Echo from the Past: 5 Saxophones SATTBar/AATTBar Conductor Score & Parts

$23.95 USD

Echo from the Past: 5 Saxophones SATTBar/AATTBar Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Echo from the Past: 5 Saxophones SATTBar/AATTBar Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 01-ADV7560
Price: 23.95 USD
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By Christian Korthals

Item: 01-ADV7560

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What begins as a cloud of mysterious sounds turns into a contemplative melody played by soprano sax. Then all five players start swinging, the baritone lays down a walking line, and finally everyone launches into a solo followed by an expandable solo section.

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Series: Advance Music

Publisher: Advance Music

ISBN10: 3-892216-64-9

ISBN13: 978-3-892216-64-3

UPC: 805095075601

SKU: 01-ADV7560

Instrumentation: 5 Saxophones SATTBar/AATTBar

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About the Composer: Christian Korthals

Christian Korthals has established himself as a composer with a keen ear for the voice of the saxophone. His work balances compositional craft with the practical realities of ensemble playing, creating pieces that challenge without overwhelming.

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Why we love this

Korthals structures this piece so that every player gets a moment to shine, from the ethereal opening soprano statement through to the expandable solo section where the ensemble can feature whoever is ready. The walking baritone line gives the rhythm section both a foundation and a model for how to think like a jazz ensemble, making this genuinely educational even as it swings hard.

What to expect

The piece opens with a dreamy, impressionistic quality that gradually anchors itself in a confident swing groove. Once the ensemble locks in, the music has energy and forward motion balanced against space for solo voices to breathe and respond.

Who it's for

Advancing high school and college saxophone quintets ready to engage with jazz repertoire that respects both the instrument and the idiom. Directors seeking a piece that teaches ensemble blend, groove awareness, and improvisation skills in a context that feels musically substantial rather than simplified.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening cloud of mysterious sounds by keeping entrances staggered and letting each voice emerge from the texture rather than landing all at once; this builds the atmospheric quality before the melody arrives.
Lock the rhythm section (tenor, tenor, baritone) into the groove early in rehearsal so the soprano and alto can float the melody and harmonies on top of a solid pocket.
Use the expandable solo section to build confidence in younger improvisers by starting with shorter, structured choruses before opening it up to longer trading or continuous soloing.
Balance the full-ensemble swing section so that the baritone's walking line cuts through without overpowering the harmony above it.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone jazz feature in a mixed chamber concert, or pair it with other contemporary saxophone quintet literature to create a full set. The expandable solo section makes it flexible for festival or recital performance, where you can adjust the length to fit your program timing.