Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.588478 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by David McKeown. Celtic,Folk,Holiday,Wedding,World. 2 scores. 4 pages. David McKeown #6013319. Published by David McKeown (A0.588478). The Londonderry Air is among the best loved melodies of Ireland. This beautiful version is arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones. The Londonderry Air was first collected and notated in the mid-nineteenth century in County Londonderry in the North of Ireland, however, the origins of the melody remain unknown. In 1913 the English writer Frederic Weatherley set his poem Danny Boy to the melody. There are many other settings of the Londonderry Air, with various lyrics and in musical styles from orchestral to brass band to jazz, but Danny Boy remains the best known.Londonderry Air is simply arranged in accessible keys and over a range best suited to the instruments. The melody is played twice with a key change and different accompaniment on the second verse and is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of a little over three minutes, this version of Londonderry Air is perfect for recitals and concert performance. 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

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589546 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Jewish,Wedding,World. 2 scores. 4 pages. David McKeown #6078917. Published by David McKeown (A0.589546). Odessa Bulgar is a Jewish Folk tune, often performed by Klezmer musicians. This version is arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones.For many traditional Klezmer tunes, the first clues of their existence comes from bands making discs at the dawn of the recording era. In this case, Odessa Bulgar first appeared in a 1919 recording by Abe Schwartz’s Orchestra. Schwartz was born in Romania and emigrated to the USA around 1900, thereafter enjoying a long career in the music industry. Odessa Bulgar is a happy piece designed for dancing at celebrations. Odessa Bulgar is simply arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. The melody is in three sections; overall the tune is played twice with a coda and with constant variations in the accompaniment. Odessa Bulgar is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around two and a half minutes, this version of Odessa Bulgar is perfect for weddings, celebrations 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  

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.588470 Composed by David McKeown. Concert,Latin,Standards,World. 2 scores. 7 pages. David McKeown #5755303. Published by David McKeown (A0.588470). Joropo de Justina is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones.This duet is based on the traditional Latin style of Joropo which is the national and traditional music of Venezuela. The music and its accompanying dance comes from the central plains area and is also found over the border in parts of Colombia. The basic pulse of the Joropo is 3, but this is overlaid with complex cross-rhythms. The main instrument is the harp, along with cuatro and maracas as the only percussion instrument. In the modern era other instruments may join the ensemble, especially bass. This arrangement represents the song style of Joropo, with the vocal alternating with instrumental breaks.If you play to an advanced intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The many cross rhythms will provide a rhythmic challenge and there is little time to catch breath; following the articulation in the score will help convey the style. Joropo de Justina has a performance time of around two minutes at full tempo. 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 

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.591486 Composed by David McKeown. Blues,Easter,Pop,R & B,Rock. 2 scores. 24 pages. David McKeown #6295231. Published by David McKeown (A0.591486). 10 Easter Rock’n’Roll Duets is a fun collection of original compositions by David McKeown for two Alto Saxophones.Each Easter themed duet is inspired by a different American dance style from the golden age of Rock’n’Roll. These duets are ideal for players of an Intermediate standard and above. While the keys and range are easily accessible for your instrument, the style of music requires accidentals and syncopated rhythms. Click the link above to hear short samples of each duet on YouTube played on clarinet.10 Easter Rock’n’Roll Duets areperfect for concert performances large and small; each piece lasts between one and two minutes. Perfect upbeat pieces to get you moving after a long winter, but playable any time of year. 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 Rock’n’Roll styles. 23 pages adding up to nearly twenty minutes of quality music. The ten titles are, Tulip Ch’Boogie, Baby Sheep Shuffle, Candy Cakewalk, Chocolate Chalypso, Daffodil Doo-Wop, Easter Bonnet Bop, Easter Bunny Hop, Easter Egg Rock, Jellybean Jive and Spring Chicken Swing.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

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.588473 Composed by David McKeown. 20th Century,Concert,Latin,World. 2 scores. 6 pages. David McKeown #5792875. Published by David McKeown (A0.588473). Tango d’Elinora is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones.This duet is written in the style of early twentieth century Tango music. Tango first appeared as in the late nineteenth century in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but it wasn’t long before the dance craze spread to North America and Europe. Performers like Carlos Gardel were the international superstars of their day. More recently the Nuevo Tango of Astor Piazzolla and others has pushed the boundaries and ensured that Tango is still a vibrant art form today. If you play to an intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. Rhythms should be lightly articulated with the first beat in the bar always strong; the melody should always flow and following the articulation in the score will help convey the style. Tango d’Elinora has a performance time of just under three minutes. Follow the link above to listen to a complete YouTube performance of the Clarinet version of Tango d’Elinora.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

