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.48182724

UPC: 888680865078. 9.0x12.0x0.11 inches.

“French saxophonist, Jean-Marie Londeix (b. 1932) graduated from the Paris Conservatoire with a First Prize and a Prize of Honour. As a fantastic all-around musician, he has a vast experience which makes his study books, including Scales and Modes, very well-informed. His career has taken him all over the world and many composers have written works specially for him. As an accomplished teacher of other famous saxophonists, he has deduced where the gaps in studies for the instrument are, composing six significant books of the kind. The second volume of Scales and Modes addresses scales and modes over three octaves and broken chords over three and a half octaves. Moreover, fingerings are helpfully included. For all aspiring saxophonists, Scales and Modes, compiled by renowned, contemporary saxophonist Jean-Marie Londeix, is an essential guide and aid to progression of technique on the instrument.”.

SKU: HL.48186340

UPC: 888680839437. 9x12 inches.

“French composer, Vincent Paulet (b. 1962) studied at the Paris Conservatoire. His Antiphone for Alto Saxophone and Piano is a challenging, yet exciting addition to the repertoire. A typical performance of Paulet's Antiphone lasts around four minutes and fifteen seconds. It is a highly modern work, addressing features of fast, semiquaver passages, exploited tonality, extended techniques, chromaticim, and complex rhythms, among other aspects. The extended techniques include, multiphonic sounds, flutter tonguing, and slap notes. For all advanced saxophonists, Paulet's Antiphone is an essential modern addition to the repertoire.&rdquo.

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: HL.48180104

UPC: 888680794965. 9.0x12.0x0.145 inches.

This book is the second volume of 20 Melodic Studies, a set of studies composed by the French Composer Louis Blemant (1864-1934). Written for all saxophones, this method sees a progressive difficulty along the books. This second volume contains the studies 11 to 20 and is more adapted for upper intermediate / advanced saxophonists. Louis Blemant received the Legion d?Honneur and the Prize of Paris Conservatory.

SKU: HL.48185956

Paysages Alto (Sop Or Ten) Sax/Pno.

SKU: HL.48186442

UPC: 888680829957. 9x12 inches.

“Premiered in 2013, Sweet And Go for solo Saxophone elegantly explores the poetic and technical resources of the instrument Armando Ghidoni knows so well (Concerto pour saxophone et orchestre à cordes; Concerto Grosso pour saxophone alto, piano et orchestre). The diptych, approximately five minutes in length, opens with an Adagio, a free deEclamation in recitative that is an oasis of tenderness to which the glissandi bring a whiff of the Orient. In contrast to this voluptuous dream, the second section, marked Vivo brilante ben ritmato, allows the soloist to display a sparkling virtuosity ' slaps included! ' without betraying the underlying spirit of improvisation. Melodies, rhythms, nuances and colours all contribute to this festival of ingenuity.&rdquo.

SKU: HL.48186347

UPC: 888680840662. 9x12 inches.

“With jazz being the most popular genre for the Tenor Saxophone, learning the art of improvisation is imperative. Therefore, Charlie Sourisse's Improvisation for beginners and advanced players is an essential guide for progression. Sourisse and his musical partner, Pierrick Pédron saw the need for a comprehensive tool to aid jazz method progression and Improvisation for beginners and advanced players provides explanatory notes and explores chord symbols, basics of tonality and basics of modality. The accompanying CD aids with tuning and supplies accompaniments. With a significant amount of written instruction in French, English, German and Spanish, Sourisse's Improvisation for beginners and advanced players is highly accessible to a range of Tenor Saxophone players, making for an essential and helpful guide.&rdquo.