Andante Festivo

Andante Festivo is a single movement composition by Jean Sibelius written in 1922 originally scored for string quartet. In 1938, the composer arranged it for string orchestra and timpani. Full-voiced and sonorous, Andante Festivo is constructed as a smooth, continuous stream of hymn-like melodic phrases that flow in and out of each other. This arrangement is for saxophone choir SAAATTBBBs with optional timpani. Substitute parts are included for soprano and bass saxes to allow flexibility in your ensemble. This arrangement includes the following parts Full Saxophone Choir Score Soprano Sax Alto Sax 1-2 Tenor Sax 1-2 Bari Sax Bass Sax (optional) Timpani (optional) Alto Sax 3 alternate for Soprano Sax Bari Sax alternate for Bass Sax The original work for strings is set in the key of G major. This setting for saxophone choir has been transposed down to B flat major. An alto sax substitute for soprano sax part is provided but not shown in the score. No altissimo is required of any player and each part covers a moderate range. The piece may be performed without the timpani and bass sax/bari substitute but it is much more effective with them. The alternate parts may be omitted as well creating a SAATTB ensemble.