SKU: A0.1431199

BACH: Partita No. 2 BWV 826 Contents: Sinfonia, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Rondeau, Capriccio. Bach's Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826, is an essential work for several reasons: Significance in Bach's Oeuvre It is part of Bach's monumental collection of six partitas (suites) for the keyboard, considered among music history's most famous and challenging suites. The partitas were published as Bach's Opus 1 in 1731, showcasing the diversity of forms and ingenious counterpoint in his keyboard writing.  Partita No. 2 was one of the earliest partitas to be published individually in 1727, highlighting its significance.  Musical Characteristics It opens with a grand Sinfonia movement akin to a French overture, followed by an expressive Andante aria-like movement.  The fugue movement has an intense subject spanning a minor 9th interval. It includes a double (ornamented variation) of the traditional Sarabande dance movement. The final Capriccio movement is a virtuosic and contrapuntal concerto-like piece testing the performer's technical prowess.  Overall, the partita exhibits a weighty, substantial, and momentous character compared to the first.  Influence and Legacy It expanded keyboard suites' technical and musical boundaries along with the other partitas.  Due to its artistic merit and challenges, it has remained a pinnacle of the keyboard repertoire, studied and performed by generations of musicians.  In summary, Bach's Partita No. 2 is a significant work that exemplifies the composer's mastery of counterpoint, variation forms, and virtuosic keyboard writing, solidifying the partitas' enduring importance in the canon of Western classical music.

SKU: A0.1509218

Summer Nights is a number from the 1978 musical, Grease. It was most famously performed by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in the movie version of the musical. This version is arranged for Saxophone Quartet AAAT, scored for three Altos and one Tenor, but alternative Soprano and Baritone parts are also included, making the arrangement suitable for SAAT, SAAB and AAAB as well. The full score and separate individual parts are included in the single pdf file.

Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal concert performances. The overall performance time is around two and a half minutes.

Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with ensemble skills and dynamics. The rhythms are reasonably straightforward and there are tempo changes to challenge students. 

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.

SKU: A0.1509892

Immerse yourself in the jubilant spirit of Dixieland with Chattanooga Stomp by the iconic Joe King Oliver, now brilliantly arranged for Saxophone Quartet SATB / AATB. Perfect for intermediate level musicians, this arrangement captures the lively essence and rhythmic bounce of Dixieland jazz, offering a richly rewarding challenge for saxophonists eager to delve into one of the most vibrant eras of American music.

This comprehensive package includes both the score and a set of parts for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone saxophones, with an additional Alto part to provide versatility in ensemble configuration. Whether you aim to recreate the authentic sound of the roaring twenties or infuse your contemporary performance with the timeless joy of Dixieland, this arrangement offers the perfect blend of historical fidelity and musical adaptability.

To accommodate a global audience of musicians and enthusiasts, we've included informative pages in a wide array of languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. This multilingual support ensures that you have all the essential information you need to fully engage with and appreciate the music, no matter where you are in the world.

For those eager to hear Chattanooga Stomp come to life, an audio demo is readily available on www.glissato.it. This resource is invaluable for familiarizing yourself with the arrangement and for rehearsal purposes, allowing you to capture the authentic Dixieland sound in your performance.

Chattanooga Stomp stands as a lively homage to the enduring legacy of Joe King Oliver and the exuberant world of Dixieland jazz. This arrangement invites saxophone quartets to experience and share the infectious energy and spirited rhythms of one of jazz's most celebrated genres. Whether performed in a concert hall, at a jazz festival, or as part of an educational program, this piece promises to enchant audiences and inspire musicians with its dynamic vibrancy and historical richness.