Saxophone

Opening with a dark and somber set of variations, Double Image exploits the four instruments of the saxophone family. Beautiful, lyrical melodies glide through the second movement as the saxes begin their interplay. The...

Commissioned by the Composite Brass Duo, Echo Chamber traces a path from quiet, resonant spaces to expansive, interdimensional soundscapes within the span of nearly eight minutes.Genre: Duet for Saxophone & Trumpet +...

Elegy for Alto Saxophone & Wind Orchestra is a warm, melodic work of compelling expression. After an opening of gentle introspection, an ostinato in the piano unfolds which will proceed to dominate the ensuing texture of...

After a peaceful and expansive opening, Flux is a challenging chamber quartet that grows in intensity and increased dissonance. Genre: Chamber Quartet | # of Players: Standard Series: Hollinden Signature Series Level:...

Funk Trio is a fun and energetic piece for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, and percussion. The syncopated rhythms found throughout are a reflection of Funk music that the composer grew up with. During the piece, each of...

Fusion Suite leans toward the jazz side, inspired by the sound of a jazz-rock fusion band playing outdoors on a warm August night. The three movements evoke the energy of the band, the warmth of the evening, and the...

Gum-Suckers March is the final movements of Percy Grainger’s Suite for Orchestra "In a Nutshell," an original work in which no folksongs are used. “Gum-suckers” is a nickname for Australians hailing from...

Written for the Chicago Saxophone Quartet, HipHocket is a set of five etudes that focus on interwoven rhythms across the ensemble. One player starts a thought and another finishes.Genre: Saxophone Quartet | # of Players: 4...

Immersion features the unique combination of saxophone quartet with pitched percussion quartet. The saxes primarily act as a single unit throughout by performing homorhythmic chords against a polyrhythmic backdrop of...

This haunting arrangement of Gustav Holst’s classic Christmas carol sets the melody to lush extensions of his original harmonies. Appropriate for both concert and church settings, players will enjoy the individually...

In Time to Come is a lush, beautiful, introspective work for alto saxophone and marimba that was premiered at the 2010 North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Athens, GA by John Nichol and Andrew Spencer.Genre: Duet...

Inner Groove is a challenging duet for tenor saxophone and marimba that is filled with fun, Latin grooves. The percussionist has a pedal tambourine and both performers play egg shaker in various moments.Genre: Duet for Tenor...

Set in two movements – Hocket-ish and Tandem – Interactions for Baritone Saxophone & Percussion is a tour-de-force for both players and a delight for audiences, both visually and aurally.Genre: Duet for...

Written for for alto saxophone & fixed audio, Intrepid aims to capture the adventurous spirit of those who venture into the unknown. Though humanity has explored most (but not all) of our planet, the frontier of outer...

Expressively textural in one moment and relentlessly groovy in the next, It Flows is a challenging and varied work for marimba and alto saxophone that includes polyrhythmic textures, exciting hocketed lines, and soaring...

Joyful Tidings, Book 1 is a collection of traditional Christmas melodies arranged with modern and/or jazz harmonies. Seven titles cover a variety of styles and tempos, including jazz waltz, samba, up-tempo swing, 5/4 swing,...