S1029:
Prayer for Solo Alto Saxophone
by Lera Auerbach. Sikorski, 2009, SS, 4 pages. Lera Auerbach (1973-) is
a Russian-born American composer and pianist. This is a college level
work with a duration of about 7 minutes. It has a variety of
tempos and is written without a key signature. There are two altissimo
As. Click on
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S826: Partita in A minor BWV 1013
by Johann
Sebastian Bach
transcribed for saxophone solo by Alain Bouhey. Editions Henry Lemoine,
1994,
SS, 6 pages. This partita was written for flute during the period
1722-23. It has four movements: Allemande, Corrente, Sarabande, and
Bourrée anglaise. Originally in A minor it has been
transposed to
(written) B minor. The music goes up to altissimo F sharp and has one
optional
altissimo B. This is easier than the piece below, although it has the
same difficulty grade from the publisher. It includes notes in French
by Bouhey. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S827: Partita No. 2 BWV 1004 by Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed for Alto Saxophone by Didier Vadrot. Editions Henry Lemoine, 1991, SS, 12 pages. This partita was written for violin during the period 1717-23. It has five movements: Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue, and Chaccone. The transcriber has preserved (some of ?) the original multiple stops. The music goes up to altissimo G sharp and has optional 8va markings which take it up higher. Rated "difficult" by the publisher. Although alto saxophone is indicated, this is a solo that can be played by any saxophone. | ||
S803: Six Suites for Violoncello Solo by J.S. Bach transcribed and edited for saxophone by Trent Kynaston. Advance Music, 1995, 62 pages. The popular cello suites transcribed for solo saxophone. The first five are suitable for college level (and advance high school). The sixth suite has a considerable amount of high altissimo and is for the advanced player comfortable in this range. Includes notes on the music and editing in English and German. | ||
S579: Suite No. 1
by J.S. Bach transcribed
for saxophone solo by Jean-Marie Londeix. Editions Henry Lemoine, 1963,
SS, 6 pages. From the Bach cello suites. Seven movements: Prelude,
Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Menuet I, Menuet II, and Gigue. Include
some fingering suggestions. Upper intermediate level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S175: Suite No. III
by J.S. Bach transcribed
for saxophone solo by Jean-Marie Londeix. Editions Henry Lemoine, 1969,
SS, 11 pages. From the Bach cello suites. Seven movements: Prelude,
Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Bourrée I,
Bourrée II, and Gigue. Upper
intermediate level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S184: Sequenza VIIb for Soprano Saxophone Solo by Luciano Berio. Universal Edition, 1995. Luciano Berio (1925-2003) wrote this piece in 1969 and it is a version of the Sequenza VIIa which is for oboe. While this edition includes fingerings and some explanation of the technical details by Claude Delangle (in French, German, and English) additional information will be required to successfully perform this work. Advanced/professional level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S183: Sequenza IXb for Alto Saxophone Solo by Luciano Berio. Universal Edition, 1980, 10 pages. Berio (1925-2003) wrote this piece in 1980 and it is a version of the Sequenza IXa which is for clarinet. It includes some suggested fingerings. Advanced/professional level. |
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S104: Caprice en forme de valse
for
saxophone solo by Paul Bonneau. Leduc, 1950, SS, 4 pages. An exciting
unaccompanied work written for Marcel Mule in 1950. This piece has
become a frequently performed part of the saxophone repertoire.
Advanced level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S146: Improvisation et Caprice for Saxophone Solo by Eugène Bozza. Leduc, 1952, SS, 2 pages. Dedicated to Marcel Mule. Improvisation is rhapsodic movement to be played with the character of an improvisation. Caprice is Allegro moderato, but with sextuplet figures that make it a technical showpiece. Upper college level. (Caprice only) (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S480: Pièce Brève for
Saxophone Solo by
Eugene Bozza. Leduc, 1955, SS, 3 pages. Dedicated to Marcel Mule. A
challenging solo piece (no specific saxophone is specified). (We have
copies of this piece on sale here
for $5.00)
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Ob110: Six Metamorphoses after Ovid
Oboe Solo
by Benjamin Britten. Boosey & Hawkes, 1952, SS, 7 pages. The
piece
that make up this work are: I. Pan (Senza misura/Lento ma subito
accel.), II. Phaeton (Vivace ritmico), III. Niobe (Andante), IV.
Bacchus (Allegro pesante), V. Narcissus (Lento piacevole), and VI.
Arethusa (Largamete). College level. Also suggested for saxophone. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S250: Sketch
for Alto Saxophone (Solo) by
Ronald L. Caravan. Seesaw Music, 1976, SS, 3 pages. An advanced piece
using many extended techniques. The composer provides a program note
that explains the concept of the piece and explanations and fingerings
for the multiphonics and other effects. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S956: Monologue
(Impressions
on The True Story of Ah Q) for
unaccompanied Saxophone by Chen Yi transcribed by Jeffrey
Heisler.
