Lemoine Iturralde - Dixie For Saxes - 4 Saxophones

Name: Iturralde - Dixie For Saxes - 4 Saxophones
Brand: Lemoine
SKU: 69864
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Essential Information About This Score
• Writing Designed for Ensemble: an ideal repertoire to work on cohesion, voice balance, and ensemble setup within a saxophone quartet.
• Variety-Jazz Colors: an accessible and expressive aesthetic, perfect for enriching a concert program with modern sounds.
• Pedro Iturralde's Signature: a lively musical approach rooted in a recognized jazz culture, with a strong sense of melodic line.
• Score Format: practical format for rehearsal, classroom work, and preparation of stage performances.

Iturralde - Dixie For Saxes - 4 Saxophones

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Summary of This Score

This score for 4 saxophones is intended for ensembles wishing to explore a repertoire at the crossroads of variety and jazz, emphasizing energy, phrasing, and collective musicality. It serves as an excellent tool to develop mutual listening between sections, rhythmic precision, and dynamic control, all essential for a convincing ensemble interpretation.

Working in a saxophone quartet naturally highlights balance (distribution of sound layers), intonation (chords, thirds, unisons), and articulation (common attacks, accents, detachés). In a variety-jazz language, these aspects become even more crucial: the pulse must remain steady, dynamics must breathe, and the style benefits from being supported by a homogeneous sound and clear intention.

Thanks to the universe of Pedro Iturralde, this score allows the approach of typical jazz reflexes (flexibility of phrasing, sense of groove, precision of entrances and endings) while staying within a framework suited to collective playing. It is a relevant choice for conservatory ensembles, ensemble music workshops, and quartets seeking effective pieces for the stage, with an immediately recognizable sonic identity.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

French Variety

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	ITURRALDE Pedro	Genre	variety - jazz
Instrumentation	4 saxophones	Year of Publication	2003

Questions frequently asked

What is the instrumentation of Dixie For Saxes?

The indicated instrumentation is for 4 saxophones, without specifying individual registers in the provided information.

Is Dixie For Saxes a jazz score?

The musical style is between pop and jazz. The phrasing, groove, and precision of collective entries are highlighted areas of focus.

When was this Pedro Iturralde score published?

Published in 2003, this score is attributed to composer Pedro Iturralde. It is categorized in the pop-jazz genre. The work is referenced as a score for 4 saxophones.

Is this score suitable for a conservatory saxophone quartet?

Conservatory ensembles and chamber music workshops are explicitly mentioned among the appropriate contexts. The writing for 4 saxophones allows working on balance between sections and the tuning of chords.