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Mallorca - Barcarola Op. 202 by Isaac Albéniz arranged here for Saxophone Quartet. In this very beautiful piece, and in typical Spanish fashion, Albéniz makes use of relative and parallel minor and major keys to create his Mallorcan landscape.

Suite Española, Op. 47 - No. 3. Sevilla for Saxophone Quartet by Isaac Albéniz. This is an advanced transcription of a very popular Spanish classic.

Aria "sulla quarta corda" or “Air on the G-String" as it more commonly referred is one of J.S. Bach’s most recognizable melodies offered here for Saxophone Quartet. This intermediate level transcription is suitable for a variety of occasions including Weddings! Playing Time: 4:20 or 2:10 if bypassing the repeated sections

Arioso - (from Cantata No. 156) is another one of J.S. Bach’s most recognizable melodies offered here for Saxophone Quartet. This intermediate level transcription is suitable for a variety of occasions including Weddings!

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Bist du bei mir, geh ich mit Freuden' from - Anna Magdalena Notebook transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is a charming little piece and is a great introduction to works of J.S. Bach. It is fitting for younger ensembles and useful for religious services and Weddings as well.

36 of Johann Sebastian Bach’s beloved Four-Part Chorales transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. These Chorales are suitable for the beginner to the professional musician and make excellent warm-up and tuning exercises. They are also appropriate for a variety of religious applications. Playing time: 35-37 minutes (depending on desired tempos) without repeats.

Fugue in G minor or “The Little Organ Fugue is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most popular fugues, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This transcription is both fun to play and challenging, is best suited for an advanced ensemble, and is appropriate for both secular and religious settings.

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This is one of Bach's most recognizable compositions appropriate for weddings, Christmas and other religious and secular settings.

This is Johann Sebastian Bach’s very popular Wachet Auf or "Sleepers Wake" for Saxophone Quartet. Audiences will recognize this very popular melody and this transcription has a variety of playing applications including Weddings.

Aria: "Schafe können sicher weiden" – “Sheep May Safely Graze” (from Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!) - BWV208 by Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This, another of J.S. Bach’s most recognizable Aria’s is proper for numerous performance occasions including Weddings.

“O Perfect Love” by Joseph Barnby arranged here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easy arrangement of one the most popular Wedding Hymns of all time!

Trumpet Voluntary By Jeremiah Clarke arranged here for Saxophone Quartet. Perhaps Jeremiah Clarke’s most popular compositions, this easily recognizable piece is suitable for a variety of performance applications.

This is Golliwog’s Cakewalk from Children’s Corner suite by Claude Debussy transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This “Rag Time” style piece with its emotional rubato sections is fun to both play and listen. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced transcription. Playing time: 2:50

Debussy's Quartet in G minor, movement 1 is beautifully written and would be an excellent addition to an experienced Saxophone Quartet library but it is a challenge from start to finish!

Claude Debussy’s Reverie transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of a Debussy classic.

No.9 - “Nimrod” from Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an easy to intermediate level arrangement of Elgar’s most popular variation from the Enigma variations.

Pavane, Op. 50 by Gabriel Fauré for Saxophone Quartet. This beautiful work from the Impressionistic period ebbs and flows through a series of harmonic and melodic climaxes, conjuring a cool, somewhat haunting elegance. It is suitable for a variety of performance applications and is of Advanced Intermediate to Easy Advanced level difficulty.

Fugue #1 in G minor 1 of 6 Fugues by G. F. Handel. This transcription is for Saxophone Quartet.

Fugue #2 in G Major 1 of 6 Fugues available by G. F. Handel. This transcription is for Saxophone Quartet.

Fugue #3 in Bb Major 1 of 6 Fugues available by G. F. Handel. This transcription is for Saxophone Quartet.

Fugue #4 in A minor 1 of 6 Fugues available by G. F. Handel. This transcription is for Saxophone Quartet.

Fugue #5 in B minor 1 of 6 Fugues available by G. F. Handel. This transcription is for Saxophone Quartet.

Fugue #6 in C minor 1 of 6 Fugues available by G. F. Handel. This transcription is for Saxophone Quartet.

This song, whose title translates as "In the Pleasant Grove, " is cast in an a minor-mode setting in a duple meter. The obbligato instrument contrasts with the voice throughout. This transcription is for Saxophone Quartet.

