Sketches

Alto Saxophone Feature

Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity known only to a rare number of compositions.

Program Notes

5 movements. Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity known only to a rare number of compositions. You can hear a recording of “Sketches” on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s CD, “Sketches”(also available from C. Alan Publications).

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 1991
Number of Players: 4 + Piano, Harp, & Solo Alto Saxophone
Duration: 11:20
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Quartet; Quintet
Category: Percussion

Listen to Recordings

Instrumentation

Solo Alto Saxophone
Percussion 1 (4.3 -octave Marimba, Chimes, Xylophone shared w/2)
Percussion 2 (Vibraphone, 4-octave Marimba, Xylophone)
Percussion 3 (Snare Drum, 3 Toms, Cow Bell, Wood Block, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Tam tam, Timpani 29", Bells)
Percussion 4 (Brake Drum, Bass Drum, Tam tam, 4 high toms, 5 temple blocks, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Crotales)
Piano
Harp