Part Song

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Edward German – Part Song: “In Praise of Neptune”
SATB or AATB Saxophone Quartet

Part Song by Sir Edward German arranged for SATB or AATB Saxophone Quartet. This piece was originally written for SATB choir and published in 1912. The inspiration was a 16th century poem by Thomas Campion, and whilst the music harks back to that period, it is very firmly of the late Victorian and Edwardian period in style. It is essentially a jolly piece with the melodies interweaving between the parts, making it interesting for all the instruments in the quartet to play.

With this arrangement you get:

• Full S/AATB Sax Quartet Score
• Parts:
  • Soprano Sax
  • Alto Sax 1 – soprano sax alternate
  • Alto Sax 2
  • Tenor Sax
  • Baritone Sax

This arrangement of the Edward German Part Song “In Praise of Neptune”  is for SATB or AATB Saxophone Quartet. The short length, limited range, simple rhythms, and choral-style writing will make this a success with early-intermediate players. Grade 2 – 2.5. Beginning players may find the Alto 1 (soprano sax alternate) part slightly more difficult due to its higher range.

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

Saxophone Range for the Edward German Part Song: “In Praise of Neptune”

About The Composer

Sir Edward German (1862–1936)

Sir Edward German (1862–1936) was an English composer of Welsh descent known for his light operas and incidental music for the stage. He was regarded as a successor to Arthur Sullivan and was knighted in 1928.

He often looked back to the past for inspiration but one can always recognize the clearly late Victorian/Edwardian style, noting a clear debt to composers like Sullivan, but with German’s own individual touches. Sir Edward Elgar thought very highly of Edward German.

Edward German was at the forefront of many technological advances in the music world: he was the first British composer to write music for a film and was one of the first composers to conduct his own music for recordings. He was also a leader of the Performing Rights Society, which fought for composers’ rights to fair compensation for the performances of their works. 

German is particularly remembered for his talent in writing charming, often sentimental, but always effective melodies.

About The Arranger

David Badcock

David is an eclectic mix of musical influences being, in his time, head chorister of Jesus College, Cambridge, a brass band euphonium player, a dance band musical director and a clarinet and saxophone teacher.

David now concentrates on performing and arranging for the Sax Forte saxophone quartet and other small ensembles.

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