An album of solos with Piano accompaniment in a variety of twentieth century classical and jazzy styles by Adam Gorb Stephen Dodgson Edward Gregson Chris Hazell and Gordon Lewin.Each piece has been especially composed to be appropriate to the grade of the instrumentalist.
For Alto Sax with CD intermediate to advanced standard.Fun and catchy pieces in jazz latin funk blues ragtime and rock styles written to support technical development and learning.
C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians. A New Tune A Day features the same logical gentlepace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the v…
Includes Circus Rock Sad Clown Acrobats Tightrope Walker Sentimental Serenade Trick Cyclist Dancing Dolls and Russian Galop. On the CD track 1 is a tuning note then each piece appears twice: first with and then without the solo line.
This saxophone quartet is for a group of advanced players. It includes numerous meter changes with very independent part writing. Parts include very clear directions from the composer to help the players.
Contents include: America (my Country 'Tis of Thee); America The Beautiful; Battle Hymn of the Republic; The Caissons Go Rolling Along; Columbia The Gem of the Ocean; The Marines' Hymn; The Stars and Stripes Forever; The Star-Spangled Banner; When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again; Yankee Doodle; You're A Grand Old Flag; and more.
Arranged to be playable by any combination of band instruments these duets cover a wide range of styles from the Baroque Period to the 20th Century. Difficulty ranges from grades II through IV providing a great deal of flexibility for the needs of young musicians. In addition to the mallet duet lines the percussion book provides an optional percussion line that can be used in place of or in add…
The CD in this book/CD pack is playable both on your CD player and computer and it is also enhanced wtih tempo adjustment software for CD-ROM use. Contents: Allegro Appassionata (Saint-Saëns) ? Bourrée (Bach)? Cantilena (Goltermann) ? Hungarian Dance No. 1 (Brahms) ? Lament (Dvorák) ? Minuetto (Schubert) ? Playera (Granados) ? Romance (Schumann) ? Sarabande (Debussy) ? Scherzo (Beethoven)? Sleigh…
Instructional Techniques and Jazz Concert Performance-This DVD by sax master Steve Wilkerson features great concert segments plus hands-on instruction on: control; developing a powerful sound; jazz vibrato; mouth piece selection; playing fast; Stan Getz's style; phrasing; breathing techniques and more. Comes with a booklet featuring transcriptions to four of Steve's fantastic originals!
This impressive collection of solos for the beginning saxophonist are a delight and make the process of advancing in the instrument a constant pleasure. This tremendous selection gives you constant companionship in the form of virtuoso pianist Harriet Wingreen. Truly the easiest way to hone your abilities! Includes printed music score and stereo CD (with accompaniments only). Accompaniment: Harrie…
This expressive and exciting concerto by David Heath was specially commissioned for virtuoso saxophonist Gerard McChrystal. It contains a deliberately sparse Piano accompaniment to allow scope for self-expression in concerto rehearsal or performance with Piano and Saxophone in its own right.
A Tribute to Stan Getz-Original transcriptions for you to perform! The bossa novas that swept the world in 1950 created a whole new set of songs to equal the great standards of the '20s '30s and '40s by Gershwin Porter Arlen Berlin Kern and Rodgers. This collection for tenor sax is a tribute to the great Stan Getz and includes: Black Orpheus · Girl from Ipanema · Gentle Rain · One Note Sam…
An Introduction to Jazz Harmony Technique and Improvisation-This definitive book is designed for the intermediate saxophonist looking for an introduction to the world of jazz. Renowned jazz saxophonist Ollie Weston introduces key concepts step by step explaining clearly and simply throughout with the minimum of musical jargon. Improvisation is featured from the very beginning with authentic li…
From the relaxed Carefree Blues through the passionate Meditative Blues to the light-hearted Agile Blues these colourful pieces (though not technically blues themselves) explore a range of blues-inspired musical moods.Originally published by Harlequin music.
Esa-Pekka Salonen's first large scale orchestral work is this Concerto for saxophone and orchestra ('...auf den ersten blick und ohne zu wissen...') which dates from 1980-81 when he was undertaking an extended period ofstudy in Milan with Niccolò Castiglioni. The title of the piece comes from Kafka's The Trial which Salonen felt expressed something about the imaginary world that this piece inhab…
Winners Galore provides a wealth of popular repertoire from your favourite TV Themes to well known Classical melodies. Arranged by Peter Lawrance for Alto Saxophone these pieces are most enjoyable and are ideal for the elementary to intermediate player.
A Tribute to Stan Getz-Original transcriptions for you to perform! The bossa novas that swept the world in 1950 created a whole new set of songs to equal the great standards of the '20s '30s and '40s by Gershwin Porter Arlen Berlin Kern and Rodgers. This collection for tenor sax is a tribute to the great Stan Getz and includes: Black Orpheus · Girl from Ipanema · Gentle Rain · One Note Sam…
