.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813904 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6612923. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813904). Saxophone Quintet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Russian Dance (Trepak), from Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's extremely popular, The Nutcracker Suite, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts and recitals but would be most appropriate during the Holiday season. This selection has been arranged to keep all of the intensity and excitement of the original composition and is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (9 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.The Nutcracker is an 1892 two-act ballet with a score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960's and is performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in North America. Tchaikovsky's score has become one of his most famous compositions. Some critics have called it astonishingly rich in detailed inspiration and from beginning to end, beautiful, melodious, original and characteristic. The ballet's first complete performance outside Russia took place in England in 1934. The first complete United States performance was on December 24, 1944, by the San Francisco Ballet. It was such an enormous success that the San Francisco Ballet has presented The Nutcracker every Christmas Eve and throughout the winter season, debuting new productions in 1944, 1954, 1967 and 2004. In Salt Lake City, it has been performed every year since 1963. The New York City Ballet gave its first annual performance in 1954. In addition to annual live stagings of the work, many productions have also been televised or released on home video.The Nutcracker continues to be one of Tchaikovsky's most popular compositions and contains some of his most memorable works. Tchaikovsky made a selection of eight of the numbers from the ballet before the ballet's December 1892 premiere, forming The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, and is intended for concert performance. The suite was first performed, under the composer's direction, on March 19, 1892. The suite became instantly popular with almost every number encored at its premiere.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could also have the opportunity to play some of these wonderful compositions, originally scored for a full orchestra, and has arranged two of the selections, the popular March and the Russian Dance, one of the character dances, based on the traditional Russian and Ukrainian folk dance, Trepak, for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. So, in addition to this version of the Russian Dance for a Saxophone Quintet, consisting of 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophone and 1 Baritone Saxophone, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection for various Quintets and Octets and are readily available. If you should decide to purchase this arrangement of the Russian Dance, I would highly encourage you to also consider purchasing the arrangement of the March as well. Scheduling the March followed by the Russian Dance would be a very satisfying addition to any concert or recital. Please take the time to look for other versions of these compositions. You may find something else that might also suit your needs.I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as there are numerous selections in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are being added as often as possible. I'm certain that this wonderful arrangement of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's mar.