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Performance Saxophone

In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions asindicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable. Editions are mentionedsolely as a means of identification, and any standard edition will be accepted.

New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrance, Wellington, 6001. Tel04-8018602, Fax 04-801 8604, [email protected].

Examination Music

NZMEB accepts pieces as listed in current and previous AMEB syllabuses. An entrant for may enter a List A, List B, List C or List D piecefrom the equivalent AMEB list.

Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the CopyrightAct. When Entrants enter the examination room they must hand copies of all list pieces being performed, to the examiner, together with theirexamination slip. Copies for examiner use of extra repertoire list pieces in the Performance syllabuses are optional.

Please note that where pieces are listed in the Syllabus, the publishers are given mainly as an aid to locating material, and are merely suggestions;other authoritative editions of the music will be equally acceptable.

Scales

Dominant Seventh arpeggios are to be played in the key.Diminished seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.

Extra repertoire list: Samples of entrant’s work for the year

From Grade 1 to Grade 7 all entrants must present other pieces of their choice, as evidence of study beyond those presented for the examination.These should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus, and may come from the syllabus or from a source other than the lists below.Examiners, at their discretion, will ask entrants to demonstrate familiarity with these pieces by performing the whole or any part of them duringthe examination. Entrants must bring a copy of the music to the examination room. The following minimum requirements apply: Grade 1 -one piece Grade 2 to 7 - two pieces.

Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.

Co-requisites - to complete Grade 6 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 3 TheoryGrade 7 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 TheoryGrade 8 practical, a Credit Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 TheoryAMusNZ, a Credit Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 5 TheoryLMusNZ, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 6 Theory

Entrants have 36 months in which to complete the co-requisite theory component.

FOR ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENTS PLEASE SEE THE THEORY SYLLABUS

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Scales• Scales in 3rds to be played as follows

Example (C major): �� 44 ��

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• Dominant 7th arpeggio to be played as followsExample (C):

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• Diminished 7th arpeggio to be played as followsExample (A):

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• Broken chords to be played as followsExamples in A major and C♯ minor:

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Musicianship

For clapping tests entrants may count aloud using any recognised system. A steady pulse at a moderate speed is expected. Interval recognitionis by number only.

LEVEL ONE

Preliminary

• To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue clapping thebeats when the music stops.

• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.Example:

�� 44 � ��• To visually recognize step or skip movement (seconds and thirds) over three notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use

their own pieces to develop fluency.Example:

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Grade One

• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own piecesto develop fluency.Example:

� ��34� � ��• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.

Example:

�� 34 � ��• To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fifth in the keys of C or G major.

Example:

�� 34 ��• To aurally identify major seconds and major thirds (number only), played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes

before answering.• To echo clap a short rhythm pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

Example:

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Grade Two

• To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluencyExample:

� ��34� � ��• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.

Example:

�� 44 � ��• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of G or F major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during

which time they may try parts of the test.Example:

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Grade Three

• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.Example: � �34� � ��

• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, dotted crotchets,quavers and minim rests may be included. Example:

�� 44 � �� • To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of F or B♭ major. Entrants will be given half a

minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.Example: �� 44

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LEVEL TWO

Grade Four

• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,semiquavers, dotted quavers and quaver rests may be added.Examples:

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• To name the tonic key.• To play a given melody in the keys of E♭ or B♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they

may try parts of the test.Examples:

�� 44 �� 68 ��

Grade Five

• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,triplets and tied notes may be added.Examples:

� �� 33 � � �� 44 � � � �� 68 ��

• To name the tonic key.• To play a given melody in the keys of A♭ major or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time

they may try parts of the test.Saxophonists are required to name the letter names for both triads in the perfect cadence as marked *.Examples:

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� �� * �� 68 � � � � ��

• To transpose the melody from concert pitch, for alto up a major sixth and for tenor up a major second.

