Alfred Publishing Snell Keith - Belwin Master Duets Saxophone Intermediate II - Saxophone Ensemble
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Summary of This Score
This collection of graded duets is a reliable resource to enrich the repertoire for wind instruments, both for students and teachers. Each volume offers a balanced selection of works from various periods (Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical), complemented by traditional airs and original compositions by Keith Snell in diverse styles. The goal is clear: to provide short, musical, and progressive pieces, perfect for working on rhythmic precision, articulation, balance between voices, and tone quality in duet playing.
The selection covers a wide range of characters, from dance-like to lyrical, allowing alternation between study and playing enjoyment. You will find notably Allegretto(Haydn), Bouree(Bach), Menuett(Bach), Gavotte(Handel), Gigue(Handel), Fughetta(Pachelbel), Etude(Gounod), Rondo(Clementi), Round(Byrd), as well as more traditional pieces such as Down By the Riverside(American Negro Spiritual) and Folk Dance(Danish Traditional). The collection also includes originals by Snell, such as March for Little Johnand Windmills, designed to sound immediately engaging and motivate regular practice.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Keith Snell and various (Haydn, Bach, Handel, Pachelbel, Gounod, Clementi, Byrd, Reiche, Schmitt, traditional) | Genre | Collection of graded duets (educational repertoire: classical, traditional, and original) |
| Instrumentation | Duets for wind instruments (woodwinds and brass) | Difficulty | Progressive (graded duets) |
Questions frequently asked
What skill level is Belwin Master Duets Saxophone Intermediate II intended for?
The collection offers graded duets for intermediate level. The short pieces allow a gradual approach to rhythmic accuracy, articulation, and balance between the two parts.
Which styles and periods are featured in this duet collection?
The selection gathers works from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods, as well as traditional tunes and compositions by Keith Snell.
Which pieces by Bach and Handel are included in the Intermediate II volume?
Included are Bourrée and Minuet by Bach. The program also contains Gavotte and Gigue by Handel. Pachelbel's Fughetta completes this historical repertoire.
Does this score contain traditional pieces?
Two traditional titles are listed: Down By the Riverside, from the American Negro Spiritual repertoire, and Folk Dance, of Danish origin. These pages alternate with works by Haydn, Gounod, and Clementi.
Which original duets by Keith Snell are included?
March for Little John and Windmills are part of Keith Snell’s original compositions. Their writing is integrated into a set of duets intended for wind instruments, both woodwinds and brass.
