Nova Saxophone Quartet (Charts)

We Free Kings

December 16, 2010 – 8:53 pm

This holiday classic is perfect for gigs during the December season. Nice straight ahead 3/4 offers solo space for rhythm or horn soloists. Don’t let the warped title fool you, as the changes have been warped too! This is definitely not the one the carolers have been singing for years.

Instrumentation: Alto/flute; ten/soprano; bari/clar.; 2-tpts (dbl flugel), 1 bone, Piano/Vibes, Bass, Guitar & Drums

Grade Level: Medium
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Rapsodie for Saxophone (arr. for quartet)

May 27, 2009 – 2:48 am

Greg Knapp’s stunning transcription and arrangement of Claude Debussy’s work composed for saxophone soloist and orchestra is far more exciting than the original, often criticized as an uninspired effort. This arrangement was informed by original orchestral recordings and the unorchestrated piano/soloist score. The orchestral reduction that includes significant soloist passages pushes the skills of the quartet to its limits both technically and musically. The work was recorded by the Nova Saxophone Quartet on their InNOVAtions recording available in digital download format from Cd Baby.

Instrumentation: SATB
Grade Level: Difficult

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Black Bottom Stomp

February 22, 2009 – 9:46 pm

This challenging arrangement by Rick Lawn is featured on the Nova Saxophone Quartet’s recording Double Image. Follow the link to audition and excerpt of this recording or purchase the entire album. This arrangement is based, note for note, on the original Jelly Roll Morton Red Hot Peppers recording including Rick’s orchestration of the banjo solo across the quartet! The score and parts will be available on this web site soon so stop back!

Instrumentation:SATB

Grade Level:Medium-Difficult

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Quartet in C Minor by G. W. Knapp

February 22, 2009 – 9:36 pm

Featured on the Nova Saxophone Quartet’s Double Image recording, this challenging four movement quartet for SATB is available EXCLUSIVELY FROM RICK LAWN.COM! But please be patient as we prepare the score and parts for purchase.

Instrumentation: SATB

Listen to samples of each movement or purchase the entire CD right from this web site. Just follow the link above to hear the recording of this exciting quartet.

We are hoping to make this major four movement work commissioned by Nova available for sale in its original manuscript form with full score and parts. Check back soon for updates!

Blue Rondo ala Turk

January 28, 2009 – 11:23 pm

Scored for and recorded by the Nova Saxophone Quartet, this is classic composition by Dave Brubeck works very well for saxophone quartet (SATB).

Instrumentation: SATB

Grade Level: Medium

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Donna Lee (Sax Quartet)

January 28, 2009 – 11:14 pm

Featured on the Nova Saxophone Quartet’s Double Image recording, this challenging Super Sax style harmonization of Charlie Parker’s seminal recording will challenge even the best players. An option set drummer makes this arrangement swing that much harder. Scored for AATB this arrangement will be made available EXCLUSIVELY FROM RICK LAWN.COM! But please be patient as we prepare the score and parts for purchase.

Listen to samples of each movement or purchase the entire CD right from this web site. Just follow the link above to hear the recording of this exciting quartet.


Instrumentation: Alto,Alto,Tenor,Baritone (optional drum set)

Grade Level:Difficult

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Sax-O-Doodle

January 28, 2009 – 11:09 pm

Rudy Wiedoeft was one of the most important early American saxophonists. Popular during the days of early radio vaudevillian times, Wiedoeft was a widely recognized soloist who created a flashy, virtuosic solo repertoire. He was of significant influence on many early jazz saxophonists, though he was not classified as a jazz player.

Rick Lawn’s fun arrangement of Wiedoeft’s classic Sax-O-Doodle can be purchased here after previewing the recording on Outside the Box and downloading the PDF score.

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Three Sketches for Saxophone Quartet

January 22, 2009 – 3:59 am

Recorded on “Outside the Box” by the Nova Saxophone Quartet.

Instrumentation: Saxophone Quartet