Theodore Presser Co.,
2000/2013, 2 pages. Inspired by Lu Xun's (Zhou Shren, 1881-1936) The
Bio of
Ah Q. Lu Xun is China's best-known 20th Century author of essays and
short stories. He called on the Chinese people to rise and give battle
to feudalism. The transcription has raised those parts of the original
clarinet version that are too low for the saxophone up an octave.
Marked Adagio ad lib., this is an advanced work with some altissimo to
C and a
duration of 4-5 minutes. Most suitable for soprano or alto saxophone
although none is specified. Click on
the cover
image to view the first page of the saxophone part. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S335: Something
Serious for solo baritone
saxophone by Ian Corbett. Emerson Edition, 2001, 7 pages. The
composer (who wrote this piece for himself) describes it as somewhat
serious but still jazzy and accessible. This piece uses some
contemporary notation but the only extended techniques are growls or
flutter tonguing. Written for a low A instrument, alternate phrases are
provided in the few places where there are low As. This piece could
also be played on the alto or tenor saxophone. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S630: Introduction,
Dance and Furioso for
Unaccompanied Alto Saxophone by Herbert Couf. Belwin/Alfred,
1959,
SS, 4 pages. Herbert Couf (1920-2011) was a clarinetist in the Detroit
and
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras, also playing saxophone, a music
teacher, and was involved several aspects of the retail musical
instrument business. He wrote several of solo pieces for a variety of
instruments. The Introduction is Lento (mm=52), The Dance is Andante
con moto (mm=88) and marked "very rhythmic." It has a cadenza in the
middle. The Furioso is the final section of this piece and it is marked
Vivo (mm=184). Early college level but it is on college auditions lists
as well. Duration about 4:30. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1211: Éclats d'échos for Alto Saxophone Solo
by Vincent David. Billaudot, 2016, SS, 11 pages. Vincent David (1974-)
is a French saxophonist, composer and music educator. This is an
advanced contemporary work which was commissioned for the 2017 Andorra
Sax Fest and includes multiphonics, articulation
techniques including flutter tonging, high altissimo as well as mixed
meter. The title can be translated as "Shocks of echoes."
Duration about 7:00. Click on the cover
image to view the first page. |
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S614: Suite for Saxophone Solo by François
Daneels. Schott, 2007, SS, 5 pages. This was the contest piece for
saxophone at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Brussels in 1973. No
saxophone is specified but on the recording it is played on an alto.
Five movements: I. Allegro moderato, II. Tranquillo, III. Scherzo, IV.
Cadence/Rubato/Andante, and V. Vivo. There is some contemporary
notation in the second movement. An advanced work with a duration of
about 6 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S555: Syrinx
for Solo Alto Saxophone by Claude Debussy
transcribed by Jean-Marie Londeix. Editions Jobert, 1971, SS, 2 pages.
Transcribed from the original version for flute. The key has been
changed from D-flat to E and some fingerings added. This should work
fine for soprano saxophone as well. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1262: Pnoxoud (1989/90) Op. 59b Five Pieces for Solo Alto Saxophone by Michael Denhoff. Edition Gravis, 1990, SS, 9 pages. Michael Denhoff (1955-) is a German composer and cellist. Four of the movements have relatively slow tempos (although there are still a lot of notes). The contemporary techniques of fractional tones (first and fifth pieces only) and high altissimo are used. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S873: Conclusions, Trois
Mouvements for Solo Alto Saxophone
by Pierre-Max Dubois. Leduc, 1979, SS, 13 pages. A relatively long
piece for solo alto. Variations, the first movement, has a theme and
five variations. The remaining movements are II. Lamento (Andante
molto) and III. Scherzo (Prestissimo). College level with range to F
sharp and some flutter tonguing in the last movement. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S874: Sonate D'Étude for Solo Saxophone
by Pierre-Max Dubois. Leduc, 1970, SS, 12 pages. A solo piece in the
form of four etudes. Etude I. Comme une fileuse (Vivo). Etude II. Comme
une cornemuse (Allegro), Etude III. Hommage à Paganini,
and Etude IV. Comme une guitare (Recitativo, molto rubato). The first
two etude
titles refer to a spinning wheel (or one who spins thread) and
bagpipes. College level (advanced). Range to G sharp (in only one place
and the climax of a slow ascending scale). There are some performances
on YouTube. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S481: Suite Française for Alto Saxophone Solo by Pierre Max Dubois. Leduc, 1962, SS, 12 pages. Dedicated to Georges Gourdet. Eight movements: I. Prélude, II. Courante, III. Sarabande, IV. Gavotte I, V. Gavotte II, VI. Bourrée, VII. Menuet, and VIII. Gigue. Leduc rates this an 8 on their 9 step difficulty scale, but several of the movements are quite a bit easier. | ||
S914: Still for Solo
Baritone Saxophone by Jason Eckardt. Carl Fischer, 2007, SS, 14
pages.
