Concerto for Saxophone

Todd Goodman'saConcerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestraais a substantial three movement work scored for solo alto saxophone and orchestra. The work is a traditional three movement concerto yet with the second and third reversed. The first movement is a slow agitated march that creates an argument between the orchestra and soloist. As the conversation progresses and the tension between the two entities escalates, the soloist in an acrobatic tour of the instrument finally wins the last word in a cadenza summarizing what was just heard and foreshadowing what is to come. The cadenza moves right into the second movement, a jovial fanfare. This fun movement again gives the soloist an aerobic workout while continuing a more civilized conversation with the orchestra. Parts are available for rental through Wrong Note Media, Inc. (www.WrongNoteMedia.com)