Product Description
This beginner-level solo arrangement of La marche des soldats for Soprano Saxophone includes chord symbols only, with no lyrics. The soprano sax is a transposing instrument in B, so the part is written a whole step higher than concert pitch. The melody stays in a comfortable range for young players, focusing on clarity and breath control. Based on the traditional French childrens marchcommonly heard in kindergartens and featured in educational videos such as those by Maica Brandãothis version adapts the tune for early learners with simplified harmony. The origin of the piece is anonymous, likely from the mid-20th century and derived from older French military music.
What youll find in this sheet music:
Soprano Saxophone solo arrangement
Includes chord symbols only (no lyrics)
Simple, march-style rhythm and range
Beginner-friendly engraving
Supports tone, breath support, and articulation
Encourages musical phrasing with dynamic shaping
About the music:
La marche des soldats is a well-known French childrens march transmitted through oral tradition. Though its exact origin is unknown, it likely evolved in the mid-20th century, inspired by older military tunes. Today, it remains widely used in early music education and childhood musical activities.
About the instrument Soprano Saxophone:
The soprano saxophone, a B transposing woodwind, is known for its clear, penetrating sound. This arrangement uses a friendly range and simple rhythm to help beginners focus on tone, phrasing, and basic dynamics.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.