An excerpt from our popular 'Ballade' for either Eb or Bb Sax & Piano (1 universal sax part, and 2 piano parts are included in the book). Aimed at grade 6/7+ saxophonists, this delightful smooth jazz style piece of 4'25 minutes duration gives the impression of a lyrical chilled out improvisory sax solo (yet no improvising is required; all notes are provided!). Available at www.masquerade-music.co.uk, www.masquerade-music.co.uk.musicroom.com, June Emerson Wind music and all other good suppliers.

Ballade excerpt. (Smooth jazz sax & Piano) Keri Degg

Written by Andy 'Saxophone Basics' Hampton and published by www.masquerade-music.co.uk, this delightfully funky Sax quartet showcases the sax to perfection; all players get interesting parts with written out improvised style solos. Great for players of grade 6+ standard. Sheet music available from www.masquerade-music.co.uk see;http://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2984778-Some-Say-So-SATB-Saxophone-quartet-by-Andy-Hampton.html, or at www.musicroom.com www.juneemerson.co.uk and all good retailers. Also available as PDF email delivery option at the first store (Masquerade Music). Big thanks to Rob Hughes for playing saxes on this recording. See his work at; http://www.robhughesmusic.com

Some Say So SATB Saxophone Quartet by Andy Hampton

New for October 2014, this SSAATTBB (with optional Bass sax) Octet is fast paced and enormous fun for advanced ensembles. An original piece written by Claire Tomsett-Rowe inspired by Charlie 'the Bird' Parker's Be-bop saxophone riffs. Sheet music is available from 20/10/14 at www.masquerade-music.co.uk and all good sheet music suppliers.

Bird's 7 - 2 Ratio Sax Octet

New for October 2014, Tune for Joey is one of seven pieces from 'Jazz Moods', a collection for Eb or Bb Saxophone & Piano, published by www.masquerade-music.co.uk . Aimed at grade 4-7 players, this original collection is great for developing that sax sound / style! 

Tune For Joey from Andy Hampton's 'Jazz Moods' collection

'The Chase' is one of 24 Graded duets (Grades 6-8) taken from our soon to be available 'More Graded Duets' books by Keri Degg (available in Saxophone, Flute, and Clarinet editions). A comical Tom and Jerry (cat and mouse) type affair; all starts well but 25 seconds in things begin to turn sour between the pair! You can print off the duet for free (in various woodwind versions)at Masquerade Music, see; http://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/freemusic.html

'The Chase' duet from 'More Graded Duets'

A medley of excerpts from our Takes all sorts! sheet music book for Bb Clarinet & Piano (grades 3-6). The book was inspired by the composers students and the excerpts are from; Lament, Loretta plays the blues, Honkytonk-arama, Midnight Waltz, Sandra's mini (in road rage mode!), Jonathan gets his groove on, (features space for improvisation), Truffle takes a stroll.

Takes All Sorts Cl Audio Medley

An audio medley of excerpts from our fantastic Jazz Moods book; 7 Original Jazz, Blues, Ballad, and Latin styles for Saxophone (Eb or Bb)and Piano, by Andy Hampton. The book is supplied with UNIVERSAL Sax part (so no screeching constantly up the top end for the poor Tenor!)and TWO piano parts. Full demo/backing CD included, and available from Masquerade Music; http://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3442188-Jazz-Moods-EbBb-Sax-Piano-collection-incl-CD.html. List of excerpts; Ain't no use Complainin', Parade of Dudes, Rio Girl, Love is an Enigma, Tune for Joey, Sunny Sundays, and Launch the raunch.

