Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548709 Composed by Martin Luther. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Easter,Instructional,Standards. Score and part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3411721. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548709). Out of the Depths I Cry to You by Martin Luther arranged for alto sax & piano. The first verses feature modified counterpoint and harmony proceeding at quarter = 82. The final verse is reharmonized for maximum dramatic effect at a more contemplative tempo such as quarter = 64. Features the entire range of the instrument. Very powerful selection for Lent or Easter. Duration (3 verses) 3:05, 36 ms. Score: 3 pg. Solo part: 1 pg. The piano reads from the score. Out of the Depths Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (From deep affliction I cry out to you), is, of course, a hymn composed by Martin Luther. Moreover, Luther also wrote the lyrics, essentially a paraphrase of Psalm 130. First published in 1524, it is also one of eight songs in the original Lutheran hymnal. It appears likewise in many hymnals and in different translations. The lyrics furthermore stimulated compositions from the Renaissance to the contemporary. Consequently, composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach built an entire chorale cantata on it. Other composers similarly contributed pieces, such as Felix Mendelssohn and Max Reger. Luther Background Martin Luther, (1483 –1546) was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, and moreover, an influential character in the Protestant Reformation. Luther had a momentous impact on church and society due to his contributions to the musical arts. He wanted to disseminate the gospel among mankind and with this intention thought that the best way to do that was through music. Influence It is important to realize that other musicians, and their descendants, were encouraged by Luther’s songs and wrote their own hymns. Luther, to be sure, had a thorough musical education. For example, he knew secular and sacred songs from an early age. He, in particular, played the lute well and sang in the monastery when he was a monk. That is to say, music was an essential part of his life. He in fact first began writing songs in 1523, sometimes writing the melody as well as the lyrics. Luther was certainly able to evaluate the composers of his time. He thought especially highly of Josquin des and Ludwig Senfl. He was also acquainted, with this in mind, with other composers and their works. Legacy The Lutheran musical ethos soon covered all of Germany and later significantly fashioned Protestant musical culture. Heinrich Schütz and Johann Sebastian Bach are the most compelling evidence of this Protestant musical culture. Additionally, as a point often overlooked, the pedal organ, first refined in northern Germany, became universally prevalent. As a matter of fact, Dieterich Buxtehude established a regular evening organ concert series in Lübeck. Another key point is that this concert series, in turn, spread North German Musical ideas worldwide. Luther was especially convinced that music is a beautiful and exclusive offering of the divine.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549578 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards,World. Score and part. 18 pages. Jmsgu3 #3509393. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549578). Duration: ca. 2:17 Score: 10 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 5 pages. A proven audience pleaser - perfect for a recital encore!Grieg Background In the first place, Edvard Grieg (1843 –1907) was a Norwegian composer as well as a concert pianist. As a matter of fact, most music historians consider him one of the foremost Romantic era composers. Consequently, his music is part of the international standard classical repertoire. Grieg moreover used Norwegian folk music in his own compositions.  Consequently, he ushered Norwegian music to transnational consciousness. Furthermore, he forged a national musical identity for Norway. It is important to realize that he did this in a manner similar to Jean Sibelius in Finland, and BedÅ™ich Smetana in Bohemia. Legacy Grieg is especially celebrated in the city of Bergen. For example, the city has erected numerous statues depicting Grieg. Specifically, the city has named a concert hall (Grieg Hall), a music school (Grieg Academy) and a professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor) after him. As a matter of fact, there is also a museum located at his former home in Troldhaugen. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Op. 46) Grieg wrote incidental music for the purpose of illustrating a play by Ibsen known as Peer Gynt. The play includes, in particular, the famous selection entitled, In the Hall of the Mountain King. In this composition, Grieg indeed depicts the exploits of the scoundrel, Peer Gynt. In one famous episode, for example, Peer steals a bride at her wedding. For this reason, the people chase him, but soon Peer falls, thereupon striking his skull on a boulder. He wakens forthwith in a highland bounded by angry gnomes. Consequently, the music of In the Hall of the Mountain King represents the mad gnomes taunting Peer. Therefore, each time the theme repeats it gets louder and faster. In the end, Peer surprisingly escapes from the mountain. Holberg Suite and Misc. Summary It must be remembered that Grieg originally wrote his Holberg Suite for the piano. In other words, he only later arranged it for strings. Further, Grieg composed by and large many songs with lyrics by famous writers such as Heine, Goethe, Ibsen, Hans Christian Andersen, Rudyard Kipling, and others. On balance, Norwegian pianist Eva Knardahl recorded altogether Grieg’s whole piano catalog on LP in 1980. These recordings were released again on CD in 2006. In any event, Grieg himself performed and recorded the bulk of these pieces toward the end of his life.Register for free lifetime revisions and updates at www.jamesguthrie.com  

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549443 Composed by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Instructional,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards. Score and part. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #3494751. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549443). Score: 10 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 3 pages. Duration: 4:25. Not difficult, but requires sensitivity & dynamic control. Suitable for recitals, church meditations, or school programs. School Years First of all, Sullivan attended music school at the Royal Academy of Music. Because Sullivan was so talented, the Academy awarded him the Mendelssohn Scholarship for two years in a row. He, therefore, studied with John Goss, who studied with Thomas Atwood, who in turn studied with Mozart. Sullivan similarly studied the piano at the Academy with Arthur O’Leary. Study Abroad During his first year, he also earned money by singing solos in the Chapel Royal. At the end of his second year, the Academy consequently continued his scholarship and sent him to study at the Leipzig Conservatoire. He certainly studied composition, and likewise counterpoint and piano. Hence, during his final year in Leipzig, Sullivan finally completed his graduation composition project: Incidental Music for Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Association with Gilbert It seems like Sullivan built the bulk of his composing career largely in the 1860s. As a result, he became famous for his incidental music for the Tempest and his Irish Symphony. He, therefore, began collaborating with the poet W. S. Gilbert in the 1870s. Rather than focus on serious opera, Gilbert and Sullivan, in contrast, concentrated on comic operas such as H. M. S. Pinafore, the Pirates of Penzance, and the Mikado. Therefore, certainly as a result of his education and experience, Sullivan composed a total of 24 operas, 11 symphonic works, and 10 choral pieces. Even more, he wrote a large number of noteworthy hymns such as Onward Christian Soldiers. Lost Chord Winds The general style of his music is maybe similar to Mendelssohn, Schumann, and perhaps Liszt. It seems like Sullivan was fond of writing distinct melodies for each character in his operettas. His melodies combine together as the characters did. Furthermore, he was a master orchestrator, and therefore played the flute, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone fluently. The Lost Chord Sullivan wrote his most noteworthy song the Lost Chord in 1877. As a result, it was a great success and was certainly performed all over the world by a variety of singers such as Enrico Caruso. Because Sullivan was the most famous composer in England, the Lost Chord became the most famous of all British or American songs of the 1870s and 1890s. Consequently, in 1888 Thomas Edison recorded The Lost Chord for the phonograph. It was one of the first songs ever recorded. Furthermore, Queen Victoria knighted Sullivan in 1883.  

