Flight of the Bumble Vader – A Galactic Chase for Saxophone Quartet (SATB)

What happens when Darth Vader gets stung by a bumblebee in the middle of a Benny Hill chase? Flight of the Bumble Vader is a wildly comic medley for saxophone quartet that collides four famous themes into one breathless, virtuosic romp: John Williams' Imperial March, the legendary Yakety Sax, Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee – and a surprise visit to Mussorgsky's Baba Yaga. Packed with musical jokes, it delights audiences from the first bar to the last. But behind the humor lies serious writing. Every part is technically demanding, with rapid passagework, tight ensemble playing and constant changes of character that will challenge even seasoned players. At under two minutes, it is the perfect encore: short, brilliant, and guaranteed to leave the audience laughing.

Arranged by Frank Herrgott – pianist, composer and arranger – for Les Désaxés, a French saxophone quartet renowned for blending virtuosity and humor on stage. DETAILS - Instrumentation: Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (SATB) - Duration: approx. 1'40" - Level: Advanced / Pre-professional / Professional - Style: Comic medley / Encore piece - Includes: Full score + individual parts (PDF) THEMES QUOTED - The Imperial March – John Williams - Yakety Sax – James "Spider" Rich & Boots Randolph - Flight of the Bumblebee – Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - The Hut on Hen's Legs (Baba Yaga) – Modest Mussorgsky Arranged by Frank Herrgott