This quartet for Saxophones entitled Introduction Et Variations Sur Une Ronde Populaire by Gabriel Pierné is a standard in the Saxophone quartet repertoire. Composed in 1934 and dedicated to the Marcel Mule Quartet this piece for advanced players is as bright and cheerful as a round dance should be and yet quite delicate and light in terms of writing. With many ornaments and variations  Introduction Et Variations begins slowly but is interrupted twice by the roundo. Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) won the Prix de Rome in 1882. The composer wrote manychamber compositions Piano pieces symphonic music and some oratorios.

A comprehensive guide to some of the best Blues Riffs for Tenor Saxophone and B Flat instruments. This book is ideal for most levels of musicianship from the beginner/intermediate student who is interested in understanding and playing the blues to the more advanced players that need new ideas to help stimulate their creativity. An accompanying CD is included with every example.

Composed by Eugène Bozza Pulcinella is a work for Eb Saxophone and Piano accompaniment. Dedicated to Marcel Mule this sprightly clown dance is very difficult and requires an advanced skill level. This piece is great to demonstrate the abilities of the players and could be played in a recital or a contest. Eugène Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.

Canzonetta Op. 19 is a piece for Alto Saxophone and Piano accompaniment composed by Gabriel Pierné and arranged by Marcel Mule. Initially written for Clarinet and Piano the piece was written in 1888 and can be played by advanced players with a fairly high difficulty level. Composed in a single movement the piece features some different sections linked together. It starts with dotted rhythms that are slightly reminiscent of a siciliano and is followed by a part that sounds like a Scherzando. The dotted rhythms disappear in the Piu Vivo section but the opening theme soon comes back before a grandiose finale.Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer conductor and Organ player. He won the French Prix de Rome 1882.

Japanese born Ryo Noda (b. 1948) has been hailed for his forward-looking avant-garde compositions and innovative playing techniques. Improvisation 1 is no exception. Noda's compositional achievements were significantly recognised in 1973 when he was awarded the SACEM Composition Prize. Improvisation 1 was published a year later at the height of his career. Exploiting extended techniques on the Saxophone to their full potential Noda provides a score with a written glossary. However a significant amount of interpretation with regards to tempo pauses and pitch bends is left to the performer.Improvisation 1 is based on Shakuhachi playing a Japanese Flute made of bamboo tuned to the minor pentatonic scale. For all saxophonists Noda's Improvisation 1 is an excellent varied addition to advanced repertoires.

Contemporary French saxophonist Philippe Portejoie studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Composed in 2007  Petite Complainte for Alto Saxophone and Piano contributes to a significant collection of compositions by Portejoie. A typical performance of Petite Complainte lasts around three minutes and explores features including a wide range complex rhythms chromaticism ornamentation and variations in performance directions amongst other aspects. For all aspiring advanced saxophonists Portejoie's Petite Complainte is essentialto an exciting varied repertoire.

French composer and conductor Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Évocations  1969. As with his other wind compositions  Évocations for Solo Saxophone was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured in to musical studies by his parents Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor and during the summer he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However in 1921 he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and wenton to become a high profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother in to his compositions. Évocations is in four movements; 1) Peruvian 2) Nigerian 3) Cambodian. and 4) Scotsman. This Tomasi piece is suitable for advanced saxophonists providing an exciting alternative addition to the instrument's repertoire.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies-Eb Alto Saxophone. A TECHNIQUE BUILDING program for any band · Also for INDIVIDUAL STUDY or small groups · BOOK 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 beginning band system - FEATURES: KEY CENTERED SYSTEM · 9 Major and Related Minor Keys · Scales Etudes Short Chorales and Music Technique Exercises - INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT STUDIES · For EVERY instrument demonstrated by a professional soloist · CD in each student book · Includes accompaniments on real instruments not synthesized - SPECIAL STUDIES SECTION · Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and Arpeggios - all included on CD - INTEGRATED HISTORY THEORY ANDCREATIVITY · Exceeds the National Standards for Arts Education - MORE GREAT MUSIC · A wide variety: Classical World Folk and more.

Two Movements for Alto Saxophone and Piano-Two attractive contrasting movements which exploit the virtuosity of the advanced saxophonist.

A Conversational Approach to Playing Jazz Saxophone-In this English workbook saxophonists will find everything they want to know about sound technique and improvisation. Drawing upon his many years of experience in the education and training of up-and-coming musicians Martin Jacobsen provides a motivating introduction to the fascinating world of jazz improvisation for moderately advanced saxophonists.

A languorous contemporary piece in the blues idiom for solo saxophone. This piece is for players of a moderate to advanced technical standard.

French composer and conductor Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published his Corsican Song for Alto Saxophone and Piano in 1932. As with his other wind compositions  Chant Corse was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured into musical studies by his parents Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor and during the summer he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However in 1921 he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and went on to become ahigh profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother in to his compositions as is the case with Chant Corse. This Tomasi work is unusual in composition through its exploitation of tonality rhythm and structure amongst other aspects. However this Tomasi piece suitable for advanced saxophonists provides an exciting alternative addition to the repertoire.

for Alto Saxophone and Piano-An attractive suite of contrasting pieces that are suitable for the moderately advanced saxophonist.