Saxophone and Percussion – Jay Vosk, composer

Night Passage for Alto Saxophone and Marimba

Night Passage is a 10 minute work for alto saxophone and marimba. As the title suggests, the piece is meant to take the listener on an imaginary journey through the night; a dream sequence of sorts.

Structurally, the piece is comprised of a series of dialogues between the two instruments punctuated by saxophone solo interludes. In the opening portion of the piece, intricate marimba patterns play against a sustained line in the saxophone. As the journey continues, the piece becomes increasingly more rhythmic and energetic in both instruments.

Night Passage in approximately 10 minutes in duration.

A complimentary PDF perusal score, and set of parts is available by request.

You will find a link to the recording below:

Sonatina for Tenor Saxophone and Marimba

My Sonatina for Tenor Saxophone and Marimba is now available. You might consider this three movement piece for your graduate or faculty recital. My intent was to write a work that is both idiomatic and with the right amount of challenge to the performer.