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A fast and virtuoso composition (allegro, presto) based on melodies and rhythms originating from Oriental music and written in keys which can be played effortlessly. These pieces can be performed as a...

From the repertoire of the Berlin Saxophone Quartet, includes optional percussion.

Frequently, one is in search of a suitable ensemble piece where each member can present him-/herself with a playable solo part. 'Welcome to New Orleans' offers you and your musicians this possibility....

Experience Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterly polyphony in a warm, new tonal setting: with the Canzona BWV 588, arranged for saxophone quartet, Advance Music brings a timeless masterpiece to modern wood...

One of the most popular German Christmas carols has now been arranged in three-four time. The short solo of the alto saxophone can also be improvised thanks to the notated chords.

Aurelius, composed for the Aurelius Saxophone Quartet, is a beautiful tone poem with flowing melodies, lush harmonies, mood changes, and a heroic climax. More musically challenging than technically de...

This is the statement for the Blues: Slow, laid back and soulful, with all the rich textural colors and interplay found in the writing of Clare Fischer, this little blues is easy to play and a treat t...

3-movement Suite for SATB Saxophone Quartet. The first movement simply spins out a five-note shape in an improvisatory fashion. The second movement attempts to offer a poignant introspection to the ou...

Straight-eighth 5/4 modal groove.

This is one of Thelonious Monk's most beautiful ballads. The arrangement tries to look at the piece through all eyes of each of the four saxophones, giving them all a lead voice at one time or the oth...

Uptempo even eighth piece, arranged for SATB saxophone quartet by the musical director and arranger of the Mingus Big Band. Medium advanced While on a concert tour Joe Lovano visited the ancient city...

An engaging composition based on a traditional Chanukah tune. Use of ethnic melodic inflections and rich harmonic textures featuring the soprano and tenor saxophone with interludes. Ideal for holiday...

Avocado is a calypso meant to musically portray the optimism and the zest for life typical of the Caribbean and to make sure that everybody is in a cheerful mood.

Inspired by Jackson Pollock paintings from 1947.'The background of grays and red-browns have an unapologetic emptiness, like a glimpse into deep space'(T J Clark in Farewell to an Idea)

Inspired by Jackson Pollock paintings from 1947. 'Pollock's genius [was that] instead of colour he hit on the abstract sense of light. (Philip Pavia quoted in Such Desperate Joy)

Inspired by Jackson Pollock paintings from 1947.This he also meant to me, the beauty of space (Robert Motherwell quoted in Such Desperate Joy)

Cuel Bloo is a piece that, in the first place, is meant to be a lot of fun. The composition based upon simple motifs should be performed in triplets and sounds best when played in a relaxed yet concen...

The present arrangement of 'Zorbas's Dance' by Mikis Theodorakis is suitable for saxophone quartet or quintet instrumentations. The lead part may be played by soprano or alto saxophone, respectively....

Train Talk for saxophone quartet invites you on a merry train ride in shuffle rhythm. As if entering a compartment, the players introduce themselves with solo passages for soprano, alto and tenor saxo...

Bring rhythmic momentum and pure musical joy to the stage with "Train Talk", published by the renowned Advance Music. This captivating piece for standard saxophone quartet (soprano, alto, tenor, and b...

Trajectory explores all facets of the saxophone quartet sound in dense, choral-like harmonies as well as alternating voice combinations. Musical dialogues and improvisation open up a field for intense...

Reflects the composers reactions to travelling through the Berlin Wall on his first European tour. Advanced

3-movement through-composed blues suite. Medium advanced

Heiner Wiberny wrote this melodious and rhythmically spirited compositon for his son Julian. The Latin-Influenced piece was inspired by his collaboration as multiinstrumentalist with the WDR Big Band...

Bring fresh swing and profound musicality to your ensemble! With "Oh, Freedom" (Spiritual Suite – Part 1), published by Advance Music, this world-famous traditional spiritual shines in an infectious s...