Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.591032 Composed by David McKeown. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 12 pages. David McKeown #6269813. Published by David McKeown (A0.591032). 10 Easy Summer Duets are beautiful new and original compositions by David McKeown arranged for two Tenor Saxophones. They can be played at any time of year, in the Summer to celebrate the season, or in the Winter, to remind yourself of warmer days! The duets are mixed ability, with the top part set for players at an easy to early intermediate standard, and the bottom part to be played by a teacher or intermediate player. Click on the link above to hear samples of these duets performed on YouTube, performed on Clarinet. 10 Easy Summer Duets are Perfect for concert performances large and small; Fully articulated to help develop that sense of style;   Great for helping with simple rhythms and keeping the pulse; Road tested with students; Fun to play; The titles provoke mental pictures that connect with the student’s musical imagination; The ten titles are, Up with the Birds, The View from the Top, Summer Shower, Cotton-Wool Clouds, Pooh Sticks, Riding My Bike, Wave-Walking, Sandcastles, Dozing in the Deck-Chair and Sunset 9pm. There are thousands more duets available for all standards and styles, in many different instrumental combinations athttps://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203Search also for 10 Autumn Duets, 10 Easy Winter Duets and 10 Easy Spring Duets, all arranged for the same instruments.  

Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590651 Composed by David McKeown. Holiday,Love,Wedding,World. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6231067. Published by David McKeown (A0.590651). æ„›(Ai, Japanese for Love), is a beautiful original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Tenor Saxophones, and is one of series of pieces celebrating Love in different languages around the world.This duet is inspired by the Enka music of post-war Japan. As reconstruction gathered pace, the popular music of the day combined traditional Japanese scales, rhythms and themes with all sorts of contemporary Western ballad styles. Singers like Misori Hibari and Keiko Fuji became huge cultural icons in Japan and helped lay the foundations for today’s confident and vibrant Japanese music scene. æ„›(Ai) aims to capture the spirit of this emotionally charged music. æ„›(Ai) is written for players at an intermediate standard and upwards. Expressive throughout, be sure to pay attention to contrasts in dynamics and articulation. æ„›(Ai) has a performance time of around two minutes and a half minutes. Click the link above to listen to a full YouTube performance of the Clarinet version.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

Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589023 Composed by Sigfrid Mogulesko. Arranged by David McKeown. Hanukkah,Jewish,Wedding,World. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6019073. Published by David McKeown (A0.589023). Chosn Kale Mazel Tov, (Good Luck to the Bride and Groom), is a Jewish wedding tune, often performed by Klezmer musicians. This version is arranged as a duet for two Tenor Saxophones. Often shortened to Mazel Tov, it is thought that the song was written by Sigmund Zelig Mogulesko. Born in Romania, he was a larger than life character who dominated Yiddish theatre on both sides of the Atlantic in the late nineteenth century. Mogulesko was a childhood prodigy, equally adept as a composer, playwright, singer, comedian, actor and impresario. Mazel Tov was written for a wedding scene in one of his productions but has since become one of the best-known and loved Klezmer standards.Mazel Tov is simply arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. After a slow and expressively beginning, the melody switches to dance tempo, with constant variations in the accompaniment. Mazel Tov is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around two and a half minutes, this version of Mazel Tov is perfect for wedding and concert performances, both formal and informal. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.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

Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589847 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Christmas,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6129379. Published by David McKeown (A0.589847). Go Tell It on The Mountain is an Afro-American Spiritual Song. This version is arranged as a duet for two Tenor Saxophones. Go Tell It on The Mountain is most often considered a Christmas Carol with the original lyrics,Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born.Nothing is known of its origins, but it first appeared in print in an 1865 collection of Spirituals. More recently, the lyrics have been adapted to support the struggle for human rights, most famously by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1963. Go Tell It on The Mountain is simply arranged in keys and range best suited to the instruments. The melody is played twice in swing style after a brief introduction; after a short breakdown the key changes and the melody is repeated at a slower tempo. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.Go Tell It on The Mountain is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of a little over three minutes, this version of Go Tell It on The Mountain is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal.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  

Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587542 Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by David McKeown. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score. 3 pages. David McKeown #4359299. Published by David McKeown (A0.587542). The Bridal March was written by Richard Wagner in 1850, scored for orchestra and chorus, and opening the third act of his opera, Lohingren. It is best known in the English-speaking world as Here Comes the Bride. Queen Victoria’s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, and its popularity has endured ever since. This version is arranged as a duet for two Tenor Saxophones.Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances, especially at weddings. The melody is mainly in the first part. The performance time is a little more than one minute. Follow the links above to hear a short audio sample or a complete performance on youtube. The samples come from the Clarinet Duet version of this arrangement.Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with phrasing and expressive playing. The rhythms are straightforward though there are unexpected accidentals in the middle section which might pose a challenge for finger coordination and reading.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 

