Saxophone Quartet

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In eleven movements, this work can for Saxophone Quartet be played by Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax and Baritone Sax or 2 Alto Saxes, Tenor Sax and Baritone Sax.

Each works presents various challenges, but more than anything else the movements force the group to work together as a unit. It is highly recommended for a High School ensemble and beyond.

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In 2 movements evocative of nighttime inspired moods. The Turning Mind is a colorful chaconne that commences with ominous chords and builds to a brisk climax. Disquietude is up-tempo, fiercely rhythmic, and maintains a state of excitement and suspense throughout. Learn More

SATB: This well-known African American spiritual (the foot bone's connected to the leg bone, the leg bone's connected to the...), arranged by Howard Buss, makes a memorable concert feature as well as a rousing musical offering in church. Multiple players may be used on each part to expand the ensemble. This arrangement is hugely influenced by jazz. The extended two-part introduction begins hymn-like and then breaks out in a jubilant jazzy section. This is followed by a more traditional rendering of the spiritual; however, as the music reaches its climax, the jazz "licks" from the introduction are brought back as counterpoint against the main melody of the spiritual. The result is exhilarating, and for a bit of humor, just as the work ends, there is a "tongue-in-cheek" plagal cadence. Learn More

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Fort Worth Funk was written to provide a light-hearted, engaging selection for Saxophone Quartet.  It begins with a dramatic statement from the Baritone Saxophone, who lays down the opening groove.  The other members of the quartet enter one at a time, while the composition builds to a virtuostic moment for the full quartet.  The staggered entrances also provide an opportunity to stage theatrics as well.  Appropriate rhythms and articulations are meticulously notated to help players achieve an authentic “funk” style in their performance.  The piece is loosely based on the chord changes to the jazz standard “Well You Needn’t”, which appears briefly in swing style at the end of the piece.  Chord changes and written solos are provided during the improvised sections, to bring the piece within the grasp of a wide spectrum of players. 

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Composed for Saxophone Quartet (SATB), this piece is in 3 movements:

I. Billy Boy

II. A Story That Has No End...

III. A Frog Went a-Courtin'

Many of the immigrants who settled in the Appalachian Mountains of the American southeast came from the British Isles.  They brought with them folksongs that evolved, over long periods of time, into favorite American songs.  John Jay Hilfiger has used three of these songs as the basis for the three movements of this work.  The settings are not in typical folksong style.  Instead, each tune is treated in a unique way, expanded upon, and shaped in an idiomatic way for the instruments.  The result is a work in which the superposition of familiar tunes with unexpected contrasts offers a new perspective on well-known melodies that are shared among all the players.  

 

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FUGA VII from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 876, by Johann Sebastian Bach for sax quartet (soprano, alto, tenor & baritone) transcribed by Howard J. Buss. Rather than intending to elicit a strong emotional response from listeners, this elegant music is designed to showcase compositional craftmanship and stilulate the intellect. This outstanding transcription makes a wonderful addition to a concert and is especially appropriate for performance in church. Learn More

This is sure to be an audience pleaser and will get them clapping along. For Saxophone Quartet (SATB), this can be played by any level group. Learn More

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SATB

I. Inception

II. Mazurka

III. Andalusian

IV. Berceuse

V. Fado

VI. Jig

VII. Rhumba

VIII. Ska

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SATB or AATB and Score Beale Street Blues; Charleston; Chicago; Just a Closer Walk; Limehouse Blues; Royal Garden Blues; Way Down Yonder in New Orleans; Amazing Grace Learn More

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For Saxophone Quartet (AAAT) in three movements:

Cats! The creatures are an enigma. They sit around, sleep too much and ignore you - most of the time. When they decide to wake, they stare at you. What are they thinking? This composition reflects three moods. However, you will have to decide what the meaning of Kara’s moods are, or for any feline - for that matter.

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SATB: This colorful work showcases the agility and rich sonority of the instruments. The title refers to an imagined dream of Levi, the namesake of the Israelite Tribe. The Levites were known for their involvement in priestly duties and music. Although the composition is loosely programmatic, much of the music has a distinctly Middle-eastern quality. The soulful nature of the slower sections is enhanced by the expressive, luscious ambience of the ensemble. The composition features two sections with original tunes in the style of Jewish folk songs. One is slow and contemplative, the other jubilant. Levi’s Dream an audience-friendly work appropriate for the concert hall or in a house of worship. Learn More

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