Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Concert Band (Husa)
General Info
Year: 1967
Duration: c. 20:00
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts - $90.00 | Score Only - $23.00
Movements
1. Prologue - 4:40
2. Ostinato - 7:15
3. Epilogue - 5:05
Instrumentation
Full Score
Solo Alto Saxophone
C Piccolo I-II
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Saxophone
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Bass Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III-IV
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:
- Bass Drum
- Chimes (2)
- Crash Cymbals
- Field Drum
- Marimba
- Orchestra Bells
- Snare Drum (2)
- Suspended Cymbal (2)
- Tam-Tam (2)
- Tenor Drum (2)
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Karel Husa's Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Concert Band reflects the rhythmic freedom and exploration of timbre found in many of the composer's works. The alto saxophone solo showcases an exceptional performer's range, articulation, technique, and lyricism. The accompanying ensemble parts call for finesse and require fine musicians. Husa's non-traditional tonality and style of interplay between solo and accompaniment yields a unique musical conversation for the performers.
- Program Note from Great Music for Wind Band
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- University of Miami (Coral Gables) Frost Wind Ensemble (Robert Carnochan, conductor; Dale Underwood, alto saxophone) - 9 October 2022
- Lawrence University (Appleton, Wisc.) Wind Ensemble (Andrew Mast, conductor; Matt Fowler, alto saxophone) – 16 November 2019
- McGill University (Montreal, Que.) Wind Orchestra (Alain Cazes, conductor; Marie-Chantal Leclair, alto saxophone) – 3 November 2017
- Oklahoma State University (Stillwater) Symphonic Band (Doug Henderson, conductor; Jeffrey Loeffert, alto saxophone) – 27 April 2017
- Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble (Joseph Missal, conductor; Jeffrey Loeffert, alto saxophone) - 2012
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Al Fresco (1973)
- American Te Deum (1976)
- Apotheosis of This Earth (1970)
- Cheetah (2007)
- Concertino for Piano and Wind Ensemble (1984)
- Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Concert Band (1967)
- Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble (1970)
- Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Orchestra (1973)
- Concerto for Wind Ensemble (1982)
- Divertimento for Brass and Percussion (1957)
- Divertimento for Symphonic Winds and Percussion (arr. Boyd) (1955/1995)
- Élégie from "Osm českých duet" (arr. Reynolds) (1955/2022)
- Fanfare for Brass and Percussion (1981)
- Festive Ode (1964)
- Les Couleurs Fauves (1996)
- Music for Prague 1968 (1968)
- Smetana Fanfare (1984)
Resources
- Husa, K. (1972). Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Concert Band [score]. Associated Music Publishers: New York.
- Nicholson, Chad. (2009). Great Music for Wind Band: A Guide to the Top 100 Works in Grades IV, V, VI. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music Publications. pp 144-145]