In the Center Ring: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone Sheet Music Preview

In the Center Ring: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone

By Robert Sheldon

Grade: 4 (Medium Difficult)

Item: 00-PC-0000663_AX2

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Description
"In The Center Ring" was written in the autumn of 2003 for the Upper Antioch Grade School Band from Antioch, Illinois, Earl Bush, director. The piece is a musical snapshot of a circus performance, from the madcap antics of the jugglers and clowns to the elegance of the high-wire and trapeze performers. This wild musical romp is certainly a technical challenge, but is also great fun for the performer and listener alike. Above all, remember this is a theatrical piece - so emphasize the dynamics, bring out the inherent comedy and have FUN! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series: Alfred Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 292
SKU: 00-PC-0000663_AX2
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “In the Center Ring” — Concert Band

You're viewing the 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone part for In the Center Ring by Robert Sheldon . Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 27 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Robert Sheldon
Grade / Level Grade: 4 (Medium Difficult)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 27 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “In the Center Ring”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 27 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, 3rd B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Horn, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Tuba, Mallets, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion, Timpani. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “In the Center Ring”?

“In the Center Ring” is rated Grade: 4 (Medium Difficult), written for Concert Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Flute 10
Oboe 2
Bassoon 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 4
2nd B-flat Clarinet 4
3rd B-flat Clarinet 4
E-flat Alto Clarinet 1
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 2
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 3
2nd B-flat Trumpet 3
3rd B-flat Trumpet 3
1st F Horn 2
2nd F Horn 1
1st Trombone 2
2nd Trombone 2
3rd Trombone 2
Baritone B.C. 2
Baritone T.C. 2
Tuba 4
Mallets 4
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 4
Timpani 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (In the Center Ring: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love In the Center Ring.

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@kabpronicaunstudios4287 YouTube

I feel this man is throwing quintuplets just for the fun of it. Honestly, I couldn't be happier.

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@lotion2587 YouTube

Snare drum has some nice syncopation further in the middle, but I really like the 4/4 and 6/8 changes and then when it goes to 3/4 and 6/8. Crazy good.

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@sonialopez-ls1zi YouTube

This is so fun to play. Played it for WSMA middle level state honors band.

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@Me11-29O YouTube

As of right now, I'm the solo clarinetist for the kleb band and I'm excited to play this for our Midwest recording.

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@tcp164 YouTube

Got to help the kids at my old middle school play this piece. Amazing that 8th, 7th, and a few 6th graders were able to play this awesome piece at full tempo and sound just like this.

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@hithere-s9g4u YouTube

Played this at all county band.

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@GabrielNguyen-vr9pt YouTube

I played this for middle school UIL one time. I'm a euph.

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