Hopkins, John Henry - We Three Kings of Orient Are
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  • Hopkins, John Henry - We Three Kings of Orient Are
  • Hopkins, John Henry - We Three Kings of Orient Are
  • Hopkins, John Henry - We Three Kings of Orient Are

Hopkins, John Henry - We Three Kings of Orient Are

Catalogue No: ADV7558
Arrangement5 saxophones (SATTBar)
Product FormatSheet Music
Edition TypeScore & Part(s)
ComposerHopkins, John Henry
ArrangerMiddleton, Andy
£15.99
Typically dispatched in 5-7 working days
SeriesHoliday Celebration Series
Pages18
Publication Date1 January 2008
Grade of Difficultyadvanced
ISBN9783892216629 (3892216622)
ISMN9790206308833 (M206308833)
UPC805095075588
We Three Kings of Orient Are is one of my favorite English carols that I sang in my childhood, updated to play with jazz quartets in concerts. This Saxophone Quintet version (soprano, alto, 2 tenors and baritone) sets the originally solemn melody in a swinging reggae groove that slides into a gospel-sounding refrain with rich jazz harmonies. Solo space for soprano saxophone over the reggae groove leads to a development section resolving to the extreme high and low ranges of the quintet. A short quasi-baroque treatment, 2 quick key modulations, a dash of modal harmony, and a return to the reggae/gospel make this romp challenging fun for the players and a short jazz and reggae trip for the listeners!
ADV7558