Jazz Moods (Andy Hampton) Audio Medley

A great way to Spice up your Major scales practice! This workout takes you through all 12 Major Key signatures. Take up the challenge! (we dare you! ;D). At the sound of the bell (this is your cue) begin playing the next scale. Eb saxes (Alto and Baritone mainly) should play; Eb, Ab, Db, F#, B, E, A, D, G, and C Majors. Bb Clarinets/Bb Saxes (Soprano and Tenor mainly) should play; A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, F#, B, E Majors. Flutes should play; G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, F#, B, E, A, D Majors. Play the scales EITHER in minims for one octave ascending, or Crotchets 2 octaves ascending, or one octave ascending AND descending, or quavers 2 octaves ascending and descending. Listen as the rhythm changes from a Latin groove (straight quavers) to Swing (change to swing quavers accordingly). For further information on this workout, and access to your FREE printable scales chart / practice guide, and a tutorial video (being added soon!) see the FREE Woodwind sheet Music and resources page at Masquerade Music; http://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/freemusic.html

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Scales Practice track (major keys) with cue for changes

A great way to Spice up your Minor scales practice! This workout takes you through all 12 Minor Key signatures and is a great workout for keeping musically in shape. Take up the challenge! (we dare you! ;D). At the sound of the bell (this is your cue) begin playing the next scale. For further information on this workout, and to access to the FREE printable Major Scales workout PDF, see the FREE Woodwind sheet Music and resources page at Masquerade Music; www.masquerade-music.co.uk/freemusic.html Video tutorial coming soon!

Did you like this workout? Do try our Major Scales workout too, and don't forget to tell your musical friends about us :D

Minor Scales/Keys workout for Bb, Eb, C Woodwind

A delightful set of two enchanting pieces for Recorder duet and Piano by John Sullivan. Petite Waltz is a lyrical journey of interweaving melodies, twists and turns for Descant (soprano), and Treble recorders with piano. The second miniature (entitled Fairy echoes)is played on two descant (soprano) recorders, and whilst it is based largely on a call and response theme from the recorders, they then duet magnificently in a charming flight of fantasy. Two Miniatures is to be published by Masquerade Music (estimated end of April 2017) and the sheet music will also available in Flutes/Piccolo option, Clarinet, and Soprano saxophone duet editions. See the following link for sheet music ordering details (Recorders edition); http://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/ourshop/prod_5936852-Two-Miniatures-Recorder-Duet-with-Piano-by-John-Sullivan.html

Two Miniatures excerpts (recorders edition) Published by Masquerade Music

A delightful duo from John Sullivan written for Bb Clarinets (standard Bb Soprano Clarinets) and Piano. Petite Waltz is lyrical and carefree; gently dipping and diving as if two dragon flies observed for a moment in an enchanting display. Echos Féeriques (Fairy Echoes)is a flighty little piece in 5/8 time; playful and teasing with a call and response theme present throughout most of the movement. Two Miniatures is also available in Recorder, Flute (with optional Piccolos), and Soprano Saxophone editions. The sheet music (complete with audio demo/backing tracks) is available at www.masquerade-music.co.uk and all good sheet music stores.

Two Miniatures

Two Miniatures (John Sullivan) Clarinet Duet/Piano excerpts

A delightful duo from John Sullivan written for 2 Soprano Saxophones and Piano. Petite Waltz is lyrical and carefree; gently dipping and diving as if two dragon flies observed for a moment in an enchanting display. Echos Féeriques (Fairy Echoes)is a flighty little piece in 5/8 time; playful and teasing with a call and response theme present throughout most of the movement. Two Miniatures is also available in Recorder, Flute (with optional Piccolos), and Clarinet editions. The sheet music (complete with audio demo/backing tracks) is available at www.masquerade-music.co.uk and all good sheet music stores.

Two Miniatures Soprano Saxophone Edition

Two Miniatures Soprano Sax Duet (with Piano) excerpts. John Sullivan

Part of the 'Takes all sorts!' collection published by www.masquerade-music.co.uk (an 8 piece collection based on some of the composers students), Lament is a haunting celtic style tale. It is particularly haunting when played next to an open grand piano as an ethereal echo effect can be heard. Sheet music & demo/backing cd is available for flute, Sax and clarinet from http://www.masquerade-music.co.uk sheet music prices from £4.99 (PDF/MP3 email delivery option).

Lament (from 'Takes all sorts!' collection)

Sunny Blue, the latest composition of Keri Degg (also available in Flute and Clarinet editions) takes us on an exciting escapade through a toe-tapper of a theme (with optional improvisation, or use one of the given written out solos on the www.masquerade-music.co.uk free resources page) into a lyrical waltz, before returning for an 'in your face' ending! Set to be published July/August 2017 by Masquerade Music. This demo is on Tenor Saxophone. CD features Keri Degg on Tenor sax, and Alistair Parnell on all other instruments.

