Suite Concertante for Alto Saxophone & Wind Orchestra

A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and serene.

Program Notes

Morning - Brisk,bright filled with spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns ending with an exuberant exclamation!

Noon - A sultry,sensuous dance which begins with tenuous restraint. A dream-like mood unfolds becoming ever more intense. As the energy abates the dance ends on a note of expectancy.

Night - A mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism which at times unexpectedly erupts in spasms of unrestrained intensity. The ending is quiet and serene.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2011
Number of Players: Standard + 1
Duration: 13:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

One on a part:
Solo Alto Saxophone

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
English Horn
Solo B-flat Clarinet
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contralto Clarinet
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

Contrabass
Piano

Timpani
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Percussion 1 (suspended cymbal, tam-tam, triangle)
Percussion 2 (snare drum, bass drum)