The Sonata Pathetique is one of the most famous melodies of all time. The simplicity of the melody is what makes it so unique. The depth of emotion and expression in so few notes is what makes this
Ave Verum Corpus by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arranged for SATB saxophone quartet by Howard J. Buss, makes an exquisite addition to a recital, and it is especially effective in a church setting.
For Saxophone Ensemble. By Maurice Ravel; arranged by Matthew Morris. Maurice Ravel composed Mother Goose (Ma mere l'oye) as a suite in five movements for piano four hands between 1908-10. In 1911,
Fuga VII, from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 by Johann Sebastian Bach, was transcribed by Howard J. Buss for SATB saxophone quartet and is appropriate for performance in church.
Habanera is the popular name for L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Love is a rebellious bird), one of the most famous arias from Georges Bizet's 1875 opera "Carmen." It is the
Here's a jazzy, R&B influenced treatment of a beloved spiritual. There are optional ad-lib solos for tenor and alto sax. For AATB or SATB saxophone quartet.
An arrangement of five movements of the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky. There are several different styles included with a jazz swing style for the opening and a twist from the original for some
The haunting melody of this Advent favorite is enhanced by rich, shifting harmonies. This arrangement makes a wonderful contrast selection in a holiday program. SATB or AATB saxophone quartet.
Ricercare (originally Ricercare on C) by Andrea Gabrieli transcribed for SATB saxophone quartet by Howard J. Buss. Written in the imitative style of the late Renaissance, it makes an
A saxophone quartet with some attitude! Starting off with a baritone sax that just screams to be played "audaciously," the other parts are layered in as it builds. The percussion is optional, but including