Concerto For Alto Saxophone And Wind Ensemble: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Samuel R. Hazo
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK00208755
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Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00208755
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About the Composer: Samuel R. Hazo
Samuel R. Hazo is a prolific composer and arranger whose works have become staples in school and university concert bands across North America. His compositional voice balances accessibility with musical substance, creating pieces that challenge performers without demanding virtuosic technique beyond their reach.
Hazo's catalog spans multiple genres and ensemble types, but his concert band writing shows particular skill in orchestration and structural clarity. He understands what works on the rehearsal floor and what engages an audience, making his scores valuable additions to festival and contest programming.
Why we love this
This concerto gives your alto saxophone soloist a genuine vehicle for musical expression without overshadowing the ensemble. The writing sits comfortably for intermediate players while maintaining the structural logic and harmonic interest that keeps a concert band engaged and sounding polished.
What to expect
The solo saxophone voice emerges as both lyrical and energetic, supported by an ensemble sound that shifts between accompaniment and full partnership. Passages of intimate musicality alternate with moments of collective power, creating a piece that feels collaborative rather than isolating.
Who it's for
Band directors seeking a feature piece for an intermediate soloist who wants meaningful solo experience at contests or festivals. This concerto works especially well for programs that need a Grade 5 showcase piece that won't derail ensemble rehearsal time.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the soloist's melody line with supportive harmonic textures in the woodwinds; the accompaniment should breathe around the saxophone rather than compete with it.
- Establish a clear sectional rhythm first, particularly in the tutti passages, so the soloist has a stable foundation when entering.
- Mark articulation patterns early in rehearsal; consistent tonguing among brass and reed sections will tighten the ensemble's overall sound.
- Allow the soloist flexibility in rubato during lyrical passages, but maintain pulse integrity in the faster sections by locking the rhythm section together.
How to use it
Position this as your contest selection or festival highlight, pairing it with smaller ensemble numbers to give your band variety within a single concert. It also serves well as a spring feature when you want to reward an accomplished player without taking on substantial additional rehearsal load.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo and ensemble textures
- Managing harmonic support around a featured line
- Navigating shifts between lyrical and rhythmic material
- Ensemble listening and blending in varied accompanimental roles