Sheet Music by Women Composers for Saxophone: Versatile Repertoire

Inspired by Chinese tradition, this concerto-like dance suite includes: 1. Lion Dance, 2. YangKo, and 3. Muqam. Each movement draws from melodies and rhythms characteristic of various regions of China...

Originally commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association Endowment in memory of Raymond W. Brook in 2012, Distance Can't Keep Us Two Apart is scored for a cappella mixed chorus (312-41863)...

In this textural tour de force, a trio of soprano saxophones creates unique sound colors and gestures to dramatically depict the archangels Michael (Warrior), Raphael (Healer), and Gabriel (Heralder)....

THE SOLITUDE OF STARS is a 5-minute work for Soprano and Tenor Saxophones and Piano. It depicts the composer's awe at experiencing a nighttime view of the starry heavens, shining brightly over the vas...

Commissioned by The Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program, IMPRESSIONS FROM THE CHINESE ZODIAC is a suite of three characteristic pieces within reach of advanced pre-college saxophonists, and i...

In ATHENA TRIUMPHANT, Stacy Garrop depicts the goddess Athena marching into war with her armies, a frenetic battle, and the quiet joy of victory in vivid detail and with remarkable concision. Adapted...

In Greek mythology, Daedelus was an inventor who created wings from feathers and wax, so he and his son Icarus could escape Crete by flying away. While Daedalus flew wisely, Icarus flew too close to t...

In COURT DANCES, Amanda Harberg's musical palette sparkles with her trademark sense of imaginative energy, warmth, and lyricism. The three-movement work is a joyful and soulful celebration, originally...

The sparkling verve and freshness of BLOOMING REFLECTIONS are as strikingly delightful as the imagery evoked by the work’s title. While Nishimura’s imagination leads performers and listeners through a...

THE SOLITUDE OF STARS is a 5-minute work for SATB Saxophone Quartet. It depicts the composer’s awe at experiencing a nighttime view of the starry heavens, shining brightly over the vast expanse of the...

While researching an inspiring Appalachian folk song, Garrop discovered multiple variants, all with similar themes, differing outcomes. From three of these variants, she has crafted a lyric trio for a...

Garrop musically explores one of the dramatic occurrences in human history, the explosion of Krakatoa. Scored for solo Viola, Percussion, and Strings, her concerto begins by capturing the essence of a...

The film noir genre of 1940s cinema typically includes a strong but flawed male lead (often a detective), a beautiful woman who coerces the male into committing murder or is a killer herself (a “femme...

Immerse yourself in the spirited and passionate world of Spanish flair! Published by the renowned Theodore Presser Company, “Sueños de Flamenco” is a vibrant and captivating work composed for the uniq...

The Coventry Carol, Lullay Lulla, is an English Christmas carol dating from the 16th century. It describes the lament of the women of Bethlehem when the children were murdered. Vivienne Olive has depi...

Inspired by the legendary cyclists of the Tour de France, Yellow Jersey is a short wind sprint for two saxophones, originally composed for two clarinets. The form of the piece follows how the sprint w...

Originally a saxophonist herself; Stacy Garrop has enriched the sax repertory with many chamber works that offer both daredevil excitement and an insider's affinity for the instrument. Stubborn As Hel...

Saxophon-Quartett mit Gesang + Drums

A recipient of the New Music USA 2013 Live Music For Dance Award commissioning grant; Not Alone is inspired by the ancient Chinese poet Li Bai's poem 'Drinking Alone under the Moon with the Shadow.' T...

Dr. Chen's woodwind quintet Feng is a 12-minute depiction of winds through winds. The Chinese 'feng' translates to 'wind' or 'the winds;' and Chen uses the Western woodwind quintet to explore 'the Eas...

In the First, Spinning Place was inspired by Dylan Thomas's exuberant poem Fern Hill. The first section of the concerto is a light, dancing movement, the second section contains echoes of Welsh hymnod...