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LEVEL THREE

Grade Six

• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,syncopation may be added.Examples:

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� � �� 68 � � �� 5 � � � ��

• To name the tonic key.• To play the same rhythm pattern as a given melody in the keys of C or A♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody

during which time they may try parts of the test. Saxophonists are required to name the final cadence as perfect or plagal and to name theletter names for both triads as marked *.Examples:

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3 � � �* � � �� 4 � � � � � � � �� * �� 68 � � ��

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LEVEL FOUR

Grade Seven

• To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, syncopationmay be added.Examples:

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� �� 98 � � � � �� 5 � � � � � ��

• To name the tonic key.• To play given melody in the keys of D major or B major/minor. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time

they may try parts of the test. Saxophonists are required to name the an imperfect or interrupted cadence at the end of the first phrase anda perfect or plagal cadence for the final cadence, and to name the letter names for both triads as marked *.Examples:

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Grade Eight

• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.Examples:

� � � �� 2 � � � �� 98 � �� 2 �� 5 � � � ��

�� 54 � � � � � � �� 5 ��

• Entrants will be given one minute to sight an orchestral excerpt during which time they may try parts of the test, and then play it from thescore. Examples:

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Musical KnowledgeIn practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding extra repertoire list)

Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.

Level Two - Grades 4 and 5• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.• Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.• Broad formal structure of pieces.• Name the period and give its time frame.• Give the nationality of composers.

Level Three - Grade 6• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.• Modulations which occur in the pieces.• Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.• Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.• Some knowledge of the composers.

Level Four - Grades 7 and 8• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.• Modulations which occur in the pieces.• Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.• Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.• Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the

development of musical style.

Level Five - Associate Diploma• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.• Modulations which occur in the pieces.• Detailed knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.• Detailed knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.• Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with emphasis on the repertoire for the entrant’s

instrument/voice.• Knowledge of the development of the entrant’s instrument through the various musical periods, and how the development of the instrument

affected the composer’s writing.

Level Six - Licentiate Diploma• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.• Modulations which occur in the pieces.• Detailed knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.• Detailed knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.• Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with special reference to their major works.• Knowledge of the development of the entrant’s instrument through the various musical periods, and how the development of the instrument

affected the composer’s writing.

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Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3

Descriptors

Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills. These are appliedin activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.

Criteria

Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 1 entrants.

• Comfortable and well balanced posture• Appropriate hand and arm position with fingers held close to the keys.• Beginning to acquire:

• Independent articulation of the fingers• Systematic fingering in scales• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work• Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster• Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces• Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces• Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations• Awareness of intonation and breath support• Awareness of clear and even tone

Preliminary

1. Scales

F, G major scale, 1 octave, all tonguedF, G major arpeggio, 1 octave, all tongued

2. Pieces

Any 4 pieces froma recognised clarinet tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars length. Pianoaccompaniment is optional.

Recommended tutor books E 2000 for Clarinet Book 1, Abracadabra for Clarinet Book 1

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4. Musical Knowledge

Grade 1

1. Scales - as shown; choose either set (a) or set (b)

G, F, B♭ Major, Major Arpeggios(a) G, F Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios(b) A, E Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios

G ChromaticSustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 6 seconds, mfAscending and descending one octave only. All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred

Range - Inclusive as shown:��

Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat

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2. Pieces – Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece

List A - for any saxophone

Anon Sweet Nightingale Starters for Saxophone, arr. Lewin, ABRSMBach Minuet Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Brod Study in C 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies and Harris

(Faber)Bullard Crotchety Sax Sixty For Sax, ABRSMDavies & Harris Study No 1 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1Demnitz Study no.9 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies&

Harris(Faber)Garnier Study no.8 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies&

Harris(Faber)Harris Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Lyons, Graham No. 5 or No.7 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone, Useful Music U55 Spartan

PressO’Neill, John K.O. Selected Pieces from the Jazz Method for Saxophone

Schott12488/M.D.SPercival & Dorich Ex 3 Pg 43 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 8 Pg 33 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Rae Autumn Clouds Style Workout for Solo Saxophone, UniversalWalton Bunderberg Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