Jason Eckardt (1971-) is an American composer who started as a
heavy metal and jazz guitarist but abruptly moved to composing after
discovering the music of Anton Webern. This is an advanced contemporary
piece featuring multiphonics. There is a page of explanation of the
symbols used. Click
on the cover to view the first page. (The note with the empty square as
a notehead in the sample page means to finger the note and blow air
without sounding a tone.) (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S813: Lutte
for Solo Alto Saxophone by Thierry
Escaich. Misterioso Editions, 1995, 8 pages.
Thierry Escaich (1965-) is a French organist and composer. Dedicated to
Claude Delangle, the title may be translated as "fight." This piece has
some extended articulation techniques and contemporary notation but no
multiphonics. Altissimo to G. Here
is a
performance on YouTube. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1204:
Rhapsody for Solo Saxophone by
Arthur Frackenpohl. Kendor Music Inc, 1984, 2 pages. This unaccompanied
opus explores the full expressive and technical abilities of advanced
players. Some high altissimo with alternatives. Rated (US) grade 6
with a duration of 3:30. This piece will be printed by us and will be on plain paper. Click
on the cover to view the first page.
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S747: Melodies for Saxophone
by Philip Glass. Chester Music, 2007, SS, 11 pages. Thirteen melodies
written for Jean Genet's play Prisoner Of Love adapted by Joanne
Akalaitis for the New York Theater Workshop. Several of these are
relatively easy but the rest are more challenging because of mixed
meter and tempo. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S062: Nr. 7 Arrival Platform Humlet
by Percy
Aldrige Grainger edited by Roger Greenberg. Southern Music Co., 2004,
SS, 4 pages. For solo saxophone. "Awaiting arrival of belated train
bringing one's sweetheart from foreign parts; great fun! The sort of
thing one hums to oneself as one happily, excitedly, paces up and down
the arrival platform." One copy left at
this price. The price will be $7.95 when this copy is sold.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S067: Petite
Suite for Alto Saxophone (unaccompanied) by Walter S. Hartley.
Wingert-Jones Music,
1970, 4 pages. A popular unaccompanied solo for alto saxophone. College
level.
Click here
to view a performance.
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S1263: ZZZ, Zeus - Zappa - Zorro Trilogy for Baritone Saxophone Solo by Werner Heider. Edition Gravis, 1998, 7 pages. Werner Heider (1930-) is a German composer, pianist and conductor. This is a contemporary work which includes flutter tonguing and glissandos. It is in three movements named (obviously): Zeus, Zappa (dedicated to Frank Zappa), and Zoro. This is an advanced work. |
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S1258: Mantis for tenor saxophone by Simon Holt. Chester Music, 2005/2015, 2 pages. Simon Holt (1958-) is a British composer. This piece was originally written for viola in 2005. It was arranged for tenor saxophone in 2015. It is an advanced piece with some flutter tonguing and glissados. The duration is about 3 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S469: Concerto
da Camera (Solo) by Arthur
Honegger transcribed for alto saxophone by Jean-Marie Londeix.
Salabert, 1990, SS, 9 pages. Concerto da Camera was composed in 1948,
originally for flute, English horn and chamber orchestra. This is a
transcription of the English horn part so
it may be performed on alto saxophone. In three movements: I. Allegro
cantabile, II. Andante, and III. Vivace.
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S218: Opcit for Tenor Saxophone Solo by Philippe Hurel. Billaudot, 1992. Philippe Hurel (1955-) is a French composer of mostly orchestral and chamber works. This advanced contemporary piece, written in 1984, is printed on 8 double pages and has four movements. There are a number of videos on YouTube. | ||
S808: Épisode Quatrième
for Tenor Saxophone
Solo by Betsy
Jolas. Leduc, 1984, 6 pages. Betsy Jolas (1926-) is a French composer
who lived and studied in the United States from 1940-46. She has taught
in both France and the United States. The notes in the music say,
"...the present piece is designed to offer a step-by-step exploration
of the entire register of this fine instrument with an almost
systematic outward and return journey." It includes slap tonguing,
circular breathing and contemporary notation. The duration is 8:15.
There are several performances on YouTube, here
is one. |
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S180: Seasons
for Solo Saxophonist by M. William Karlins.
