Easy Concert Pieces - Alto Sax Volume 1
23 Pieces from 5 Centuries
Expected to ship in 1-2 weeks.
- Editor: Ulrich Junk
- Format: Book & Audio Access
- Instrumentation: Piano, Alto Saxophone
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- Size: 9.1 x 11.9 inches
- Pages: 52
Description
The Easy Concert Pieces series for alto saxophone and piano provides easy to intermediate pieces from the Renaissance to the modern era for music lessons, concert performances or private music-making. The volumes with accompanying audio recording add to the not very extensive repertoire of performance pieces for saxophone. They were carefully selected according to technical and musical requirements and are arranged in three volumes according to their level of difficulty.
All pieces are included in the accompanying mp3 pack as demo and play-along versions (piano accompaniment). The piano part contained in the volume is very easy so that it can even be played by a pupil, e.g. at a music school concert.
Volume 1 contains easy pieces which mainly range from d‘ to c‘‘‘, occasionally even to d‘‘‘. The keys range from C to in D Major or the respective Minor keys. This volume contains works by Charpentier, Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Smetana, Pütz, Moser, and others.
Volume 2 contains intermediate pieces ranging from c‘ to e‘‘‘, with unusual metres and demisemiquavers appearing occasionally. Including works by Wolkenstein, Peuerl, Schein, Purcell, Telemann, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Gounod, Humperdinck, Elgar, and others.
Volume 3 contains pieces at even higher levels of difficulty and adds further works to the repertoire.
Contents:
- Song of Agincourt
- V. Haussmann: Dance and After Dance
- M.-A. Charpentier: Prélde from Te deum
- H. Purcell: Rondeau
- J. Clarke: Trumpet Tune
- A. Vivaldi: Allegro from Spring
- A. Vivaldi: Largo from Winter
- G.F. Handel: Bourrée from The Music of the Royal Fireworks
- J.S. Bach: Aria "So oft ich meine Tobackspfeife"
- J.S. Bach: Aria from Peasant Cantata
- G.H. Stölzel: If you are with me (BWV 508)
- J. Haydn: Chorale St. Anthony
- W.A. Mozart: Romanze from Eine kleine Nachtmusik
- J. Reinagle: 14./15./16. Sonatine - L.v. Beethoven: Ode to Joy
- B. Smetana: Vlatava - E. Pütz: Spiritual
- J. Moser: Eventing Twilight
- P. Harris: Foxtrot
- U. Junk: Happy Childhood Days
- F. Wunsch: Dorian Blue
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Easy Concert Pieces - Alto Sax Volume 1
