Solos, Duets & Trios for Winds: Movie Favorites: Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone Book & Online Audio/Software/PDF

Familiar movie magic wrapped in accessible arrangements. These themes carry immediate recognition and emotional weight, so students feel the satisfaction of performing memorable music while the flexible format keeps the focus on musical collaboration rather than technical mastery.

Alto and baritone saxophone students at the early intermediate level who are ready to explore small ensemble playing. This works equally well for a private studio mixed-ability group or a band program looking to develop chamber skills beyond full ensemble contexts.

• Use the TNT 2 software to slow down backing tracks during rehearsal, then gradually increase tempo to performance speed while maintaining pitch accuracy.
• Assign Part 1 (melody) to your strongest reader first, then rotate students through Parts 2 and 3 so everyone plays the tune at least once before the concert.
• Balance tone between alto and baritone saxophones by having them play the same part together occasionally during rehearsal to develop listening and blend.
• Experiment with switching instrumental combinations during the week leading up to performance; students often discover new musical possibilities when unexpected pairings emerge.

Feature a different combination of your solos, duets, and trios throughout a concert, spotlighting various saxophone players and demonstrating how chamber music belongs on the same stage as your full ensemble. The 19 titles give you plenty of options for multiple school events or an entire chamber music showcase.

• Playing as an independent line within a small ensemble
• Listening and responding to other instruments in real time
• Reading and balancing multiple simultaneous parts
• Tuning and blending with saxophone partners
• Maintaining rhythmic independence while coordinating with ensemble members