Sunny Blue Tenor Sax Demo

A jazz-style jaunt for Bb Clarinet and Piano. Published in Autumn 2017 by www.masquerade-music.co.uk and written by Keri Degg. Optional improvisation section (or cheat and play one of the written example solos given on Masquerade Music's Free resources page; http://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/freemusic.html). Ideal for intermediate to advancing players. Book includes audio demo and backing tracks.

Sunny Blue

Sunny Blue Bb Clarinet (excerpts from)

Fuerza Tranquilla is a beautifully expressive slow tango for Saxophone & Piano. A haunting opening melody leads into a far more intense journey before once again reflecting on the past theme. Around grade 6/7+ , Fuerza is an excellent introduction to expressive saxophone playing at its best, and demands thought and control from both saxophonist and pianist alike. Length; 4'36
Sheet music & backing / demo CD is available from £4.50 at www.masquerade-music.co.uk

Fuerza Tranquila excerpt

One of the pieces from our soon to be available 'Celtic collage' sheet music collection (estimated availablilty July 2012). Flute played by Keri Degg (the composer) and backing instruments / technics thanks to Alistair Parnell. 

Celtic II from 'Celtic collage' collection

'Leaving' is the first of three movements from Changing Landscapes by Emma Arandjelović for Eb or Bb Saxophone and Piano, available from www.masquerade-music.co.uk (standard printed/posted edition, or PDF email edition). 

Explore the twists and turns of a new chapter by navigating the three movements; Leaving, Changing Landscapes, and Turning Point. All of the movements are wonderfully lyrical and inventive, and aimed at intermediate plus players. See our further Soundcloud files for audio of the other two movements.

A universal saxophone part is provided (playable on either soprano, alto, or tenor saxophones), and two piano accompaniment parts are supplied. Audio access is included via download (simple instructions are given in the book), or alternatively, a printed book with audio CD is also available.

Changing Landscapes Suite 'Leaving' Movement on Alto Saxophone

'Changing Landscapes' is the first of three movements from the Changing Landscapes suite by Emma Arandjelović for Eb or Bb Saxophone and Piano, available from www.masquerade-music.co.uk (standard printed/posted edition, or PDF email edition).

Explore the twists and turns of a new chapter by navigating the three movements; Leaving, Changing Landscapes, and Turning Point. All of the movements are wonderfully lyrical and inventive, and aimed at intermediate plus players. See our further Soundcloud files for audio of the other two movements.

A universal saxophone part is provided (playable on either soprano, alto, or tenor saxophones), and two piano accompaniment parts are supplied. Audio access is included via download (simple instructions are given in the book), or alternatively, a printed book with audio CD is also available.

'Changing Landscapes' (from Changing Landscapes suite by Emma Arandjelović, for Sax & Piano)

'Turning Point' is the last of three movements from the Changing Landscapes suite by Emma Arandjelović for Eb or Bb Saxophone and Piano, available from www.masquerade-music.co.uk (standard printed/posted edition, or PDF email edition).

Explore the twists and turns of a new chapter by navigating the three movements; Leaving, Changing Landscapes, and Turning Point. All of the movements are wonderfully lyrical and inventive, and aimed at intermediate plus players. See our further Soundcloud files for audio of the other two movements.

A universal saxophone part is provided (playable on either soprano, alto, or tenor saxophones), and two piano accompaniment parts are supplied. Audio access is included via download (simple instructions are given in the book), or alternatively, a printed book with audio CD is also available.

Turning Point (from Changing Landscapes Suite by Emma Arandjelović) Alto sax & piano

Taken from the 'Celtic collage' sheet music collection; seven original Celtic / folk / world inspired pieces for flute by UK composer Keri Degg. Sheet music (and demo / backing tracks) available from www.masquerade-music.co.uk . Also coming soon; violin editions and other woodwind.

