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Spirituals for Saxophone: Oh Freedom: Alto Saxophone & Organ Score & Part

$14.95 USD

Spirituals for Saxophone: Oh Freedom: Alto Saxophone & Organ Score & Part

Name: Spirituals for Saxophone: Oh Freedom: Alto Saxophone & Organ Score & Part
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 01-ADV7063
Price: 14.95 USD
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Traditional / arr. Friedemann Graef

Item: 01-ADV7063

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This collection of pieces for saxophone and organ or piano, Spirituals for Saxophone arranged by Friedemann Graef, is designed for use in concert performances as well as for church services and other ceremonies. This traditional American spiritual, "Oh Freedom," has been extended by composed introductions and endings, or interludes and written solos. The notated solos here are the results of more than ten years of the arranger's personal experience with these tunes and chord changes. The organ part may also be played on acoustic piano if the bass voice is played one octave lower in respective passages---these passages are marked. There is a transposed part for B-flat and E-flat saxophones. Due to the different register of the tenor and alto saxophone, a few notes of the alto saxophone parts have been changed for a more effective sound.

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Series: Advance Music: Spirituals for Saxophone

Publisher: Advance Music

UPC: 805095070637

SKU: 01-ADV7063

Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone & Organ

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About the Arranger: Friedemann Graef

Friedemann Graef is a saxophonist and arranger whose work centers on unlocking the expressive potential of the saxophone in sacred and traditional repertoire. His arrangements of spirituals draw from more than a decade of performance experience with these melodies and harmonic structures, transforming folk material into concert works with carefully notated improvisational passages that reflect authentic practice.

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Why we love this

Graef's arrangement respects the spiritual's emotional core while giving the alto saxophone room to sing and breathe. The notated solos preserve the idiom of improvisation without leaving performers guessing, and the flexible organ/piano accompaniment works equally well in a concert hall or a church setting.

What to expect

The piece carries the quiet power and yearning of the spiritual while the saxophone's warm, singing tone honors the tradition from which it springs. Composed passages frame the melody with dignity, creating moments of introspection and strength that build naturally toward resolution.

Who it's for

Alto saxophonists performing in recitals, church services, and chamber settings will find this arrangement both accessible and musically substantial. Organists and pianists looking for quality accompaniment material that speaks to American musical tradition will appreciate the craftsmanship of these settings.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the organ or piano texture carefully in rehearsal. If using piano, remember to drop the bass line one octave in marked passages to avoid muddiness and maintain clarity with the saxophone line.
Approach the composed introductions and interludes as opportunities to establish the piece's emotional arc. These sections set the stage for the solo entries, so commit to their pacing and color.
In the notated solos, bring out the detail of the accompaniment. Graef's harmonic choices support the melodic shape; listening to those shifts will inform your phrasing and dynamics.
Check your transposition carefully if performing on B-flat saxophone. The rewritten passages in the alto part ensure the best sound across registers; trust those voicing choices rather than transposing directly from another part.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone concert piece or as part of a recital devoted to American sacred music. Its moderate length and flexible accompaniment make it suitable for both formal concert programs and community performances, including church settings where its spiritual roots resonate most deeply.