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Palestrina: Missa Sine Nomine a6 for Saxophone Sextet
23157147
23157147
23157147
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Saxophone Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1711489
Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. This edition: pdf, streaming. Chamber, Historic, Renaissance, Sacred, Standards. 98 pages. Jmsgu3 #1275120. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1711489).Palestrina’s Missa Sine Nomine a6, newly arranged for saxophone sextet, brings the richness of Renaissance polyphony to modern saxophone ensembles, offering a rare and evocative six-voice tapestry perfectly transcribed for intermediate-to-advanced players seeking an authentic sacred choral experience in instrumental form. This arrangement preserves the work’s expressive counterpoint and elegant voice leading, making it ideal for church services, concerts, and educational settings, while striving for a historical style and a sublime spiritual atmosphere.
Features
Six-Part Texture: Carefully arranged for saxophone sextet, maintaining the distinct SSATTB voicing found in Palestrina’s 1590 original.
Authentic Renaissance Sound: Captures the serene, dignified essence of the Renaissance Mass, meticulously adapted to the expressive capabilities of modern saxophone.
Performance Adaptability: Includes thoughtful editorial markings for dynamics and tempi, facilitating stylistically sensitive performance; ideal for both period instrument groups and contemporary ensembles.
Instrumentation:
2 alto saxophones
3 tenor saxophones
1 baritone saxophone
Liturgical and Concert Use: Suitable for sacred services, early music series, or as a feature in themed programs celebrating Renaissance masterworks.
Product Details
Format: Set of parts and full conductor’s score.
Level: Intermediate to advanced.
Duration: Approximately 20–25 minutes.
Original Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525–1594); arranged for saxophone (2025 adaptation).
Why Choose This Edition?
This new saxophone arrangement opens Palestrina’s revered masterpiece to a broader range of performers, showcasing the intricate polyphony and devotional ethos that defined Renaissance church music—all crafted to take advantage of the color and nuance of today’s saxophone ensembles. Ideal for directors and performers seeking to blend historical depth with instrumental beauty.
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.
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