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089633 Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by David McKeown. 20th Century,Folk,Jazz,Ragtime. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #693844. Published by David McKeown (A0.1089633). The Elite Syncopations was one of many solo piano rags written by Scott Joplin in the wake of his success with Maple Leaf Rag. Published in 1903, The Elite Syncopations followed the classic four part structure that Joplin had developed with earlier compositions. In 1974 the Royal Ballet in London produced a ballet based on ragtime music using The Elite Syncopations as both the title and main theme.  This arrangement of The Elite Syncopations is arranged as a duet for two Soprano Saxophones. Musicians at an advanced intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. The overall performance time, with repeats, is around five minutes. Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with phrasing, syncopated rhythms and light articulation.  Click the YouTube link to hear a full performance of the clarinet version of this duet. 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

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.591195 Composed by David McKeown. Easter,Jazz,Pop,R & B. Score. 3 pages. David McKeown #6286047. Published by David McKeown (A0.591195). The Jellybean Jive is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for two Soprano Saxophones. The Jellybean Jive is one in a series of ten Easter-themed duets each written in a different American dance style. Jive originally referred to African American slang in the 1930s when Big Band Swing was the popular music of the time. The Second World War brought Swing and Lindy Hop dancing to the UK and British audiences preferred to call it Jive.The Jellybean Jive is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, with the accessible key and range balanced by the fast tempo, some syncopated rhythms and accidentals. With a playing-time of around one and a half minutes, The Jellybean Jive is a perfect upbeat addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click the link above to listen to a full performance of the clarinet version of this duet on YouTube. 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

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590904 Composed by David McKeown. Concert,Holiday,Love,Wedding,World. Score. 37 pages. David McKeown #6249129. Published by David McKeown (A0.590904). 10 Love Duets is an exciting collection of original compositions by David McKeown for two Soprano Saxophones.The title of each Duet is Love, but in ten different languages. Each duet explores the romantic music of its country, with imaginative arrangements in each national style.Most of these duets are ideal for players of an Intermediate standard, with two or three more suitable for Advanced Intermediate. Click the link above to hear short samples of each duet on YouTube played on clarinet.10 Love Duets areperfect for concert performances large and small; each piece lasts between three and four minutes.Perfect as a musical gift for Valentine’s Day fully articulated to help interpret each style.great for helping with complex rhythms.road tested with scores of students and performed all over the world.fun to play.an exciting introduction to different musical cultures around the world.35 pages adding up to more than half an hour of quality music.The ten titles are, 1.  Amore from Italy, as in a Verdi opera, 2.  Ahava (×�ַהֲבָה) from Israel, like a stately wedding dance,           3.  Grá from Ireland, as in traditional Gaelic singing, 4.  L’Amour from France, as in Parisian café music, 5.  Ai (æ„›) from Japan, as in Enka popular music, 6.  Love from USA, as in a Broadway musical, 7.  Pyar (पà¥�यार) from India, as in a Bollywood film, 8.  Liebe from Germany, as in a slow expressive Baroque piece, 9.  Hubb (حب) from Morocco, as in traditional love poetry set to music, 10. Amor from Brazil, as in a romantic Bossa Nova from Rio. There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589014 Composed by David McKeown. Jazz,Latin,World. Score. 5 pages. David McKeown #5770191. Published by David McKeown (A0.589014). Bossa de Bastião is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Tenor  Saxophones.This duet is based on the Brazilian style of Bossa Nova which evolved in Rio de Janeiro during the late 1950s. Bossa in its purest form is lyrical song accompanied by nylon-stringed guitar. The rhythm derives from Samba but is played at around half tempo. The harmony is often complex and influenced by jazz; indeed it was the collaboration between guitarist João Gilberto and American Saxophonist Stan Getz that led to the huge international popularity of Bossa Nova in the 1960s and beyond.If you play to an intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. Rhythms should be lightly articulated, the melody should always flow, and following the articulation in the score will help convey the style. Bossa de Bastião has a performance time of around two and a half minutes. You can listen to a full performance the Clarinet version of this duet by following the YouTube link above.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

Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590784 Composed by David McKeown. Holiday,Jewish,Love,Wedding,World. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6235783. Published by David McKeown (A0.590784). ×�ַהֲבָה, (Ahava, Hebrew for Love), is a beautiful original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Tenor Saxophones, and is one of series of pieces celebrating Love in different languages around the world.This duet is inspired by the slow formal dances used in traditional Jewish weddings in Israel and elsewhere. Klezmer music originated in Eastern Europe but has since spread around the world, its bitter sweet melodies and instruments imitating the human voice perfectly reflecting the complex emotion of love. If you play to an intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The melody is always expressive and following the articulation in the score will help convey the style. ×�ַהֲבָה has a performance time of around three and a half minutes. Click the link above to listen to a full YouTube performance of the clarinet version of ×�ַהֲבָה 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

