Ave Maria - Ray Sciberras

Ave Maria - Robert Stolz

Ave Maria - Sergei Rachmaninov

This moving piece embodies all the simplicity of Russian Orthodox music, yet displays the sweeping beauty of Rachmaninov's lyricism. Conductors will appreciate the opportunity to teach extended phrases and legato style. Vespers is the sunset evening prayer of the Orthodox Church, and during the canonical hours of an all-night vigil, the Ave Maria would be sung at midnight, hence the 12 chime notes at the apex of the piece. For a special effect, the mallet parts can be doubled off-stage to simulate church bells. (2:40)

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Ave Maria (2 Alto Sax & Tenor Sax Solo) - Charles Gounod

Ave Maria (3 Alto Sax Solo) - Charles Gounod

Ave Maria (3 Clarinets Solo) - Charles Gounod

Ave Maria (3 Flutes Solo) - Charles Gounod

Ave Maria (3 Trumpets Solo) - Charles Gounod

Ave Maria (3 Trumpets Solo) - Franz Schubert

Ave Maria (Alto Sax Solo) - Charles Gounod