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Three German Carols #2
$6.00A duet for alto saxes and piano and is presented as a suite. Titles include “Christmas Is Here- Weinacht Is Heut,” “Alle Jahre Wieder,” “Come, Ye Shepherds- Kommet, Ihr Hirten.” Can be performed as a solo.
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In The Sweet By and By
$6.00An accompanied saxophone duet (2-Altos with opt. Tenor) duet which begins with a melodic motif and then presents the hymn tune in unison by the two parts. The chorus then breaks into a duet harmonization in a straight forward manner. The next section presents the first part in a melodically altered rendition with the second part answering in an obbligato like fashion. The middle section is a Q&A form with the piano dropping out, followed by a piano solo section. A modulation now gives rise to the second part acting as a solo, followed by another modulation where the first takes over as a soloist. Then another modulation where the two parts present the chorus in a straight duet section., where it remains until the end.
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Silent Night
$6.00Scored for two woodwind instruments with piano, the piece begins with a solo line and then adds the duet line. The ending section does much the same only with more rhythmic enhancement. An easy piece but gives opportunity for much expression.
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Rejoice Greatly Ye Daughters of Zion
$6.50Taken from the “Messiah”, this alto sax solo with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. The balance in the writing between the solo and the accompaniment gives way to the sensitivity of the text of this well-know aria..
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Lily of the Valley
$5.50A solo that is joyous and exhuberant expressing the finding of the Savior, followed by a tender expression of thoughtfulness and pondering. The final sections of this joyous piece breaks into a flurry of rapture ending on a high note of praise.
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Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
$5.50This sax solo with piano, this piece is written in march style displaying great resolve. The central sections present new thematic material followed by modified titled hymn materials giving a sense of unity to the piece. It ends with a solid flourish.
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I Know Whom I Have Believed
$4.50A piano introduction begins in a vigorous manner and is then joined with the soloist in a brilliant manner of a decorated melody. Coming to the chorus the solo is more fluid and expressive. After a modulation the soloist is offered an opportunity to express the tune with a great deal of flair. The middle section is slower in a thoughtful presentation. The final section regains the flair of the earlier sections and ends on a final long note of resolve.
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Higher Ground
$5.50A rather jovial introduction is begun by the piano and then joined in by the soloist stating the melody’s verse and then the chorus in a modified form. The second verse is presented in a pleasing way underpinned by the piano using a harp-like accompaniment. And once again, the chorus is presented in a even more modified way. The coda section continues with the flavor of the piece in a motivic manner and then arrives to the final destination in repose.
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There Is A Fountain
$5.50A solo that starts out with a flourish and continues to bubble its way melodically and with variation. The middle section is a tender reflection of the price paid by Christ for one’s redemption. It then gains anticipation for a strong ending of consecration only to come to a posture of repose.
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My Faith Has Found A Resting Place
$5.50This alto sax solo begins with a brief piano introduction and presents the tune in a gently embellished manner that creates interest. After a brief intermission the soloist presents the tune with even more melodic embellishment and ryhthmic activity. Another intermission coupled with a modulation where the piano now carries the tune while the soloist offsets it with a countermelody, The solo line now captures the tune and carries it to the end where it makes a final, restful statement.
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Satisfied
$4.50This solo begins with a elegant little motif in the upper register of the piano and then moves downward to a simple accompanying figure. The solo enters in a gentle manner with minor modifications- very much in a restful manner. With an abrupt modulation the tune is modified once more in a different way. After two more modulations in the piano the soloist presents the tune with a more “arpeggiated” way and then settles into a final long note- as if “everything’s okay!”
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What A Friend
$4.50This solo begins with a polite introduction and then is joined with the soloist in a gentle alteration of the tune in its entirety. A second verse is modulated upward with the tune with even more variation. After more modulations there is a brief cadenza and then a coda section based on the opening motif of the tune.
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Tender Night Medley
$5.50This solo is presented in a lush, relaxed format which incorporates the carols “Silent Night”, “Away In A Manger”, “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”. The solo line is altered rhythmically to give a sense of child-like gentleness while the accompaniment gives a restful underpinning of lush harmonies.
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Sunday School Parade
$4.50The effect of a parade coming and going… using: Jesus Loves The Little Children; Onward Christian Soldiers; I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy
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Come Thou Fount
$4.50This bubbly rendition of “Come Thou Fount” is effervescent from beginning to end. It is filled with movement and excitement expressing intense joy throughout.
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Are You Washed In The Blood
$5.00This solo is technically demanding while depicting the content of its title. While it is a provocative title with soul-searching implications, the results of its message produces a great deal of joy- salvation! The themes and embellishments presented here certainly enhances the joyous conclusion of such a concept and then moves to a rather solemn reflection of the wonder of it all.
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I Need Thee Every Hour
$5.00Although the melody is gently modified, this solo with piano displays both a sensitivity along with an elevated soaring quality expressing the need for divine interaction on the part of humanity.
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Hallelujah Chorus
$5.00A solo instrument with piano accompaniment? Can an arrangement capture the essence of the original with the majesty of full chorus and orchestra? This piece really does- it is amazingly complete!
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Amazing Grace
$5.00This solo opens with a gentle, Celtic fashion in a duple meter. It progresses through a series expressive obbligati giving a sense of elevation. As it nears the end it modulates metrically and harmonically to a triple meter, and then final repose.
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The Cross And Me
$4.50This alto sax solo is highly reflective in nature and incorporates the titles of :At The Cross”; “There’s Room At The Cross For Me”; “Beneath The Cross Of Jesus”. The piece is gentle and offers the opportunity far a great deal of expression. While there is embellishment of the lines they are done with taste.
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All The Way Medley
$4.50An accompanied clarinet duet which begins with a melodic motif and then presents the hymn tune in unison by the two parts. The chorus then breaks into a duet harmonization in a straight forward manner. The next section presents the first part in a melodically altered rendition with the second part answering in an obbligato like fashion. The middle section is a Q&A form with the piano dropping out, followed by a piano solo section. A modulation now gives rise to the second part acting as a solo, followed by another modulation where the first takes over as a soloist. Then another modulation where the two parts present the chorus in a straight duet section., where it remains until the end.
