Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Percussion Orchestra

Russell Peterson

General Info

Year: 2001
Duration: c. 16:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: HoneyRock
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Movements

1. Slowly/Allegro [7:40]
2. Tempo Rubato [4:40]
3. Allegro [3:56]

Instrumentation

solo alto saxophone and piano

Ensemble

Player 1: Crotales & Snare Drum & Large Gong & Crash Cymbal & Guiro & Flat Gong & Chimes
Player 2: Chimes & Glockenspiel & Crash Cymbal & Suspended Cymbal & Large Gong & Flat Gong & Triangle
Player 3: Vibraphone
Player 4: Vibraphone
Player 5: Marimba
Player 6: Marimba
Player 7: Marimba
Player 8: Marimba
Player 9: Bass Marimba
Player 10: Concert Tom-Toms & Wind Chimes & Roto-Toms & Temple Blocks & Suspended Cymbal
Player 11: Bass Drum & Timbales & 5 Brake Drums
Player 12: Timpani

Program Notes

dedication: to Dr. David Eyler and the Tri-College Percussion Ensemble; Level VI

Commissioned by David Eyler and the Concordia College Percussion Enesemble (Moorhead, Minnesota). 3 movement piece, scored for 12 percussionists (2 vibes, 5 marimbas, 4 percussion, timp.)and piano. The piece runs about 16 minutes. Very demanding on the solo saxophonist, yet accessible by a good high school percussion ensemble. High energy, fast and audience friendly. GRAMOPHONE Magazine, (Feb., 2003) noted: 'Peterson's own 16-minute Concerto, featuring Spanish rhythms and a lovely second-movement duet with vibraphone, is an effective vehicle for his striking command of color and dynamics. The highly-charged sound is riveting...'

Commercial Discography

The entire piece can be heard on Russell's CD American Breath.

Recent Performances

Russ Peterson with Concordia Percussion Ensemble

Works for Percussion by this Composer

Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Percussion Orchestra - Percussion Ensemble (12); Saxophone; Piano
Concerto for Timpani and Orchestra (Peterson) - Timpani; Orchestra
Sonata for Alto Saxophone and 4 Marimbas - Percussion Quartet; Marimba Quartet; Saxophone
The Life of King David: Concerto for Marimba and Band - Marimba; Band