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587624 Composed by Various. Arranged by David McKeown. Baroque,Concert,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 24 pages. David McKeown #4594683. Published by David McKeown (A0.587624). The Wedding Album is a collection of four beautiful and timeless wedding favourites, arranged for Solo Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment. Whether for that Special Day, for a recital, or for your own entertainment, these arrangements are ideal for players at an intermediate level or higher. The 24-page file includes the piano accompaniments and the separate solo parts at the end. Ave Maria was written by Franz Schubert in 1825 as the sixth song in his song cycle based on Walter Scott’s poem The Lady of the Lake. It is perhaps the best known of all his melodies, adapted for piano by Franz Liszt, and for orchestra many times since. It is often sung with the Latin lyrics of the Catholic hymn of the same name and has been heard everywhere from the Disney movie Fantasia to the funeral of J.F. Kennedy. The Bridal March was written by Richard Wagner in 1850, scored for orchestra and chorus, and opening the third act of his opera, Lohingren. It is best known in the English-speaking world as Here Comes the Bride. Queen Victoria’s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, and its popularity has endured ever since.The Prince of Denmark’s March is better known nowadays as the Trumpet Voluntary and is often used in wedding ceremonies. It was in fact written for organ, with the melody played on thetrumpet stop.  Written around 1700, for many years this piece was mistakenly attributed to Henry Purcell. Only recently has it been established that the composer was Jeremiah Clarke, organist at St Paul’s Cathedral. It is somewhat ironic that this composer of a wedding mainstay was himself a victim of unrequited love. He consequently shot himself in the cathedral graveyard. Felix Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was originally written in 1842 as incidental music to Shakespeare’s famousplay, Midsummer Night’s Dream. When Queen Victoria’s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, it became instantly popular and has remained a wedding favourite ever since.These four arrangements are also available as single titles for $3.99 each. You can find these along with many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203 

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549423 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Instructional,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards. Score and part. 12 pages. Jmsgu3 #3494005. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549423). Score: 7 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 3 pages. Duration: 4:25. Not difficult, but requires sensitivity & dynamic control. Suitable for recitals, church meditations, or school programs. Dvořák Background Antonín Dvořák (1841 –1904) was, of course, a composer from Czechoslovakia. As a matter of fact, he was among the first Bohemian composers to attain universal recognition. It is important to realize that the late Romantic Nationalist period featured composers who used traditional and folk elements to portray the character of their nation. In particular, we see this in the music of Grieg (Norway), Finland (Sibelius), and Smetana (Bohemia).  Dvořák relied markedly on rhythms and other characteristics of Moravian and Bohemian folk music. Ascent to Fame Dvořák was truly a child musical prodigy on the violin. The premiere performances of his compositions notably occurred in 1872 and 1873. He submitted his First Symphony in particular to a German competition, but it failed to win. Consequently, in 1874 he presented two more symphonies to the Austrian State Prize for Composition. Johannes Brahms was the principal of the jury and was accordingly very impressed. They forthwith awarded the prize to Dvořák in 1874, 1876, and 1877. At this point, Brahms thereupon endorsed Dvořák to the publisher Simrock. Later, the publisher commissioned Dvořák to compose the Slavonic Dances, Op. 46. These became popular overnight and, as a result, Dvořák's worldwide status was launched. International Status Dvořák visited England upon invitation nine times. On each visit, he frequently conducted performances of his own compositions. He conducted concerts of his music, especially in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Eventually, the Prague Conservatory in fact appointed Dvořák as a professor. There, to be sure, he wrote his famous Dumky Trio. United States Consequently, the National Conservatory of Music of America appointed him as director in 1892. As a result, Dvořák composed his two most famous symphonic works: the Symphony No. 9 (From the New World), which spread his name universally, and his Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, one of the most famous of all cello works. Moreover, he wrote his most celebrated American String Quartet during this time. At the same time, because of his growing recognition in Europe and his homesickness for his own country, he left to return to Bohemia in 1895.  

