Orchestral Excerpt Books:
A Must For Any Serious Sax Player
The Orchestral Saxophonist, Volume One
by Bruce Ronkin and Robert Frascotti.
Required text at universities and conservatories throughout the world. Includes works by Gershwin, Kodaly, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, and many more. $22.00

The Orchestral Saxophonist, Volume Two
by Bruce Ronkin and Robert Frascotti.
Includes works by Bartok, Bernstein, Copland, Ives, Milhaud, and more. $22.00

Saxophone Solos
Honour, Eric - Instant Vacation for solo alto sax (Grade 5). Winner of the 2005 Saxophone Symphosium Composition Contest. Instant Vacation is a powerful tour de force for the advanced saxophonist. Composed in three movements, this 11 minute work challenges the performer and thrills the audience with its rhythmic intensity and driving phrases. Honour, an accomplished saxophonist and award winning composer, knows how to make the most of the idiomatic qualities of the saxophone. $16.00

Blank, Allan - Around the Turkish Lady for solo alto sax (Grade 4). Based on the traditional ballad "The Turkish Lady." Award winning composer Allan Blank uses the melody in a loose variational manner to construct a finely-crafted solo work. Medium difficulty. $11.00

Burnette, Sonny - Stained Glass Window for solo alto saxophone with optional echo delay (Grade 4). Short, new work of moderate difficulty in an accessible, pandiatonic idiom. Rhythmic at times; rhapsodic at others. $11.00

Gowan, Andrew - Windfall for Unaccompanied Saxophone(Grade 3). Composer Andrew Gowan has created a new solo work for saxophone-at times introspective; at other times flowing and joyous, this short, one-movement piece is ideal for college students and even advanced high school saxophonists. Its lyrical spirit and pulsing melodies make this a rewarding piece for soloist and audience. $11.00

Moss, Lawrence - Evocation and Song for alto saxophone, with "tape" (Grade 5). This exciting work is for advanced players. Includes score and CD. $20.00

Moss, Lawrence - Saxpressivo for alto saxophone, with "tape" (Grade 5). Many of the recorded sounds are actually the processed sounds of a real saxophone. Includes score and CD. For the advanced player. $20.00

Navarre, Randy - Concert music for solo saxophone (Grade 5). This adventure in high energy will challenge most saxophonists and impress most audiences! $11.00

Saxophone Duets
Blank, Allan - A Miscellany for Two Alto Saxophones (Grade 5). New from Allan Blank! A beautifully crafted set of concert duets for two alto saxophones. Intricate, entrancing, hypnotizing, powerful, and exciting! $18.00

DiBlasio, Denis - Saxophone Duets: Volume One (Easy) (Grade 1-2). Ten short saxophone duets for beginners. These fun, new duets are perfect for first performances. They're also just what teachers need for turning lessons into a great time. Young students learn technique and phrasing while playing catchy melodies and energetic rhythms. $16.00

Harvey, Paul - Concert Duets for alto and tenor saxophone (Grade 4). Highly recommended duets for high school and college players. Includes five short, witty, entertaining pieces. * $16.00

Navarre, Randy - Two Shorts for Two Saxes (Grade 2). Two short, refreshing movements for less experienced players. The composer introduces contemporary harmonic concepts in a rhythmically accessible setting. $11.00

Palmer, Glenn - 1990 Ballroom Blitz for alto sax and percussion (Grade 5). For alto saxophone and one percussionist (vibraphone, marimba, tam-tams, splash cymbal, and wood block). This three-movement work is fun, exciting, and challenging! $20.00

Saxophone Quartets
Berk, Stacey - Tzango! (SATB) (Grade 5). It's a tango for sax quartet with a little jazz thrown in for good measure! This fun four minute work will delight audiences and performers alike. $16.00

Adams, Daniel - Threshold (SATB) (Grade 5). This unique six-minute work breaks new ground with its exploration of the sonorities and range of the saxophone quartet. For advanced ensembles, this work includes soft dynamics at extreme ranges, complex rhythms, and multiphonics. $19.00

Bach, J. S./Dawson - Sarabande (from French Suite No. 1) (SATB) (Grade 2). Excellent for less experienced players. This easy and enjoyable sarabande by Bach is always a favorite with younger players. • $11.00

