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Boris Goes to Dublin
- Alun Cook
Alto Saxophone and Piano
"Boris" has a challenging solo part and was written as an "audience friendly" showpiece for Alto Saxophone and Wind Band. The solo part is a good Grade 8 standard and is arranged here for Alto Saxophone and Piano. Listen to the Mp3 for a performance - it's quite hard! There is also a version for Alto and Wind Band available |
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
- C. Saint-Saëns arr. Alun Cook
Alto Saxophone and Piano
A showcase for Alto Saxophone transcribed from Saint-Saëns’ original for solo violin and orchestra. The key has been changed and the solo part adapted to accommodate the more limited range of the saxophone and the need to breath. There is one top 'A' and a 'G#' (with alternatives given) and an 'F#' key would be useful. The MP3 gives a good impression of what is possible - I am a little rusty and my scales are not as smooth as I would like (and I wish I had a top 'F#' key), and I would expect a more accomplished performer to take some sections a little faster. This is a distillation of my version for Alto Saxophone and Wind Band, found elsewhere on this website.
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Wieldy Waltz
- Alun Cook
Alto Saxophone and Piano
Wieldy Waltz has educational mileage as it explores a good range and addresses swing rhythms. Although generally technically undemanding there are a couple of bars that are quite challenging, making it a good exam performance piece. It is also available elsewhere on this website transcribed for Flute. Wieldy Waltz is also available for Flute and Piano
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Wizzy Izzy
- Alun Cook
Alto Saxophone and Piano
Wizzy Izzy was written for a student quartet which had a dazzling and virtuoso 1st Alto who loved the more challenging repertiore. In this arrangement for Alto and Piano the soloist still has an excellent chance to show-off It is also available for Saxophone Quartet |
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The Santa Express
- Alun Cook
2 Altos and Piano
Deep in the depths of the Kent countyside at Christmas time, the Steam Railways run "Santa Specials" as a Christmas treat for the young and old alike and this light-hearted composition gives a hint of both Christmas and the steam locomotives. This version is for 2 Altos and Piano, but it can be found elsewhere on the site for Sextet, Octet, Sax Choir, Orchestra and Piano Duet.
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Smoothies
- Alun Cook
Saxophone Trio with Piano and optional rhythm section
2 Altos and Baritone, or Alto Tenor, Baritone, with Piano and optional drums.
Sultry, seductive, sexy, sleek - so laid back as to be horizontal! Scoring is flexible. Take your time! Metronome speed is a maximum, and yes, the dissonances are supposed to be there. Originally for 2 Altos, Baritone and Piano, it can be played on Alto, Tenor and Baritone, drums (with brushes) may be added, as may a bass. The baritone may be omitted especiialy if you have a bass player. Take your time! Metronome speed is a maximum, and yes, the dissonances are supposed to be there.
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