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.642021 By The Carpenters. By Arthur Kent. Arranged by Kaiserin Rebecca. Contemporary. Score and part. 6 pages. Kaiserin Rebecca #6235149. Published by Kaiserin Rebecca (A0.642021). For alto saxophone solo and piano accompaniment with chords.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549555 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards,World. Score and part. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #3507663. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549555). Duration: ca. 3:20, Score: 10 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 3 pages. A delicate masterpiece, not very difficult - suitable for a recital encore. Grieg Background In the first place, Edvard Grieg (1843 –1907) was a Norwegian composer as well as a concert pianist. As a matter of fact, most music historians consider him one of the foremost Romantic era composers. Consequently, his music is part of the international standard classical repertoire. Grieg moreover used Norwegian folk music in his own compositions.  Consequently, he ushered Norwegian music to transnational consciousness. Furthermore, he forged a national musical identity for Norway. It is important to realize that he did this in a manner similar to Jean Sibelius in Finland, and BedÅ™ich Smetana in Bohemia. Legacy Grieg is especially celebrated in the city of Bergen. For example, the city has erected numerous statues depicting Grieg. Specifically, the city has named a concert hall (Grieg Hall), a music school (Grieg Academy) and a professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor) after him. As a matter of fact, there is also a museum located at his former home in Troldhaugen. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Op. 46) Grieg wrote incidental music for the purpose of illustrating a play by Ibsen known as Peer Gynt. The play includes, in particular, the famous selection entitled, In the Hall of the Mountain King. In this composition, Grieg indeed depicts the exploits of the scoundrel, Peer Gynt. In one famous episode, for example, Peer steals a bride at her wedding. For this reason, the people chase him, but soon Peer falls, thereupon striking his skull on a boulder. He wakens forthwith in a highland bounded by angry gnomes. Consequently, the music of In the Hall of the Mountain King represents the mad gnomes taunting Peer. Therefore, each time the theme repeats it gets louder and faster. In the end, Peer surprisingly escapes from the mountain. Holberg Suite and Misc. Summary It must be remembered that Grieg originally wrote his Holberg Suite for the piano. In other words, he only later arranged it for strings. Further, Grieg composed by and large many songs with lyrics by famous writers such as Heine, Goethe, Ibsen, Hans Christian Andersen, Rudyard Kipling, and others. On balance, Norwegian pianist Eva Knardahl recorded altogether Grieg’s whole piano catalog on LP in 1980. These recordings were released again on CD in 2006. In any event, Grieg himself performed and recorded the bulk of these pieces toward the end of his life.Register for free lifetime revisions and updates at www.jamesguthrie.com

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764913 Composed by Isaac Watts. Arranged by Lori Archer Sutherland. Christmas,Sacred. Score and part. 5 pages. Lori Archer Sutherland #3620393. Published by Lori Archer Sutherland (A0.764913). Let your beginner students shine during the holidays with Joy to the World for alto sax and piano.  The piano part is also for beginner students so the soloist can play with friends or relatives who are at a similar level. This gives young pianists a chance to try their hands at collaborative piano early on in their playing careers. Each piece gives both players a chance at the melody and accompanying lines, resulting in an equally balanced duet between the instruments.Also offered as a collection of five songs entitled Christmas Moments for beginner alto sax (S0.492375).

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1233946 By Israel Iz Kamakawiwo'ole. By E.Y. Yip Harburg, George David Weiss, Harold Arlen, and Robert Thiele. Arranged by Fabio Eduardo de Oliveira. Film/TV,Pop,Reggae,Wedding. Score and part. 10 pages. Fabio Eduardo #829505. Published by Fabio Eduardo (A0.1233946). FREE PLAYBACK DOWNLOAD:https://www.fabioeduardomusiconline.com/freedownloadSomewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World (also known as Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World) is a medley of Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World, recorded by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. First released on the 1990 album Ka ʻAnoʻi, an acoustic rendition of the medley became notable after its release on his 1993 album Facing Future.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1243077 Composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by Samuel Sequeira. Broadway,Children,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Score and part. 13 pages. Samuel Sequeira #838114. Published by Samuel Sequeira (A0.1243077). Part of your World - Howard Ashman & Alan Menken  - Alto Saxophone /PianoPlay it at home, with friends, on class, for your teacher or studentPlay it on a public presentation.I present to you the arrangement of Part of Your World from the movie The Little Mermaid released in 2023, specifically designed for piano and alto saxophone with Piano Playalong Youtube Video.In this arrangement, the piano and alto saxophone combine to create a captivating and melodic performance. The piano provides the harmonic foundation with its rich chords and delicate accompaniment, while the alto saxophone takes on the main melody, infusing the arrangement with its smooth and expressive tones.The piano sets the stage with its flowing arpeggios and gentle harmonies, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere. It supports the alto saxophone with a dynamic and harmonically rich backdrop, enhancing the overall musical experience.The alto saxophone becomes the voice of the melody, bringing the iconic melodies of Part of Your World to life. Its expressive and soulful sound captures the character's longing and curiosity, adding depth and emotion to the arrangement.Throughout the piece, the piano and alto saxophone interact, creating a musical dialogue that engages the listener. They blend their sounds harmoniously, allowing the alto saxophone to soar over the piano's accompaniment, creating moments of musical interplay and emotional connection.You can find me on:Instagram: @SamuelseqYouTube: @SamuelSeqMore arrangements on: Sam'S arrangementsThanks for listening, and happy playing!