Beethoven/Frascotti - Allegro Molto Quasi Presto from String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 2 (SATB) (Grade 4-5). This is an exciting, effervescent late classical work arranged by Robert Frascotti. Its vibrant rhythms and soaring melodies combine to produce a real tour de force. • $15.00

Brahms/Fischer - Three Brahms Songs (SATB or AATB) (Grade 2). Michael Fischer has skillfully arranged three contrasting Brahms songs. Equally effective with soprano lead or alternate alto sax. A great piece for younger players. $16.00

Brown and Shrigley/Gee - Bull Frog Blues (AATB or SATB) (Grade 3). This exciting, syncopated arrangement works equally well with either a soprano or an alto lead. Your students will love it. $16.00

Bull, John/Gowan - Galiard to the Pavan (SATB) (Grade 3). Renaissance music by John Bull beautifully arranged for saxophone quartet by composer Andrew Gowan. Includes clear and helpful guidelines for musical interpretation. This short one-movement work of medium difficulty is ideal for student or professional quartets. $16.00

Burnette, Sonny - When Saxophonists Collide (SATB) (Grade 5). Four players join forces to produce a storm of musical collisions. This exciting work will really get the audience's toes tapping! Highly recommended. $22.00

DiBlasio, Denis - My Karma Ran Over Your Dogma (AATB) (Grade 4). Hip funk with a heavy backbeat, this wildly syncopated extravaganza delivers a great time for players and audiences alike. Optional improvised solos add to the fun. $16.00

DiBlasio, Denis - Paranoid Saxophrenia (AATB) (Grade 4). It's a hip-hop tour-de-force for saxophone quartet! Optional improvised solos give everyone a chance to stretch out and get into the groove. With exciting parts for all four players, this quartet is a winner suitable for nearly any performance situation. $16.00

Dvorak/Ronkin - Prelude and Polka Op. 39 (SATB) (Grade 4). Bruce Ronkin's arrangement of an orchestral work by Dvorak is an excellent recital or competition choice. All the players get a chance to shine. † $15.00

Foss, Lukas - Saxophone Quartet (SATB) (Grade 5). This is an important and successful four-movement work by a major 20th-century composer. All college quartets should play this one. $25.00

Gabrieli/Bulow - Canzona a4 (SATB) (Grade 2). Expertly arranged Renaissance music easily played by a less experienced group. • $15.00

For Gershwin Lovers
Gershwin/Perconti - Prelude I (SATB) (Grade 4). Arranged by Bill Perconti, Gershwin's classic piano prelude arranged for saxophones is a sure hit. Includes sixteenth note syncopation and goes up to high F in the baritone. $19.00

Gershwin/Perconti - Prelude II (SATB) (Grade 3) Gershwin's famous second prelude for piano is expertly arranged for saxophones by Bill Perconti. The middle section features the baritone saxophone. $19.00

Gershwin/Perconti - Prelude III (SATB) (Grade 4) Arranged by Bill Perconti, Gershwin's challenging third prelude features complex sixteenth note syncopation in a joyful frenzy of fun and delight. $19.00

Gershwin/Perconti - Rialto Ripples (SATB) (Grade 3). This arrangement of a little-known piano work by Gershwin is highly entertaining � and fun to play! Syncopation abounds and all the players get a chance to shine. * $19.00

Kershner, Brian - Contours, Canons, and Caricatures (SATB) (Grade 5). A powerful, engaging, and award-winning work for advanced musicians. Highly recommended. $22.00

Klickmann/Gee - Smiles and Chuckles (AATB or SATB) (Grade 3). A toe-tappin� ragtime one-step! Features syncopation and jazzy excitement in a saxophone quartet of moderate difficulty. Soprano sax lead may be replaced with optional alto sax part. $16.00

Moss, Lawrence - River Music (SATB) (Grade 5). An intriguing, vibrant, rhythmic, and challenging work for advanced saxophone quartets. $19.00

Mozart/Navarre - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (SATB) (Grade 3). Your quartet will love Mozart's masterpiece arranged for four saxophones. This exquisite arrangement will make any quartet shine. •* $20.00

Mussorgsky/Pfenninger - The Old Castle (AATB or SATB) (Grade 3). The orchestral classic artfully arranged for saxophone quartet. The first alto part has most of the melody. $16.00

