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Chorale collection for band
Sustained, harmonized writing. The point is tuning and balance, not fast technical passages.
Product detailSKU #1283462205666
KJOSBach And Before for Band Alto Sax
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
KJOS's Bach and Before for Band, alto saxophone book. A chorale-style supplement for band programs working on tone, blend and intonation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Band directors adding chorale warm-ups to rehearsal
- Alto players building long-tone and blend control
- Filling in a missing alto book for an existing set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners with no note-reading foundation yet
- Players wanting technique exercises or scale drills
- Anyone needing a part for a different instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Alto sax part book
One player's line only. Transposed for E-flat alto and unusable on other horns.
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Supplement, not a method
Assumes you already read notes and rhythms. Sits alongside a main method book.
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Band scoring
Your line is written to combine with other instruments. It sounds thin played alone.
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$8.50
Low enough to buy a full section's worth or keep spares in the band room.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Every other instrument in the band needs its matching book from the same series
- 02No conductor's score included — directors order that separately
- 03Check with your director that this is the edition your program uses
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a beginner method book?
No. It is a chorale supplement meant to run alongside a method book, for players who already read music.
02Can I play this by myself?
You can practice the line, but it is harmony written for full band and will sound incomplete solo.
03Will this work for tenor sax?
No. The alto book is pitched in E-flat. Tenor players need the B-flat tenor book.
04Does it include a score for the director?
No. This is the alto saxophone part only. The conductor's score is sold separately.