Celtic V from Celtic Collage album

An audio medley of excerpts fm www.masquerade-music.co.uk s 'Celtic collage' collection (available initially in Flute edition, but more instruments coming soon!). From laments to jigs, a great all round collection for intermediate to advanced flute players. Click on the website to access printable sample pages etc. Written and performed (flute) by UK composer Keri Degg.

Celtic collage medley all 7 excerpts

An ambient voyage fro Bb Clarinet, Eb saxophone and piano. Around grade 6 (sheet music & demo / backing track available from www.masquerade-music.co.uk). The genre is mainly chillot but has moments of classical meets jazz, uses 'air only' technique from the wind players midway and finishes on a grand finale as the sax launches off into its own.

Myriads

A fun and feisty gypsy style piece for Bb Clarinet and Piano. Around grade 7+ sheet music and CD (includes 3 practice tracks at varying speeds to allow for manageable practice!) is available from www.masquerade-music.co.uk or all good music shops such as musicroom.com etc. Great fun to play and a real audience pleaser!

Czardas (excerpt) Bb Clarinet & Piano

A medley of excerpts from 'Christmas Jazz for flute - volume 1' a sheet music collection of five fabulous arrangements for flute (in C) and Piano by Chris Lawry and Keri Degg, published by Masquerade Music and Happy Bubble Music (you can order the printed book here https://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/ourshop/prod_6883900-Christmas-Jazz-for-Flute-in-C-Volume-1-Printed-bookpart-with-audio-tracks.html). The book includes inventive and original ideas from the two composers/arrangers and include an accessible written out 'flute solo-type' section in each. With various styles covered (including Funk, smooth jazz, ballad, and even 5/4 time!) this is a bargain sheet music book for for the flautist, published by www.masquerade-music.co.uk. The pieces are accessible, and even the most challenging are only around grade 6 standard, so they are easy enough to practice up with limited time available. The pack is also available in Eb Saxophone, Bb Clarinet, and Bb Saxophone, and the pieces are also available singly (as PDF/MP3 email delivery)from the same website.

Christmas Jazz Volume 1 Flute Medley Of Excerpts from the book

An infectiously catchy arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, arranged for flute and piano by Masquerade Music and Happy Bubble Music. The sheet music pack includes flute part, piano part, and demo and backing tracks (containing a whole host of instruments on, as on this track)and are available here; https://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/ourshop/prod_6884184-God-Rest-Ye-Merry-Gentlemen-Jazz-inspired-arrangement-Flute-Piano-PDFMP3-edition.html. God Rest Ye is one of five pieces that make up the "Christmas Jazz for Flute Volume 1' which offer a new refreshing take on traditional carols, and all feature an original element of some sort (eg a written out original jazz-style solo, or change of metre etc). Great to practice up for the festive season! Also available in Bb Clarinet, Eb saxophone, and Bb saxophone editions.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Jazz Funk arrangement. Sheet Music @ www.masquerade-music.co.uk

A beautifully sentimental version of Silent Night, arranged for flute and piano by Masquerade Music and Happy Bubble Music. The sheet music pack includes flute part, piano part, and demo and backing tracks (containing a whole host of instruments on, as on this track)and are available here; https://www.masquerade-music.co.uk/ourshop/prod_6884226-Silent-Night-Jazz-ballad-inspired-arrangement-Flute-Piano-PDFMP3-edition.html . Silent Night is one of five pieces that make up the "Christmas Jazz for Flute Volume 1' which offer a new refreshing take on traditional carols, and all feature an original element of some sort (eg a written out original jazz-style solo, or change of metre etc). Great to practice up for the festive season! Also available in Bb Clarinet, Eb saxophone, and Bb saxophone editions.

Silent Night Flute Jazz-inspired arrangement from 'Christmas Jazz for Flute Vol 1' book

Taken from our '40 Graded duets for Clarinet' (Grades 1-5) book, release date end March 2013, this eclectic collection includes hidden technique workouts, and a variety of styles. All the duets are original compositions by Keri Degg (herself a Clarinet teacher passionate about teaching and learning). See www.masquerade-music.co.uk or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @ma5querademusic.

Variations on a Celtic theme Grade 5

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