Tritone Press, 1990, SS, 8 pages. Dedicated to Frederick Hemke. This
piece has four movements named after the seasons. It uses some extended
techniques and can be played using soprano, alto, and tenor, or alto
and tenor, or alto or tenor. It includes program notes and some
corrections (mostly dynamics and articulations) dated 2002. Advanced
level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S451: Solo
for Alto Saxophone by Rudolf
Kelterborn. Baerenreiter (BA 7437), 1995, SS, 4 pages. Rudolf
Kelterborn (1931-) is a Swiss composer. This work was commissioned for
the 51st International Saxophone Competition, Geneva, Switzerland, held
in 1995. This is an advanced work using some extended techniques
(mostly articulation) and contemporary notation.
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S690: Six Exchanges for Saxophone
by Lothar
Klein. Tenuto Publications, 1972, 6 pages. This solo piece dedicated to
Paul Brodie (who has recorded it on soprano saxophone) would be most
suitable for soprano or alto saxophone. It has six movements and can be
played in its entirety or in either of two groups of three specified by
the composer. It is without marked time signatures although most
measures have 4 quarter notes. College level with a duration of 6:30. This page
from the
publisher's website has information on the composer and two short
excerpts from the Brodie recording. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S109: Monolog 4 Saxophone
by Erland von
Koch. Gehrmans, 1997, SS, 4 pages. This piece for solo saxophone was
written in 1975 and is dedicated to Sigurd and Carina Rascher. It is in
two parts (which may be played separately). Part I is rhapsodic, marked
Andante espressivo, and is made up of short segments without bar lines.
Part II is Allegro molto vivace and alternates between 6/8 and 2/4 with
an occasional 3/4 bar. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S334: Three
Antique Dances for Alto Saxophone
Solo
by John David Lamb. Ethos Publications, 1991, 4 pages. Three short
dances: I. Estampie (Lively), II. Pavane (Slow and warm - rubato), and
III. Saltarello (Fast and loose). These would probably rate as upper
intermediate level except for the high altissimo (up to what trumpet
players call triple high C) in the first and third dances that makes
them look like flute music. Excellent for those who want to perform
music that demonstrates their proficiency in the altissimo. The
duration is about 5 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S921: Arak 18th Etude
for Solo Soprano Saxophone
by Christian Lauba. Resolute Music Publications, 2012, 6 pages.
Dedicated to Jeffrey Vickers (the publisher as well as a saxophonist).
This piece is titled
after a Moroccan village and style of music. Clearly influenced by
Eastern music, several sections are reminiscent of a shawm. Advanced
techniques required include multiphonics, slap-tonguing,
flutter-tonguing, and 1/4 tone vibrato manipulation. A section of
intense virtuosity exists in the middle section consisting of
asymmetrical rhythmic groupings. Multiphonic fingerings are given and
they are also cross-referenced to Les Sons Multiples aux
Saxophones by
Daniel Kientzy (our S040). Click
on the cover image to view the first page. |
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S929: Bebop 22nd Etude
for Solo Alto Saxophone
by Christian Lauba. Resolute Music Publications, 2012, 8 pages.
Dedicated to Sumner
Truax. Etude for the mastery of rhythmic multiphonics, velocity and
alternating slaps in a jazz style. Multiphonic fingerings are given and
they are also cross-referenced to Les Sons Multiples aux
Saxophones by
Daniel Kientzy (our S040). Click
on the cover image to view the first page. |
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S934: Bumble
Beebop 21st Etude for Solo Alto
Saxophone by Christian Lauba. Resolute Music Publications,
2012, 10
pages.
Dedicated to Jacob Anthony Hallman. This etude is also for the mastery
of rhythmic multiphonics, velocity and
alternating slaps in a jazz style. Multiphonic fingerings are given and
they are also cross-referenced to Les Sons Multiples aux
Saxophones by
Daniel Kientzy (our S040). Click
on the cover image to view the second page. |
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S922: Clouds
17th Etude for Alto Saxophone and
Synthesizer by Christian Lauba. Resolute Music
Publications,
2012, 7 pages + CD.
