Gesu Bambino – Any Sax Solo with Piano (1907)

Pietro A. Yon (1886 – 1943)

Any Saxophone Solo with Piano

Gesu Bambino – Any Sax Solo with Piano by Pietro A. Yon. Gesu Bambino (Italian for “Baby Jesus”) is an Italian Christmas carol composed by Pietro Yon in 1917. The melody was used by Frederick H. Martens in his English language carol “When Blossoms Flowered ‘mid the Snows”. The melody and lyrics of the chorus are derived from the chorus of “Adeste Fideles” (O Come All Ye Faithful).

The work has become a holiday standard with arrangements for various choral ensembles or soloists – vocal or instrumental. This arrangement of Gesu Bambino – Any Sax Solo with Piano is for Any Saxophone Solo with Piano. It includes solo parts for both B flat (soprano or tenor) and E flat (alto or baritone) saxophones. This version for saxophone solo has been transposed to the keys of E-flat and G-flat. The small range and regular rhythms will help make this a success for advancing-intermediate players. The beautiful melody and restrained piano accompaniment will make Gesu Bambino a success with your audience.

• The range for each saxophone part is shown below.
• Audio and score excerpts are available above.

About the Composer

Pietro Alessandro Yon (August 8, 1886 – November 22, 1943) was an Italian-born organist and composer who made his career in the United States. His first music lessons began in 1892 when he was 6 years of age.

He rose to be assistant organist at St. Peter’s inn the Vatican. He emigrated to the USA to become organist of St. Francis Xavier church in Mahattan. Following that position he became organist of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

In addition to being a virtuoso organist, Yon was also a composer, most famous for his organ works, and this Christmas piece Gesù Bambino. He also wrote many works for piano, orchestra, and choral works.

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