Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.591155 Composed by David McKeown. Easter,Folk,Jazz,Ragtime,Traditional. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6284997. Published by David McKeown (A0.591155). The Candy Cakewalk is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for two Soprano Saxophones. The Candy Cakewalk is one in a series of ten Easter-themed duets each written in a different American dance style. The Cakewalk was popular in the early twentieth century but its origins go back to slave plantations in the nineteenth century where dancers would often compete for a prize of cake. The music was a marriage of European March and African-American syncopation and was a forerunner of Ragtime. The Candy Cakewalk 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. The playing-time is around one and a half minutes, but can be lengthened by adding repeats at the performer’s discretion. The Candy Cakewalk is a perfect upbeat addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click on the link above to hear a full YouTube performance played on 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: A0.590565 Composed by David McKeown. Celtic,Folk,Holiday,Love,Wedding. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6212715. Published by David McKeown (A0.590565). Grá, (Irish for Love), is a beautiful original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Soprano Saxophones.This duet is inspired by the Irish sean-nós style of singing. Originally sung unaccompanied in the Irish Gaelic language, in more recent times the melodies have been adapted as instrumentals, harmonised and given accompaniment. The songs are most often about love and loss and Grá aims to capture this melancholy mood.Grá is written for players at an intermediate standard and upwards. Expressive throughout, the first part of the melody is played above a drone. Simple accompaniment then builds towards a climax before the melody slips away like a distant echo. Players can add their own appropriate ornaments and variations to the melody if they wish. Grá has a performance time of a little over three minutes. Click the link above to hear a full performance of the Clarinet version of Grá 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 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1279841 Composed by Patty and Mildred Hill. Arranged by David McKeown. Folk,Jazz,Jewish,March,Multicultural,World. Score. 11 pages. David McKeown #871272. Published by David McKeown (A0.1279841). 10 Happy Birthday Duets, (in 10 Different Styles) is a new set of original duets by David McKeown, written for two Soprano Saxophones.Each duet presents the best-known song in the world, Happy Birthday, in a different fun style. The styles are Calypso, Irish Jig, Klezmer, Mambo, March, Oompah, Ragtime, Rock, Swing and Waltz. Each duet lasts over one minute. The duets are ideal for players between early intermediate and intermediate levels. 10 Happy Birthday Duets are Perfect for concert performances large and small;  Perfect to perform on anyone’s Special Day; A special birthday gift for musicians of all ages. 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;  Ideal materials for teachers to help celebrate students’ birthdays. Designed to be fun for both players, with the melody in both parts.  Click the link to hear and see samples of all ten duets on YouTube. There are thousands more duets available for all standards and styles, in many different instrumental combinations at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203.

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590006 Composed by Wallis Willis. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6137539. Published by David McKeown (A0.590006). Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is an American nineteenth century spiritual. This version is arranged as a duet for two Soprano Saxophones. The words and music of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot are credited to Wallis Willis, a Native American freedman from Oklahoma. A local minister transcribed the song in 1865 and within a few years it became a firm gospel favourite. In recent times Swing Low, Sweet Chariot has been adopted by the Civil Rights movement on one hand, and the England rugby team on the other. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is simply arranged in keys and range best suited to the instruments. The hymn is played three and a half times, once as a ballad, then twice in a slow rock style, before returning to the ballad at the end. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, though some of the rhythms in the third verse may be a challenge for less experienced players. With a performance time of around three and a half minutes, this version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589846 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Christmas,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6129377. Published by David McKeown (A0.589846). Go Tell It on The Mountain is an Afro-American Spiritual Song. This version is arranged as a duet for two Soprano 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  

