Over sixty original studies in a variety of jazz styles. Part one of the book introduces the beginner to jazz rhythms including swing quavers syncopation and displaced accents while part two contains twenty carefully graded melodic jazz studies. Part three encourages the jazz clarinettist to use these studeis as the basis for further creative jazz improvisation. Through its systematic methodical approach Progressive Jazz Studies helps you play stylish jazz from the very beginning.
SKU: FH.WC0
ISBN 978-1-55440-576-3.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:Gigue - Georg Philipp Telemann, arr. Jason NobleBouree anglaise - George Frideric Handel, arr. Stephen ChatmanComputer Game - Paul HarrisWolsey's Wilde - William Byrd, arr. Jason NobleMairi's Wedding (Lewis Bridal Song) - Traditional Gaelic melody, arr. Christine DonkinPolka-dot Rag - Jazz standard, arr. Paul HarrisThe King's March, T 432 - Jeremiah Clarke, arr. Jason NobleLyrical Repertoire:Austrian Hymn (Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser), Hob. XXVIa: 43 - Franz Joseph Haydn, arr. Jason NobleThe Huron Carol - 16th-century French, arr. Martin van de VenAir, from The Double Dealer - Henry Purcell, arr. James RaeReverie - Claude Debussy, arr. Jason NobleOde to Newfoundland - Hubert Parry, arr. Christine DonkinLondonderry Air - Irish folk song, arr. Harold BirstonTumbalalaika - Jewish folk song, arr. Martin van de Ven and Christine Donkin.
SKU: FH.WS2
ISBN 978-1-55440-551-0.
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. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to original works and arrangements of diverse styles from W.A. Mozart to Violet Archer, with selected works by notable jazz artist Paul Desmon (Take Five), and living composer Phil Woods. Each level provides opportunities to explore Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, with original, unaccompanied selections from Levels 5 through 8 that use extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and bisbigliando. Earlier works pre-dating the origin of the saxophone have been carefully arranged with consideration of the unique quality of the instrument. Exposure to these works help to develop musicianship and an understanding of tonality, creating well-rounded and versatile performers. Selections written for both E_Alto and B_Tenor include piano accompaniments that function with both instruments.Eb Saxophone:Mainly Transcriptions:Sonata in F Major, op. 5, no. 10 - Arcangelo Corelli, arr. J. Michael Leonard- Third Movement: Sarabanda - Fourth Movement: GavottaGavotte (from Rosine) - Francois Joseph Gossec, arr. Emil KrossRondino - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Jason NobleGavotte en rondeau, BWV 822 - Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Larry TealMainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:Timepiece - Lennie NiehausHot on the Line - Pam WedgwoodFurry Bear - Phil WoodsA Drowsy Tune - Violet ArcherFlowers - Elizabeth RaumLarghetto - Ralph Vaughan WilliamsBb Saxophone:Mainly Transcriptions:Contredanse No. 2, K 101 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Jason GrayBread of Angels (Panis angelicus, from Messe a trois voix) - Cesar Franck, arr. Mark MrozinskiThe Reapers (Les moissonneurs) - Francois Couperin, arr. Kathleen WoodSlavonic Dance - Antonin Dvorak, arr. Jason GrayMainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:Hot on the Line - Pam WedgwoodPolish Dance - Raymond Milford EndresenThe Keel Row - English folk song, arr. James Rae.
SKU: FH.WS3
ISBN 978-1-55440-552-7.
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. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to original works and arrangements of diverse styles from W.A. Mozart to Violet Archer, with selected works by notable jazz artist Paul Desmon (Take Five), and living composer Phil Woods. Each level provides opportunities to explore Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, with original, unaccompanied selections from Levels 5 through 8 that use extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and bisbigliando. Earlier works pre-dating the origin of the saxophone have been carefully arranged with consideration of the unique quality of the instrument. Exposure to these works help to develop musicianship and an understanding of tonality, creating well-rounded and versatile performers. Selections written for both E_Alto and B_Tenor include piano accompaniments that function with both instruments.Eb Saxophone:Mainly Transcriptions:Sonata, op. 2, no. 1 - Benedetto Marcello, arr. Jason Noble- Third Movement- Fourth MovementMazurka, op. 67, no. 2 - Frederic ChopinSonata, BWV 1033 - attr. Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Stephen Chatman- Menuet I- Menuet IITambourin (from Iphigenie en Aulide) - Christoph Willibald Gluck, arr. Christine DonkinAnglois con Variationi - Johann Gottlieb Nicolai, arr. Stephen ChatmanMainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:Song - Walter S. HartleyIt's a Raggy Waltz - Dave Brubeck, arr. Paul Harris and Beverley CallandDancing Under the Afghan Sky - Christiaan VenterFlight - Noel GallonBb Saxophone:Mainly Transcriptions:Serenade - attr. Roman Hoffstetter, arr. John HarleSonata, K 13 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart- Menuetto I- Menuetto IIIntermezzo (from Cavalleria Rusticana) - Pietro Mascagni, arr. Eugene RousseauSinfonia (Arioso) - Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Mark MrozinskiMainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:Dancing Under the Afghan Sky - Christiaan VenterGrand Ole Duke - James RaeThe Blue Fox - Frank J. Halferty.
