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: HL.48184070

UPC: 888680830625. 6.25x8.25x0.232 inches.

“Concertino Da Camera, written in 1935 by Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) is a small concerto for Alto Saxophone and eleven instruments: Flute, Bassoon, Oboe, Horn, Trumpet and Strings. This concertino in two movements, Allegro con moto and Larghetto ? Animato Molto, is dedicated to the saxophonist Sigurd Rascher and stands out for its large use of the Alto Saxophone. It can be technically challenging and has a strong lyrical part. This volume is the pocket version of the score. Its author, Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) is a neoclassical composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1919. He composed many symphonic suites, operas and seven orchestras, including 'Angelique' (1926) and 'Divertissement' (1930). He also was in charge of the Accadémie de France in the Villa Médicis (Roma) and was later administrator for the Paris Opera. This concerto has some similarities with is Flute Concerto (1934), also published by Alphonse Leduc.”.

SKU: HL.48181740

UPC: 888680862343. 9.0x12.0x0.047 inches.

“To this day, Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) remains one of the most prolific composers for wind instruments, despite being a violinist himself. His Brief Piece for solo Saxophone is no exception to the composer's success. During his studies at the Paris Conservatoire, Bozza won prizes for Violin, conducting and composition, as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He then conducted the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes, whilst remaining a prominent composer. Composed in 1955, Bozza's Brief Piece is to be played on the Alto Saxophone and is a virtuosic work, addressing advanced features including, complex rhythms, chromaticism, a wide range and articulation. As music educationalist, Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza's compositions, ”“his works reveal melodic fluency, elegance of structure and a consistently sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities.”“”.

SKU: HL.48185468

UPC: 888680837679. 9.0x12.0x0.156 inches.

Born in Tunisia in 1952, Christian Lauba has been a prominent contemporary composer, winning many prizes since his graduation from the Conservatory of Bordeaux during the mid-1980s. Lauba is particularly noted for his compositions and teaching guides for the Saxophone, such as Nine Studies for Saxophones. Composed betweem 1992 and 1994, Nine Studies for Saxophones won Lauba the SACEM prize in composition. The second volume, for Soprano and Tenor Saxophones contains the fifth, sixth and seventh studies; 1) Tadj, 2) Gyn, and 3) Vir. Nine Studies for Saxophones is very modern in style, exploiting extended techniques of the Saxophone to the maximum. These include articulation, modes, complex rhythms, ornamentation, tonality, harmonics, vibrato, resonance and flutter tonguing, among other aspects. With modern classical music becoming more and more prominent within the genre, Lauba's Nine Studies for Saxophones is essential to all saxophonists..

SKU: HL.14061246

ISBN 9780711962613.

SKU: M7.AHW-7002

ISBN 9781934638019. English.

One of the world's most popular jazz etude books. Designed for sax but suitable for all instruments. This volume, a continuation of Vol. 1, contains 12 easy level exercises and 10 etudes. Like Volume 1, it includes a CD with a rhythm section playing each etude in three keys, so Eb, Bb, and C instruments can play with a track in their key (so they won't have to transpose from the book).

SKU: HL.48185703

French composer, Michel Meriot (1928-2003) studied at the Conservatory of Poitiers before joining the band of the French Marines. He then studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won prizes for Saxophone, proving himself as a highly competent player of the instrument. Therefore, his 15 Technical and Rhythmic Studies for all Saxophones are very well-informed. Meriot's 15 Technical and Rhythmic Studies address articulation, intervals, performance directions, breath control, variations in tempo, arpeggio and scalic passages, chromaticism, differing key and time signatures, and complex rhythms, among other aspects. For all advanced, aspiring saxophonists, Meriot's 15 Technical and Rhythmic Studies ensures progressive improvement in technique, adaptable to all Saxophones..

SKU: BT.PB1138

French.

Amazing Grace - Armstrong - Baby won't you please come home - Concerto d'automne - Glory Halleluja - Harlem Nocturne - Isn't she Lovely - La Belle Vie - Laura - Le Jazz et la java - Satin Doll - Tu verras - Un ange comme ça - Willow Weep for me - you are the Sunshine of my fife.

SKU: BT.SCHEE5187

German.

Jurgen Demmler’s first book of Orchestral Saxophone Studies focuses on Symphonic repertoire. The aim of the studies is to acquaint students with the challenges and problems a saxophonist may encounter in an orchestra, to provide teachers with a suitable and versatile supplement to their usual teaching materials, and to give performers a pragmatic aid for orchestral preparation.

A wonderful collection of excerpts, mainly from 20th century compositions, for perfecting fingering technique and building on advanced techniques.