Suite for Saxophone

Ensemble (2015)

for Sno S A T B Bs saxophones

This piece began as a lone work for the saxophone ensemble at Susquehanna University. Dr. Gail Levinsky asked me to write a short fanfare for the

group in the summer of 2013. After the premiere of the Fanfare in 2014, Dr. Levinsky and I agreed upon expanding the work. The second movement, Folk Song, is inspired by the folk music of the Blue Ridge mountains along the Shenandoah Valley where I grew up. The Finale is a short, quirky movement that plays around with major and minor thirds. As of right now, the piece is open for additional movements and I anticipate it growing into a substantial work for saxophone ensemble/sextet.

Performed by the Susquehanna University Saxophone Ensemble on April 8th, 2015.

Joshua Heaney, soprano (sopranino substitute)
Parker Adel, soprano
Tia Kissinger, soprano
Cody Zahoroiko, alto
Darby Orris, alto
Jon Deysher, alto
Jessica Portzline, tenor
Dana Brown, tenor
Sarah White, tenor
Luke Duceman, baritone
Coleman Rowlett, bass
Dr. Gail Levinsky, conductor