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Harvest Waltz for Alto Saxophone and Piano: Alto Saxophone, Solo with Piano

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Harvest Waltz for Alto Saxophone and Piano: Alto Saxophone, Solo with Piano

Harvest Waltz for Alto Saxophone and Piano: Alto Saxophone, Solo with Piano

By Edmund J. Siennicki

Grade: 1

Item: 36-10450437
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A perfect choice for a beginner to take to contest or recital, this work is written for many different instruments. The piano accompaniment can be performed by a first- or second-year private study middle-school level piano student also, making this an ideal piece for one piano student to accompany many different instruments. As it is on state lists for numerous instruments, Harvest Waltz is also found in the Competition Solos, Book 1 created by Floyd Harris and Edmund Siennicki.

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Additional Details
Series: LudwigMasters Woodwind Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-62-156467-3
ISBN13: 978-1-62-156467-6
UPC: 676737686451
SKU: 36-10450437
Instrumentation: Detailed Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone and Piano

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About the Composer: Edmund J. Siennicki

Edmund J. Siennicki

Edmund J. Siennicki (1920-present) grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where a formative meeting with pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski at age 12 shaped his musical path. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Kent State University, where he composed Fight on for KSU, the university's football fight song still performed today. In 1994, Kent State recognized his contributions with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Siennicki holds an MA from Teachers College, Columbia University, where he studied composition with Herbert Elwell and electronic music with Sergio Barroso while consulting with Vincent Persichetti. His dual training as a professional bassoon and piano player informed his prolific output of approximately 200 published compositions, many award winners in national school orchestra contests. He has served on the faculty at both Michigan and Kent State University and spent decades teaching in Cleveland's junior high schools. His work continues to receive ASCAP awards, and he remains active composing, visiting schools, and leading clinics.

Why we love this

Siennicki wrote Harvest Waltz specifically for young soloists heading into competition or recital, and it shows in every bar. The piece sits comfortably for saxophone while remaining genuinely musical, never resorting to empty technical display. The accompaniment is equally considerate: it's challenging enough to keep an intermediate piano student engaged but never overshadows the soloist.

What to expect

Harvest Waltz unfolds with the warmth and gentle momentum of a folk-inspired dance. The melody is generous and singable, never awkward on the alto saxophone, while the piano provides a steady, supportive frame that invites rather than demands.

Who it's for

This piece serves beginning saxophone soloists preparing for competition or recital, and it's equally valuable for piano students seeking accessible yet musically rewarding accompaniment repertoire. Because it appears on numerous state solo contest lists across multiple instruments, it has proven its place in the foundation of young musicians' performance experience.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic phrases with careful dynamic control; the waltz character thrives on elegant, buoyant phrasing rather than flat-footed rhythm.
  • Work closely with your pianist on ensemble balance during the opening statement. Even though the piano provides harmonic support, the two voices should feel like equal partners in a dance.
  • Pay attention to the style marking throughout. Resist the urge to rush the waltz; let the triplet feel breathe naturally.

How to use it

Feature this on a spring recital alongside other first-year solo repertoire to showcase the range of styles students are mastering. Its appearance on state contest lists makes it an excellent fall selection when preparing students for competition season.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustained melodic phrasing over waltz accompaniment figures
  • Balance and ensemble listening with piano accompaniment
  • Performance-ready pieces at beginner level for contest and recital contexts
  • Interpretation of style markings and tempo within a dance form

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