Alfred Publishing Williams John - Very Best Of + CD - Saxophone And Piano

Name: Williams John - Very Best Of + CD - Saxophone And Piano
Brand: Alfred Publishing
SKU: 115291
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ID : 115291

EAN : 9780757923524

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Essential Information About This Book
• Must-know film music themes specially arranged for saxophone, to play instantly recognizable melodies.
• CD included with backing tracks and orchestrated demo versions, ideal for practicing style, timing, and interpretation.
• Ensemble compatible : designed to be paired with equivalent collections (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, horn), for solo or group playing.
• A motivating resource to develop musicality, phrasing, and sense of tempo with highly engaging "cinema" pieces.

Williams John - Very Best Of + CD - Saxophone And Piano

22,80 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Summary of This Book

This collection offers a selection of popular themes arranged for saxophone, with audio accompaniment on CD to turn your practice sessions into a real playing experience. The backing tracks help refine intonation, breathing, and rhythmic precision, while the orchestrated demos provide an inspiring musical reference for tone, articulation, and dynamics.

Designed to be played both in solo and ensemble, this book easily integrates into group rehearsals when multiple players have the corresponding versions. It is an excellent choice for musicians wishing to expand their repertoire with film music, work on listening skills (playing in time with accompaniment), and gain confidence in performance situations.

The program includes notably: Can You Read My Mind (Love Theme From Superman), Theme From Superman, Cantina Band, The Imperial March, Star Wars (Main Theme), May The Force Be With You (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back), Duel Of The Fates (Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace), as well as several Harry Potter essentials: Double Trouble, Fawkes The Phoenix, Harry's Wondrous World, and A Window To The Past. Not to mention Olympic Fanfare And Theme (1984 Olympic Games).

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Musical, Film

Instrumentation

saxophone

Genre

film music, popular themes

Questions frequently asked

For which type of saxophone is this John Williams collection intended?

The instrumentation indicated is saxophone, without specification of range or model. Therefore, no element allows this collection to be assigned specifically to alto, tenor, soprano, or baritone saxophone.

Does the book include accompaniment for saxophone practice?

A CD is included with accompaniment tracks and orchestrated demos. The accompaniments serve to practice intonation, breathing, and rhythmic accuracy. The demos provide a reference for tone, articulation, and dynamics.

Which Star Wars themes are included?

The selection includes Cantina Band, The Imperial March, Star Wars (Main Theme), May The Force Be With You, and Duel Of The Fates. These titles specifically cover Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace.

Are there any Harry Potter pieces in this collection?

Four Harry Potter themes are announced: Double Trouble, Fawkes The Phoenix, Harry's Wondrous World, and A Window To The Past.

Can this collection be used in an ensemble?

Use in group rehearsal is expected when several players have the corresponding versions. The program also includes Olympic Fanfare And Theme, composed for the 1984 Olympic Games.