Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Wind Ensemble
Abstract
I wrote CONCERTO FOR TENOR SAXOPHONE AND WIND ENSEMBLE in the tradition of
the grand concerti of the nineteenth century, but incorporating a modern sense of harmony and
rhythm. The spirit of the piece is very in the Romantic tradition with a soloist set against a large
ensemble. However, the traditions surrounding form, harmony, and rhythm have been eschewed
to give the piece a sense of freedom and unpredictability. Some general concepts from the
concerto traditions have been retained though, so that the listener can hear the piece in the
context of other concerti from the Western tradition; e.g. the fast-slow-fast structure of the
movements. The solo part is designed to be approachable by an advanced graduate student.
There will also be a version of the piece arranged for Saxophone, Piano, and Percussion, which
could be performed on a chamber recital. The concerto is in three movements, and lasts about 20
minutes.
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