SKU: A0.844328

This arrangement of And Can It Be That I Should Gain? is for alto saxophone solo and piano.
A theme and variation treatment is used.  

For a piano background Mp3 track, search for:
Alto Sax - And Can It Be? Theme and Variations-Accompaniment Track, Dan Cutchen

Time: approximately 6:00

And Can It Be That I Should Gain? is a Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley. And Can It Be was written in 1738 to celebrate Wesley's conversion, which he regarded as having taken place on May 21 of that year.

This beautiful hymn has been popular and enduring.

And Can It Be That I Should Gain is perhaps one of the most joyfully poignant hymns penned by Charles Wesley (1707-1788). On Whitsunday (Pentecost), May 21, 1738, three days before his brother John experienced his heart strangely warmed,’ Charles was convalescing in the home of John Bray, a poor mechanic, when he heard a voice saying, In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, arise, and believe, and thou shalt be healed of all thy infirmities. The voice was most likely Mr. Bray’s sister who felt commanded to say these words in a dream.

Anglican hymn writer Timothy Dudley-Smith, notes that the following then happened:

Charles got out of bed and opening his Bible read from the Psalms: He have put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God, followed by the first verse of Isaiah 40, Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. He wrote in his journal, I have found myself at peace with God, and rejoiced in the hope of love Christ (Dudley-Smith, 1987, 1).

The statement from Mr. Bray’s sister sparked within Charles a conviction like he had never felt before. Moved and convicted in spirit, Charles wrestled with these words until he came to rest in his faith, knowing that it is by faith we are saved (Ephesians 2:8).

Soon after this conversion experience, he wrote two hymns in celebration of the amazing love he had come to know: And Can It Be that I Should Gain and Where Shall My Wondering Soul Begin? (United Methodist Hymnal, 342)

There has been some debate as to which hymn was written first, but most current scholarship accepts the latter as the first hymn written by Charles after his conversion experience. No matter its place in the chronology of Wesley's output, And Can It Be has been and remains one of his most remarkable hymns, expressing like no other the rapturous joy of receiving salvation.

And Can It Be That I Should Gain. Hymnary.org, https://hymnary.org/text/and_can_it_be_that_i_should_gain

Dudley-Smith, Timothy. A Flame of Love: A Personal Choice of Charles Wesley’s Verse. London: Triangle SPCK, 1987.

Timothy Dudley-Smith. And can it be that I should gain. The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. Canterbury Press, accessed May 29, 2018, http://www.hymnology.co.uk/a/and-can-it-be-that-i-should-gain.

Young, Carlton R. And Can It Be That I Should Gain. Companion to the United Methodist Hymnal. Abingdon Press, 1993.

(Taken from: History of Hymns: And Can It Be That I Should Gain by DeAndre Johnson found at https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources)

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SKU: A0.933836

Be Proud of Yourself!

This is a short and single movement piece for Alto Saxophone with an accompaniment of the piano to have fun! According to the music grading chart by the American Band College, this piece can be placed between the performing levels grade 1 and grade 2 or also it can be cataloged as an early-intermediate level for those young musicians that are taking their first steps to play solo music.

SKU: A0.717240

Let It Be for Solo Alto Saxophone and Piano

Let it Be by the Beatles was a number hit in 1970 and was the the title track of the groups last released Album

Piano and solo parts included.

SKU: A0.1514331

**She Used To Be Mine - Alto Saxophone with Piano Accompaniment (Easy Level)**

Discover the heartfelt beauty of *She Used To Be Mine* from *Waitress The Musical*, composed by Sara Bareilles. This easy-level sheet music is arranged for alto saxophone with piano accompaniment, perfect for players looking for a touching and accessible arrangement.

The high-quality PDF download includes clear scores and parts, ensuring a smooth playing experience.

Key Features:
- Easy arrangement for alto saxophone with piano accompaniment
- High-quality PDF download
- Includes scores and parts

Bring this romantic melody to life with your saxophone. **Order your sheet music today!**.

SKU: A0.1372120

(They Long To Be) Close To You – The Carpenters
Alto Saxophone and Piano

Alto saxophone including Chords and lyrics with Piano Accompaniment
The lyrics are intended to be used as guide cues for the Saxophonist.

Great song for a wedding!

SKU: A0.747042

Arranged for Eb Alto Saxophone & Piano, Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was recorded by Elton John and released in 1976, both as a single and as part of the Blue Moves album. It was John's second single released by The Rocket Record Company. The song is a mournful ballad about a romantic relationship which is falling apart.

The song also appeared the following year on Greatest Hits Volume II, though for copyright reasons it no longer appears on the current version of that album. It now appears on Greatest Hits 1976–1986, The Very Best of Elton John and in Greatest Hits 1970–2002, as well as a number of other compilations.

The song was covered in 2002 by English boy band Blue for their second studio album, One Love (2002). The song was recorded as a collaboration with Elton John, and was the second single from the album. It peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart on 15 December 2002 and also reached number one in Hungary and the Netherlands. It peaked within the top 10 in an additional 16 countries.

In 2004, Elton John and Ray Charles performed the song on Charles' duet album, Genius Loves Company. It would turn out to be the last recording Charles ever did before his death that June. The duet was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. It was also performed by smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G on the soprano saxophone featuring Richard Marx on his 2004 album At Last...The Duets Album later that year.

The song was a Top 20 hit, reaching No. 11 in the United Kingdom, No. 6 in the United States and No. 3 in Canada. In addition, the song went to No. 1 on the US and Canadian Adult Contemporary charts. In the US, it was certified Gold on 25 January 1977 by the RIAA.

The single was the lead single for the eight-track remix compilation Good Morning to the Night in collaboration with Australian remixer Pnau, which came out on 16 July 2012.

SKU: A0.1244156

Arranged as a prayerful, serene duet for alto sax and piano, this beautiful Christian hymn of Irish origin is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude, silent prayer accompaniment and special music.  Also suitable for wedding music as a prelude, recessional, bridesmaid processional and unity candle accompaniment.  Concert Key: C major.  9 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page alto sax part)
                                                                
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;                    
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art:            
Thou my best thought, by day or by night                 
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

SKU: A0.613565

BLESSED BE THE NAME is an arrangement for Alto Sax and Piano of a popular old hymn tune. It works great for offertories, special music for a worship service, or for the joy of playing it in any situation where inspirational music is desired (8 pages). A mp3 Piano Accompaniment for Alto Sax is also available, listed as: BLESSED BE THE NAME (Piano Accompaniment for Alto Sax).