Allegretto and Minuet

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Allegretto and Minuet (1812)

from Symphony No. 8 in F, Op. 93

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

SAATB Saxophone Quintet

Allegretto and Minuet from Symphony No. 8 in F by Ludwig van Beethoven arranged for SAATB Saxophone Quintet. Beethoven’s 8th symphony is known for its quirky musical humor and cheerful outlook.  Allegretto scherzando, the second movement of the symphony, with its ‘tick-tock’ accompaniment, has the lightness and grace of a ballet, though it comes to an abrupt end. The minuet that follows seems to be a throwback to earlier times but it is also full of high energy and musical jokes.

With this arrangement of Allegretto and Minuet you get:

Saxophone quintet score (16 pages including cover, 9″ x 12″)

Parts (4 pages each, no cover, 9″ x 12″):

• • Soprano Saxophone
  • Alto Saxophone 1
  • Alto Saxophone 2
  • Tenor Saxophone
  • Baritone Saxophone

Allegretto and Minuet are in the original keys (allegretto: B flat, minuet: F). The time signature and note values of the allegretto have been expanded to 4/4 rather than the original 2/4 to simply rhythms. Both movements are an exercise in dynamic and rhythmic control with many sudden accents and dynamic changes. Grade 4.5 – 5 (moderately difficult to difficult). A challenge for intermediate players.

• The range for each saxophone part is shown below.
• Audio and score excerpts are available above.

Saxophone Range for Allegretto and Minuet

The soprano sax part reaches into the altissimo range 1 time. Alternate notes are provided in the part to avoid this. The soprano and alto sax 1 parts require good intonation and dexterity on the palm keys. The bari sax part frequently extends to low A. Alto 2 and Tenor remain in the ‘standard’ range throughout.

About the Composer

Ludwig van Beethoven (baptized 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827). Portrait bust of Beethoven made in 1812 by Sculptor Franz Klein. See more arrangements of music by Beethoven.

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