Yorkshire Saxophone Choir
 from UK Yorkshire Saxophone Choir was the first independent 12 piece saxophone choir in the UK and, to our knowledge, remains the only such ensemble. The group was formed in 2001 and comprises saxophonists from across the Yorkshire region. It performs as a chamber ensemble, with a wide repertoire including classical, jazz, pop, contemporary and world music, and has commissioned a significant number of new works and arrangements. Yorkshire Saxophone Choir performs mainly across Yorkshire and occasionally as far afield as Wales. Its first CD "Sax for Twelve" was released in 2009, comprising a range of original works and arrangements for 12 parts. The ensemble celebrated its first decade last year with a concert featuring two world premieres and a UK premiere, as well as the Ibert Concertino da Camera with the internationally renowned saxophonist and the group's musical director, Sarah Markham, as soloist. Yorkshire Saxophone Choir also performs as a 10, 11 or 8 piece ensemble, and will feature a ten piece line-up for the World Saxophone Congress in a programme showcasing the work of contemporary British composers. Yorkshire Saxophone Choir is going from strength to strength and looking forward to many more highlights in its second decade. |
El Torneo - Paul Harveyi. Entry of the Knights
ii. The Joust
iii. Lament for the Wounded
iv.Triumph of the Victors
This programmatic suite composed in 1976 paints a sound picture of the various stages of a mediaeval joust. The four movements are Entrada de los Caballeros (The entry of the knights), La Justa (The joust), Lamento para los Heridos (Lament for the wounded), and Triunfo de los Vencedores (Triumph of the victors). Closure - Keiron AndersonOriginally composed for brass ensemble, this thoughtful and thought provoking work from 2007 explores the industrialisation of Yorkshire. Seen from the viewpoint of a former miner, it reflects on the conflicting thoughts and emotions experienced while looking out over the changed South Yorkshire landscape. It was arranged for saxophone choir in 2008.E-Type Jig - Chris GumbleyThis lively rhythmic dance provides a foot-tapping finale to our programme. Published by the composer's own company Gumbles, a saxophone quartet version also exists. Featuring alternating time signatures, the piece has an immediate appeal and promises to leave audience and performers alike full of the feelgood factor! |
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