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Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4, by Frederic Chopin is one of his 24 Preludes. By Chopin's request, this piece was played at his own funeral, along with Mozart's Requiem. It is arranged here for bassoon solo with piano accompaniment. Includes separate bassoon part.
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El Testament d'Amelia (Amelia's Will) is a popular Catalan folk song.
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El Choclo (The Corn Cob) is one of the most popular tangos in Argentina.
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Prelude in B minor is from Frederic Chopin's 24 Preludes, which covers all major and minor keys. It is believed that this prelude, along with others, were played at his funeral. Nicknames given to this prelude after Chopin's death include "Homesickness" and "Tolling Bells."
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El Testament d'Amelia (Amelia's Will) is a popular Catalan folk song.
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Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist regarded by many as "the father of the classical guitar." Adelita is a mazurka originally composed for guitar by Tarrega. The mazurka originated in Poland and was popularized by Frederic Chopin.
The tempo is indicated as Lento, but seems to work better at a faster tempo. The audio file here is at 80 bpm. However, this piece should not be performed metronomically, but rather with a more rubato style.
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Grade 5
Zequinha Abreu
Arranged by John May
Tico Tico No Fuba (Sparrow in the Cornmeal) is a crowd-pleasing arrangement for saxophone quartet, but also fun for the performers. This is a high-energy Grade 5 soca (soul-calypso) guaranteed to add variety to your program. Duration: 2:30.
Instrumentation: Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax.
