SKU: FG.55011-841-6

Piilo is a unique collection of contemporary pieces and improvisation exercises for the saxophone for pupils, professionals and anyone in between, commissioned and curated by saxophonist Kalle Oittinen. Foreword and instructions in English are included. The collection consists of works both for solo alto saxophone and alto saxophone & piano, as well as a set of hide cards for improvisation and composing exercises. The cards can be used with any instruments.

SKU: HL.49044241

ISBN 9790001187541. UPC: 841886018662. 9.0x12.0x0.07 inches.

An effective piece ranging between romantic and jazz which, in places, is reminiscent of circus music! Originally composed for mouth organ by Paul Lewis, this popular little work has now been arranged for alto saxophone.

SKU: HL.48181052

UPC: 888680787851. 9x12 inches.

As the title suggests, this sonatine interprets musical elements of sport. With this in mind, Tcherepnine's Sonatine is a highly amusing, energetic and fun piece to play for saxophonists. Russian born composer Alexandre Tcherepnine (1899-1977), moved to Paris with his family in 1921 following the increasingly hostile political environment in Russia. During WWII, Tcherepnine's composing activities virtually stopped. However, just before doing so, he composed his Sonatine Sportive. The first movement interprets boxers, with pulsating quavers in the piano part representing a defense. Movement two suggests a rest that the two players take before the 'racing' third movement, written in the form of a canon. With such stimulating and imaginative creativity, Tcherepnine's Sonatine is a fun addition to the saxophonist's repertoire.