Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549535 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Concert,Contemporary,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards. Score and part. 11 pages. Jmsgu3 #3505869. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549535). Duration: ca. 3:40, Score: 5 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 3 pages. Super-famous instantly recognizable tune, not very difficult - suitable for a recital, funeral or church meditation. 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.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.676569 By Matthew pyeon. By May Whittle Moody. Arranged by Matthew pyeon. Praise & Worship,Spiritual,Traditional. Score and part. 18 pages. Sungil (Matthew) Pyeon #285519. Published by sungil (Matthew) Pyeon (A0.676569).

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.626264 By The Newsboys. By Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Christian,Gospel. Score and part. 10 pages. Exultet Music #5375165. Published by Exultet Music (A0.626264). The popular, modern Christian song that has been sung around the world that sings of the life, death and resurrection of Christ, and that He is a God who even death cannot hold, has been freshly arranged for a Soprano Saxophone with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting. Can be used for many times throughout the liturgical year.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Alto Saxophone,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.611885 By The Newsboys. By Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Contemporary,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 22 pages. Exultet Music #3002377. Published by Exultet Music (A0.611885). The popular, modern Christian song that has been sung around the world that sings of the life, death and resurrection of Christ, and that He is a God who even death cannot hold, has been freshly arranged as a duet for Soprano and Alto Saxophone with a Violin and Flute obbligato and Piano accompaniment.  Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.  Can be used for many times throughout the liturgical year.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1332002 Composed by Isabella Leonarda. Arranged by Michael Davis. Baroque,Classical,Early Music. Score and part. 26 pages. Michael Davis Music #918774. Published by Michael Davis Music (A0.1332002). At the age of 16, Isabella Leonarda (1620-1703) joined an Ursuline convent in Novara, Italy where she lived until her death. She was a prolific composer with over 200 works credited to her name, most of which were sacred vocal works. In 1693, Leonarda published a collection of twelve sonatas, the Sonate à 1.2.3. e 4. Istromenti, becoming the first woman to publish instrumental sonatas. The collection contains eleven trio sonatas (for violins and continuo), and one solo sonata (for violin and continuo). Sonata Duodecima refers to the twelfth sonata from the collection, which is the one for solo violin and continuo.This arrangement is for soprano saxophone and piano.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.592652 Composed by John Newton. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and part. 3 pages. David McKeown #6411257. Published by David McKeown (A0.592652). Amazing Grace is a beautiful hymn arranged here for Solo Soprano Saxophone and Piano.Amazing Grace is perhaps the best-known and best-loved hymn in the world. The writer, John Newton, led a dissolute life as sailor in the slave trade for many years before marriage, along with a close encounter with death at sea, dramatically changed his perspective. He lived out his later years as a devout and charismatic clergyman in the English countryside, renowned for his direct and personal style. The words he wrote in Amazing Grace are an intimate retelling of his spiritual journey.The hymn was written in 1773, and was sung to many different melodies initially, but since the mid nineteenth century it has become most closely associated with the famous folk tune melody presented here, New Britain.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.527913 Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by Diego Marani. Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 8 pages. Diego Marani #3582687. Published by Diego Marani (A0.527913). L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 was arranged and published in 1879, four years after Bizet's death, by Ernest Guiraud, using Bizet's original themes (although not all of them were from the L'Arlésienne incidental music). The second suite is generally credited to Bizet since he wrote the themes and the basic orchestration. This arrangement for Bb soprano sax and piano includes the second movement of the suite (Intermezzo), a marvelous melody where Guiraud added to it the Latin sacred text of the Agnus Dei.2018 Instrumental Arranging Contest Entry

