Rough Copy: Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (AATB) Score & Parts

$12.00 USD

Rough Copy: Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (AATB) Score & Parts

Name: Rough Copy: Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (AATB) Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-SQ1047
Price: 12.00 USD
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By Ryan Meeboer

Level: Medium

Item: 81-SQ1047

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This is an original funk tune primarily made up of catchy riffs and licks. Although it is composed in cut time to create a laid back, funk feel, the eighth notes are to be swung. As most of the tune makes use of call and response, all parts should be balanced throughout. Also, solos have been written in; however, chord changes are provided for soloists to have an opportunity to improvise. Optional drum kit part included.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

Page Count: 20

ISBN10: 1-55473-610-2

ISBN13: 978-1-55473-610-2

UPC: 685462016112

SKU: 81-SQ1047

Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (AATB)

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Why we love this

Ryan Meeboer writes with a clear ear for what makes saxophone quartets fun to play. The call and response structure keeps every voice engaged and audible, and the written solos paired with chord changes give your players room to develop improvisation chops without leaving them unmoored. This is the kind of piece that gets students excited about ensemble balance because they can actually hear themselves contributing to something that grooves.

What to expect

Relaxed but energetic, like a conversation between four friends who know exactly when to jump in and when to step back. The swung eighths and cut-time signature give it a cool, unhurried air even as the riffs stay catchy and memorable. There's space for individual voices to shine without anyone disappearing into the mix.

Who it's for

Medium-level saxophone quartets ready to tackle funk without needing advanced altissimo technique or complex harmonic vocabulary. The piece works equally well for a standalone quartet recital or as a seasoning in a mixed woodwind concert where you need something with groove and contemporary flavor.

How to get the most out of it

Establish a steady groove in the rhythm section first. Lock the kick drum and bass line before layering the saxophone parts, so the swing feel sits solidly underneath the call and response exchanges.
Pay attention to dynamic contrast between riff sections and solo sections. The riffs should sit in a comfortable dynamic pocket that lets the soloists cut through without the ensemble having to drop back dramatically.
Work the swing feel in isolation. In cut time with swung eighths, younger players sometimes rush or flatten the rhythm. Isolate a few bars and tap the quarter-note pulse while saxophones play the written eighths to lock in the laid-back pocket.
Encourage soloists to listen closely to the call and response patterns around them. The harmonic framework stays consistent, so soloing doesn't mean ignoring the ensemble; it means conversing with it.

How to use it

Program this alongside more traditional chamber works to show the breadth of saxophone repertoire. It's also ideal as a concert opener or closer, since the accessible groove and clear forms make it engaging for audiences while the improvisation sections give your players a satisfying performance spotlight.