Dedicated to Nicolas Prost. This etude is for the mastery
of the integration of multiphonics with the sounds of a recorded
synthesizer and trills of large intervals. The background track was
originally titled Mist, a synthesized track from saxophonist Richard
Ducros' CD titled Hard. The etude requires multiphonics, bisbigliandi
(including those on multiphonics), a great deal of technical
virtuosity, and altissimo. Multiphonic fingerings are given and
they are also cross-referenced to Les Sons Multiples aux
Saxophones by
Daniel Kientzy (our S040). Click
on the cover image to view the first page which is not entirely typical
as much of the piece is made up of 32nd note nonuplets (ninetuplets)
and similar figures. |
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S565: Hard for Solo Tenor Saxophone by
Christian Lauba. Resolute Music
Publications, 2013, 13 pages. This piece was commissioned by
Jean-Michel Goury and was premiered at the 9th World Saxophone Congress
in Tokyo in 1988. The composer proposes a synthesis between popular
music (hard rock, soul) and contemporary classical music. An advanced
piece for tenor saxophone featuring many extended techniques including
multiphonics (fingerings given), articulation, extreme high notes,
fractional pitch trills, etc. The piece is written precisely but should
give the impression that it is a long improvisation. This is the second
edition of the famous solo by Christian Lauba. Newly engraved with
corrections by the composer, especially in multiphonic notes and
fingerings precision. Here is a
performance of the first edition. |
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S769: Neuf
Études (Nine Etudes) for Saxophone in 4
books,
Book 1 for Alto Saxophone by
Christian Lauba. Leduc, 1996, 18 pages. This volume contains the first
four studies which may be performed in concert. They are Balafon (etude
for the mastery of circular breathing, delicate dynamics, sound quality
with a full clear tone as well as subtones), Savane (consecutive
multiphonic sounds), Sanza (etude for the mastery of multiphonic sounds
and staccato articulation), and Jungle (slap-tonguing integrated with
legato phrasing). Fingerings are given for the multiphonics. Here
is a video
of a performance of Balafon. Search YouTube for more performances. |
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Neuf Études
(Nine Etudes) for
Saxophone in 4
books, Book 2 for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone by
Christian Lauba. Leduc, 1996, 19 pages. This volume contains the three
studies which may be performed in concert. They are Tãdj
for soprano
saxophone (melodic etude based upon three modes and varied attacks),
Gyn for tenor saxophone (etude based upon the study of attach and
resonance), Vir for tenor saxophone (etude for tenor sax summing up the
six preceding studies). All of these etudes have multiphonics with
fingerings given. |
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S771: Neuf Études (Nine Etudes) for Saxophone in 4 books, Book 3 for two Soprano Saxophones by Christian Lauba. Leduc, 1996, 12 pages (two copies in score format). This volume contains the eighth study which may be performed in concert. Ars (an etude based upon the study of intervals of the fourth and the fith, with a variety of tempo changes). Fingerings are given for the multiphonics. Here is a video of a performance of this piece. | ||
S772: Neuf Études (Nine Etudes) for Saxophone in 4 books, Book 4 for Baritone Saxophone by Christian Lauba. Leduc, 1996, 17 pages. The final etude in this set which is Bat for baritone saxophone (grand etude based upon tremolos, trills, melodic glissandi and quarter tones). Fingerings are given for the multiphonics and the performer is also referred to Les Sons Multiples aux Saxophones and Hello! Mr. Sax in this and the other books in this series. | ||
S933: Partyta 19th
Etude for Solo Soprano Saxophone by Christian Lauba. Resolute
Music Publications, 2012, 6 pages.
Dedicated to Lars Mlekusch. This etude says it is for the mastery of
trills of large intervals but the trills are only a small part of the
piece. Most of the piece is various arpeggios, some with multiphonics.
Multiphonic fingerings are given and
they are also cross-referenced to Les Sons Multiples aux
Saxophones by
Daniel Kientzy (our S040). Click
on the cover image to view a sample page (this is not representative of
the entire etude as there are only four more lines of the arpeggios
with multiphonics and only a line and a half prior to this of the
trills). |
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S935: Pent
23rd Etude for Solo Alto
Saxophone by Christian Lauba. Resolute Music Publications,
2012, 4
pages.
Dedicated to Zachary Pfau. This etude is for the mastery
of fifths and larger internvals, legato and slap tounging. Altissimo to
G. Multiphonic fingerings are given and
they are also cross-referenced to Les Sons Multiples aux
Saxophones by
Daniel Kientzy (our S040). Click
on the cover image to view a sample page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1023: Steady Boogie for Alto Saxophone Solo by Christian Lauba adapted by Philippe Geiss. Billaudot, 2013, SS, 3 pages of music plus notes. This is a new and much shorter version of the piece listed below, Steady Study on the Boogie. The tempo is a bit slower, to give more 'groove.' This short form is to be played in the spirit of the blues. Includes fingerings for the multiphonics and some performance notes. The duration is 2 minutes and unlike the piece below which is rated as very difficult, the publisher rates this as a 6 (upper intermediate) on their 9 point scale. Click on the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S788: Steady Study on the Boogie for Alto Saxophone Solo by Christian Lauba. Billaudot, 1995, SS, 18 pages. An advanced sectional piece with a duration of about 12 minutes. It features many extended techniques including multiphonics and some articulation techniques. Circular breathing is recommended in some sections. Fingerings are given for many of the the multiphonics but the performer is also referred to Les Sons Multiples aux Saxophones and Hello! Mr. Sax as sources for fingerings that will work on their instrument. There are a number of performances on YouTube, but the beginning is so soft it is difficult to choose one to link to. |
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S1161: Ptah 2 for Solo Baritone Saxophoneby Dominique Lemaitre. Editions Jobert, 2013, SS, 7 pages. Dominique Lemaître is a French composer of symphonic music, chamber music, vocal music and music for instrumental ensemble. Mythology is one of the composer's inspirations. Ptah is from Egyptian mythology, the god of craftsmen and architects. This is an advanced piece with complex meter. The duration is 8 minutes. Click on the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S930: Ariana, Kaboul
for Solo Alto Saxophone
by Robert Lemay. Resolute Music Publications, 2012, 7 pages.
