Saxophone-Metamorphoses after Britten was written for Melinda Maxwell for UYMP's Signals volume of new music for Oboe. It was first performed by Melinda at York University on 24th November 2010.I - A MountainII -FixationIII - FlowersIV - Fountains Metamorphoses after Britten by philipvenables 'Metamorphoses after Britten arejust that: four miniatures each inspired by one of Benjamin Britten’s Six Metamorphoses after Ovid for solo oboe. Each movement over its short course transforms gradually from one thing to another ending with the exception ofFountains in a short cathartic coda. Some of the movements also take specific musical elements from Britten’s pieces.I very much viewed these pieces as musical Haiku and in that sense I hope they embody a sense ofpeace brevity and simplicity.The oboe version of Metamorphoses after Britten is dedicated to Melinda Maxwell.The saxophone version of Metamorphoses after Britten with an additional movement is dedicated to Vickiand Andrew Vaughan'      - Philip Venables     

Par MULE. Thirty great exercises or studies after Soussmann- Book 1 is the first volume of series of two, written by Marcel Mule. Inspired by Soussmann’s exercise book and adapted to Saxophone, these studies for intermediate players are divided with 15 studies in the first book and 15 in the second. Written in G key with up to 7 sharps, these studies will develop the technical skills and the sonority of the saxophonist. With breathing indications, it will help the players to advance in endurance too. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French saxophonist, renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a goodquality of sound and believed it was dependent on the embouchure, the emission, the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique, articulation and tone productions such as 'Eighteen Exercises or studies'or 'Daily Exercises after Terschack' among others./ Etude / Saxophone

Composed by J. S. Bach for Flute and Piano this edition of 4th Sonata was arranged for Alto Saxophone in E flat and Piano by Marcel Mule. Its difficulty would fit the skills and abilities of intermediate players. In terms of composition this piece was created in three different sections: the first one is divided into three parts (Andante with a tempo at 96° Allegro at 116° and Adagio at 72°) followed by Minuet and Minuet 2. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how toobtain a good quality of sound and believed it was dependent on the embouchure the emission the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone productions such as 'Scale and Arpeggios' (in three books) 'Daily exercises after Terschack' or '30 Great exercises or studies after Soussmann' (in two books) among others.

For Saxophone Choir-There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York/It Ain’t Necessarily So/Summertime/I Got Plenty o' Nuttin’ is a song from the American opera Porgy and Bess composed in 1935 by George Gershwin (1898-1937) to a libretto by DuBose Heyward and his brother Ira Gershwin after Heyward’s novel Porgy - a story about the love between the crippled negro beggar Porgy and the girl Bess in the city of Charleston in South Carolina. The première - not a huge success - took place on 10 October 1935 in New York.With his opera Gershwin wanted to gain recognition as a composer of classical music. Incidentally he demanded that all parts were sung by black performers; only a few unimportant parts without sung lyrics were allowed to be performed by white actors. This rule still applies: Gershwin has stated in the terms of his will that only black people were allowed stage the opera.Porgy & Bess has become popular only after Gershwin’s death. In 1959 a wonderful film was made; the soundtrack won a Grammy Award. The work is not very often performed possibly because of the difficulty of finding a whole cast of black opera singers. However various pieces from the opera are still regularly performed in numerous arrangements.

Music Minus One Alto Sax-After years of neglect the saxophone quartet is rapidly regaining favor as an ensemble capable of the highest standards of musical expression. This is why many excellent composers especially those of French origin have written some of their best music for saxophone quartet so that today there exists a large repertory for this ensemble many of the best of which are included on this MMO album. Includes compositions by Pierne Boccherini Cailliet Clerisse and Hermann. Magnifique! Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the accompaniment minus you the soloist. Performed byArthur Ulichy alto saxophone

Japanese born Ryo Noda (b. 1948) has been hailed for his forward-looking avant-garde compositions and innovative playing techniques. Phoenix is no exception. Noda's compositional achievements were significantly recognised in 1973 when he was awarded the SACEM Composition Prize. Phoenix was published soon after at the height of his career. Exploiting extended techniques on the Saxophone to their full potential Noda provides a detailed score with instruction. However a significant amount of interpretation with regards to tempo pauses and pitch bends is left to the performer. Phoenix isone of many significant works for solo Saxophone by the composer. For all saxophonists Noda's Phoenix is an excellent varied addition to advanced repertoires.

Part of the method for all Saxophones by Marcel Mule this second volume of Fifty-Three Studies After Bohem Terschak Fürstenau features the studies 19 to 35. Written for upper intermediate players this book will help the players to maintain the acquired technique and develop even more their flexibility. This series of three books is a must-have to prepare the upper intermediate players for the change of cycle. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a good qualityof sound and believed it was dependent on embouchure the emission the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone productions such as 'Dix-huit Exercices ou Études' 'Exercices Journaliers d’après Terschack' or '30 Grands Exercices ou Études d’après Soussmann' (in two books) among others.

from R&B Pop and Smooth Jazz-Perform some of the best-known sax solos of all time! Playing these clearly rendered and meticulously detailed transcriptions will give you insight into the styles of sax greats such as Michael Brecker Kenny G David Sanborn Jay Beckenstein and many others. Berklee professor Jeff Harrington's introduction offers tips on how to practice and perform. Features solos from 17 songs: Against All Odds ? Baby I Love Your Way ? I Heard It Throughthe Grapevine ? Love Is a Wonderful Thing ? Morning Dance ? Still Crazy After All These Years ? Time Passages ? Walk on the Wild Side ? and more.?I love the clarity with which all the different solos aretranscribed and it's great to have the opportunity to see all this incredible work from such a wide variety of soloists.? Kenny G

100 chansons de pop spéciallement arrangées pour saxophone Eb et Bb par Jack Long paroles et accords. / Saxophone / Partition

Chansons populaires pour le débutant ou étudiant dans les touches ' faciles '. Comprend 'Karma Chameleon', 'All My Loving', ' Voile ' et ' Nellie l'éléphant '. Usage maison ou en classe. / Saxophone

Twenty-two classic songs specially arranged for E flat and B flat saxophones with chord symbols so your friends can play along! Turn down the lights relax and enjoy this great selection of cool late-night songs.