Maggiolata-Hubay-saxophone octet (arr. Phil Beaman) by Jeno Hubay Sheet Music for Woodwind Ensemble at Sheet Music Direct
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Maggiolata-Hubay-saxophone octet (arr. Phil Beaman) Digital Sheet Music
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Maggiolata-Hubay-saxophone octet (arr. Phil Beaman)by Jeno Hubay Saxophone Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

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Maggiolata is the Italian name of an ancient Spring Festival celebrated on May 1st, hence the subtitle Song of May. Jeno Hubay, Head of the Violin Dept at the Budapest Academy of Music, wrote this piece to be as light and celebratory as a perfect spring day. My arrangement abridges and slightly simplifies this classical standard which was originally written for Viola and Piano. I reduced it from 6 1/2 minutes to 2 1/2 minutes by focusing on the recapitulation of the main theme but also included opening and closing cadenzas.
I have scored it for a Saxophone Octet; 1 Soprano, 4 Altos, 2 Tenors, 1 Baritone. The Soprano Sax has the melody throughout. The Altos and Tenors have occasional countermelody, but mostly pulse ensemble rich chords while the Bari sits on pedal tones. Overall, it creates a rich, balanced saxophone sound which utilizes the full range of the instrument. Fairly easy, but sounds more advanced with its full chords and the dramatic interpretation markings I have added.

9 page score, 1 page parts; 17 pages total
5 minutes with repeat



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