SKU: FH.WSE1
ISBN 978-1-55440-561-9.
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. One volume of Orchestral Excerpts includes many of the most well-known and influential excerpts written for saxophone. With contemporary orchestral works, and traditional band repertoire by exciting composers such as Gershwin and Vaughan Williams, this book provides required selections for examinations or auditions, but also serves as a general study resource for developing a solid grounding in standard ensemble preparation.Level 5:Sovra il sen la man mi posa (While This Heart Its Joy Revealing) - Vincenzo Bellini, arr. Harry PrendivilleVocalise in A Major - Marco Bordogni Theme with Nine Easy Variations (Excerpt) - Harry PrendivilleEtude in B flat Major - Charles Dancla Bulgarian Bounce - Allen VizzuttiJazz Solo No. 6 - Bob Mintzer Jazz Study No. 29 - James RaeRinging the Changes - James RaeHomage to Vaughan Williams - Christiaan VenterLevel 6:Etude in A Major - Nilo W. HoveyOdd Meter Etude No. 15 - Everett Gates Etude in G Major, op. 41, no. 5 - Franz Thaddaus BlattEtude in D Major, op. 20, no. 7 - Heinrich Ernst KayserJazz Solo No. 3 - Bob Mintzer Slavonic Dance - James RaeEtude No. 3 - Ronald L. Caravan Level 7:etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 19 - Jacques-Fereol Mazas, transc. Antony LamotteEtude in D Major - Rodolphe Kreutzer, transc. Antony LamotteTheme and Variations (Excerpt) - Frigyes Hidas Vocalise in D flat Major - Marco Bordogni Etude in G Minor, op. 31, no. 19 - Franz Wilhelm FerlingVocalise in E flat Major - Marco Bordogni Cubana, op. 153, no. 10 - Sigfrid Karg-ElertLevel 8:Etude in B flat Minor, op. 31, no. 43 - Franz Wilhelm FerlingEtude in E Major - Rodolphe KreutzerOdd Meter Etude No. 12 - Everett GatesGiga, op. 153, no. 5 - Sigfrid Karg-ElertTango-etude No. 4 - Astor PiazzollaEtude in D Minor - Antoine (Benoit) Tranquille BerbiguierMeditation 2 - Daniel Pilon.
SKU: AP.1-ADV9609
UPC: 805095096095. English.
Saxology was originally formed in 1980, when the saxophone and rhythm sections of the top Eastman Jazz Ensemble got together. Since its beginning the group has received widespread acclaim including awards in 1981 and 1987 from Downbeat Magazine for the Best College Instrumental Jazz Group. Titles: The Red Sea * Shenanigans * Passion Flower * Song of Daralene * Dolphin Dance * Prelude VII * Morning Star * Infant Eyes * Footprints * Blues and the Abstract Truth.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7150
ISBN 9783892210979. UPC: 805095071504. English.
Improvisation is at the heart of Jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correct in a large Jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Lead Alto Saxophone in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples, and a play along CD to help you put it all together. The repertoire covers many jazz styles from Basie to Latin and African-influenced music, to ECM and contemporary jazz (the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bob Brookmeyer, etc.).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7152
ISBN 9783892211181. UPC: 805095071528. English.
This book is a response to the proliferation of the usage of the altissimo register by composers and performers and is intended to prepare the advanced saxophonist with the ability to meet the demands of the modern repertoire. Etudes in a variety of musical styles, practice concepts, exercises, and a brief history are included to aid in the development of the altissimo register. In addition, this book is meant to demonstrate greater potential for the altissimo range for performers and composers. Topics: Cosiderations for Developing the Altissimo Register: Three Elements of Tone Production * Voicing * Overtones * Aural Imagery * Exercises to Access the Altissimo Register * Specific Challenges in the Altissimo Register * Altissimo Etudes: Batch * Overtime * Bugle Boy * Saudade * Plain Bob Minor * Broken Blass * Swung * Spanish Tinge * Theremin * Geschwind * Street Feet * Mozartean * Midnight * Pelushka Fanfatre * Eli's Rag * Hungarian Swede * TV * Tarantolati * Perpetual * Paganini.
