Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550932 Composed by J. S. Bach - Gounod. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Easter,Wedding. Score and part. 12 pages. Jmsgu3 #4888739. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550932). This arrangement features the controversial Schwencke measure (ms. 27) that was originally introduced in 1783 by Christian Friedrich Gottlieb Schwencke. The convenient 1st & 2nd endings provide an option for extended performance. Duration with repeat - 4:50. Score: 6 pages. Solo part: 1 page, piano part: 4 pages. Based on Prelude #1 in C Major from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1. Well suited for church meditations or school programs or recital encores.  Ave Maria Ave Maria is a Catholic prayer that consequently asks for the mother of Jesus (Mary) to intercede. Charles Gounod composed a famous version of the Ave Maria. He was a French Romantic composer who overlaid a new melody on an existing Bach chord progression. The progression is from Bach’s Prelude No. 1 from Well-Tempered Clavier I. This version, as well as Schubert’s version, have become essential items at weddings, masses, and funerals. Bach Overview First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.  History Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as a court composer.  Style It seems like Bach created an engaging new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top. Revival               Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an S (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for BWV.  Voyager NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Onboard are phonograph records with sounds, music, and images of life on Earth. The purpose of the launch was to inform intelligent extraterrestrial life forms about conditions on Earth. The music on the disc is varied. There is Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky among others. However, because Bach is so important in our music history, it contains three times more Bach than all the others combined.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549366 Composed by Bach-Gounod. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Contemporary,Easter,Wedding. Score and part. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #3490157. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549366). This arrangement follows the original Bach prelude and so excludes the extra measure that Schwencke introduced in 1783. If you prefer the extra measure, please see Bach-Gounod: Ave Maria, Schwencke version for Soprano Sax & Piano - S0.661999. The convenient 1st & 2nd endings provide an option for extended performance with minimal page turns for the accompanist. The duration with repeat is about 4:50. Score: 6 pages. Solo part: 1 page, piano part: 4 pages. Based on Prelude #1 in C Major from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1. Well suited for church meditations or school programs or recital encores. Ave Maria Ave Maria is a Catholic prayer that consequently asks for the mother of Jesus (Mary) to intercede. Charles Gounod composed a famous version of the Ave Maria. He was a French Romantic composer who overlaid a new melody on an existing Bach chord progression. The progression is from Bach’s Prelude No. 1 from Well-Tempered Clavier I. This version, as well as Schubert’s version, have become essential items at weddings, masses, and funerals. Bach Overview First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.  History Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.  Style It seems like Bach created an engaging new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top. Revival               Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an S (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for BWV.  

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549466 Composed by Alexander Scriabin. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards. Score and part. 12 pages. Jmsgu3 #3499743. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549466). Score: 8 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 2 pages. Duration: 3:10. An introspective and meditative work with a lot of dynamic and phrasing nuance. Works well for church meditations or recital encores. Background Op.11/2 Alto Clarinet version. First of all, Scriabin composed mostly for the solo piano and also the orchestra. This is probably because he was a gifted pianist and therefore certainly appreciated the piano. Scriabin grew up in the late Romantic period, consequently, he was fond of the great piano masters of the time. As a result, he wrote his first noteworthy compositions in the manner of Chopin and Liszt. Forms Likewise, Scriabin used many of the same forms as Chopin. These certainly include the étude, prelude, nocturne, and even the mazurka. In contrast, as he developed his own sense of style his music became more and more unusual. So, the last five of his Piano Sonatas do not have a key signature and therefore lean towards atonality. Philosophy Scriabin also developed a keen interest in philosophy and likewise poetry. He was above all particularly fascinated by Nietzsche, Delville, and Blavatsky. Consequently, he finally established his own ideas about metaphysics and certainly mysticism. Scriabin consequently advanced theories about the relationship between color and musical keys. Synesthesia He also may have experienced a condition called synesthesia where he could probably sense a response created from a different stimulus. Therefore, it was almost as if he could see music and hear colors. Scriabin, therefore, arranged the colors in a circle similar to the circle-of-fifths and assigned each key area a color. Finally, he assigned the key of C to the color red, while the key of G was orange. Similarly, he assigned D to yellow, A to green, and so forth. Strangely, he did not differentiate between major and minor key colors.  Multimedia Hence, his ability to translate colors into music certainly gave Scriabin a most noteworthy interest in creating multimedia events. Furthermore, He designed his biggest work, the Mysterium, to last an entire week. Even more, Scriabin made plans not only for music, but also colored lights, incense, and dancing. He designed the performance to occur in the foothills of the Himalaya mountains. The Mysterium was never performed, and only sketches of the work remain. Modern Performances In modern times, we often experience performances of Scriabin’s most famous completed works accompanied by colored laser lights and incense. These are the Poem of Ecstasy (completed in 1908) and the Poem of Fire (completed in 1910). The lighting effects for these early performances were accomplished by the clavier à lumiéres. It was a keyboard instrument that projected colored light onto a screen.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.551573 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Instructional,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 22 pages. Jmsgu3 #5317595. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.551573). BACH: Sonata in C Major BWV 1033, Duration: 8:30, Score:13 pages.1. Andante - Presto2. Allegro3. Adagio4. Menuet I.5. Menuet II.Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, musician, organist, and harpsichordist in the Baroque period of music. He is considered one of the greatest and most influential composers of his time and of all time, and his works form an essential part of the standard concert repertoire. Bach is credited with being largely responsible for the development of the sonata form in the Baroque era. He created several new forms of writing, such as the sinfonia and the prelude, which became popular in the Baroque. Bach also regularly combined two or three voice parts in the form of canons or fugues. His forms were complex and innovative and helped to establish the sonata as a form of composition. He composed some of the most famous and beautiful sonatas in music history. Bach's influence on the sonata form was massive.

