Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1003612

Composed by Adrian Borza. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. 46 pages. Adrian Borza #2945999. Published by Adrian Borza (A0.1003612).

akSax integrates an additive rhythm called aksak, which is a particularity of the Balkans folklore. However, this specific feature is less common in Western musical practices. The work’s metric structure is based on sequences of two, three and four sixteenth notes. These units of unequal length, such as the 2/16, 3/16, and 4/16 meters, are irregularly alternated in order to build musical phrases. The modal pitch structure has its origin in some Geamparale tunes, wedding dances from the Danube Plain and Dobrogea region. The mixture of the symmetrical and asymmetrical meters, together with an extremely fast tempo (i.e. 436 beats per minute or even 500), helps to turn the performer into a masterly artist.

Instrumentation: Soprano saxophone in B-flat, Alto saxophone in E-flat, Tenor saxophone in B-flat, Baritone saxophone in E-flat

Available version: the first movement of akSax may also be performed as a solo piece for Alto saxophone, and it is accessible as a separate file.

Format: Full score with introductory text. Individual parts for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones are also included. Individual parts do not come with covers.

Level: This music is best suited for intermediate and advanced musicians.

Audio preview: An extract from the first part for solo saxophone

Small Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.612662

Composed by Aaron Lee. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary. Score and parts. 55 pages. J. Aaron Lee #221852. Published by J. Aaron Lee (A0.612662).

A light-hearted, contemporary work for saxophone quartet. This work is inspired by J. S. Bach and makes use of pastiche, metric modulation, and a healthy dose of humour! Faux Pas de Deux re-imagines a Bach prelude as a modern, yet accessible, work for saxophone quartet. The work references and toys with traditional tonal practices to create a comedic, yet challenging piece for chamber ensemble. More from Aaron Lee can be found at musicoflee.com.

Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone - Digital Download

SKU: A0.720437

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Ralph Raymond Hays. Christmas,Classical,Multicultural,Standards,World. 32 pages. Ralph Raymond Hays #3377347. Published by Ralph Raymond Hays (A0.720437).

This exquisitely crafted instrumental setting of familiar and lesser known French Carols will provide a unique addition to the repertoire of an accomplished ensemble. The first movement, Ou S'en Vont Ces Gais Bergers? (Where Are These Gleeful Shepherds Going?) is based upon a tune attributed to Marc-Antoine Charpentier and brilliantly showcases the timbral palette of the saxophone quartet. The second movement, Entre le Boeuf et l'Ane Gris (Between the Cow and the Gray Donkey) is somber and deeply moving. The third movement, Il est Né, Le Devin Enfant (He is Born, The Holy Child) is a familiar tune enhanced wth masterful Baroque style counterpoint. The third movement, Un Flambeau, Jeannette Isabelle (Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella) is given fresh exuberance with asymmetric meter reminiscent of works by David Brubeck.