“Arrival / Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” from George Frederick Handel’s Solomon for Saxophone Quartet (SATB). This is an advanced piece and a great deal of fun to play…

“The Easy Winners”, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Elite Syncopations”, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“Fig Leaf Rag” transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“Maple Leaf Rag”, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Paragon Rag” transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“Pineapple Rag”, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Solace” - A Mexican Serenade, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Something Doing” transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“The Cascades” transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“The Entertainer”, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Weeping Willow” transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

Inspired by Psalm 19 from the Book of Psalms this is Benedetto Marcello’s Psalm 19 - “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God” transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This selection is programmable for a variety of sacred and secular occasion and accessible to the intermediate to advanced intermediate level players.

Rondeau from “Sinfonie de Fanfares”, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is arguably one of Jean-Joseph Mouret’s most performed compositions. This Fanfare has numerous performance applications and this transcription is of an intermediate level of difficulty.

Mozart's universally known Serenade in G, K. 525 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' or, a little night music for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The movements are: I. Allegro, II. Romance: Andante, III. Minuet-Trio: Allegretto and IV. Rondo. This is an advanced level selection and appropriate for many performance applications either in its entirety or singular movements. Playing Time: 17:15 with repeats, 15:45 without.

String Quartet KV 156, Movement I although not one of Mozart's better known, is a natural for the Saxophone Quartet and is suitable for a variety of playing levels.

String Quartet KV 160, Movement I although not one of Mozart's better known, is a natural for the Saxophone Quartet and is suitable for a variety of playing levels.

Narvaez's "Cancion" is a somber piece originally written for the lute but works very well for the Saxophone Quartet.

Diferencias sobre 'Guárdame las vacas' by Luis de Narváez. Originally written for the vihuela, this theme and variations has been adapted here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This Spanish, Renaissance era selection is a more advanced piece and a little tricky, but fun to play and showcases the entire ensemble!

One the most recognizable Classical pieces ever written, Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel is transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This selection is suitable for a wide variety of performance occasions.

Pavane pour une infante défunte, or Pavane For A Dead Infanta, or Pavane For A Dead Princess as it most often referred, written by Maurice Ravel and arranged here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of Ravels timeless classic. The provided MP3 of this arrangement was recorded by the Weesper Saxofoonkwartet. This is an excellent ensemble! Please visit there website at: https://sites.google.com/site/hetweespersaxofoonkwartet/home

Aside from the obvious challenges, Rimsky-Korsakoff's Flight of the Bumblebee for Saxophone Quartet requires of the soloist, the accompaniment parts are also demanding.

This is Rimsky-Korsakov’s Procession of the Nobles or Mlada Suite – No. 5. Cortege, for Saxophone Quartet. This is and advanced transcription of Korsakov’s march and is practical for numerous performance applications.

“Gymnopédies 1-3” by Erik Satie arranged here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a loyal transcription to all three elegantly simple pieces considered to be some of the most relaxing and pensive pieces ever written! It is appropriate for general performance as well as Religious services and Weddings. The playing time of all three pieces is: 7:40

Scarlatti, Domenico - Sonata K.52 - Longo 267 for Saxophone Quartet.

Scarlatti, Domenico - Sonata K.84 - Longo 241 for Saxophone Quartet.

This is “By The Blue Danube“, (direct German translation) or “The Blue Danube” as it is commonly referred by Johann Strauss II, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription of Strauss’ most popular waltz and the second National Anthem of Austria. This suitable for many “Oktoberfest-ish” celebrations and year-round in Vienna. :-)

Perpetual Motion by Johann Strauss II, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an easier advanced to advanced transcription of Strauss’ version of the title. This somewhat overlooked piece is “comedic” in nature, challenging but lays well, a lot of fun to play and makes a great encore selection.

“Tales From the Vienna Woods” by Johann Strauss II arranged here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of one of the “Waltz King’s” most popular compositions. This is suitable for some Oktoberfest events.

This is the entire 1812 Overture or Festival Overture "The Year 1812" in E flat major, op. 49 for Saxophone Quartet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It is often performed in the US alongside other patriotic music at Fourth of July celebrations. This is an advanced transcription and loyal to the composer’s original intent.

Overture from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Sarabande from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Bouree from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Loure from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Gavotte from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Harliquinade from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Eolo from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Menuet from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Gigue from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Canarie from G.F Telemann's "Wassermusik Suite" for Saxophone Quartet.

Antonio Vivaldi’s Chamber Concerto in D Major RV 99. Originally written for Recorder, Violin, Oboe, Bassoon and Harpsichord, this arrangement is for Saxophone Quartet with an optional Organ part by Kenneth Abeling. The movements are: I. Allegro - II. Largo - III. Allegro. This is an advanced piece and suitable for both general performance. in its entirety or in parts, and for secular as well as sacred settings. Playing Time approximately 9:50.