Small Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524786 Composed by C. Austin Miles. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #6330761. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524786). A trio for soprano sax, alto sax and piano, this arrangement of In the Garden contains touches that give the hymn added sparkle, such as ornamentation, dynamic shading and a bit of variation.  And yet, this classic is still instantly recognizable, an unforgettable combination of serenity and joy that reflects our daily walk with God.  Recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory or special music.  Concert Key (Piano): Bb major.  Soprano Sax Key: C major.  Alto Sax Key: G major.  12 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for each sax)  .

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524032 Composed by C. Austin Miles. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score and part. 11 pages. John A. Dempsey #4623921. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524032). A duet for soprano sax and piano, this arrangement of In the Garden contains touches that give the hymn added sparkle such as ornamentation, dynamic shading and a bit of variation.  And yet, this classic is still instantly recognizable, an unforgettable combination of serenity and joy that reflects our daily walk with God.  Recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory or special music.  7 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page soprano sax part).  Concert Key (Piano): Bb major.  Soprano Sax Key: C major.

Small Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.523608 Composed by C. Austin Miles, Scott Joplin. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Easter,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 18 pages. John A. Dempsey #3585317. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.523608). In this trio for soprano sax, alto sax and piano, In the Garden emerges as a jazzy ragtime tune complete with splashes of Maple Leaf Rag, which give the classic hymn a buoyant, lively texture.  Recommended as a prelude, postlude, an offertory or special music for traditional church services and other worship events.  14 pages of music (that includes separate two-page pullout parts for soprano sax and alto sax).  Concert Key (Piano): C major.  Soprano Sax Key: D major.  Alto Sax Key:  A major.  Soprano Sax/Alto Sax Level: Intermediate.  Piano Level: Advanced Intermediate.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.523058 Composed by C. Austin Miles, Scott Joplin. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Praise & Worship,Ragtime,Sacred,Traditional. Score and part. 12 pages. John A. Dempsey #3101993. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.523058). In this duet for soprano sax and piano, the classic hymn In the Garden has been reimagined as a jazzy ragtime tune complete with splashes of Maple Leaf Rag, which gives the classic hymn a buoyant, lively texture and tempo.  This uplifting music is recommended as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude and special music for traditional church services and other worship events.  Concert Key (Piano): F major.  Soprano Sax Key: G major.  8 pages of music (that includes a two-page pullout soprano sax part).  Soprano Sax Level: Intermediate.  Piano Level: Late Intermediate.