Dedicated to Miguel Romero Morán. The composer writes in the forward,
"During the reign of the Taliban in
Afghanistan, film and music were banned. After the fall of the Taliban,
people rushed into the streets with their radios and brought out their
televisions. The Ariana cinema was renovated and reopened in 2004." For
unaccompanied alto saxophone with optional movie projection (of the
performances choice, not included). This piece employs non-traditional
performance techniques in the concert hall, including foot stomps,
performer movement and gestures. Extended techniques include altissimo,
multiphonics, slap-tonguing, key noises and bisbigliandi. Multiphonic
fingerings are given. Click here
to hear the music (portions are very soft). Click
on the cover image to view the first page. |
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S1268: Five Characters from David Copperfield for Alto Saxophone and Optional Narrator by Stephen Lias. Alias Press, 2018, SS, 15 pages. For the 2006 conference of the North American Saxophone Alliance, Lias considered five unique characters from Charles Dickens' great novel David Copperfield. Each is presented through a solo saxophone, at times using a variety of extended techniques (including multiphonics). An optional narration is also offered which may be spoken prior to playing the character's music. They are Uriah Heep, Traddles, Emily, Mr. Micawber, and Steerforth. Here are some excerpts. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the saxophone part. |
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S1012: La Seine
for solo Alto Saxophone by
James
Matheson. Theodore Pressser Co. 2011/2014, SS, 3 pages. James
Matheson (1970-) is an American composer. Originally written for
English Horn, this advanced piece has been transcribed for alto
saxophone. Inspired by Joan Mitchell’s expressionist painting La
Seine, Matheson’s
work parallels the painting in its wildly energetic exploration of
texture. It has many
rapid passages (much more than what is shown in the sample) and a range
to altissimo G. The
duration is about 4 minutes. Click on
the cover
image to view the introductory information and the first page of the
saxophone part. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S814: Volio Etude
for Alto Saxophone by
Paule
Maurice. Billaudot, 1974, 2 pages. Paule Maurice (1910-67) was a French
music educator and composer best known for her piece Tableaux de
Provence for Saxophone and Piano. College level with a duration of
1:30. Mostly Vif with brief slower sections. In a variety of meters
(12/16, 18/16, 4/8, etc.) and in 2 sharps and 6 flats. Range to
altissimo G-flat. Click on
the cover
image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S293: Recitatives for Solo
Saxophone by
Stephen Morland. Broadbent & Dunn Ltd., 1994, SS, 3 pages. An
interesting piece for solo saxophone in four movements: Prelude (Very
Slow and Calm), Burlesque I (Scherazndo), Lament (Very slow), and
Burlesque II (Free but Rhythmic and Lively). The third movement uses
some contemporary techniques and notation (not difficult). This piece
has only dashed barlines to group the notes. If there were actual bar
lines it would be in a variety of meters. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1313: Halahala for Alto Saxophone Solo by Akira Nishimura. Zen-On Music, 2016, SS, 7 pages. This virtuoso work was inspired by the Hindu myth Samudra Manthan. It is in three movements: 1. Milky (A hymn to the Ocean of Milk), 2. Churning (Churning of the Ocean of Milk to make the elixir of life "Amrita") and 3. Blue throat (The big snake Vasuki vomited the poison "Halahala"). This work contains some extended techniques and high altissimo. Click on the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S171: Improvisation
I for Alto Saxophone Solo
by Ryo Noda. Alphonse Leduc, 1974. This piece by Japanese saxophonist
Noda uses extended techniqes (which are explained to some extent).
Upper college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S172: Improvisation
II and III for Alto Saxophone Solo by Ryo Noda. Alphonse Leduc,
1975. Two more
pieces by Japanese saxophonist Noda using extended techniqes. Improvisation II
has multiphonics which the other does not. Upper college level. (both III) (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S290: Maï
for Alto Saxophone Solo by Ryo Noda.
Alphonse Leduc, 1973, 3 pages. Another piece by Japanese saxophonist
Noda using extended techniqes including multiphonics. Upper college
level.
