Strike Up the Band: E-flat Alto Saxophone Sheet Music Preview

Strike Up the Band: E-flat Alto Saxophone

By George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin / arr. Jack Bullock

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0001688_AX1

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Gershwin's' tune especially for band is from the1927 musical of the same name. Everyone's familiar with the traditional melody, stated first, but Jack Bullock has included the seldom heard verse which enhances the variety contained in this classic pop tune. Building to a rousing conclusion, this is one not to miss! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series: Pop Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 228
SKU: 00-PC-0001688_AX1
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Strike Up the Band” — Concert Band

You're viewing the E-flat Alto Saxophone part for Strike Up the Band by George Gershwin , arranged by Jack Bullock. 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 41 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer George Gershwin
Arranger Jack Bullock
Grade / Level Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 41 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Strike Up the Band”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 41 individual parts: Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, 3rd B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, (wp) E-flat Alto Clarinet, 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., Tuba, (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat, (wp) 2nd Horn in E-flat, (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) Baritone T.C., (wp) B-flat Baritone B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C., 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 “Strike Up the Band”?

“Strike Up the Band” is rated Grade: 3 (Medium Easy), 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 3
2nd Flute 3
Oboe 2
Bassoon 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 3
2nd B-flat Clarinet 3
3rd B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
(wp) E-flat Alto Clarinet 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 3
2nd B-flat Trumpet 3
3rd B-flat Trumpet 3
1st F Horn 2
2nd F Horn 2
1st Trombone 2
2nd Trombone 2
3rd Trombone 2
Baritone B.C. 2
Tuba 4
(wp) 1st Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 2nd Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C. 1
(wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone T.C. 1
(wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) 3rd B-flat Trombone T.C. 1
(wp) Baritone T.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Baritone B.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. 1
(wp) E-flat Tuba B.C. 1
(wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. 1
Mallets 3
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 2
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 (Strike Up the Band: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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