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A Little of what you Fancy (3) Code AA
14 contrasting studies written in a modern, yet tuneful, idiom.

Solo & Accompaniment

Off-beat for Sax [A/T] (1/2) Code CCC
10 original syncopated pieces for the beginner saxophonist. Piano accompaniment and CD included.

Beginners Blues [A] (1/2) Code AA
An introduction to the blues scale with CD.  Ideal for individual or group lessons.

Detox [A/Pno] (2) Code B
A composition for alto and piano, taking the soloist through several different styles.

Who cares anyway? [Alto sax/pno with CD] (3) AAA
A three movement composition for alto saxophone and piano with accompanying CD providing slow and in tempo recordings.

Duets

Two Saxs, a Brush, a Stick and a String [A,A/T] (4/5)Code CC
Six swing style duets with CD backing. Can be played on solo alto sax with backing.

Ragaround [2 Alto & Piano + optional Bass] (4/5) Code C
Three rag-based duets which would provide excellent material for a concert.  The third rag - Boogie Rag - contains some very catchy rhythms and tunes.

Six for Sax [AA or TT] (4) Code CC
Six duets in a modern style, incorporating swing, traditional blues and finishing with a very upbeat tempo piece.

Trios

Nine Lives [AAA or TTT] (1) Code D
Nine original trios for the beginner saxophonist exploring different styles.

Nine More Lives [AAA/TTT] (2) Code D
Nine further original trios exploring more styles of performance.

Nine More Lives [As above but for AAT] (1) Code D

Two Scottish Medleys [AAA/TTT] (2) Code B
Two separate medleys arranged in a lively and challenging style.

Winter Moods [AAA/TTT] (3) Code C
Two contrasting movements giving each player an interesting line.

T.T.F.N. [AAA/TTT] (3) Code C
A lively jazz trio in three contrasting movements.

Festive Threesome (3) Code C
A Christmas arrangement with a difference, including God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen and Ding Dong Merrily on High.

Here we go again! [AAA/TTT] (3/4) Code B
Get those fingers working and watch the cross-rhythms.

Let's get Going then! [AAA/TTT] (3/4) Code C
A trio in two movements exploring more jazz styles and rhythms.

In Dulce Saxphonatto [AAA/TTT] (1/2) Code C
An easy Christmas medley for beginner saxophonists, including Hark the Herald Angels Sing, On Christmas Night and Past Three o'clock.  Contains swing element.

Cool Cats Trio [AAA/TTT] (2) Code C
A trio in two movements providing the players with swing and straight quaver opportunities.

Yabadidoo [AAT] (3/4) Code C
A fun, jazzy trio.  Good for counting and jazz ensemble playing.

Made in England  [AAT] (3/4) Code C
An arrangement of three English folk songs in various styles.

Skitch-Skatch  [AAT] (4) Code D
A trio consisting of three separate movements, giving each player a challenge in solo and ensemble playing.

Quartets

Christmas Lights [AAAA/TTTT] (2) Code C
This has been arranged to be performed as individual items or as a complete medley. It includes Once in Royal, The Holly and the Ivy, Silent Night and Ding Dong merrily on high.

Christmas Lights [As above but for SAAB] (2) Code C

Stuck in the Groove [AAAT] (3) Code C
A good concert item, with plenty of humour.

Stuck in the Groove [As above but for SATB]

Stuck in the Groove [As above but for AAAA/TTTT]

Moniaive Madness [AAAT] (3/4) Code C
Two contrasting movements written in jazz swing style.

Moniaive Madness [As above but for SATB]

Made in Ireland [AAAT] (3/4) Code C
A challenging medley of traditional Irish melodies.

Made in Ireland [As above but for SATB]

Made in England [AAAT] (4) Code C
A medley of English folksongs arranged in many popular styles.

Made in England [As above but for SATB]

Made in Scotland [SATB] (4) Code C
A medley of Scottish tunes arranged in many different styles ranging from the traditional through to jazz.

Country Garden [AAAT] (3/4) Code C
An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporating many popular styles, including a swing-jazz element.