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589629 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Jewish,Wedding,World. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6082297. Published by David McKeown (A0.589629). Ale Brider is a Yiddish Folk song, often performed by Klezmer musicians. This version is arranged as a duet for two Soprano Saxophones.The music for Ale Brider is a traditional East European melody of unknown origin. The lyrics were written by Morris Winchevsky, a Lithuanian writer who became a prominent socialist/communist in early twentieth century London and New York. The title Ale Brider, (We Are All Brothers), reflected his socialist beliefs.Ale Brider is simply arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. The melody is in two sections and is played three times with constant variations in the accompaniment. Ale Brider is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of three minutes, this version of Ale Brider is perfect for concert performances, both formal and informal. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.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   

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590207 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 5 pages. David McKeown #6198747. Published by David McKeown (A0.590207). When the Saints Go Marching In is an Afro-American Spiritual Song. This version is arranged as a duet for two Soprano Saxophones. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.The origins of When the Saints Go Marching In are unclear, though it was first recorded in 1923. A later instrumental recording by Louis Armstrong affirmed the song’s status as a jazz standard and created an ongoing association with the city of  New Orleans. When the Saints Go Marching In was later performed by artists as diverse as Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby and Chuck BerryWhen the Saints Go Marching In is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. There are five verses, in a gospel style 6/8 meter with constant variations. When the Saints Go Marching In is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around four minutes, this version of When the Saints Go Marching In is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal.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

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.593679 Composed by David McKeown. Children,Halloween,Jazz,Standards,World. Score. 18 pages. David McKeown #6499119. Published by David McKeown (A0.593679). 10 Easy Halloween Duets is a fun collection of original compositions by David McKeown for two Soprano Saxophones.Each duet is a Halloween flavoured snack. Witches, ghosts, vampires and other favourites appear, with cartoon illustrations on each page. The duets cover many different styles, each as spooky as the rest..The ten titles are, Monstrous Mango, Phantom Phries, Pumpkin Pizza, Skeleton Soup, Spectral Sausage, Spider Sandwich, Vegetable Vampire, Werewolf Waffle, Witchy Watermelon and Zombie Zucchini.These duets are ideal for players of an Early Intermediate to Intermediate standard and above. The keys and range are as accessible as possible for your instrument. Click the link above to hear short samples of each duet on YouTube played on clarinet.10 Easy Halloween Duets areperfect for concert performances large and small; each piece lasts between one and two minutes. spooky pieces to get you and your audience in the mood for Halloween, but playable any time of year. fully articulated to help interpret each style. great for helping with simple rhythms and developing that internal pulse. road tested with scores of students and performed all over the world.fun to play. an exciting introduction to different musical styles. 16 pages adding up to around a quarter of an hour of quality music. If you enjoyed these duets or are looking for something more challenging for Halloween, then use the search bar to find 10 Spooky Halloween Duets for the same instrumentation, which are written with Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate players in mind.There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590087 Composed by Wallis Willis. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6141227. Published by David McKeown (A0.590087). Steal Away to Jesus is an American nineteenth century spiritual. This version is arranged as a duet for two Soprano Saxophones. The words and music of Steal Away to Jesus are credited to Wallis Willis, a Native American freedman from Oklahoma. A local minister transcribed the song and within a few years it became a firm gospel favourite. The words have a meaning beyond the spiritual, with hidden references to the Underground Railway of the time that helped escaped slaves cross to Canada. In more recent times Steal Away to Jesus was arranged by Michael Tippett in 1944 and recorded famously by Mahalia Jackson and Nat King Cole. Steal Away to Jesus is simply arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. The song is played several times as a ballad, with ever changing accompaniment. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.Steal Away to Jesus is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around three and a half minutes, this version of Steal Away to Jesus is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal.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 

Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589888 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Contemporary,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6131259. Published by David McKeown (A0.589888). Just a Closer Walk With Thee is an Afro-American Spiritual Hymn and Song. This version is arranged as a duet for two Tenor Saxophones. Little is known of the origins of Just a Closer Walk With Thee, other than it was sung in African-American churches in the nineteenth century. National religious conventions in the 1930s gave the hymn a wider audience. Many versions were recorded in the 1940s and Just a Closer Walk With Thee was quickly adopted as a standard by the New Orleans Jazz revival.Just a Closer Walk With Thee is simply arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. The melody is played, with variations, five times in 6/8 meter. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.Just a Closer Walk With Thee is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around three minutes, this version of Just a Closer Walk With Thee is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal.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