SKU: HL.48185733

UPC: 888680832148. 9x12 inches.

“Contemporary Italian-French composer, Armando Ghidoni brings together influences of both Italy and France in his music. Also, as an expert on jazz, the harmonies and rhythms of the composer's works reflect a huge diversity, Carillon for Saxophone and Piano accompaniment being no exception. Ghidoni is significant within the contemporary French music school and his works are regularly chosen as set pieces for leading national and international competitions. Carillon reflects Ghidoni's mastery of a range of instruments, adaptable to Soprano, Alto or Tenor Saxophones. With a typical performance lasting about three minutes, Carillon is an exciting addition to the beginner Saxophone repertoire.&rdquo.

SKU: HL.48182295

UPC: 888680840044. 9.0x12.0x0.194 inches.

Quartet for Saxophones is a piece for four saxophones composed by Alfred Desenclos in 1964, which lasts around 15 minutes and 30 seconds. Initially written for the Marcel Mule Quartet, Quartet for Saxophones is a typical French quartet, quite smooth and suave. The beginning of the piece that sets up the Soprano Saxophone against the others is quite jazzy but then it continues on to a more lyrical part, quite slow, with a simple melody. The tension is gradually built up and the finale unison is introduced quite dramatically, with some bursts of energy. This Quartet for Saxophones would fit a Quartet of advanced to professional players. Alfred Desenclos (1912-1961) is a French Composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1942. He also composed masses such as 'Messe de Requiem' and other pieces for Double Bass, Harp, Flute, Trumpet or French Horn.

SKU: FH.WS1

ISBN 978-1-55440-550-3.

Unparalleled in scope, this groundbreaking series for E_Alto and B_Tenor offers a single collection of Repertoire and supporting materials written or arranged specifically for saxophone. With Repertoire spanning from the Baroque to contemporary eras, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts, this comprehensive series serves as a balanced and organized pedagogical resource from the beginner to advanced levels of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to original works and arrangements of diverse styles from W.A. Mozart to Violet Archer, with selected works by notable jazz artist Paul Desmon (Take Five), and living composer Phil Woods. Each level provides opportunities to explore Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, with original, unaccompanied selections from Levels 5 through 8 that use extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and bisbigliando. Earlier works pre-dating the origin of the saxophone have been carefully arranged with consideration of the unique quality of the instrument. Exposure to these works help to develop musicianship and an understanding of tonality, creating well-rounded and versatile performers. Selections written for both E_Alto and B_Tenor include piano accompaniments that function with both instruments.
Eb Saxophone:

Rhythmic Repertoire:
What Is Beauty but a Breath? - Thomas Greaves, arr. Kathleen Wood
Great Scott - Lennie Niehaus
Cielito Lindo - Quirino Mendoza y Cortes
Horseshoe Shuffle - Beverley Calland
Here Comes the Parade! - Nova Pon
Theme and Variations - Aleksandr Glazunov, arr. Mark Mrozinski
Galloping Across the Prairies - Sean Clarke
Lyrical Repertoire:
Ave Verum Corpus, K 618 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Jason Gray
Moonglow - Pam Wedgwood
Calm as the Night (Still wie die Nacht), op. 326, no. 27 - Carl Bohm, arr. Christine Donkin
Gymnopedie No. 2 - Erik Satie, arr. Jason Noble

Bb Saxophone:

Rhythmic Repertoire:
The Sidewalks of New York - Charles B. Lawlor, arr. Forrest Kinney
Sweet Betsy from Pike - American folk song, arr. Christine Donkin
Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh. 132 - attr. Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Jason Noble
Lyrical Repertoire:
A Joyous Tune - Sigurd Rascher
Londonderry Air - Irish folk song, arr. Forrest Kinney
Good News! (Nouvelle agreable!) - 18th-century French carol, arr. Akiko and Forrest Kinney.

SKU: KV.3612370

297mm x 210mm inches.

A course for alto saxophone, to guide the young beginner from the very first lesson to around Grade 1 standard. The step-by-step musical and technical information is clearly presented and shows the pupil everything they need to know, including how to hold the saxophone, getting a good sound and how to read music. There are listening games, puzzles and quizzes which, along with the accompanying teacher book and great backing track CD, create a recipe for fun but effective practice. This pack contains ten student books and one CD, which makes it a cost-effective option for schools and teachers buying in bulk.