SKU: A0.1509882

Immerse yourself in the soulful depths of jazz with Viper's Drag, the classic slow drag by the legendary Thomas Fats Waller, now meticulously arranged for saxophone quartet (SATB) by Francesco Leone. This arrangement captures the essence of Waller's masterful composition, transforming it into a piece that resonates with the contemporary saxophonist while preserving the historic charm of the original.
Arrangement Highlights:Instrumentation: Tailored for a saxophone quartet, this arrangement features parts for B? Soprano, E? Alto, B? Tenor, and E? Baritone saxophones. The ensemble blend and individual voices have been carefully considered to create a rich, full sound that is both challenging and rewarding to perform.
Level: Intermediate. Designed for players seeking to broaden their musical horizons, this arrangement offers an opportunity to delve into the nuanced world of jazz and slow drag, with parts that challenge both technical skills and expressive capabilities.
Score and Parts: Your purchase includes a beautifully prepared score and individual parts, all crafted with the performer in mind. Attention to detail in notation and layout ensures a smooth rehearsal process, leading to a polished and engaging performance.
Exclusive Online Resources:
Enhance your preparation and performance by visiting www.glissato.it and using product code: EG0965. Here, an audio demo awaits, providing a clear example of how Viper's Drag should come to life. This demo is an invaluable tool for both individual practice and ensemble rehearsal, offering insights into tempo, style, and dynamics.
Experience Viper's Drag Now:
Step into the world of Viper's Drag and let this timeless piece by Thomas Fats Waller reinvigorate your saxophone quartet's repertoire. Whether you're captivating an audience in a concert hall, competing at a music festival, or exploring the rich textures of jazz in a more intimate setting, Viper's Drag promises to be a memorable addition to your musical journey. Discover the unique blend of historical jazz and modern arrangement with Francesco Leone's expert adaptation.

SKU: A0.1151823

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? is a popular song written in 1947 by Frank Loesser as an independent song. It was first recorded by Margaret Whiting in 1947 and first charted for The Orioles, peaking at No. 9 on Billboard's Best-Selling Retail Rhythm & Blues chart in December 1949. Although it is typically performed in December, that was not the composer's intent. In A Most Remarkable Fella: Frank Loesser and the Guys and Dolls in His Life, his daughter Susan Loesser explains that the singer, madly in love, is making a (possibly rash) commitment far into the future. (Maybe it's much too early in the game. Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same – What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?) It always annoyed my father when the song was sung during the holidays. This SATB Saxophone Quartet arrangement begins with a quote from Dvorak's New World Symphony before proceeding into the rarely included verse of the song and ends with a quote from the popular song Auld Lang Syne written by Robert Burns, which is often heard on New Year's Eve. The saxophone quartet sound is sure to engage audiences in the spirit and sentiment of the song itself. The duration is 4:21. Contact me at james.pybus56@gmail.com.

SKU: A0.1509894

Discover the lively and intricate rhythms of Grandpa's Spells by Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton with this engaging arrangement for Saxophone Quartet by Francesco Leone. Designed for intermediate-level musicians, this arrangement captures the spirited essence of Morton's ragtime classic, bringing its infectious energy to your saxophone ensemble.
Includes:Full Score
Set of Parts (4):Bb Soprano Saxophone
Eb Alto Saxophone
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Features:Authentic Ragtime Feel: Francesco Leone's arrangement maintains the vibrant and syncopated qualities of Morton's original composition, ensuring an engaging and dynamic performance.
Intermediate Level: This arrangement is tailored for intermediate-level saxophonists, offering a balanced challenge that is both rewarding and accessible.
Comprehensive Package: Includes a full score and individual parts for each member of the quartet, ensuring a smooth rehearsal and performance process.
Why Choose This Arrangement? This arrangement is perfect for saxophone quartets looking to explore the rich traditions of ragtime music and add a lively and historically significant piece to their repertoire. Whether for concerts, recitals, or community events, Grandpa's Spells arranged by Francesco Leone offers a captivating and enjoyable musical experience.
Bring the spirited and rhythmic sounds of Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton's Grandpa's Spells to your saxophone quartet and delight audiences with this ragtime gem. Get your copy today and let Morton's music inspire your next performance!

