Sax to the Max (featuring your Alto Saxophone Section): Score
Featuring Your Alto Saxophone Section
By Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0002977
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Description
Shades of Kenny 'you know who'! The terrors in your alto saxophone section come center stage as you feature their talents for all to hear. When they hear this bright and tuneful melody, each player's proud mom and dad will be beaming from ear to ear, and the rest of the audience will appreciate and enjoy. Saxsational! (1:49)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
108
SKU:
00-PR-0002977
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose works for young and developing bands have become classroom staples across North America. His output spans beginner through advanced levels, and he has a gift for writing accessible music that respects young players' abilities while delivering genuine musical satisfaction.
Why we love this
Story wrote this with genuine affection for the alto saxophone section, giving them a melody that sits beautifully in their range and lets their tone shine without technical fireworks. The Grade 1 accessibility means your entire band stays engaged while the saxes have their moment, and parents leave the concert talking about what they just heard.
What to expect
Bright, uplifting, and stylistically inspired by the alto saxophone tradition in jazz and popular music. The melody has an immediate appeal that feels modern and accessible while remaining solidly musical; players and listeners alike sense joy and pride in what they're hearing.
Who it's for
Concert band directors working with Grade 1 ensembles who want to showcase their alto saxophone players without stopping the musical momentum of the full band. It's equally valuable for directors building confidence in younger or less-experienced players by giving them a spotlight part that the audience will recognize and appreciate.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the alto saxophone feature against the band's supporting harmony; the saxes should project without the rest of the ensemble overwhelming them.
- Shape the bright melody with gentle dynamic rises and falls rather than playing it straight through; this keeps the ear engaged across the full 1:49.
- Have your alto players listen closely to each other during sectionals so the tone blends uniformly when the line passes between stands.
- Let the supporting parts (woodwinds and brass) lock their rhythms early so the saxes can focus on phrasing and intonation without chasing the pulse.
How to use it
Use this as an opener or early second-half selection on a full concert, where it lifts the energy and gives your band a moment of visible success before moving into weightier repertoire. It works equally well as a standalone feature at pep rallies, community events, or fundraisers where you want to showcase ensemble musicianship in a short, memorable package.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining and blending a melodic line within the alto saxophone section
- Playing with dynamic control and musical phrasing at Grade 1 level
- Listening to balance between featured section and supporting ensemble
- Responding to conductor cues for style and interpretation