La Primavera, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is one of Antonio Vivaldi's best-known composite works from The Four Seasons and is amongst the most popular pieces of the Baroque period. This transcription includes all three movements: 1. Allegro, 2. Largo e pianissimo sempre and 3. Allegro 'Danza pastorale'.

This is 2. Largo (in Eb major) From Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons or Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter" (L'inverno). Transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This transcription is suitable for advanced Intermediate musicians and is suitable for numerous performance applications including Religious Services and Weddings!

This is the entire First Suite for Military Band in Eb, Op. 28/a by Gustav Holst transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. The three movements are: I. Chaconne - II. Intermezzo - III. March. This is an early advanced to advanced performance level transcription.

This is the entire Second Suite for Military Band in F, Op. 28/b by Gustav Holst transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. The four movements of the suite are: 1.March: Morris Dance, Swansea Town, Claudy Banks- II. Song Without Words - III. Song of the Blacksmith - IV. Fantasia on the "Dargason". This is an early advanced to advanced performance level transcription.

This is Danza Espagñola - No.2 “Oriental” from 12 Danzas españolas by Enrique Granados transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This beautifully mournful piece is an advanced intermediate level transcription. Playing time: 4:20

hôro No. 1 (Typico) By Heitor Villa-Lobos transcribed here Saxophone Quartet. Written originally for Classical Guitar this Tango-ish piece translates well to chamber groups!

Antonio Vivaldi’s very popular Concerto in D Major RV 93. Originally written for Lute, Violin, Cello and Harpsichord, this selection takes on an entirely new life in this arrangement for Saxophone Quartet and Organ by Kenneth Abeling. The movements are: I. Allegro - II. Largo - III. Allegro. This is an easier advanced piece and suitable for both general performance. in its entirety or in parts, and for secular as well as sacred settings. Playing Time approximately 10:15

"Vocalise" by Sergei Rachmaninoff transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling is the last of his 14 Romances in Opus 34. This is an Intermediate Level transcription and is suitable for many performance applications both secular and sacred.

This is the complete Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. It has an optional organ part if so desired, but will work perfectly well without. Originally written for three violins three violas, three celli, double bass and continuo, this transcription despite its difficulty may actually be accessible to more advanced non-professional quartets. It for the most part lays well on all of the instrument and once continuous lines have been dispersed to allow for some breaks. A lead part solo has been created over the second movement Phrygian cadence that would have been originally improvised by the harpsichordist. Either the organist or another Instrument could improvise their own solo here if desired. Playing Time 13:00.

Arioso - (from Cantata No. 156) is another one of J.S. Bach’s most recognizable melodies offered here for Saxophone Quartet. This early intermediate level AATB transcription (a SATB version is available as well) is suitable for a variety of occasions including Weddings!

One the most recognizable Classical pieces ever written, Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel is transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This selection is the AATB version (a SATB version is available as well) suitable for a wide variety of performance occasions.

“Maple Leaf Rag”, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting". This is the AATB arrangement, a separate SATB arrangement is also available.

“Arrival / Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” from George Frederick Handel’s Solomon for Saxophone Quartet (AATB). This is an advanced piece and a great deal of fun to play…

Aria "sulla quarta corda" or “Air on the G-String" as it more commonly referred is one of J.S. Bach’s most recognizable melodies offered here for Saxophone Quartet. This intermediate level transcription is suitable for a variety of occasions including Weddings!

Chôro No. 1 (Typico) By Heitor Villa-Lobos transcribed here Saxophone Quartet. Written originally for Classical Guitar this Tango-ish piece translates well to chamber groups!

This is “His Yoke is Easy” from George Fredrick Handel’s Messiah, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription from Part I of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for sacred Christmas events.

This is an advanced transcription of Danse Espagnole or “Spanish Dance” from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake for Saxophone Quartet. Playing time: 2:20

This is Golliwog’s Cakewalk from Children’s Corner suite by Claude Debussy transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This “Rag Time” style piece with its emotional rubato sections is fun to both play and listen. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced transcription. Playing time: 2:50

Claude Debussy’s lovely La plus que lente for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription. Technically none of the individual parts are extremely demanding, but it does require a somewhat mature ensemble to play musically.

