7 Awesome Saxophone Sheet Music Pieces To Play For Halloween

Halloween is the perfect time of year to add some spooky flair to your saxophone repertoire. Whether you’re planning to entertain trick-or-treaters, perform at a Halloween party, or simply want to get into the spirit of the season, we’ve got you covered!

In this article, we’ll explore 7 saxophone sheet music pieces that are perfect for Halloween. From classic horror themes to haunting melodies, this selection will help you create an eerie atmosphere and showcase your saxophone skills. We’ll cover a range of styles, including pop hits, movie soundtracks and classical favourites, all with a Halloween twist. We also have special Halloween bundles for each type of saxophone and skill level!

Whether you play the soprano, alto or tenor saxophone, get ready to give your audience the shivers with these spine-tingling tunes that are sure to make your Halloween performance unforgettable!

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1. The iconic pop song: saxophone sheet music for Thriller by Michael Jackson

▶️️Play the soprano saxophone sheet music for Thriller by Michael Jackson

▶️️Play the alto saxophone sheet music for Thriller by Michael Jackson

▶️️Play the tenor saxophone sheet music for Thriller by Michael Jackson

Thriller was released in 1982; it is one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic songs. Known also as a Halloween staple, the song tells the story of a movie date turned nightmare: the narrator transforms into a monster, while warning his date about the horrors unfolding around them. 

Michael Jackson, born in 1958 and passing away in 2009, wrote Thriller as part of his groundbreaking album of the same name. The song was created during a time when Jackson was looking to push boundaries in pop music and music videos. 

The revolutionary 14-minute music video, featuring Jackson’s legendary dance moves and impressive makeup effects, helped redefine music videos as an art form. 

Whether you play the soprano, alto or tenor saxophone, you will enjoy playing this sheet music for Halloween. It is available for many skill levels with a top-notch accompaniment track!

2. The 1980s cinema staple: Ghostbusters saxophone sheet music

▶️️Play the alto saxophone sheet music for Ghostbusters by Ray Parker

▶️️Play the tenor saxophone sheet music for Ghostbusters by Ray Parker

The Ghostbusters theme song, composed by Ray Parker Jr. in 1984, is an instantly recognisable tune that has become synonymous with the supernatural comedy franchise. The song was written for the original Ghostbusters film, which was directed by Ivan Reitman, and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Sigourney Weaver. The movie follows a group of eccentric parapsychology professors who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. 

Parker’s catchy composition perfectly captures the film’s blend of humor and spookiness, with its upbeat rhythm and memorable chorus of ‘Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!’. The song’s success mirrored that of the film, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.

If you want to play this song for this spookiest time of the year, we have sheet music for alto and tenor saxophone. If you are a beginner, you can enjoy learning this piece by using our visual aid guide, to help you work out how each note is played on your instrument. 

3. The 1960s spooky TV series: The Addams Family main theme

▶️️Play the soprano saxophone sheet music for The Addams Family: Theme Song 

▶️️Play the alto saxophone sheet music for The Addams Family: Theme Song 

▶️️Play the tenor saxophone sheet music for The Addams Family: Theme Song 

The Addams Family theme song, composed by Vic Mizzy in 1964, is a quirky and instantly recognisable tune that perfectly encapsulates the eccentric charm of the Addams Family. 

Originally created for the 1960s television series, the song has become an enduring part of pop culture. The show, based on Charles Addams’ New Yorker cartoons, follows the macabre yet lovable Addams family, including Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester and Lurch. 

Mizzy’s catchy composition features a simple melody, punctuated by finger snaps and the iconic lyric ‘They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky: The Addams Family.’ The song’s playful tone perfectly balances the family’s Gothic aesthetic with their oddball humor. The series and its original soundtrack was adapted several times; most recently in 2022, with the Netflix series Wednesday, directed by Tim Burton.

What makes this theme so cool for Halloween is its ability to instantly evoke a sense of fun and slight spookiness. Its simplicity makes it easily recognisable, even when played on different instruments, including the saxophone.

Play this fun song for Halloween! You can slow down the tempo to practise and speed it back up, as you work on the piece.

