Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anderson Branco. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Christian, Easter, Praise & Worship, Spiritual. 10 pages. Anderson Branco #1427402. Published by Anderson Branco (A0.1867994).
**Were You There — Easy Saxophone Quintet with Piano (Sheet Music)**
Introduce your ensemble to a timeless spiritual with this **accessible and expressive arrangement of *Were You There*** for saxophone quintet and piano. Designed especially for beginner to early-intermediate players, this edition makes it easy to achieve a rich, meaningful sound while focusing on musicality and ensemble balance.
This arrangement stands out for its **clarity and playability**. The familiar melody is thoughtfully distributed across the ensemble, giving each player a chance to carry the musical line while the piano provides a gentle, supportive harmonic foundation. Simplified rhythms, comfortable ranges, and well-balanced voicing allow groups to rehearse efficiently and perform with confidence.
The music unfolds with a sense of reflection and reverence, capturing the emotional depth of the original spiritual while remaining approachable for developing ensembles. From quiet, introspective moments to fuller, expressive passages, this arrangement invites performers to tell a powerful story through sound.
Ideal for **school ensembles, church groups, recitals, Easter services, and educational settings**, this piece is a meaningful addition to any program seeking expressive and accessible repertoire.
**Features** Easy saxophone quintet with piano arrangement Includes Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone and Bass Saxophones + Piano Individual parts included for each instrument Beginner to early-intermediate level with comfortable ranges Clear, professional engraving for easy reading and rehearsal
This easy saxophone quintet arrangement of *Were You There* offers a beautiful way for ensembles to develop musical expression while performing a deeply moving and historically significant piece.
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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Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anderson Branco. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Christian, Easter, Praise & Worship, Spiritual. 10 pages. Anderson Branco #1427402. Published by Anderson Branco (A0.1867994).
**Were You There — Easy Saxophone Quintet with Piano (Sheet Music)**
Introduce your ensemble to a timeless spiritual with this **accessible and expressive arrangement of *Were You There*** for saxophone quintet and piano. Designed especially for beginner to early-intermediate players, this edition makes it easy to achieve a rich, meaningful sound while focusing on musicality and ensemble balance.
This arrangement stands out for its **clarity and playability**. The familiar melody is thoughtfully distributed across the ensemble, giving each player a chance to carry the musical line while the piano provides a gentle, supportive harmonic foundation. Simplified rhythms, comfortable ranges, and well-balanced voicing allow groups to rehearse efficiently and perform with confidence.
The music unfolds with a sense of reflection and reverence, capturing the emotional depth of the original spiritual while remaining approachable for developing ensembles. From quiet, introspective moments to fuller, expressive passages, this arrangement invites performers to tell a powerful story through sound.
Ideal for **school ensembles, church groups, recitals, Easter services, and educational settings**, this piece is a meaningful addition to any program seeking expressive and accessible repertoire.
**Features** Easy saxophone quintet with piano arrangement Includes Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone and Bass Saxophones + Piano Individual parts included for each instrument Beginner to early-intermediate level with comfortable ranges Clear, professional engraving for easy reading and rehearsal
This easy saxophone quintet arrangement of *Were You There* offers a beautiful way for ensembles to develop musical expression while performing a deeply moving and historically significant piece.
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.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) - Easy Saxophone Quintet w/Piano & Chord Symbols
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