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S436: Pavane, La Fée de la neige (The Snow Fairy) for
Soprano Saxophone Solo by Ryo Noda. Alphonse Leduc, 2006, SS, 6
pages. A contemporary and advanced solo piece but without any extended
techniques. Dedicated to Marcel Mule, it was written for the 12th World
Saxophone Congress of 2000. Duration about 10 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S781: Phoenix (Fushicho)
for Saxophone Solo by
Ryo
Noda. Alphonse Leduc, 1988, SS, 3 pages. A contemporary solo piece
(contemporary notation) with some
alternate fingerings for some notes. There is a poem to be read prior
to the performance which is in Japanese with a phonetic
transliteration. It may be read by the performer or by a friend, actor,
or dancer who will then do an improvistaion on the music. All of the
performances on YouTube are on alto saxophone although no specific
saxophone is called for in the music. Here
is a
performance with the poem and dance. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1299: Yume for Saxophone Solo by Ryo Noda. Alphonse Leduc, 2017, SS, 12 pages. The Japanese saxophonist and composer Ryo Noda, born in 1948, has placed his musical trajectory under the concept of East Meets West. This piece is subtitled Three pieces inspired by the paintings of Douanier Rousseau. It includes slap tonging, some contemporary notation, multiphonics (fingerings given), subtones, key noise, etc. The final note is a high B with an alternate given. Here is an audio recording of the third movement (The Dream). Click on the cover image to view a sample page from the second movement. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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/ S1099: Perroquets d'Azur for Soprano or Alto Saxophone Solo by Thierry Pécou. Schott, 2013, SS, 4 pages. Thierry Pécou (1965-) is a French composer of contemporary music. This work was originally commissioned for oboe in 1993. It was first performed for the saxophone in 2008 by Nicolas Prost who was had persuaded the composer to produce this version. It was inspired by the composer's love of Afro-Cuban music. This is an advanced sectional work with a number of slow and fast sections. It includes altissimo to A-flat and some flutter tonging. The duration is about 6 minutes. Click on the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S765: Parable
for Solo Alto Saxophone by Vincent
Persichetti. Elkan-Vogel, 1973, 4 pages. Vincent Persichetti
(1915-1987) was an American composer, teacher, and pianist who is well
known to many in the United States for his popular compositions for the
concert band. This is Parable XI (Op. 123) of the 25 he composed
between 1965 and 1986. This work is typical of the series, as it is in
one movement and
is to be played in an improvisatory manner. College level with a
duration of about 7 minutes. Here
is a
performance on YouTube. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S932: Tres
Preludios a un Bandoneón for Alto
Saxophone by Martín Proscia. Resolute Music Publications,
2012, 6 double size pages. Martín
Proscia is an Argentinean composer born in 1983. The bandoneón is a
type of concertina which is an essential instrument in most tango
ensembles. This series of pieces is an attempt to take a look at the
bandoneón (its breathing, its voice, maybe its aura too…) through the
saxophone. The first piece is essentially focused on the bandoneón
"gestuality", starting with rhythmic, melodic and discursive
projections based on its traditional musical materials. The second
piece deepens the work on the harmonies derived from the saxophone's
multiphonics and its relationship with the bandoneón's tango chords.
The third piece continues with the development of the previous pieces
related to multiphonic tones but it places special emphasis on melodic
development. Multiphonic fingerings are included as well as
explanations in English and Spanish of the contemporary notation. An
advanced work. Click here
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S1336: Signature for Alto Saxophone by Henri Pousseur. Editzioni Suvini Zerboni - Milano, 1992, SS, 2 pages. Henri Pousseur (1929-2009) was a Belgian classical composer, teacher, and music theorist. He taught in Germany, Switzerland, and in the United States as well as in his native Belgium. This piece has a suggested tempo of 72 but a note indicates this is flexible. Click on the cover image to view the second page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1117: Maskerade for Alto Saxophone Solo by Martin Christoph Redel. Boosey & Hawkes/Bote & Bock, 2014, SS, 6 pages. Martin Christoph Redel (1947-) is a German composer. This work was written in 2010 for an international composition. It is a contemporary solo work. While it does not have any multiphonics it does have a number of articulation techniques such as slap and flutter tonguing, subtones, mixed meter and some contemporary notation. Duration 6:30-7:00. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the music. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1275: Flight of the Bumble-Bee for Alto
Saxophone Solo
by
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov arranged by Robert Dalpiaz. Kendor Music Inc.,
2018, 3 pages.
This unaccompanied arrangement of the famous Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
classic strives to maintain the integrity of the original, with an eye
towards phrasing that is achievable for the (US) grade 5 musician.
Idiomatic for the saxophone, this is a great piece to showcase the
players dexterity.
Because this is a solo piece, it can also be performed on other members
of the saxophone family.