Pachelbel/Frascotti - Canon and Gigue (AAAB) (Grade 3). Originally for three violins and cello, Robert Frascotti's transcription brilliantly captures the spirit of this classical favorite. Excellent for middle school and high school players. $15.00

Prokofiev/Dawson - Marche, Op. 12, No. 1 (SATB) (Grade 3). This march for less experienced players gives them the chance to explore staccato, challenging keys, and low notes in the baritone. $11.00

Rachmaninoff/Pfenninger - Vocalise (SATB) (Grade 3). Students will appreciate the contrapuntal beauty of Rachmaninoff's lyrical masterpiece. Rik Pfenninger's arrangement in concert D minor works well for saxophones. • $16.00

Rodgers and Hammerstein/Young - It Might As Well Be Spring (SATB) (Grade 4). Arranged by Keith Young. This exciting jazz waltz features an optional improvised solo for the alto saxophonist. $16.00

Rodgers & Hart/Young - My Funny Valentine. Arranged by Keith Young (SATB) (Grade 3). You'll enjoy this classic song arranged by former Air Force saxophone quartet player Keith Young. It starts with a baritone solo and develops into a real show stopper! $16.00

Telemann/Jacobson - Concerto in D Major (AAAA or AAAT) (Grade 3). A beautifully arranged, multi-section baroque work for four altos (or three altos and one tenor) by Baylor University professor Michael Jacobson. Suitable for advanced middle school and high school players. $16.00

Traditional/Todenhoft - Danny Boy (SATB or AATB) (Grade 1-2). The famous song "Danny Boy" arranged by Walter Todenhoft. Your students will love his harmonies. $15.00

Waters, Renee Silas - Quartet for Saxophones (SATB) (Grade 4). Suitable for high school and college students, this work is an accessible, fresh piece that will be enjoyed by performers and audiences. $15.00

Wiedoeft/Ronkin - Valse Erica (SATB) (Grade 4) This 1917 saxophone classic by Rudy Wiedoeft is now available for saxophone quartet. Valse Erica is a real showpiece for the quartet - everyone gets a chance to solo! Includes lyrical passages as well as rapid staccato solos. $16.00

Saxophone Quintet

DiBlasio, Denis - Havana in the Fifties for Saxophone Quintet (SATTB)(Grade 3). Hot off the presses! This brand new work with an Afro-Cuban feel captures the hot, frenetic rhythms of a distant tropical paradise. Denis DiBlasio, famous for his creative voicings and engaging harmonies, has created a much-needed addition to the saxophone quintet repertoire. $20.00

Mozart/Gee - Adagio and Gigue, K. 411 & K. 574, Arranged by Harry Gee (SAATB) (Grade 3). A fun two-movement work playable by advanced middle school and high school players. * $20.00

Saxophone Choir (SnoSSAAATTTBBBs)
Gabrieli/Londeix - Canzona XV (Grade 5). Arranged by French saxophone virtuoso Jean-Marie Londeix, this work highlights the antiphonal beauty of Gabrieli's canzonas. $35.00

Matitia, Jean - Devil's Rag (Grade 5). Exciting, high-energy ragtime for 12 saxophones! $40.00

Saxophone and Piano
Anderson, Tommy Joe - Sonata No. 3, Op. 30 for alto/soprano saxophone and piano (Grade 5). This major work is challenging and well worth the effort. Includes altissimo notes. $25.00

Beethoven/Frascotti - Romance in F, Op. 50. Alto sax and piano (Grade 4). Beethoven's classic for violin arranged for saxophone and piano by Robert Frascotti. Includes altissimo notes with optional lower alternatives. This is a beautiful and effective arrangement. • $16.00

Bizet/Harvey - Spanish Serenade. Arranged by Paul Harvey for alto sax and piano (Grade 2-3). An excellent concert piece in a Spanish style for the less experienced player. Saxophone part goes up to a high E. $11.00

Bizet/Harvey - Spanish Serenade. Arranged by Paul Harvey for B-flat sax and piano (Grade 2). Another excellent concert piece in a Spanish style for the less experienced player. $11.00

Blank, Allan - Two Pieces for alto sax and piano (Grade 5). An important new work for alto sax and piano by an award-winning composer. Beautiful, challenging, and exciting. $22.00

