Welcher's fascinating work for soprano sax is both a refraction of Mendelssohn's music for A Midsummer Night's Dream and his own incidental music to Shakespeare's comedy. The work's
The six Brandenburg Concertos are among the most familiar of Bach's works. Among the six, the third is a wondrous experience for performers and audience, with its fascinating use of
Following the Capitol Quartet's commission and celebrated premiere of The Mechanics, Carter Pann composed this short encore piece for the Capitol Quartet as a written-out improvisation. The players
This 14-minute work was co-commissioned of 19 saxophone/piano duos. Matheson cites the irony that humans throughout time find new ways to connect with each other, while distancing themselves in other ways.
in Court Dances, Amanda Harberg's musical palette sparkles with her trademark sense of imaginative energy, warmth, and lyricism. The three-movement work is a joyful and soulful celebration,
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
For the 2006 conference of the North American Saxophone Alliance, Lias considered five unique characters from Charles Dickens' great novel David Copperfield. Each is presented through a solo
Imaginary Folksongs presents six diverse movements, three each for alto and soprano saxophone, which " runs the gamut from virtuosic to melancholy to humorous," says the composer. For advanced
Lias' musical tale of a heroic rescue attempt high up the majestic Mount Ranier was inspired by actual events in 2004. The music reflects the all-too-common desperation, cries for help, and heroism (often
Not Alone is a 14 minute SATB saxophone quartet and dance score inspired by the ancient Chinese poet Li Bai's Drinking Alone Under the Moon with the Shadow. The expansively-textured sax
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.
For saxophone quartet. First edition, custom print. Composed for the Amigo Saxophone Quartet. Premiered in 2015, with the Asia premiere in 2016 at the Singapore Saxophone Symposium. Set of parts are
For solo soprano saxophone. First printing. Commissioned by Christopher Creviston. Includes program and performance notes. Duration: ca. 9'. Score, 11 p.
An avid photographer and outdoorsman, Lias considers four iconic Ansel Adams photos of Yosemite National Park in the four-movement Range of Light. "Winter Sunrise," "Vernal Falls," "Jeffrey
Responding to demand from clarinetists and saxophonists, Schocker created this adaptation of his best-loved work, customizing it for the instruments colors and contrasting registers. Composed as a recital
The great ragtime classic from Gershwin will challenge the swingability of any flute quartet. With its catchy rhythmic melody and constant toe-tapping beat in the lower voices, Rialto Ripples will bring
A compact dazzler lasting only a few minutes, Steven Stucky's Scherzino was composed for John Sampen and Marilyn Shrude's celebrated "Modern Postcard" series. The aptly-named work stays within
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
Composed in 2016 on commission from Joe Lulloff, Pann's Sonata is a 23-minute monument in 4 movements. The work was inspired by both the saxophone music of late composer William Albright and by
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
Originally a saxophonist, Stacy Garrop has enriched the sax repertory with many chamber works that offer both daredevil excitement and an insider's affinity for the instrument. Stubborn as
William Boyce had the musical misfortune to compose largely between the time of Handel (Baroque) and the arrival of Haydn (Classical). With the advent of the Classical Period and its broad public