Play Klezmer! - Alto Saxophone

12 characteristic pieces for tenor sax-Play Klezmer! contient une sélection de thèmes provenant de la musique traditionnelle juive d?Europe de l?Est. Le répertoire klezmer est une musique au caractère festif comprenant également de très belles ballades aux mélodies empreintes de nostalgie. Les parties d?accompagnement de piano sont vendues séparément.

This collection of pieces presents quite a choice for saxophonists. Florian Bramböck has brought together various musical styles and genres from around the world: the numerous aspects of Afro-Latin Jazz, Celtic music, alpine folk songs and Klezmer. This includes: Rio by Night, Pata Pata, Bei mir bist du schean, Danny Boy, Mardi Gras and more. The pieces will suit middle-grade players and all three parts are well balanced. The original compositions and the arrangements of popular melodies bring a whole variety of new tonal and rhythmic elements into play, improving technique and the necessary skills for ensemble playing. Above all else however, this lively and stylistically varied music will be enjoyed by all. / 3 Saxophones

I wrote The Nonantum Bulgar in response to a request for a klezmer-style piece for middle school band. Since my local middle school (F. A. Day) is located in close proximity to Nonantum the oldest area of Newton MA I decided to imagine the dedication of the Adams St. Shul our city's oldest synagogue which took place around a hundred years ago (December 15 1912). According to the Yiddish and English poster announcing the dedication the event featured the a prominent Boston cantor and choir and a klezmer orchestra leading a 'Grand March' down Adams St. The piece tries to re-create what the klezmer band might have played on that occasion. A Bulgar is a Romanian Jewish Dance thatwas very popular among Jewish immigrants at the beginning of the twentieth century. The trumpet solo that opens the piece is a typical rubato prelude with the trumpet playing 'cantorial-style' Jewish ornaments and phrasing in the manner of Eastern-European Jewish prayer leaders. Once the dance starts the piece is underscored with a Romanian Jewish 'Bulgaresca' rhythm heard in the trombone snare drum and tympani. The 'bulgar' section of the piece begins with a typical klezmer band orchestration of the time featuring solo clarinet (played with a somewhat nasal tone) trumpet (or even more ideally cornet) trombone saxophone tuba and percussion. The percussion section is prominently featured in the third strain. In the final round of the opening melody the band slows down in the manner of a Russian 'Grand March ' bringing the piece to a proud and majestic conclusion. --Hankus Netsky

Globetrotters for wind-Clarinet Globetrotters brings together twelve toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Cuban cha-cha-cha - for the budding clarinettist. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the author. With options for clarinet/saxophone or piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD Clarinet Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for aspiringmusicians looking to go travellin' ...12 fun pieces in styles from around the worldSuitable for young clarinettists everywhere (2+ years' playing experience/around Grade 2-4 standard)Range of styles including bossa nova klezmer township jazz Brazilian Bulgarian and GreekFascinating background information and tailored warm-upsIncludes clarinet accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chordsCD with performances and backings for every piece recorded by renowned world-music performers