Country Garden [As above but for SATB]

Country Garden [As above but for SAAB]

Skitch-Skatch [AATT] (4) Code D
A quartet consisting of three separate movements, giving each player a challenge in solo and ensemble playing.

Skitch-Skatch [As above but for SATB]

Skitch-Skatch [As above but for AAAT]

Skitch-Skatch [As above but for SAAB]

Yesnaby Ground [AATB] (4) Code C
An arrangement of the piano piece by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies - works very well for this combination of instruments.

Yesnaby Ground [As above but for AATT]

Badinerie Bites Back [SATB] (4) Code C
An arrangement of the famous Badinerie from Suite No 2 in B minor by J S Bach

Phew - what an Invention! [SATB] (5) Code C
Two of J S Bach's Inventions are still recognisable with an element of humour.

Phew - what an Invention! [As above but for AATT]

Just a Quartet [SATB] (5) Code D
A three movement quartet exploiting different styles from jazz through to contemporary.

Just a Quartet [As above but for AATT]

Air'em Scar'em [SATB] (4/5) Code CCC
Air from Suite No 3 by J S Bach. This arrangement begins with a straight transcription of the original. The second section is a more modern rendition, but contains recognisable elements of the original.

Have we met Somewhere before? [SATB] (5+) Code D
A technically more demanding composition in three movements.

A Step around [SATB] (4/5) Code CC
A lively quartet written in a jazz style rondo form. 

After the Sun [SATB] (4/5) Code CC
A tango based quartet including many different styles.    

Yabadidoo [AAAT or SAAT or SAAB] (3/4) Code CC
A fun, jazzy quartet. Good for counting and jazz ensemble playing.

Ragaround [AAAT] (4) Code E
Three rag-based quartets which would provide excellent material for a concert.  The third rag - Boogie Rag - contains some very catchy rhythms and tunes.

Allegro from Vespers [AAAT] (3) Code D
An arrangement from the Vespers by Claudio Monteverdi.  An impressive opener for concerts.

Little Brown Jug [AAAA/TTTT] (3) Code D
A set of variations on this well known tune, includes swing and hoe-down styles.

Little Brown Jug [As above but for AAAT] (3) Code D

Christmas is Coming [AAAT or SAAT] (3) Code D
A new medley of Christmas favourites including In Dulci Jubilo, The Coventry Carol and Deck the Hall.

Pagrietto [AAAT] (3/4) Code CC
A set of variations on the famous theme by Paganini.

Quintets

Bolero de Concert [AAATT] (4/5) Code D
An arrangement of this lively organ piece by Louis-James-Alfred Lefebure Wely - an excellent concert item.

Bolero de Concert [As above but for SAATT]

Bolero de Concert [As above but for SAATB]

Cat Quintet [SATTB] (5+) Code F 
A challenging quintet for saxophones by Trevor Wilson
See if you recognize the themes!

Festive Fivesome  [SAATT] (3) Code D
A Christmas arrangement with a difference, including God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen and Ding Dong Merrily on High.

Made in the Spirit  [S/AAATT/B or SATTB] (3) Code E
An arrangement of three well-known spirituals - Down by the Riverside, Steal Away and When the Saints come Marching in.

Let's Face the Music and Dance [S/AAATT/B] (3/4)
Code F
An arrangement of this faous tune by Gershwin.  It includes different styles - syncopation, swing, a lilting triple-time section and even a soft-shoe shuffle.

Pavane [S/AAATT/B] (3/4) Code E
An arrangement of Ravel's Pavance pour une infante defunte.  This is a good piece for more sustained playing and is fairly challenging for all parts.

Over to You [S/AAATT/B] (3/4) Code F
A good way to learn the main themes from four famous overtures: William Tell, The Master Singers, Brahms' Academic Overture and the Can-can from Orpheus in the Underworld.  This arrangement would be ideal for concerts.

Sextets

Music [S/A,AATT,T/B] (5+) Code D
An arrangement of this popular song by John Miles. It exploits many different styles and tempi.

Sortie [SAATTB] (4/5) Code D
A lively arrangement of this organ piece by Louis-James-Alfred Lefebure Wely. Every instrument has the chance to play the solo line.

