Exam: HSC Saxophone Alto

X Suite (8 movements)

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RM849e X Suite Zadro ALTO SAX/PNO
RM849e X Suite Zadro ALTO SAX/PNO
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Composer: Mark Zadro
Composed: 2009 Duration: 25 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Alto & Piano Level E
Exam Grade: HSC Saxophone Alto
ISMN: 979-0-720114-46-0 Catalogue: RM849
Level: E Country: Australia

Contents: X Suite, II. Interlude #1, III. Cauldron, IV. Interlude #2, V. Rattle Snake, VI. Voyage, VII. Fire Fly, VIII. Hymn for an Epilogue

Sonata

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RM761e Sonata Lovelock ALTO SAX/PNO
RM761e Sonata Lovelock ALTO SAX/PNO
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Composer: William Lovelock
Composed: 2007 Duration: 16 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Alto & Piano Level E
Exam Grade: HSC Saxophone Alto
ISMN: 979-0-720109-32-9 Catalogue: RM761
Level: E Country: Australia

Performed by Peter Clinch (saxophone) & Trevor Barnard (Piano)
from the album “The Art of Peter Clinch”  Diversions DDV24120

Wild

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RM604e Wild Bright SAX
RM604e Wild Bright SAX
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Composer: Colin Bright
Composed: 2009 Duration: 4 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Solo Alto
Exam Grade: HSC Saxophone Alto,
HSC Saxophone Tenor
ISMN: 979-0-720100-33-3 Catalogue: RM604
Level: D Country: Australia

 

Wild explores a tonal plateau based primarily around E with other sections centered on A, Bb, and C.  Jazz influences are quite evident in the phrase structure and the harmonic implications.

The sections with repeated Es (eg bar 13) should have a raw primal quality, while the rapid passages have a skittering quasi-improvisational character.

Suggested multiphonic fingerings are notated in the score.  If they do not reproduce well on your instrument, modifications are acceptable, but must be in keeping with the character of the piece.

I would like to acknowledge James Nightingale for the recommended fingerings and thoughtful and practical suggestions.


Winter’s End

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RM426e Winter
RM426e Winter
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Composer: Peter Allis
Composed: 2007 Duration: 5 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Alto & Piano Level D
Exam Grade: HSC Saxophone Alto
ISMN: 979-0-720083-05-6 Catalogue: RM426
Level: D Country: Australia

Legends Vol 1 (6 pieces)

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RM419e Legends Vol 1 Barrett SAX
RM419e Legends Vol 1 Barrett SAX
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Composer: John Barrett
Composed: 2008 Duration: 10 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Solo Level C
Exam Grade: HSC Saxophone Alto,
HSC Saxophone Tenor
ISMN: 979-0-720083-11-7 Catalogue: RM419
Level: C Country: Australia

Contents: Cool, Yarn, Lester Sleeps In, Get Stan, Mecker Blue , Tom Cat

 

This body of work comprises six pieces based on styles of saxophone playing associated with several of the legendary players of past and present years. To perform these pieces you will be called upon to use a variety of techniques from the use of vibrato and playing in the altissimo register to the use of multiphonic fingerings to name but just a few. With all the pieces keep the style foremost in your thinking when performing. Listen to lots of examples and with some assistance from your teacher and your good taste have some fun with these pieces.

Sonatina

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RM375e Sonatina Charlton ALTO SAX/PNO
RM375e Sonatina Charlton ALTO SAX/PNO
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Composer: Richard Charlton
Composed: 2004 Duration: 10 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Alto & Piano Level D
Exam Grade: AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 7,
HSC Saxophone Alto
ISMN: M-720071-32-9 Catalogue: RM375
Level: D Country: Australia