Eighth Note Publications

The musical material for Canyon Echoes was inspired after a trip to the Grand Canyon. The open voicings of quartal harmonies reflect the canyon's vast expanse. This work is fun to perform and enjoyabl...

Bach wrote over 300 cantatas. This is the most famous section from Cantata No. 208. This setting for 2 clarinets and keyboard (piano or organ) will be equally well received in both churches and recita...

This is a second collection of original compositions by award winner educator and composer Kevin Kaisershot set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situa...

The Sonata Pathetique is one of Beethoven's most celebrated compositions. A slow and expressive second movement, the Adagio cantabile perfectly exemplifies classical ideals. While it is commonly thoug...

Desk Drumming is perfect material for teaching musical elements in any environment: a standard music room, a regular classroom, or even on the floor. These duets can be successfully performed by just...

This is a collection of compositions and arrangements of well-loved music set for 3 like-instruments (or can be used with others in the series to accommodate performance with any combination of instru...

This is a collection of original compositions by award winner educator and composer Kevin Kaisershot set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations s...

J.S. Bach a adapté plusieurs œuvres de Vivaldi - cette transcription particulière était à l'origine pour violon solo et orchestre à cordes. Cet arrangement du concerto met en scène un bugle solo et un...

March Slave by Tchaikovsky is a riveting tone poem that captures the pride of Russians in the late 17th century. This arrangement, scored for eight trumpets by Michael J. Miller, was premiered by the...

This is, without a doubt, the most often-played processional at graduations from elementary school through college and university. Only the main theme has been adapted here and there are several 'esca...

The work is a ceremonial march that adapts nicely to the saxophone quartet. The melody is first stated by the soprano and alto saxophones, and then it is shared as dialogue between the two saxophones....

« The Uprising » est une œuvre audacieuse et osée qui dépeint un groupe défiant les détenteurs du pouvoir. Elle s’articule en six sections programmatiques : « The Current Regime » présente un caractèr...

Cette œuvre (composée à l'origine pour luth ou mandoline et cordes) est idéale pour mettre en valeur tous les musiciens d'un quatuor de saxophones. L'écriture typique et enjouée de Vivaldi en fait un...

« Firescape » est une œuvre faisant partie d’une série de quatre compositions inspirées des « éléments ». À travers la musique, elle illustre les différentes caractéristiques du feu décrites par les t...

« Western Fair » est une pièce énergique et entraînante, aussi agréable à jouer pour les musiciens qu’à écouter pour le public. Elle s’articule autour de deux mélodies principales qui se déclinent sou...

« Gods of Egypt » est une composition imprégnée des sonorités du Moyen-Orient. Une introduction puissante, qui utilise une gamme traditionnelle du Moyen-Orient et une contre-mélodie, plante immédiatem...

Le titre de cette pièce décrit parfaitement ce que la musique transmet : le bonheur et la joie. Chaque instrument a l'occasion d'interpréter des passages mélodiques, ce qui en fait une interprétation...

« The Silver Swan », « My Heart to Thee Now Makes its Plea » et « Now is the Month of Maying » composent ce recueil de madrigaux célèbres pour quatuor de saxophones. Deux mélodies lentes et une rapide...

This collection is directed at the developing player and a wide variety of pieces has been arranged with this in mind. Pieces include the main themes from: Aura Lee, Surprise Symphony, 1812 Overture,...

The Three Gymnopédies are the ultimate in quiet minimal pieces. They have been recorded by many instruments from synthesizer to soprano saxophone. Any one of these pieces would be a great change of pa...

This is a collection of compositions and arrangements of well-loved music set for 3 like-instruments (or can be used with others in the series to accommodate performance with any combination of instru...

Conjuring images of a spectral army marching towards an otherworldly battle being fought in our imaginations, the Phantom Brigade keeps time in strict rhythm as they march undaunted towards the unknow...

Cette pièce légère et amusante est une belle pièce d'exposition pour le cornet. Elle a peut-être été nommée en l'honneur de sa seconde épouse, Lillian Bell Hause, avec laquelle Clarke a eu deux enfant...

Czech s in the Mail Polka was written as a tribute to the German-Czech style polkas that the composer became so familiar with during his undergraduate years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He w...

This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. Its lyric nature also makes it a perfect selection for weddings or church services as pleasant, quiet background music. T...