Small Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524249 Composed by Traditional Hymn Tune, Scott Joplin. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 18 pages. John A. Dempsey #5044883. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524249). In this trio for soprano sax, alto sax and piano, the reverential mood of Just a Closer Walk with Thee is sustained and enhanced, as it's paired with and in the style of Scott Joplin's Solace, one of his slower, more contemplative rags.  Recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment or special music.  Also popular as a performance piece for concerts and recitals.  14 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for each sax).  Concert Key (Piano): Bb major.  Soprano Sax Key: C major.  Alto Sax Key: G major.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.523870 Composed by Michael William Balfe. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Celtic,Irish,Multicultural,New Age,Romantic Period,Wedding,World. Score and part. 13 pages. John A. Dempsey #4286501. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.523870). Lushly romantic, this wildly popular and poignant Irish tune is arranged here as a heartfelt soprano sax and piano duet.  I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls is ideal as wedding music (a prelude, unity candle music, a bridal march, or a bridesmaid processional).  This music is also a popular performance piece for recitals, concerts and Celtic-themed music events.  Popularized by Enya and Celtic Woman, among others.  Concert Key (Piano): C major.  Soprano Sax Key: D major.  9 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page soprano sax part)  .

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.523827 Composed by Robert Lowry, Ignaz Jan Paderewski. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and part. 13 pages. John A. Dempsey #4109597. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.523827). Also known as Low in the Grave He Lay and Hallelujah, Christ Arose, this duet for soprano sax and piano celebrates Easter with a musical sojourn that's varied, sparkling and alive with both the solace and elation of the season.  This hymn arrangement, complete with mood and tempo changes, reflects moments of quiet beauty, prayerful reflection, sudden joy and ultimate jubilation.  Paderewski composed the serene instrumental music, a nocturne.  Recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, including Good Friday services and Easter sunrise worship, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude and special music.  Concert Key (Piano): C major.  Soprano Sax Key: D major.  Soprano Sax Level: Intermediate.  Piano Level: Mid- to Late Intermediate .

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524391 Composed by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Classical,Sacred,Wedding. Score and part. 12 pages. John A. Dempsey #5376923. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524391). This warm, flowing prelude, a celebration of faith and hope, is arranged here as a duet for soprano sax and piano.  Recommended for concerts, recitals, weddings, traditional church services and other worship events.  Suggested worship uses: a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude, silent prayer accompaniment and special music. Suggested wedding uses: a prelude, unity candle music, a bridesmaid processional and a wedding march.  8 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page soprano sax part).  Concert Key (Piano): Bb major.  Soprano Sax Key: C major.

Alto Saxophone,Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524971 Composed by Johann Pachelbel. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Traditional,Wedding. 18 pages. John A. Dempsey #6533225. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524971). A celebrated Baroque work, Pachelbel's Canon in D radiates warmth, beauty and serenity, all in a stylishly flowing, timeless way.  A favorite for concerts, recitals and especially weddings (as a prelude, unity candle accompaniment, a bridal march or a bridesmaid processional), this peaceful trio is arranged for soprano sax, alto sax and piano. Also recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude,silent prayer accompaniment and special music. Concert Key: C major.  14 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for each sax).

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1283967 By John A. Dempsey. By John A. Dempsey. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Classical,Contemporary,New Age,Pop,Wedding. Score and part. 12 pages. John A. Dempsey #875140. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1283967). Half-forgotten memories of past summers come floating back on a sea of serenity beneath a nighttime sky of hazy pastel colors in this tranquil nocturne, a duet for soprano sax and piano.  Recommended for weddings and other multiple venues as a prelude and more. 8 pages of music (that includes a two-page soprano sax part) Concert Key: C minor.

Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Digital Download SKU: A0.1380395 Composed by C. A. Debussy. Arranged by Brandon C Stanley. 20th Century,Classical. Score and part. 10 pages. Brandon C Stanley #965171. Published by Brandon C Stanley (A0.1380395). La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (commonly translated to The Girl with the Flaxen Hair) by Claude Debussy is the eighth of the composer's Préludes, Book I (1909-1910), and is one of his most recorded pieces to date.Duration: 2 minutesThis arrangement for solo soprano saxophone and piano accompaniment matches the original piece in length and key (Gb major).PARTS INCLUDED:Piano (English)Piano (French)Soprano Saxophone (English)Saxophone Soprano (French)Though the piano accompaniment adds much chordal structure to the prelude, cues are provided so the arrangement can be performed by solo soprano saxophone alone. This leads to a more reserved arrangement compaired to the original, but still allows for a full performance.