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587511 Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by David McKeown. Classical,Concert,Instructional,Standards,Wedding. 2 scores. 7 pages. David McKeown #4354135. Published by David McKeown (A0.587511). Felix Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was originally written in 1842 as incidental music to Shakespeare’s famousplay, Midsummer Night’s Dream. When Queen Victoria’s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, it became instantly popular and has remained a wedding favourite ever since.This full version is arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones and the performance time is around 6 minutes. Of course, performers, especially at weddings, may wish to abridge and shorten the arrangement. This is easily done as the different sections are self-contained and interchangeable. Repeats may also be ignored. Follow the links above to hear a short sample or watch a complete performance on youtube. The samples are from the clarinet version of this arrangement.Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances, with both parts enjoying melodic interest. Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with detailed articulation and dynamics. 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

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590204 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. 2 scores. 5 pages. David McKeown #6198741. Published by David McKeown (A0.590204). When the Saints Go Marching In is an Afro-American Spiritual Song. This version is arranged as a duet for two Alto 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

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.588468 Composed by David McKeown. Concert,Latin,Standards,World. 2 scores. 7 pages. David McKeown #5741743. Published by David McKeown (A0.588468). Mambo de Maya is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones.This duet is based on the fast, traditional Latin style of Mambo that emerged in Cuba in the 1930s. Later, when Mambo and its dance steps spread to Mexico and New York, hugely successful band leaders like Perez Prado and Tito Puente borrowed ideas from Big-Band Jazz and produced the bold and brassy sound we associate with Mambo today.If you play to an intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The steady Mambo bell rhythm is implied throughout, and following the precise articulation in the score will help convey the style. Melodies are clearly articulated and played with passion. Mambo de Maya has a performance time of around two and a half minutes at full tempo. 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 

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1382005 Composed by Phil Rawle. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 2 scores. 2 pages. Phillip Rawle #966630. Published by Phillip Rawle (A0.1382005). A lively and inventive piece with plenty of interesting harmonies and interweaving parts. Written for two Alto Saxophones.

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.588479 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Folk,Hanukkah,Jewish,World. 2 scores. 6 pages. David McKeown #6017103. Published by David McKeown (A0.588479). 7.40pm is a traditional Russian Jewish tune, often performed by Klezmer musicians. This version is arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones. It isn’t completely clear where the title 7.40pm comes from. One interpretation is that 7.40pm was the time the Odessa tram conductors finished work and danced to this tune. But there are versions titled 7.40am which may refer to the time of Jewish early morning prayers. Whatever the origin, there are several Russian recordings of 7.40pm that predate the 1917 revolution.7.40pm 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.  7.40pm is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of a little over three minutes, this version of 7.40pm is perfect for recital 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

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590084 Composed by Wallis Willis. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Sacred,Spiritual. 2 scores. 4 pages. David McKeown #6141221. Published by David McKeown (A0.590084). Steal Away to Jesus is an American nineteenth century spiritual. This version is arranged as a duet for two Alto 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 

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589323 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Jewish,Wedding,World. 2 scores. 5 pages. David McKeown #6022263. Published by David McKeown (A0.589323). Silver Wedding, (Die Silberne Khasene in Yiddish), is a Jewish Folk tune, often performed by Klezmer musicians. This version is arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones. Jewish Wedding bands, prominent in early twentieth century New York, were well placed to take advantage of the phonograph recording revolution. Accordingly, we are fortunate to have a rich record of the musical style of the time. Silver Wedding first appeared in a 1915 recording by Abe Elenkrig’s Orchestra. Elenkrig was born in Ukraine, which may point to the origins of the tune. Silver Wedding is in a Bulgar style, a happy piece designed to escort the newly-weds from the ceremony to the feast. Silver Wedding is simply arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. The melody is in three sections; overall the tune is played twice with a short introduction and coda and with constant variations in the accompaniment. Silver Wedding is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around three minutes, this version of Silver Wedding is perfect for weddings, celebrations 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 

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590701 Composed by David McKeown. Holiday,Latin,Love,Wedding,World. 2 scores. 5 pages. David McKeown #6233593. Published by David McKeown (A0.590701). Amor, (Portuguese for Love), is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Alto Saxophones, and is one of series of pieces celebrating Love in different languages around the world.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. Amor has a performance time of around three minutes. Click the link above to listen to a full YouTube performance of the clarinet version of Amor.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

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590243 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. 2 scores. 34 pages. David McKeown #6201267. Published by David McKeown (A0.590243). 10 Gospel Duets is an exciting collection of traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites arranged by David McKeown as duets for two Alto Saxophones. These Duets explore different styles and flavours of Gospel music, with imaginative arrangements in various contemporary styles. Click the link above to watch and listen to samples of all 10 duets (clarinet version) on YouTube.Most of these duets are ideal for players of an Intermediate standard, with two or three more suitable for Advanced Intermediate.10 Gospel Duets areperfect for concert performances large and small; each piece lasts between three and four minutes.fully articulated to help develop that Gospel 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 the world of Gospel music.32 pages adding up to more than half an hour of quality music.The ten titles are, Amazing Grace, Down By the Riverside, Go Down Moses, Go Tell It on the Mountain, He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Shall We Gather at the River, Steal Away to Jesus, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and When the Saints Go Marching In.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