Music by Daniel Dorff
MUSIC FOR SAXOPHONE
The Seven Chakras
for
Tenor Saxophone and Piano (2003)
c.18-19 min.
Published by Theodore Presser Company
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Barnyard Bash
for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1986) 2 min.
Published by Theodore Presser Company
(114-40434, $3.95). Here's how to order it
Cool Street
for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1986)
1½ min.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40433, $3.95) Here's how to order it
Fantasy, Scherzo and
Nocturne for Saxophone Quartet (1974)
11 min.
First prize, Aspen Music Festival Composers' Competition, 1974.
Many hundreds of performances by professional and collegiate quartets.
“One hopes that many college ensembles will add this interesting selection to
the short list of American saxophone quartets.”
— MLA Notes (Steve Mauk), September 1979.
"The
Fantasy is a lovely lyrical movement in medium tempo, followed by the
fast, playful Scherzo. The slow Nocturne begins with a lovely duo
for tenor and baritone saxophones. This is a dramatic and emotional movement...
It's a good piece for both college students and professional players. The
ensemble writing is excellent, with all four voices getting a chance to sing
out. It is a remarkable work from such a young composer."
-Susan Fancher,
Saxophone Journal, September/October 2007
Published by Tenuto Publications (494-02801, $14.95).
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Scherzo movement recorded on CD by the Harmo Saxophone Quartet (Japan), on the
Orange Note label.
Fast Walk
for Saxophone Quartet (1989, this version 1991)
2½ min.
Hundreds of performances by San Francisco
Saxophone Quartet and Amherst Saxophone Quartet
Recorded by the Harmo Saxophone Quartet on Meister Music CD MM-1016 (Japan).
"This
short, upbeat piece makes a terrific opener for a concert, or as the first piece
after intermission."
-Susan Fancher,
Saxophone Journal, September/October 2007
Here's an audio clip of the Harmo Saxophone Quartet (29 sec., 447K
MP3)
Published by Tenuto Publications (494-02547). Here's how to order it
It Takes Four to Tango
for Saxophone Quartet (1990, adapted 1995)
2½ min.
Premiere by Harmo Saxophone Quartet,
Tokyo, 1995.
CD recording by the Harmo Saxophone Quartet on Meister Music CD MM-1016 (Japan).
CD recording by The Osland Saxophone Quartet, Sea Breeze Records SB-3059.
"It
is a wonderful little soprano saxophone feature. You could program this anywhere
on a concert, either on its own or right after Fast Walk, for example. It
can be played "straight" as written, or more inflected in a jazz
style."
-Susan Fancher,
Saxophone Journal, September/October 2007
Here's an audio clip of the Harmo Saxophone Quartet (29 sec., 452K
MP3)
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40870, $7.50) Here's
how to order it
For a video of the New Jersey Bassoon Ensemble's performance, click
here:
Quartet
for Alto Saxophone, Violin, Cello, and Piano (1976) 16
min.
Premiered at Cornell University, April
1977.
Published by MMB Music, Inc. Here's how to order it
Summer Strut
for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1986) 2 min.
Published by Kendor Music.
The Beautiful Frog Pond
Waltz for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1975)
2 min.
Premiered by the composer, saxophone, and
Michael Starobin, piano, Bennington College, 1975.
last updated 10/6/07