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1243081 Composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by Samuel Sequeira. Broadway,Children,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Score and part. 13 pages. Samuel Sequeira #838119. Published by Samuel Sequeira (A0.1243081). Part of your World - Howard Ashman & Alan Menken  - Alto Saxophone /PianoPlay it at home, with friends, on class, for your teacher or studentPlay it on a public presentation.I present to you the arrangement of Part of Your World from the movie The Little Mermaid released in 2023, specifically designed for piano and alto saxophone with chords and Piano Playalong Youtube Video.In this arrangement, the piano and alto saxophone combine to create a captivating and melodic performance. The piano provides the harmonic foundation with its rich chords and delicate accompaniment, while the alto saxophone takes on the main melody, infusing the arrangement with its smooth and expressive tones.The piano sets the stage with its flowing arpeggios and gentle harmonies, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere. It supports the alto saxophone with a dynamic and harmonically rich backdrop, enhancing the overall musical experience.The alto saxophone becomes the voice of the melody, bringing the iconic melodies of Part of Your World to life. Its expressive and soulful sound captures the character's longing and curiosity, adding depth and emotion to the arrangement.Throughout the piece, the piano and alto saxophone interact, creating a musical dialogue that engages the listener. They blend their sounds harmoniously, allowing the alto saxophone to soar over the piano's accompaniment, creating moments of musical interplay and emotional connection.You can find me on:Instagram: @SamuelseqYouTube: @SamuelSeqMore arrangements on: Sam'S arrangementsThanks for listening, and happy playing!

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1275490 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Rodrigo Faleiros. 19th Century,Chamber,Christmas,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score and part. 3 pages. Rodrigo Faleiros #867298. Published by Rodrigo Faleiros (A0.1275490). Step into a world of musical enchantment with this adaptation of the Largo, 2nd movement from Antonin Dvorak's Symphony no. 9, From the New World. Designed for an easy solo alto sax with a piano accompaniment, this rendition has been carefully tailored to embrace aspiring musicians and create an intimate ambiance, making it a perfect choice for students, weddings, graduations and other special gatherings. The arrangement is transposed to the key of F major, ensuring ease for beginners, allowing them to delve into the soulful melodies effortlessly.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1275474 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Rodrigo Faleiros. 19th Century,Chamber,Christmas,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score and part. 3 pages. Rodrigo Faleiros #867276. Published by Rodrigo Faleiros (A0.1275474). Step into a world of musical enchantment with this adaptation of the Largo, 2nd movement from Antonin Dvorak's Symphony no. 9, From the New World. Designed for an easy solo alto sax with a piano accompaniment notated with chords, this rendition has been carefully tailored to embrace aspiring musicians and create an intimate ambiance, making it a perfect choice for students, weddings, graduations and other special gatherings. The arrangement is transposed to the key of F major, ensuring ease for beginners, allowing them to delve into the soulful melodies effortlessly.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1505017 By Celine Dion. By James Horner and Will Jennings. Arranged by Harry Walker. 20th Century,Chamber,Film/TV,Pop,Wedding. Score and part. 11 pages. SCORE EDITIONS #1080420. Published by SCORE EDITIONS (A0.1505017). My Heart Will Go On, composed by James Horner with lyrics by Will Jennings and famously performed by Céline Dion, is the iconic love theme from the 1997 film Titanic. This powerful ballad, which has become one of the best-selling singles of all time, encapsulates the timeless love story between Jack and Rose, conveying themes of eternal love and remembrance. The song's structure features a haunting flute introduction, expressive verses, a full orchestral chorus, and a dramatic instrumental bridge, concluding with a gentle outro. Winning the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and four Grammy Awards, My Heart Will Go On remains a cultural staple and a key part of Céline Dion's repertoire. Its beautiful melody, poignant lyrics, and emotional depth ensure its enduring popularity in concert programs worldwide. In this version, the composition was arranged for Alto Saxophone and Piano by Harry Walker.