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Genre: Duet for Alto Saxophone & Marimba
# of Players: 2
Level: Medium | Duration: 13:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2002
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Practus Interruptus is a unique theatrical showpiece for alto saxophone and one percussionist. The scenario is a run-through rehearsal in which the saxophonist keeps messing up. When the percussionist finally gets fed up, he starts playing a swing pattern on hand drums and chords in the vibraphone. The saxophone joins in with a bluesy solo over top. The middle section features improvisation in a 12-bar blues. After they finish “playing around,” the two players finish the composition they started rehearsing in the first place. A lot of fun to play and watch!
Genre: Duet for Alto Saxophone & Marimba | # of Players: 2
Level: Medium | Duration: 13:00
Instrumentation
Alto Saxophone
Marimba (4.5-octave)
Vibraphone (3-octave)
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