Blavet, M./Wolfe - Sonata No. 5 for soprano sax and piano (Grade 4). A very effective baroque transcription for soprano saxophone and piano by George Wolfe. For high school and college musicians. $15.00

Brahms/Young - Intermezzo in A, Op. 118, No. 2 for soprano sax and piano (Grade 3-4). Romantic music for the soprano saxophone arranged by Charles Rochester Young. A beautiful lyrical work that requires a mature understanding of phrasing. • $16.00

Burnette, Sonny - Nuage Musique. Alto sax and piano (Grade 4). A refreshing New Age work for alto saxophone and piano. Features jazzy, syncopated rhythms and an improvised solo in the D lydian mode. $15.00

Burnette, Sonny - Winter Wind for soprano sax and piano (Grade 3). A New Age style work, with jazzy rhythms and an optional improvised saxophone solo, makes for lots of fun. $15.00

Kahal and Raskin/Wolfe - If I Give Up The Saxophone for soprano saxophone, voice (mezzo soprano, alto, or baritone), and piano, with optional tuba part (Grade 4). This 1920s novelty song arranged by Ball State University professor George Wolfe is always a big hit with audiences. $16.00

Moss, Lawrence - Six Short Pieces. Alto sax and piano (Grade 5). Eight-minute work from University of Maryland composer Lawrence Moss. A challenging and rewarding piece for the advanced student and professional that we believe will become a standard in the repertoire. $19.00

Paradis/Perconti - Sicilienne. Alto sax and piano (Grade 3). This entrancing melody is played on classical radio stations everywhere. Maria Theresia von Paradis (1759-1824) was a contemporary of Mozart. The piece is in 6/8 meter and the highest note is an E-flat. $16.00

Rossini/Harvey - Bologna Variations. Alto sax and piano (Grade 3). A fun theme-and-variations of medium difficulty ideal for talented middle school players. Paul Harvey's arrangement of this 19th-century music is full of energy and excitement. Highly recommended. †° $15.00

Schubert/Kelton - Allegro Moderato from "Arpeggione Sonata." Bb Tenor Saxophone and Piano (Grade 3). Christopher Kelton has brilliantly captured the elegance and excitement for which this Schubert classic is known. Ideal for advanced high school and college students. Perfect for recitals and juries, this work is an ideal way for saxophonists to explore the music of one our most cherished masters. $16.00

The Adolphe Sax Series for Saxophone and Piano
Original 19th-century music for saxophone and piano. First published by Adolphe Sax over 130 years ago and carefully restored and edited by Bruce Ronkin. Composed as contest pieces for the Paris Conservatory, these works of medium difficulty are ideal for high school and college players. Imbued with bravura, these pieces will make a perfect finale for most recitals. They are great audience pleasers and often sound harder to play than they really are.

Singelée, Concertino, Op. 78. alto sax & piano (Grade 4) $16.00

Singelée Fantaisie Brillante, Op. 75, tenor sax & piano (Grade 4) $16.00

Singelée Fantaisie, Op. 60, baritone & piano (Grade 4)$16.00

Singelée - Caprice, Op. 80, soprano sax and piano (Grade 4) • $16.00

Singelée - Fantaisie, Op. 89, soprano sax and piano (Grade 4) $16.00

Singelée - Fantaisie, Op. 102, soprano sax and piano (Grade 4) $16.00

Arban - Caprice et Variations, alto sax and piano (Grade 4) † $16.00

Chic - Solo sur la Tyrolienne, alto sax and piano (Grade 4) $16.00

Savari - Freischutz Fantasy, alto sax and piano (Grade 4) • * $16.00

Demersseman - Premier Solo, Andante et Bolero, tenor sax and piano (Grade 4) * ° $16.00

Singelée - Adagio et Rondo, Op. 63, tenor sax and piano (Grade 4) • $16.00

Singelée - 6th Solo de Concert, Op. 92, tenor sax and piano (Grade 4) $16.00

Demersseman - Premier Solo, baritone sax and piano (Grade 4) $16.00

Singelée - Solo de Concert, Op. 77, baritone sax and piano (Grade 4) * $16.00

Singelée - Septiéme Solo de Concert, Op. 93, baritone sax and piano (Grade 4) • † * $16.00

Selections designated with the following footnote symbols are on the approved contest lists for the following states:
• New York   * Wisconsin   † Texas   ° Winnipeg