J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

This is a demanding piece for saxophone ensemble, but worth the practice!
This arrangement is faithful to the original but contains a small cut in the
1st movement which makes it more appropriate for wind players.
(Grade 6-8)
[SSAATTBB]

Sample score

Camille Saint-Saëns ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of the famous ‘Danse Macabre’ by Camille Saint-Saëns. (Grade 5-8)
[SSAATTBB]

Sample Score

W.A. Mozart ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

This is an arrangement of the famous overture to the opera
‘Don Giovanni’ by Mozart.  It works especially well for
saxophone players and there is plenty of interest in all parts.
(Grades 6-8)
[SSAATTBB]

Sample score

Pauline Gordon

A Lively, syncopated composition with a Scottish feel to the music,
reflecting the time spent by the composer at the Gartmore
Saxophone course. Grade 6-8
[SSAATTBB]

Sample score

Gioacchino Rossini ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

This overture is from an early opera by Rossini.  It is typical of Rossini’s
lighthearted yet energetic style.  The original was forward-looking
with the instruction for the Second Violins to tap their bows on their
music stands.  In this arrangement, the tapping is replaced with ‘key taps’. (Grade 5-8)
[SSAATTBB]

Sample score

Pauline Gordon

A ‘cool swing’ composition by Pauline Gordon.  Its feline characteristics
depict the unpredictable.  As the composer says, where she lives
“the cats who come to pay a visit, eat some treats and stroll
nonchalantly off down the lane”. Grade 6-8
[SSAATTBB]

Sample score

Melanie Thorne

This trio is in Swing-time throughout with a short, slower tempo bluesy
section.  All parts have some melodic interest.  It lasts just over 2 minutes.
(Grade 3-5)

Sample Score

William Boyce ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of the very popular Symphony No. IV by
William Boyce.  This is a very tuneful work and would be a
popular item for concerts.  The key is compatible with the
Clarinet Choir arrangement. (Grade 5-7)
[SSAATTBB opt. Timps]

Sample Score