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Great Movie Instrumental Solos: Tenor Sax Book & CD

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Great Movie Instrumental Solos: Tenor Sax Book & CD

Great Movie Instrumental Solos: Tenor Sax Book & CD

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Titles are: Battle of the Heroes (from Star Wars: Episode III) * Double Trouble (from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) * Hogwart's Hymn (from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™) * Into the West (from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) * Star Wars Main Title(from Star Wars: Episode III) * Imperial March (from Star Wars: Episode II) * Superman Theme (from Superman Returns) * Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * Wonka's Welcome Song (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) * The Notebook (from The Notebook).

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
ISBN10: 0-7390-4371-4
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-4371-4
UPC: 038081289519
SKU: 00-26234
Instrumentation: Tenor Sax

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Why we love this

Ten instantly recognizable film themes give tenor saxophonists immediate motivation to practice. The recorded accompaniments eliminate the need to find a pianist or track down full ensemble recordings, so students can perform concert-ready arrangements from day one. These are the melodies audiences actually want to hear.

What to expect

Soaring heroic themes, whimsical magical moments, and sweeping cinematic melodies fill these arrangements. You're not sight-reading obscure concert etudes; you're performing the actual themes that defined some of cinema's most beloved stories.

Who it's for

Tenor saxophonists in high school band who are ready to perform solos but need accessible, engaging material with professional accompaniment. Students building confidence in solo performance benefit from playing music they already know and love.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance your tone against the recorded accompaniment so the melody projects clearly without overshadowing the ensemble sound on the CD.
  • Practice the fast passages in Double Trouble and Raiders March slowly with the backing track, then gradually increase tempo to match the recording.
  • Shape the lyrical phrases in Into the West and The Notebook with natural dynamic contours; let the accompaniment guide your phrasing choices.
  • Articulation matters most in the Star Wars pieces; mark your staccatos and legatos clearly so the heroic character comes through.

How to use it

Feature soloists at winter or spring concerts, or program selections during pops or family-friendly performances where audiences recognize the material immediately. Individual solos work well as interludes in larger programs or as confidence-builders for students preparing for solo competition.

Skills your students will build

  • Lyrical phrasing in balladic sections (Into the West, The Notebook)
  • Articulation clarity in fast rhythmic passages (Double Trouble, Raiders March)
  • Dynamic control across a wide range of musical styles
  • Tone projection and balance with recorded ensemble accompaniment
  • Phrase shaping and breathing for extended melodic lines

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