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Classical Duets for Alto Sax

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Classical Duets For Alto Sax is a unique collection dedicated to the aspiring musician. This assortment of original classics is derived from the piano masterworks of many great composers which were chosen for their popularity, playability, and range. These light classical pieces are pure transcriptions of musical genius, edited for wind instruments.

This NYSSMA audition requirement is available for Trumpet, Clarinet, Flute, Alto Sax, and Trombone arranged in accommodating keys for all five axes, therefore these duets can be played in any combination. Simply put, this collection of duets is fun for everyone!

The performance tracks are easily assessable by simply scanning the QR code or by using the compact disc. Recorded in a “music minus one” fashion, the student can easily isolate each track and play along with some of the best musicians in the Los Angeles studio circuit.

Minuet (From, Minuet in G) • German Dance (No. 3 From, Twelve German Dances) • Minuet (From, Minuet in Bb) • Haydn, Promenade • Gretchaninov, A Little Piece • The Poor Orphan (Armes Waisenkind) • Schumann, Song Without Words • Jadassohn, Minuet (From, Minuet in G) • J.S. Bach, Bouree (From, Water Music) • Handel, Berceuse (Op. 2, No. 5) • Nevin, Sonatina • Andre, Le Petit Rien • Couperin, The Enchanted Garden • Volkmann, The Clock (Op. 62, No. 2) • Cradle Song (Op. 62, No. 5) • Kullak, Carefree • Turk, Symphony No. 40 (Theme from the First Movement) • Mozart, Allegretto • C.P.E. Bach, Pastorale • Burgmuller, Carnival • Couperin, The Chromatic Polka • Kohler, Spinning Song (Op. 14, No. 4) • Elmenreich

About Mark Hollingsworth; Mark’s background includes both classical and jazz training. After high school Mark received a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music and graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a major in woodwind performance.

Mark has over fifteen years’ experience as a studio musician in Los Angeles recording movies, albums, television broadcasts and numerous jingles as well as cartoons for Warner Brothers and Walt Disney. He has also performed in concerts with a wide range of artists including Quincy Jones, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Donna Summers, and Manhattan Transfer to name a few.

Some of Hollingsworth’s most significant accomplishments include memorable television appearances with Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Michael Bolton ,and Michael McDonald. He has worked on numerous recordings with Tom Petty, Luther Vandross, U2, the Library of Congress and soundtracks for the Ren & Stimpy show.

Hollingsworth’s musical breadth also includes skills on an extensive collection of flutes from around the world.

CATALOG #: TS158
PAGES: 48
BINDING: SADDLE STITCH
COPYRIGHT: 2006
REVISED ©: 2023
AUTHOR: JONATHON ROBBINS
EDITOR: TONY SANTORELLA
DESIGNER: CAROLYN CONNORS
ARTIST: MARK HOLLINGSWORTH
ATTRIBUTE: PERFORMANCE RECORDING
ISBN-10: 158560450X
ISBN-13: 9781585604500

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