SKU: A0.1509854

Step into the vibrant world of traditional Polish music with Grandpa's Polka, also celebrated as Polka Dziadek or The Clarinet Polka. This lively folksong, hailing from the late 19th century, has been a staple in folk celebrations and is now ingeniously arranged for Saxophone Quartet S.A.T.B. by Francesco Leone. This intermediate-level arrangement captures the energetic bounce and joyful spirit of the original melody while showcasing the versatility and rich tonality of the saxophone.
This eBook provides both the full score and individual parts for the Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone saxophones, each meticulously arranged to ensure a rewarding and authentic polka experience. The arrangement pays homage to the piece’s folk roots while adapting it for the dynamic range of the saxophone ensemble, allowing each instrument to shine in both melody and harmony.
An audio demonstration of this arrangement can be found at the provided link to www.glissato.it, offering an excellent opportunity for musicians to familiarize themselves with the pace and vivacity of the piece. The audio demo serves not only as a guide for interpretation but also as a source of inspiration, capturing the exuberance and communal joy that Grandpa's Polka evokes.
Whether performed in a concert hall or at a community gathering, this eBook ensures that the rich cultural heritage of Grandpa's Polka is accessible to saxophonists eager to explore folk melodies in a classical setting. It's a delightful addition to any saxophone quartet's repertoire, promising to engage audiences with its infectious rhythm and nostalgic charm.

SKU: A0.1167803

The official U.S. Army song, commonly known as “The Caissons Go Rolling Along� or “The Army Goes Rolling Along,� predates John Philip Sousa’s version by several years. In 1917, Sousa composed “The U.S. Field Artillery March� containing the Caisson Song’s melody as the basis for the march’s TRIO section.


This arrangement makes use of Sousa’s introduction, then remains faithful to his harmonic treatment and the flavors of the melody and accompaniments throughout. While each of the four parts do feature some small technical requirements, they remain at an intermediate level where even less-experienced players should be able to pull them off handily.


While originally scored here for SATB Saxophone quartet, a sub part to play the top line on Alto sax is also included.


This arrangement is a great vehicle to share some patriotic flair on your patriotic Saxophone quartet program!


Note: the live demo recording is made from a brass quintet version of this same basic arrangement.

SKU: A0.789141

Arranged standard saxophone quartet: SATB Melody shared amongst S A and T Guitar solo given to tenor sax This is the title track A Hard Day's Night is the third studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, released on 10 July 1964 by Parlophone, with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their film of the same name. The American version of the album was released two weeks earlier, on 26 June 1964 by United Artists Records, with a different track listing that included selections from George Martin's film score. In contrast to the Beatles' first two albums, all 13 tracks on A Hard Day's Night were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, showcasing the development of their songwriting partnership. The album includes the song A Hard Day's Night, with its distinctive opening chord,[6] and Can't Buy Me Love, both transatlantic number-one singles for the band. Several of the songs feature George Harrison playing a Rickenbacker 12-string electric guitar, a sound that was influential on the Byrds and other groups in the folk rock movement.

SKU: A0.736656

The Boar's Head Carol
This Christmas carol talks about a feast during midwinter in which a wild boar was served as the main dish and its head placed in a situated position to symbolize bravery and abundance. Closely related to the Norse tradition of boar sacrifice to their goddess Freyja during the feast of Winter Solstice, this song originated from an urban legend in Queen's College, Oxford back in the 15th century which tells of how a scholar from Queen’s College managed to kill an attacking boar and offered it at dinner.

The song was first published in English during the 1520’s in a book entitled Christmase Carolles Newly Emprynted at London in the flete street, which was written by Jan van Wynken de Worde. It is also said to be the very 1st Christmas carol to ever be publish in English because it dates back that early.

Although the modern versions of the song makes no mention of Christmas, the original verses does so in The boar's head we bring with song, in worship of Him that thus sprung, of a Virgin to redress all wrong; Noel

This Intermediate Level arrangement starts out in Ab Major and modulates to  Bb Major for the final chorus.

 Performance time approx. 1 minute 45 seconds.  .