This beautifully expressive soliloquy plays to the saxophone's hauntingly vocal nature. MUSIC OF YEARNING is lyrical throughout its 4-minute duration, full of melodic stretches and sighs, offering the
An arrangement of five movements of the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky. There are several different styles included with a jazz swing style for the opening and a twist from the original for some
Faure originally wrote his captivating Sicilienne for a production which unfortunately went bankrupt before ever the music was performed. Thankfully, he later arranged the orchestral setting
'La Cathedrale Engloutie' is one of the preludes included in Debussy's first volume of piano preludes published in 1910. There are many specific techniques that are required by pianists and these are
Originally composed for trumpet and piano, A Song from the Heart is one of those rare works that immediately captures performers and listeners in a wide range of settings. A beautiful melodic solo
For this synthesis of Mozart's well-known full orchestral overture, Melanie Thorne has crafted a stunning octet version SSAATTBB saxophones. All parts are engaged and integral, requiring extra practice time
The classic depiction of Death and the dancing dead is arranged by Thorne for saxophone octet. Death's violin solo is featured throughout the upper instruments, along with the immediately-identifiable
The overture is classic Rossini, a fun performance for players and audience both. This is the overture that features bow taps/key clicks in numerous places, and they are kept here in Thorne's meticulously
This is a straightforward yet beautiful arrangement of the famous tune. It will require sensitive musicianship and good technique, but is such a fine piece, it practically plays itself.
The flute world knows Schocker as a challenging composer unafraid to use beautiful melodic lines. In Nightsong for alto saxophone, Schocker offers a singing, sultry line with a touch of jazz in a
One of Marin Marais' best-known works, The Bells of St. Genevieve was originally written for viol, violin, and harpsichord with basso continuo. Its melodic lines are shared by viol and violin,
Something New is Thorn stepping out as composer of two movements- "Summer Heat" and "Cool of the Evening." While the first is fast and rhythmic, the second is cool and limpid as a mint julep. For