58

Saxophone Quartet No. 3 - Body Language

in Four Movements
a continuous piece based on dance "feels"linked by ve bridges, Serenas
Serena 1

Barbara Thompson

q = 95
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Saxophone

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2003 published by Temple Music jh@temple-music.com

www. temple-music.com www.barbara-thompson.co.uk

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1. Dance of the Reeds - pi mosso

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90

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107

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b b

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123

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134
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optional end
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159

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167

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3. Chasing Shadows*
Adagio q = 56

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Serena 4
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