SKU: A0.1313145

Saxophone Quartet (SATB or AATB)

In the Bleak Mid-Winter is a popular Christmas Carol which has been set to music by both Gustav Holst and Harold Darke. This sax quartet arrangement is based on the Holst version and combines the composer's beautifully simple harmony with the arranger's own counter-melodies and intricate wind writing. Lovely writing for all instruments. An ideal work for Christmas concert programming.

This is a through-composed instrumental arrangement that explores the melody and harmonies of the Holst hymn in 3 differently arranged verses. After a short introduction the first verse uses Holst’s original 4-part harmonisation in its beautiful simplicity, with soprano saxophone playing the melodic line. In verse 2, the tenor sax presents the tune in a lower register while the baritone plays a Baroque style ‘walking bass’. The sopranoe and alto weave countermelodies above them, introducing new material for a Pachelbel-like interlude of an ascending sequence - bringing the music to a climax before subsiding into verse 3. Here a slightly ornamented version of the tune returns with the new material continuing in the bass line. After another smaller climax we return to the original Holst as the work ends quietly and thoughtfully.

SKU: A0.1416369

Brahms composed this short piano piece in 1853, when he was around 20 years old, as a contribution to a guest album. It was recently rediscovered and published in an Urtext edition. The piece has a pastoral, four-bar central theme featuring parallel thirds in the hands, giving it an orchestral character. The B section becomes more transparent, with the parallel thirds disappearing. Brahms later reused the theme of the Albumblatt in the Trio section of the Scherzo movement of his Horn Trio Op. 40, composed around 12 years later. This reworking shows the composer expanding on his original idea and making it richer and more satisfying in his mature work. The Albumblatt is considered an early, relatively simple composition compared to Brahms' three piano sonatas written that same year. However, it is still a valuable example of the young composer's genius. The main editorial issue is the unexpected piano marking in measure 47, which seems out of place for achieving a melodic climax and may have been a mistake by Brahms.

SKU: A0.1354318

Scored for 2 Altos, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones, there are also Alternative Parts 3 and 4 for Altos so it can be played by 4 Altos. This is very handy for teachers of groups of like instruments. ‘Hava Nagila’ is an integral part of Jewish culture and it is appropriate that this arrangement would be played in the style and with the inflections of, for example, the 'Klezmer' Clarinet tradition. Although there are lyrics, the tune has gained considerable  wider  universal popularity as a dance that moves inexorably to an exciting and  exhausting climax.

SKU: A0.1300092

Tara's Theme, the famous theme tune from Gone With the Wind (1939) is arranged here for saxophone quartet.  It is also known by My Own True Love when it was set to words by Mack David 15 years later.
This arrangement is perfect for weddings or any celebration of love. The length is under 3 mins so is short enough for the entrance of the bride or it could be repeated if a longer piece is needed eg register signing etc.

SKU: A0.1280415

So much fun to play! :) Arranged for SATB and AAAT for maximum flexibility.

SKU: A0.1485096

Here is a true country gospel ballad from Vern Gosdin. It's one of those songs that make you think. In the original key from Vern's The Gospel Album lp. Duration = 3:39. Visit my websites: https://jtp.spread.name/, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing.

SKU: A0.1475083

This, my first saxophone quartet, is a beautiful melody with rich harmonies. This arrangement gives everyone a chance to play  the melody with creative background parts that go beyond your basic chord movement. The piece can be extended by choosing to repeat and give musicians improvisational solos. Play it faster, play it slower, make it simple, or jazz it up even more. Designed to be flexible and work for your individual ensemble.

SKU: A0.497985