This is “Music for the Royal Fireworks” or Royal Fireworks Music by George Frideric Handel transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an easier advanced transcription of one Handel’s most popular works and may be performed in its entirety or as separate movements. It is quite appropriate for use during segments of religious services. The five movements are: I. Ouverture: Adagio, Allegro, Lentement, Allegro - II. Bourrée – III. La Paix: Largo alla siciliana – IV. La Réjouissance: Allegro – V. Menuets I and II.

Movement II. Andante cantabile 'Serenade' from String Quartet in F, Op. 3 by Franz Joseph Haydn transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement and your audiences will find this melody quite familiar.

Movement III. Minuetto and Trio from String Quintet in E major, Op. 11, No. 5 by Luigi Boccherini for Saxophone Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level transcription of one of Boccherini’s most popular works

This is, II. Rhosymedre from “Three Preludes Founded on Hymn Tunes” by Ralph Vaughan Williams for Saxophone Quartet. “Rhosymedre” (Lovely), by Welsh Anglican priest John David Edwards, is a hymn tune named after the village of Rhosymedre in the County Borough of Wrexham, Wales. This is an intermediate level arrangement suitable for a variety of occasions to include; Weddings, Worship Services, Funerals and General Performance.

Sabre Dance from the Ballet “Gayane” or “Gayanah” by Aram Khachaturian arranged here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced arrangement of one Khachaturian’s most memorable and recognizable works.

Water Music Suite No. I in F Major (HWV 348) by George Friderick Handel transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The Movements include: 1. Overture (Largo – Allegro), 2. Adagio e staccato, 3. Allegro – Andante – Allegro da capo Aria, 4. Minuet I, 5. Air, 6. Minuet II, 7. Bourrée, 8. Hornpipe, 9. Andante. Along with performance as a complete suite it is perfectly suited for use as individual movements, particularly for segments of Religious services or Wedding Ceremonies.

Water Music Suite No. II in D Major (HWV 349) by George Friderick Handel transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The Movements include: I. Overture (Allegro), II. Hornpipe, III. Minuet, IV. Lentement, V. Bourrée. Along with performance as a complete suite it is perfectly suited for use as individual movements, particularly for segments of Religious services or Wedding Ceremonies. The total playing time: 10:50.

Selections from Carmen, Music by Georges Bizet, Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy arranged for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This collection of excerpts includes: 1. Entr'acte to Act 3, 2. Prelude to Act 1, 3. Habanera, 4. Les triangles des sistres tintaient, 5. Toreador Song, 6. Je Vais Danser votre honneur, 7. Entr'acte to Act 4 and 8. Prelude to Act 1 (Reprise). This is an advanced arrangement featuring some of the most memorable melodies from Bizet’s Operatic Masterpiece. Playing time approximately 7:30

Concerto à 4, TWV 43:G6 by Georg Philipp Telemann. Originally written for Recorder, Oboe, Violin and Continuo (Basso) and transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet (with optional Organ) by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced level composition and suitable for both secular and sacred performances. Please note that the Organ part is optional!

This Tango by Isaac Albéniz is the second in the suite of six pieces originally written for piano entitled España Op. 165 transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. It is a charming little piece of intermediate level difficulty but programmable for advanced ensembles as well. Playing time 2:00

Pizzicato Polka by Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of the Strauss’ playful little polka. Although of the classical persuasion, it is both appropriate as a concert novelty piece and as an Oktoberfest selection! Playing time approximately: 3:00

This is the complete Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. It has an optional organ part if so desired, but will work perfectly well without. Originally written for two viola da braccio, two viola da gamba, cello, bass violin and continuo, this transcription despite its difficulty may actually be accessible to more advanced non-professional quartets. It for the most part lays well on all of the instrument and once continuous lines have been dispersed to allow for some breaks. Playing Time 16:00.

This is the complete Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed for Clarinet Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. It has an optional organ part if so desired, but will work perfectly well without. Originally written for two viola da braccio, two viola da gamba, cello, bass violin and continuo, this transcription despite its difficulty may actually be accessible to more advanced non-professional quartets. It for the most part lays well on all of the instrument and once continuous lines have been dispersed to allow for some breaks. Playing Time 16:00.

Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced transcription of the Promenades and all 10 Movements of the suite which Include: No. 1 Promenade (1) & “The Gnome”, No. 2 Promenade (2) & “The Old Castle”. No. 3 Promenade (3) & “Tuileries (Children’s Quarrel after Games)”, No. 4. Bydlo “Cattle”, No. 5 Promenade (4) & “Ballet of Unhatched Chicks”, No. 6 “’Samuel’ Goldenberg and ‘Schmuÿle’”, No. 7 Promenade (5) & “Limoges. The Market (The Great News)”, No. 8 “Catacombs (Roman Tomb)”, No. 9 “The Hut on Hen’s Legs (Baba Yaga)”, No. 10 “The Bogatyr Gates (In the Capital in Kiev)”. Plating Time approximately 32:00.

