Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (Young)

Charles Rochester Young

General Info

Year: 2003
Duration: c. 10:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Keiser Southern Music
Cost: Score and Parts - Rental | Score Only (print) - $39.95

Movements

1.
2. Anguished – 4:15
3. Lively – 3:00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Solo Alto Saxophone
C Piccolo
Flute I-II-III
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Horn in F I-II
Euphonium I-II
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, I-II-III-IV

(percussion detail desired)

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Donald Sinta is a very special person in my life, who has profoundly influenced and shaped me as a person, artist and teacher. Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble was written as a “thank you” to him, and as a celebration of his distinguished performing and teaching career.

- Program Note by composer

Media

Audio CD: Clear Lake High School Wind Ensemble (Joe Muñoz, conductor; Timothy McAllister, alto saxophone) – 2009

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Triangle Wind Ensemble (Cary, N.C.) (Evan Feldman, conductor; Andy Hall, alto saxophone) - 2013
Clear Lake High School (Houston, Tx.) Wind Ensemble (Joe Muñoz, conductor; Timothy McAllister, alto saxophone) – 19 December 2009 (2009 Midwest Clinic)

Works for Winds by This Composer

Ancient Blessings (2005)
A Child's Embrace (2001)
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (2003)
Concerto for Double Bass and Wind Ensemble (2003)
Galop (2006)
In the Evening Quiet (2004)
Legends of the Northern Wind (1999)
Let These Words Ring True (2007)
Noble Deeds (2005)
Of Spirit and Splendor (2003)
Songs Without Words (2003)
Springtime Heralds (2000)
Tempered Steel (1997)
True Calling (2010)
Where the Waters Gather (2007)
With Honor and Praise (2003)

Resources

Young, C. (2008). Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble [score]. Southern Music: San Antonio, Tx.