This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM’s Grade 2 Saxophone syllabus from 2022.
Key features:
• Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C – ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. Includes saxophone part and piano accompaniment
• Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements
• Piano accompaniments for both E- and B- instruments included
• Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book).
An exam pack is also available (please see options above) which brings together the pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads in one pack and is an ideal resource for preparation for the exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.
SONGLIST
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1. Bourree (second movement from Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351) [George Frideric Handel]
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2. In Sherwood livde stout Robin Hood (from Fourth Booke of Ayres) [Robert Jones]
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3. Spiritoso [Nilia Velazquez]
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4. Jupiter (from The Planets, Op. 32) [Gustav Holst]
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5. Abendsegen (from Hansel und Gretel) [Engelbert Humperdinck]
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6. Xhosa Fantasy [Bongani Ndodana-Breen]
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7. Horseshoe Shuffle [Beverley Calland]
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8. The Bare Necessities (from 'The Jungle Book') [Terry Gillykson]
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9. Flying High (No. 2 from Rhythm & Rag for Saxophone) [Alan Haughton]