Sortie [As above but for AAATTT]

A Touch of the Blarney [SAATTB](4/5)Code D
A sextet in two movements. The first is fast and quirky and the second is a whirl of Irish modernism. Challenging and fun!

Festive Sixsome [AAAATT or AAATTB] (3) Code D
A Christmas arrangement with aq difference, including God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen and Ding Dong Merrily on High.

In the Wake of the Wickerman [SAATTB] (5+) Code D
A fusion of styles with inspiration taken from the diversity of SW Scotland where 'The Wickerman' was filmed.

ABBA the Medley [SAATTB] (3) Code FF
A Medley of four Abba hits - Mamma Mia, Fernando, Knowing Me Knowing You and Dancing Queen.  Original music by Andersson, Anderson & Ulvaeus.

Classical Gas [SAATTB] (4/5) Code F
An arrangement of this famous piece by Mason Williams.
All instruments have an interesting part to play-very good concert item.

Run, Haggis run! [SAATTB] (5) Code E
A two movement work exploiting the sonorities of the different instruments.  The second movement is a fast, quasi-Gaelic structure, with plenty of time changes to keep the players on the run!

Puttin on the Ritz [AAATTB] (4) Code F
A lively arrangement of this song by Irving Berlin - great fun for concerts.

Glenn Miller Medley [AAATTB] (3/4) Code FF
A medley of five Glenn Miller hits - In the Mood, Pennsylvania 65000, Moonlight Serenade & Chatanooga Choo Choo.

Septets

Titles marked * also available as Clari & Sax Combi(double sextet)

Eine kleine Saxophonmusik! [SAAATTB] (4) Code D
Not quite what Mozart envisaged - but fun for saxophone choirs.

*A Step around [SAAATTB] (4/5) Code D
A lively septet written in a jazz style rondo form.

*After the Sun [SAAATTB] (4/5) Code D
A tango based septet including many different styles.

Glenn Miller Medley [SAAATTB] (3/4) Code FF
A medley of five Glenn Miller hits - In the Mood, Pennsylvania 65000, Moonlight Serenade & Chatanoogo Choo Choo.

Puttin' on the Ritz [SAAATTB] (3/4) Code FF
A lively arrangement of this famous song by Irving Berlin -Ideal for concerts.

42nd Street [SAAATTB] (5) Code F
A lively arrangement of this famous number.

Four Movements from the Holberg Suite [SAAATTB] (5+) Code FF
This is an arrangement of the famous Holberg Suite by Grieg.  The Air has been omitted in this arrangement as it was more suitable to do so for the above combination of instruments.

Octets

St Paul's Suite [SSAATTBB] (5+) Code G
An arrangement of Holst's complete suite by Elizabeth Drury.  This work consist of 4 movements with a duration of approximately 16 minutes.

3 Movements from the Capriol Suite [S/AAA/TTT/B](4) Code F
Movements Basse Dance, Pides-en-L'air and Mattachins from The Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock.

Festal Overture [S/AAA/TTT/B] (4) Code G
An arrangement of the organ piece 'Festal Offertorium' by Percy Fletcher.

Run, Haggis run! [SSAATTBB] (5) Code F
A two movement work exploiting the sonorities of the different instruments.  The second movement is a fast, quasi-Gaelic structure, with plenty of time changes to keep the players on the run!

Summertime [SSAATTBB] (5) Code F
This is an arrangement of the famous melody by George Gershwin.  It has some surprising twists and turns and gives all instruments an interesting line.

Saxophone Choir

In the Wake of the Wickerman
[Sopranino/SSAAATTBB/Bass] (5+) Code F
A fusion of styles with inspiration taken from the diversity of SW Scotland where 'The Wickerman' was filmed.

Reely-around [Sopr/SSAAAAATTTBB] (4/5) Code FF
A Scottish influenced composition in true gaelic style with a mixture of rhythms and a rendition of 'Hieland Laddie' in the middle.

Post Sax Galop [Sopr/SSAAATTTBBBs] (3/4) Code FF
An arrangement of the famous Post Horn Galop.

Easy Does it [Sopr/SSAAATTTBBBs] (5+) Code FF
A relaxed opening develops into some driving and exciting rhythmic elements - fun for all sections.