Four Canzoni by Giovanni Gabrieli (from a larger collection by multiple composers) transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The four Canzon are 1. prima, 2. seconda, 3. terza and 4. quarta. This is and advanced intermediate, to easy advanced level collection of four Renaissance pieces. They are appropriate for a variety performance applications including Religious services and Weddings. Playing time for all Cazoni 10:20.

“Sonata in F Maj” by Benedetto Marcello transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a lovely Sonata and is programmable for a variety of sacred and secular occasions in movements or in its entirety including Weddings and is accessible to the advanced intermediate level players and above. Playing Time: 5:50 Without Repeats 8:20 With Repeats.

Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber from String Quartet, Op.11 transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. Arguably one of Samuel Barber’s best-known works, this piece has been used in several Movies and TV Shows, perhaps most notably the 1986 Academy Award Winning movie “Platoon”. This beautiful but mournful piece is suitable for general performance, Worship Services, Funerals or other sad and reflective events. While not technically difficult, it is emotionally exhaustive to play. Playing Time 6:10.

Sonata in G minor by Benedetto Marcello transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is another beautiful Sonata by Marcello and is likewise programmable for a variety of sacred and secular occasions in movements, or in its entirety. It is accessible to moderately advanced level players and above. Playing Time: 6:25 without repeats and 8:35 with repeats.

This is a collection of Six Pavanes by Luis de Milán originally written for the vihuela and transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. These pavanes from the Renaissance period are suitable for general performance, and sacred events. They are for the most part moderately easy with a few moderately difficult passages. Additionally, they make an excellent introduction to the Renaissance period in music and the use of different meters. The performance time is 7:30 for all pavanes.

Trio Sonata in C Major RV 82 by Antonio Vivaldi and arranged for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This piece was originally written for Flute, Lute and continuo and later transcribed for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra and Harpsichord in A Major. This is a more advanced arrangement but not totally out of the musical reach of less experienced ensembles and may be performed without the Organ. Playing Time 9:25 with repeats and 6:25 without.

Six Fugues by George Frideric Handel transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. These fugues are intermediate to advanced intermediate level in difficulty and are suitable for general performance as well as religious services. The total playing time for all six fugues is 20:30.

Trio Sonata No.9 "The Golden Sonata", Z.810 (originally in F Major) by Henry Purcell and arranged for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This Sonata was originally written for two violins, cello and continuo and all four original movements are included. This Baroque period composition is appropriate for secular and sacred performances and is an advanced intermediate to early advance arrangement. The performance time for the entire sonata is 7:40.

Violin Concerto in G minor RV317 - II. Largo by Antonio Vivaldi transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is hauntingly beautiful piece, moderate in difficulty and suitable for secular and sacred performances. Playing time 3:20.

Water Music Suite No. I in F Major - 5. Air (HWV 348) by George Friderick Handel transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is Movement 5. Air and is perfectly suited for general performance Religious services or Wedding Ceremonies. Playing time: 2:35.

Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major – 2. Alla Hornpipe (HWV 349) by George Frideric Handel transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is Movement is perfectly suited for general performance religious services or Wedding Ceremonies. Playing time: 3:20.

Mozart's universally known Serenade in G – I. Allegro, K. 525 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' or, a little night music for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is movement I. Allegro. It is an advanced level selection and appropriate for many performance applications. Playing Time: 5:20 with repeats, 3:54 without.

La primavera - I. Allegro from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is movement I. Allegro and is suitable for Advanced Intermediate to Advanced musicians. It is appropriate for numerous general performance applications including Religious Services and Weddings! Playing Time 3:25

Stabat Mater by Giovanni Pergolesi transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This sad and mournful piece created shortly before the Composer’s death is suitable for sacred performances and funerals. Playing Time 3:20.

String Quartet No.1 in F major, Op. 18 No.1, I Allegro con brio by Ludwig van Beethoven transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced level transcription of the first movement of Beethoven’s celebrated String Quartet No.1 and is suitable for general performance applications. Playing Time: 6:40 without the optional repeat.