Small Ensemble Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.760289 By Lee DeWyze. By Leonard Cohen. Arranged by Raymond Fenech. Contest,Festival,Pop,Rock,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 20 pages. Raymond Fenech #3555083. Published by Raymond Fenech (A0.760289). Hallelujah is a song written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, originally released on his album Various Positions (1984). Achieving little initial success, the song found greater popular acclaim through a recording by John Cale, which inspired a recording by Jeff Buckley. It is considered as the baseline of secular hymns. Following its increased popularity after being featured in the film Shrek (2001), many other arrangements have been performed by many and various singers, both in recordings and in concert, with over 300 versions known. The song has been used in film and television soundtracks and televised talent contests. Hallelujah experienced renewed interest following Cohen's death in November 2016. This popular song is arranged for (Soprano Saxophone; Piano and Optional Drum Set). It is ideal for school concerts and activities The Duration is approx. 6.04 minutes and the level is Intermediate.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587569 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by David McKeown. Classical,Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 8 pages. David McKeown #4361589. Published by David McKeown (A0.587569). Fur Elise is the popular name given to Bagatelle no.25 written by  Ludwig van Beethoven. The piece was never published in Beethoven's lifetime and only came to light forty years after his death. Despite much debate, no-one has been able to establish who the Elise of the dedication actually was. This arrangement transcribes the piano score as a Solo for Soprano Saxophone  with Piano accompaniment. There are five pages of piano accompaniment and a separate two page solo part included.Soloists at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. The rhythms are straightforward, and there is plenty of scope for expressive, lyrical playing with subtle tempo changes. The piano part is suitable for an intermediate player, easy for the most part, but with two short faster passages. The overall performance time is around three minutes.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,Piano Alto Saxophone,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.760150 By Coldplay. By Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, and Will Champion. Arranged by Raymond Fenech. Rock. Score and parts. 34 pages. Raymond Fenech #3510531. Published by Raymond Fenech (A0.760150). Viva la Vida is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), and was released as the second single from the album. On the album, this song segues directly into the next track, Violet Hill. Viva la Vida is Spanish for Long Live Life or Live (the) Life. It is recognized as one of Coldplay's signature songs.This popular song is arranged for Soprano Sax; Alto Sax; Piano and Optional Drum Set. The Duration is approx. 3.45 minutes and the level is Intermediate.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587637 Composed by John Newton. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 6 pages. David McKeown #4611371. Published by David McKeown (A0.587637). Amazing Grace is perhaps the best-known and best-loved hymn in the world. The writer, John Newton, led a dissolute life as a sailor in the slave trade for many years before marriage, along with a close encounter with death at sea, dramatically changed his perspective. He lived out his later years as a devout and charismatic clergyman in the English countryside, renowned for his direct and personal style. The words he wrote in Amazing Grace are an intimate retelling of his spiritual journey. The hymn was written in 1773, and was sung to many different melodies initially, but since the mid nineteenth century it has become most closely associated with the famous folk tune melody presented here, New Britain.This version is arranged as a solo for Soprano Saxophone with Piano accompaniment. The melody is played four times, each verse in a different style. The thirty second sample recording is from the Alto Saxophone version; if you would like to hear and see the whole arrangement then click the youtube link https://youtu.be/T4h91k9M8mcMusicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances, on both sacred and secular occasions. The overall performance time is around three and a half minutes.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

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548675 Composed by Adam. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #3410437. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548675). Duration: 4:56. Score 5 pg. 44 ms. Solo part: 2 pg. Piano part: 3 pg.Cantique de Noël The French composer Adolphe Adam was already famous as a composer of many successful ballets and operas. Then, in the 1840’s he wrote his most famous work - O Holy Night. The original song title was Minuit Chretiens or Cantique de Noël.  Placide Cappeau provided the original song lyrics. The song was first performed in Roquemaure by the opera singer Emily Laurey at midnight mass in 1847. It became very popular among the French, much the way that Silent Night was famous elsewhere. In the 1850’s John S. Dwight, a Unitarian minister and music teacher translated the song into English.   Adolphe Adam In his younger years, Adam studied organ and composition at the Paris Conservatoire. He also played the timpani in the Conservatoire orchestra. Adam used his savings and borrowed money to open a new opera house - the fourth opera house in Paris in 1847. Unfortunately, the Revolution of 1848 forced him to close. He taught composition at the Paris Conservatoire from 1849 until his death in 1856. Placide Cappeau The poet Cappeau was an advocate of the French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire.  Voltaire was renowned for criticizing the Catholic church, religious intolerance, and dogma in general. Consequently, Cappeau made the Redeemer figure in his song a kind of reformer of injustices, in particular, the problem of original sin. To begin with, people recognized Cappeau’s theology as eccentric, probably even doubtful. Theology In the earlier form of Minuit, the Christ figure descends to intervene with His Father’s plan to punish mankind.  Traditional doctrine pronounces that Christ came from love, not to intervene. This version also declares that Christ appeared to expunge the original sin of Adam. Cappeau removed this part from his poem years later, because he just didn’t believe it.  He preferred to portray Christ as the reformer of disparity and unfairness. Before long, the writer/politician Alphonse de Lamartine referred to the Minuit as the the Marseillaise of religion. Most French churchmen agreed with this idea but certainly did not consider it a tribute.  Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com

Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.528094 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Diego Marani. Classical,Instructional,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 4 pages. Diego Marani #4732037. Published by Diego Marani (A0.528094). Ave verum corpus (Hail, true body), (K. 618), is a marvelous motet composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1791, six months before his death. It is a setting of the Latin hymn Ave verum corpus and was composed for the feast of Corpus Christi.This arrangement for Bb Soprano Sax with Piano Accompaniment is based on Mozart's manuscript that contains minimal directions, with only a single sotto voce marking at the beginning.