Composer: Bough, Thomas
Instrumentation: Solo and Wind Band Instruments: Alto Sax
Genre: Contemporary

Get your fingers moving with this fast paced Alto Saxophone solo commissioned by Greg Dewhirst and composed by Thomas Bough.

“Burn” was first performed at the NASA Region IV Conference at Oklahoma State University in March of 2017 by Dr. Greg Dewhirst.  Numerous schools and professional players supported the creation of this exciting, playful work. 

The harmonic progressions found in the Bach Chorale “Christus, der ist mein Leben” are explored in a variety of musical styles in the form of a Rondo.  In each, “Burn” displays the technical virtuosity of the alto saxophone as it dances through shifting meters, blazing sextuplet runs, and even a latin section to bring to life this charming, 5 minute composition.  

This product is only available for digital download - the item includes :

• Score 
• Solo Alto Saxophone part
• Flute part
• Oboe part
• Bassoon part
• 2 Clarinet parts in Bb
• Bass Clarinet part
• Alto Sax part
• Tenor Sax part
• Baritone Sax part
• 2 Trumpet parts in Bb
• Horn part in F
• 2 Tenor Trombone part
• Bass Trombone part
• Euphonium part
• Tuba part
• Percussion (Vibes/Guiro) part
• Percussion (Snare/Congas/Cymbals) part
• Percussion (Low Tom/Wind Chimes/Claves) part