On the naming of movements...

At this point I have a few ideas running around in my brain as to general form. I'm almost settled on the dance forms for each movement.

I say almost because I'm still debating over movement I and movement IV. Movement I is currently envisioned as a Rag, featuring the Soprano Saxophone, while movement IV will be a jazz waltz featuring the Baritone Saxophone. I'm not convinced that a Rag would be a good opener for a suite... (proper) rags are slow and syncopated, and I'm picturing something with a faster, more intense beat so as to be able to throw some fast finger work in for the soloist. I'll have to give it some additional thought.

For movement IV, I'm thinking a Waltz featuring the Baritone Saxophone. I'm actually considering dropping this movement entirely and having movement II (Cha-Cha) be the Baritone feature. The Cha-Cha will also feature the flutes and piccolos.

On the larger scale it makes sense to have four movements; one for each of the four saxophones. I don't know... I'm waffling for now.

More later!

-Flint