Movement IV. La Rejouissance from George Fredrick Handel’s, Royal Fireworks Music, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. It is perhaps the most performed movement of this suite, is of intermediate to early advanced difficulty and suitable for a variety of performance applications.

Movement IV. La Rejouissance from George Fredrick Handel’s, Royal Fireworks Music, transcribed here for Saxophone Quartet. It is perhaps the most performed movement of this suite, is of intermediate to early advanced difficulty and suitable for a variety of performance applications.

Prelude to Act III of Richard Wagner’s highly acclaimed opera Lohengrin transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is an intermediate advance level piece, for the lower voices and advanced level (double/triple tonguing suggested) for the upper two voices. The transcription is true to the composer’s intent for this universally recognized work. Playing time approximately 3:20.

My Lord Willoughby is Welcome Home by John Dowland. Originally written for two lutes, this transcription for Saxophone Quartet by John Dowland will be a great addition to your renaissance library. To listen, view in its entirety and purchase please go to: https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/music/search.php?q=My+Lord+Willoughby

Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is an intermediate level piece suitable for general performance and perhaps some religious services as well. An optional Organ part is included to enhance the ending if available. Playing time approximately 5:20.

Pilgrim's Chorus, from the opera Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner arranged for Saxophone Quartet. This is moderately easy arrangement to easier advanced depending on the part. Playing time approximately 3:10.

Debussy's String Quartet in G minor, Movement No.1 transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is beautifully written piece and an excellent addition to any experienced quartet's repertoire. It is an advanced work and a challenge from start to finish!

Wassermusik Suite by German composer Georg Philipp Telemann transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. The movements include: 1. Overture, 2. Sarabande, 3. Bouree, 4. Loure, 5. Gavotte, 6. Harliquinade, 7. Eolo, 8. Menuet, 9. Gigue, 10. Canarie. The movements range in the difficulty is from intermediate to advanced. It may be performed as individual selections or as a complete suite and suitable for a number of performance applications! The approximate playing time with repeats is 26:45 and 17:15 without.

Cavatina by Stanley Myers arranged for Saxophone Quartet. This is the pensive theme from the academy award winning movie, “The Deer Hunter” and is considered to be one of the most beautiful classical pieces of all time. This is an intermediate level arrangement. Playing time of approximately 3:15.

The Girl with the Flaxen Hair or La fille aux cheveux de lin by Claude Debussy transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is number eight of twelve in Debussy’s first book of preludes and inspired by a poem by Leconte de Lisle of the same name. This is advanced intermediate arrangement and suitable for a variety of performance applications. The approximate playing time is 2:10.

Danse Macabre or “Death Dance” by Camille Saint-Saëns transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced transcription, true to the composer’s original intent and an audience favorite around Halloween! The playing time approximately 7:00 at brisk tempo.

The Snow music composed by Sir Edward Elgar and lyrics by Caroline Elgar arranged for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This pensive secular, part song originally written for SSA choir and two violins works beautifully for small ensembles. The playing time is approximately 5:40.

The Marriage of Figaro (Overture) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced level transcription of the overture to one of Mozart’s most popular operas. The playing time is approximately 4:10.

Bergamasque Suite (L.75) 3. Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy transcribed for Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced level transcription. While none of the individual parts are extremely difficult, the numerous instances of dove-tailing combined with rubato do make the piece challenging to perform. The playing time is approximately: 5:30

Three Preludes Op. 28 Nos. 4,7 and 20 by Frédéric Chopin arranged for Saxophone Quartet. These are three of Chopin’s easier and more melodic preludes playable one after another as one piece, or individually. The original Keys are listed in the titles. The total plating time is approximately 4:15.

Bergamasque Suite (L.75) 4. Passepied by Claude Debussy transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced ensemble level transcription. While the first two voices are not extremely difficult, the third and fourth voices are comparatively much more difficult. The playing time is approximately 4:15.

Suite Española, Op. 47, No. 4. Cádiz (Canción) by Isaac Albéniz transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription of another of Albéniz’s most beloved piano pieces. Suite Española, Op. 47, No. 4. Cádiz (Canción) by Isaac Albéniz transcribed for Clarinet Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription of another of Albéniz’s most beloved piano pieces. The playing time is approximately 3:25.

String Quartet No. 3 in G major, KV 156 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transcribed for Saxophone Quartet. This is an easier advanced level transcription of one of Mozart’s very popular string quartets. The Movements include 1. Presto, 2. Adagio and 3. Menuetto. The Playing time without repeats is approximately 8:00 without repeats and 16:00 with repeats.