Only You (Saxophon Quartett/Ensemble A(S) AT(A) B(T) - Sheet Music for Saxophon Quartett/Ensemble AS ATA BT The Flying Pickets (arr. WO)

"Only You" as saxophone quartet sheet music – this arrangement for four saxophones is aimed at ensembles with approximately three or more years of playing experience. Occasional large interval leaps demand genuine control. The delicate legato phrasing requires particular care, while the predominantly homophonic texture – all voices moving largely in step with one another – makes the rehearsal process noticeably more straightforward.

Sheet Music "Only You" – Romantic Pop for Saxophone Quartet

The Flying Pickets are a British a cappella group who rose to prominence in the early 1980s. Their version of "Only You" – originally by Yazoo – became the ensemble's signature sound: no instruments, just voices carrying a tender love story. It is precisely this vocal quality that makes the song such rewarding source material for a saxophone quartet aiming for that same warm, flowing sound.

The arrangement is written in F major and remains harmonically diatonic throughout – staying within the natural tones of the key, with no chromatic surprises. From bar 35, a modulation to D major opens up the sound and gives the second section a fresh colour. The scoring is divided between two alto saxophones, one tenor saxophone, and one baritone saxophone – with all three upper voices written in a high, resonant register that calls for solid breath support. The baritone saxophone anchors the harmonic foundation and moves in a comfortable middle register. The key signature of just one sharp makes the piece technically accessible. Long phrases of around three bars without a breath are characteristic of this piece – not by accident, but a direct reflection of the song's vocal origins, which translate naturally into the phrasing.

• Main challenge: occasional large interval leaps
• Ideal for: chamber concerts, ensemble rehearsals, romantic occasions
• Main challenge: occasional large interval leaps
• Tempo: 99 – calm and flowing

To secure those large interval leaps, try singing them internally first – having the target pitch in your ear before you play it makes hitting it on the instrument considerably more reliable. The short slur markings call for precise separation between phrases: resist the urge to play through continuously, and instead shape each small unit with clarity. The modulation to D major in the second half serves as a useful anchor point for the whole ensemble – players who are consciously aware of this shift will find it much easier to maintain a balanced blend between the voices. The piece features clear dynamic contrasts: the alto voices should manage their breath pressure deliberately, so that the quieter passages retain depth rather than falling flat.

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