Duration about 1:50. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the music. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S902: Le Frênne Égaré for Alto Saxophone Solo by François Rossé. Billaudot, 1981, 9 double size pages. François Rossé (1945-) is a French composer and pianist. This is a very challenging contemporary work that includes multiphonics, flutter tonging, fractional tones and other extended techniques. Includes a detailed description of the notation. The published duration is 10 minutes. Click here to watch a video of this piece. |
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S167: Sonate
for Alto Saxophone Solo by Jeanine Rueff. Alphonse Leduc, 1969, SS,
9 pages. In three movements:
I. Allegro, II. Adagio, and III. Prestissimo. About 12:30 in duration.
Upper college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S806: Tre pezzi for Solo Soprano or Tenor Saxophone by
Giacinto Scelsi. Salabert, 1984, SS, 8 pages. Giacinto Scelsi
(1905-1988) was an Italian composer who also wrote surrealist poetry in
French. His music was virtually unknown until shortly before his death
but is now regarded as quite significant.
This piece was written in 1956. The three pieces are: I. (mm=80-48),
II. Dolce meditativo (mm=48) and III. (mm=108). This is a college level
contemporary work. Here
is a performance on soprano saxophone. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S786: True Confessions for Unaccompanied Alto, Tenor
or Baritone Saxophone by Charles Stolte. Southern Music Co.,
2003,
SS, 8 pages. This is an
advanced contemporary work. There is high altissimo, some fractional
tones and trills (fingerings given) and some harmonics (the composer
wants both the fundamental and the harmonic tone to sound). Duration
about 7:30. Here
is video from YouTube (which also includes a dancer!) (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S1118: Windhover for solo Soprano Saxophone or Flute by Hilary Tann. Oxford University Press, 1992, SS, 5 pages. Hilary Tann (1947-) is a Welsh composer now based in the United States. This is an advanced, contemporary piece. The range is to altissimo A and the duration is 6-8 minutes. The composer wrote: "Windhover is based on the idea of flight from a falcon’s point of view. Sections of slow soaring, where strength and detailed focus predominate, alternate with swifter sections, where the blurring of the rush of flight takes over." Here is an audio recording. Click on the cover image to view a sample page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S727: Wings
for Solo Alto Saxophone by
Joan Tower.
Associated Music Publishers, 1991, 7 pages. A challenging contemporary
work for that was originally for clarinet or bass clarinet. It is
dedicated by the composer to John Sampen, Steve Stusek, and Arno
Bornkamp who provided help and advice with transcribing this work for
saxophone. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the music.
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S815: Threnody for Solo Saxophone
by Fisher Tull.
Boosey & Hawkes, 1988, 3 pages. Fisher Tull (1934-1994) was an
American composer and music educator. A threnody is a lament and this
piece is a memorial to Kenneth N. Deans. It is a contemporary piece
that was originally conceived for alto saxophone but may be played on
any saxophone. It begins slowly, with faster sections before returning
to the original tempo at the conclusion. It includes some contemporary
notation, slap tonguing, and high altissimo to C-sharp. College level
with a
duration of 4 minutes. Here
is a
recording on tenor sax.
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S780: 2
Memorials for Soprano Saxophone or
Clarinet
by Mark-Anthony Turnage. Schott, 2001, SS, 3 pages. British composer
Mark-Anthony Turnage (1960-) is one of the most admired and widely
performed composers of his generation. The first piece,
Trier, is
in memory of Stephen Trier (1930-1999) a British orchestral
clarinet and saxophone performer and writer. It is marked Freely
(mm=100) and changes meter almost every measure. The second piece,
Memorial, is marked Expressive and free (mm=56-60) is without a time
signature. Early college level with an overall duration of 5 minutes. Here
is a video.
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S894: I
Sleep at Waking for Solo Alto Saxophone
by Ian Wilson. Camden Music, 1995, SS, 2 pages. Ian Wilson (1964-) was
born
in Belfast and obtained his Ph.D. in composition from the University of
Ulster. This is a contemporary piece for solo saxophone. It has
altissimo to F sharp and color trills but no other extended technique.
It is without a time signature or bar lines. It is on the 2006-2013
ABRSM exam for all saxophones for grade 8. Here
is an audio sample from the middle of the piece. The duration is about
4:45. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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S893: Monody for Solo Saxophone
by Jeffery Wilson. Camden Music, 1994, SS, 2 pages. Jeffery Wilson is a
British composer, conductor, music educator, saxophonist and
clarinetist. He studied at the Royal College of Music. This piece is
without time signature or bar lines. The first half is Tempo rubato
(Quite slow). This is followed by Agitato (mm=104) with a brief
concluding section at Temp Primo. Range to
altissimo to F sharp. ABRSM exam syllabus Grade 7. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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