Two for Three

By Percy Hall

Item Number: LG.20452428

This trio was first written for trumpet, and it adapts very well to the range for three alto saxophones. (There is an optional tenor sax part for the 3rd alto). The titles simply refers to two pieces for three players. It has been frequently performed in Ohio contests both as a sax trio and a trumpet trio, and now it is also available as a flute trio. The opening section is lyrical with melodies in four measure phrases and moving voices in the harmony parts. For contrast it then proceeds to a 2/4 march including several 2 measure solos for the 2nd and 3rd parts. Staccato-marcato style is essential in this section. Both pieces are in G major. OMEA Class: C

Contest trio for alto saxophone with an optional tenor sax part for the third player. With score.