4. Explore the haunting love-story musical: The Phantom of the Opera!

▶️️Play the soprano saxophone sheet music for The Phantom of the Opera by Lloyd Webber

▶️️ Play the alto saxophone sheet music for The Phantom of the Opera by Lloyd Webber

▶️️Play the tenor saxophone sheet music for The Phantom of the Opera by Lloyd Webber

The Phantom of the Opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a musical that debuted in 1986. The story, based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel, follows a disfigured musical genius known as ‘The Phantom’, who haunts the Paris Opera House. Obsessed with the young soprano Christine Daaé, the Phantom becomes her mentor and falls in love with her, leading to a dramatic and tragic tale of unrequited love, jealousy and redemption.

The song’s theatrical nature makes it an excellent choice for saxophone players looking to add a touch of dramatic flair to their Halloween performance. Perform this tune with a wonderful accompaniment track for an immersive experience.

5. Discover I Put A Spell On You saxophone sheet music by the amazing Nina Simone

▶️️Play the soprano saxophone sheet music for I Put A Spell on You by Nina Simone

▶️️Play the alto saxophone sheet music for I Put A Spell on You by Nina Simone

▶️️Play the tenor saxophone sheet music for I Put A Spell on You by Nina Simone

I Put S Spell On You is a haunting and powerful song originally written and recorded by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, in 1956. However, it was Nina Simone’s 1965 version that became an iconic hit. Nina Simone (1933–2003), born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, was a legendary American singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist. Her interpretation of I Put A Spell On You transformed the original song into a soulful, jazz-infused anthem of desire and possession. The song’s lyrics speak of an all-consuming love, with the narrator declaring their intention to cast a spell on their loved one – making it a fitting choice for Halloween!

It is a perfect piece for saxophonists, looking to capture the essence of both love and dark magic in their Halloween performance. Discover this song and make use of the Tomplay features, including our tuning fork function, which will help you to play beautifully in tune with our accompaniment backing track.

6. Perform the death-inspired saxophone sheet music of Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns

▶️️Play the alto saxophone sheet music for Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns

▶️️Play the tenor saxophone sheet music for Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns

Camille Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre was composed in 1874. It is a haunting symphonic poem that perfectly embodies the spirit of Halloween.

Inspired by an old French superstition, the piece tells the story of Death appearing at midnight on Halloween, summoning the dead from their graves to dance for him while he plays his fiddle. 

Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) was a French Romantic composer known for his innovative and evocative works. In Danse Macabre he brilliantly uses the orchestra to create an eerie atmosphere, with the violin (representing Death’s fiddle) playing a tritone, known as the ‘Devil’s interval’, to open the piece. The xylophone mimics the sound of rattling bones, while the oboe represents the rooster’s crow at dawn, signaling the end of the macabre dance. The piece’s whirling melodies and dramatic shifts capture the frenzied dance of the skeletons, building to a wild climax, before fading away as the dead return to their graves. 

Our arrangements of this work for soprano, alto and tenor saxophone offer a thrilling challenge, tapping into the piece’s inherently spooky and theatrical nature. Discover this song with Tomplay, and work on difficult sections with our loop passage practice function.

7. Play an iconic rock ballad with our saxophone sheet music of Creep by Radiohead

▶️️Play the soprano saxophone sheet music for Creep by Radiohead

▶️️Play the alto saxophone sheet music for Creep by Radiohead

▶️️Play the tenor saxophone sheet music for Creep by Radiohead

Creep, released in 1992, is Radiohead’s breakthrough hit, which has a haunting quality that is perfect for a Halloween performance. Written by the band members, the song emerged during Radiohead’s early days when they were still known as ‘On A Friday’.

The song’s lyrics express feelings of alienation, self-loathing and unrequited love. Its theme of being an outsider resonated deeply with audiences, contributing to its enduring popularity. What makes Creep particularly suitable for Halloween is its underlying sense of unease and otherness.

For saxophonists, Creep offers an opportunity to add a modern, introspective touch to the typically more overtly spooky selections, allowing performers to showcase their ability to convey complex emotions through their playing.

These seven awesome saxophone sheet music pieces for Halloween are sure to bewitch your audience and create a hauntingly memorable atmosphere. From the iconic hit of Michael Jackson’s Thriller to the eerie elegance of Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, each selection offers a unique opportunity to showcase your saxophone skills, while embracing the spirit of the season. Whether you’re performing on soprano, alto or tenor saxophone – in a haunted house, or simply at home for your own enjoyment – these pieces will transport listeners into a world of spooky delights. So, grab your saxophone and let these Halloween melodies cast their spell, turning your performance into a graveyard smash that will leave your audience thoroughly enchanted.

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