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 Prendiville
Vocalise in A Major - Marco Bordogni
Theme with Nine Easy Variations (Excerpt) - Harry Prendiville
Etude in B flat Major - Charles Dancla
Bulgarian Bounce - Allen Vizzutti
Jazz Solo No. 6 - Bob Mintzer
Jazz Study No. 29 - James Rae
Ringing the Changes - James Rae
Homage to Vaughan Williams - Christiaan Venter
Level 6:
Etude in A Major - Nilo W. Hovey
Odd Meter Etude No. 15 - Everett Gates
Etude in G Major, op. 41, no. 5 - Franz Thaddaus Blatt
Etude in D Major, op. 20, no. 7 - Heinrich Ernst Kayser
Jazz Solo No. 3 - Bob Mintzer
Slavonic Dance - James Rae
Etude No. 3 - Ronald L. Caravan
Level 7:
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 19 - Jacques-Fereol Mazas, transc. Antony Lamotte
Etude in D Major - Rodolphe Kreutzer, transc. Antony Lamotte
Theme and Variations (Excerpt) - Frigyes Hidas
Vocalise in D flat Major - Marco Bordogni
Etude in G Minor, op. 31, no. 19 - Franz Wilhelm Ferling
Vocalise in E flat Major - Marco Bordogni
Cubana, op. 153, no. 10 - Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Level 8:
Etude in B flat Minor, op. 31, no. 43 - Franz Wilhelm Ferling
Etude in E Major - Rodolphe Kreutzer
Odd Meter Etude No. 12 - Everett Gates
Giga, op. 153, no. 5 - Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Tango-etude No. 4 - Astor Piazzolla
Etude in D Minor - Antoine (Benoit) Tranquille Berbiguier
Meditation 2 - Daniel Pilon.

SKU: FH.VAE1

ISBN 978-1-55440-574-9.

This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. One outstanding volume of Orchestral Excerpts includes a wealth of excerpts from Level 7 through ARCT that are often greater in length than standard audition fare. Students will achieve a better understanding of great symphonic literature and learn more about the style of each composer by playing each excerpt in context. This book encourages more successful auditions and better-educated orchestral performers.
Level 5:
Etude in F Major, op. 45, book 2, no. 42 - Wohlfahrt, Franz
Ballet Variation - Geringas, Yaakov
The Bee's Knees! - Cohen, Mary
Arpeggio Study - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret Banwell
Etude in C Minor - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Level 6:
Etude in D Minor, op. 45, book 2, no. 47 - Wohlfahrt, Franz
Etude No. 2 in F Major - Kreutzer, Rodolphe
Etude in C Minor, op. 21, no. 73 - Campagnoli, Bartolomeo
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 3 (Fermete d'archet) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Etude in G Minor - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Level 7:
Wild Fire - Cohen, Mary
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 8 (Division of the Bow in the Cantilena) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Etude in A Minor, op. 37, no. 10 - Dont, Jakob
Etude in D Major - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Melodious Double Stops No. 17 - Trott, Josephine
Level 8:
Double Stopping and Simple Chords - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret Banwell
Caprice in E flat Major, op. 3, no. 5 - Fiorillo, Federigo
Etude No. 12 in D Minor - Kreutzer, Rodolphe
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 30 (Ronde villageoise) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Polonai se and Trio, op. 18, no. 2 - Campagnoli, Bartolomeo
Etude in D Major - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo.