First things first -- I am not advocating that we as musicians give away our talents. However, we can all point to a plethora of musical "merchandise" we have given away or charge little for. Of course, we do not dwell, or feel regretful about our generosity - it is our nature and one reason we are rewarded by being musicians. So, I thought I would take a minute to share how others are giving back to our art and how we can harness their talents and generosity.
This website by the Diamond State Saxophone Quartet (DSSQ) offers a variety of arrangements for instant download. There are a variety of genres and levels. Check the levels to see if they match your impression of the indicated level.
The growth of SibeliusMusic.com is astounding. A search for Saxophone Quartet on the site resulted in 6004 arrangements that meet that criteria. Select arrangements have MIDI MP3 files associated with them so you can listen. But, beware - MIDI is MIDI in all it's "glory." You will need to install the Scorch plugin to view the scores you choose. But, the key is price. You will find many scores for $4.95-$10.00. And, you can download them NOW - save shipping charges. As a side note, I just ordered from a national supplier -- the score was $14.95 and shipping was $7.00.
Of course, the value of the music must be considered. I do not imagine we would ever program an entire concert from these resources - but then again, I have not tried.
If you have another resource, share. We can all benefit from resources such as these.
Have fun!
Mark
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