Saxophone Stew: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Sax-O-Matics (Featuring the Saxophone Section)
By Patrick Roszell
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006271
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Saxophone Stew: Score | $9.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Saxophone Stew: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Are those pesky alternate saxophone fingerings giving you the blues? Wash them away with some "Saxophone Stew"! Who knew the whole band could have fun learning new fingerings? (2:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
132
SKU:
00-PK-0006271
More about this title
Why we love this
Roszell solves the real frustration of teaching alternate fingerings by embedding them into an actual piece rather than drilling them in isolation. Band directors appreciate repertoire that makes pedagogical work feel musical and ensemble-focused. The saxophone section gets the spotlight while everyone else participates in a fun, short arrangement that keeps the whole band engaged.
What to expect
Lighthearted and energetic. The piece moves with playful momentum, making fingering work feel like a musical game rather than a technical chore. Saxophonists get to shine while learning something practical.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands introducing alternate saxophone fingerings. The Grade 1 level makes this accessible to first-year saxophonists while remaining musically satisfying for the entire ensemble.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the saxophone section's rhythm together before rehearsing with the full band. These alternate fingerings require precise coordination, and a unified saxophone sound sells the arrangement.
- Balance the accompanying voices so the saxophone section stays the clear feature. The other parts support, not compete.
- Take advantage of the two-minute length in rehearsal by running it multiple times without stopping. Repetition builds confidence with the new fingerings and polishes ensemble sound quickly.
How to use it
Program this as a fun concert opener or a mid-concert palette cleanser. It works particularly well on a concert featuring multiple beginning band pieces because it demonstrates student growth and keeps audiences smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Alternate saxophone fingerings (specific fingering patterns addressed in the composition)
- Section balance and blend within the saxophone section
- Ensemble timing and rhythm coordination
- Confidence playing featured passages in front of others