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Winners: Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (SATB or AATB) Score & Parts

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Winners: Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (SATB or AATB) Score & Parts

Traditional / arr. Ty Watson

Level: Medium

Item: 81-SQ1788

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This was an award-winning composition (originally for brass quintet) for the 1994 Glenn Gould Composition Contest sponsored by the Salvation Army. This is a spirited arrangement of the song "We Shall Win." The melody is found in several voices and all parts are interesting to play.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-77157-436-4
ISBN13: 978-1-77157-436-5
UPC: 685462024377
SKU: 81-SQ1788
Instrumentation: Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (SATB or AATB)

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Why we love this

Ty Watson's arrangement transforms a Glenn Gould Contest winner into an accessible yet engaging quartet that keeps all four voices actively engaged. The melodic interest distributed across the ensemble means no player sits idle, and the medium difficulty makes it viable for advanced middle school groups through confident high school sections without requiring virtuosic soloists.

What to expect

Spirited and celebratory. The arrangement captures the hymn-like dignity of "We Shall Win" while moving with purpose and conviction. There's warmth in the harmonies and a sense of forward motion that keeps listeners engaged.

Who it's for

Saxophone quartets looking for repertoire that's genuinely musical without excessive technical demands. Educators want something students will enjoy playing and audiences will recognize, and this delivers both.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody carefully as it passes between voices. Mark where the lead transfers so players know when to sit back and when to bring their line forward.
  • Lock in the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsal since "We Shall Win" has a steady, driving character that demands rhythmic precision across all four parts.
  • Record a rehearsal pass at performance tempo and listen back with the group. Hearing the arrangement in full will accelerate ensemble cohesion faster than isolated part work.

How to use it

Program this alongside other chamber works to showcase the versatility of saxophones in non-jazz settings. It pairs well with a concert focusing on hymn-based or traditional repertoire, or use it as a standalone piece when you need something that feels substantial but doesn't require 45 minutes of rehearsal time per week.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and accompaniment across four voices
  • Reading and maintaining independent lines in a chamber ensemble
  • Responding to melodic transfers and leadership changes
  • Playing with stylistic awareness in a hymn-based context

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