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 

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.594318 Composed by Ernst Anschütz. Arranged by David McKeown. Christmas,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6574679. Published by David McKeown (A0.594318). O Christmas Tree, (O Tannenbaum), is a much-loved Christmas song. This version is arranged as a duet in a Jazz Waltz/Swing style for two Soprano Saxophones. Click on the YouTube link above to listen to a full length performance of this arrangement played on Clarinet.The melody of O Christmas Tree is Polish in origin and dates back to the sixteenth century. The lyrics we know and love were added much later by German composer Ernst Anschütz in 1824. The lyrics were originally a homage to the fir tree, using the evergreen foliage as a metaphor for constancy and loyalty. The association with Christmas appeared later in the nineteenth century.With a performance time of three minutes and a half minutes, this version of O Christmas Tree is perfect for seasonal celebrations and concert performances, both formal and informal. The jazz waltz style is a fun and fresh take on this familiar traditional tune.O Christmas Tree is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. Rhythms are syncopated, as one would expect in jazz waltz music, and there is plenty of articulation detail to help deliver an authentic style. While the key is straightforward, there are several busy passages to keep players on their toes. The melody is played four times, the last in 4/4 time with a short coda. This arrangement is suitable for players at an intermediate level. 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: A0.594118 Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by David McKeown. Blues,Christmas,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. David McKeown #6549721. Published by David McKeown (A0.594118). Silent Night is a much-loved Christmas carol. This version is arranged as a duet in a Gospel style for two Soprano Saxophones. Click on the YouTube link above to listen to a full length performance of this arrangement played on Clarinet.The melody of Silent Night was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber in 1918, a setting for the lyrics of a young priest, Joseph Mohr. After flooding had damaged the church organ in Oberdorf, Austria, Mohr asked local schoolmaster, Gruber, to write a Christmas melody to be accompanied by guitar. Silent Night was the result. The carol remained unpublished until 1833, but has since gained huge international popularity. Bing Crosby’s version sold more than 10 million copies and UNESCO has declared the carol an intangible cultural heritageWith a performance time of around two and a half minutes, this version of Silent Night is perfect for seasonal celebrations and concert performances, both formal and informal. The gospel style is a fun, fresh and soulful take on this familiar tune.Silent Night is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. The 9/8 meter may be feel unusual to some, and there is plenty of articulation detail to help deliver an authentic style. The melody is played twice, with a short intro and a bluesy outdo. This arrangement is suitable for players at an intermediate level.

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: A0.589326 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Jewish,Wedding,World. Score. 5 pages. David McKeown #6022269. Published by David McKeown (A0.589326). 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 Soprano 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 

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.591030 Composed by David McKeown. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 12 pages. David McKeown #6269809. Published by David McKeown (A0.591030). 10 Easy Summer Duets are beautiful new and original compositions by David McKeown arranged for two Soprano 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.  

Soprano Saxophone Duet Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.592025 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. David McKeown #6320059. Published by David McKeown (A0.592025). Deep River is an Afro-American Spiritual Song. This version is arranged by David McKeown as a duet for two Soprano Saxophones. Deep River was first published in 1917 and quickly became a public favourite. The writer and origin of the song is unknown. In the recording age, Deep River was made famous by Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson and Tommy Dorsey. Deep River is one of several Gospel arrangements available on Sheet Music Plus. Use the search bar above to find 10 Gospel Duets (for intermediate players), and 18 Easy Gospel Duets, Volumes 1 and 2, all available for this instrumental combination. Deep River is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around three minutes, this version of Deep River is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal. Click the link above to listen to a full performance of the Clarinet version 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: A0.591195 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: A0.594278 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by David McKeown. Christmas,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6570757. Published by David McKeown (A0.594278). Jingle Bells is perhaps the best known of all Christmas songs. This version is arranged as a duet in a Jazz style for two Soprano Saxophones. Click on the YouTube link above to listen to a full length performance of this arrangement played on Clarinet.When James Lord Pierpont wrote Jingle Bells in 1857, he had no intention of writing a Christmas song. The Christmas association had been made though by the dawn of the recording age, and the song has been popular across the world ever since. Jingle Bells holds the distinction of being the first song performed in space, sung by American astronauts in 1965.With a performance time of around three and a half minutes, this version of Jingle Bells is perfect for seasonal celebrations and concert performances, both formal and informal. The jazz style is a fun and fresh take on this familiar tune.Jingle Bells is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. The melody first appears in standard jazz swing, but most of the arrangement is in 5/4. This arrangement is suitable for players at an intermediate level. 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