Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.949374
Composed by Johannes Brahms. Arranged by Adam Lenhart. Romantic Period. 46 pages. Adam Lenhart #5289713. Published by Adam Lenhart (A0.949374).
In this arrangement, two of Brahms most famous and beautiful quartets have been set to saxophone quartet with piano or organ accompaniment. Included is Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (How lovely are thy dwellings), the fourth movement from A German Requiem, to words of the Holy Scriptures, Op. 45, and Der Gang zum Liebchen (Journey to thy beloved) from Three Quartets, Op. 31. These quartets have been arranged to be performed by all levels of musicians in a variety of settings.
Includes full score and individual parts for both quartets.
*Included is a second Alto Saxophone part, which can be used in the absence or substitution of a Soprano Saxophone.
This set of quartets is also available for the following chamber ensembles:
Flute Quartet (4 Flutes with opt. Piccolo)
Flute Choir (Piccolo, Concert, Alto and Bass Flute)
Oboe Quartet (Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello)
Clarinet Quartet (2 Bb Clarinets, Alto and Bass Clarinet; or 3 Bb Clarinets and Bass Clarinet)
Saxophone Quartet (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophone; or 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor and Baritone Saxophone)
Brass Quartet (2 Bb Trumpets, F Horn and Trombone)
Woodwind Quartet (Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet and Bassoon)
String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola and Cello)
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Adam Lenhart (b. 2002) is a University of Michigan student of music theory, composition, voice and organ from Ottawa Lake, Michigan. As a theorist, his areas of study vary widely, including 18th century counterpoint, the early American Sacred Harp tradition and impressionism. As a composer, his music draws inspiration from nature, mathematics and poetry. In 2020 he was awarded the Michigan Music Education Association’s Young Composers of Michigan award, as well as first prize in the University of Toledo Young Composers competition. Lenhart has also participated in numerous ensembles across Michigan, including the MYAF All-State Choir, Tecumseh Pops Orchestra, University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club and the SMTD University Choir. He thoroughly enjoys collaboration with other composers, performers, poets and visual artists. Some of his recent projects include collaborations with individuals from the University of Michigan Chamber Music, History, and Poetry departments.