List B - for B Flat Tenor Sax

Beethoven Choral Symphony Theme 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Beethoven Theme Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Glazunov Theme and Variations Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Sax Grades 1-3 (Faber)Gretry Air Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Gurlitt Andante Pg 23 Learn As You Play Saxophone, ed Wastell (Boosey & Hawkes)Haydn Allemande Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SHaydn Minuet Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMPercival & Dorich Pavane Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Schubert The Trout 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Tchaikovsky Grandfathers Dance Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM

List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

Beethoven Choral Symphony Theme 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Beethoven Theme Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Brahms Sunday Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SDavies & Harris Blue Moon or Waltz of the Clown The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Gretry Air Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Harris Dance Time The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Haydn Minuet Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMPercival & Dorich Pavane Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Rousseau Advance of the Alto Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Schubert The Trout 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Tchaikovsky Grandfathers Dance Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM

List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

Cowles Tri-Time Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Hyde Soliloquy Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Percival & Dorich Last Tango in Coonabarrabran Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Rae A Slice of the Action Easy Jazzy Saxophone, UniversalRae Passin’ Thru Easy Jazzy Saxophone, UniversalReeman Promenade Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMTrad The Dying Stockman Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

List C - for E Flat Alto Sax

Cowles Tri-Time Learn As You Play Saxophone, ed Wastell (Boosey & Hawkes)Davies & Harris Judges Dance The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Elgar No 4, Theme from Pomp and

CircumstanceThe Magic Saxophone, arr Hare. ( Boosey),

Harris Waltz of the Clown The Really Easy Sax Book (Faber)Percival & Dorich Last Tango in Coonabarrabran Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Rae A Slice of the Action Easy Jazzy Saxophone, UniversalRae Passin’ Thru Easy Jazzy Saxophone, Universal

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Reeman Promenade Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMTrad The Dying Stockman Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

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Grade 2


C, G, F, B♭ Major, Major Arpeggios(a) C, G, F, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios(b) A, E, D, G Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios

E ChromaticSustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. p - f - pSustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (lower octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).

Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.Ascending and descending within the required range, over two octaves.All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 60, two notes per beatSustained scale 60, one note per two beats

2. Pieces – Three list pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two extra repertoire list pieces.


Baermann, C Study no. 12 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone,Bk 1,ed Davies andHarris(Faber)

Brad Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Chédeville Gavotte Learn as you Play Saxophone (Boosey)Davies & Harris No 6 80 Graded Pieces for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)Lyons, Graham No. 9 or No.12 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55(Spartan

Press)O’Neill, John The Way of All Things Selected Pieces from the Jazz Method for Saxophone,Schott

12488/M.D.SPercival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 5 Pg 44 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 6 Pg 4 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 6 Pg 44 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 7 Pg 4 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 9 Pg 45 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Walton Study in F Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)


Handel Trio Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3(Faber)

Harris Pirates Ahoy Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3(Faber)

Haydn Allegro Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Haydn Minuet Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SKinyon Folk Song Blues Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Mozart Papagenos Aria Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Percival & Dorich Adagio Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Rameau La Tambourin 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)


Byrd Pavane for Earl of Salisbury Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 1, ed Harvey(Chester)

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Cole Granite Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Czerny Sunrise The Magic Saxophone, arr Hare (Boosey and Hawkes )Handel Trio from Water Music First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, arr Harris and

Calland (Faber)Mozart Là, ci darem la mano Bravo Saxophone arr. Barrat (Boosey)Mozart Papagenos Aria Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Percival & Dorich Adagio Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Sullivan The Policeman’s Song Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Tchaikovsky Chanson Triste Classical Album, arr. Harle, (Universal 17772/M.D.S)Traditional The Wearin’ o’ the Green What Else Can I Play? Grade 2 (IMP)


Bailey Riff Raff Rock Jazz Incorporated Vol 2 (Bailey)Bailey Scoobie Du Wup Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Cole Granite Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Pogson Ska-face Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Schumann The Merry Peasant 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Tchaikovsky Old French Song Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.STchaikovsky The Old French Song 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Traditional Jamaican Folk Song or The Mango Walk Up Grade Grades 2-3Wastall Midnight in Tobago Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)


Bailey Riff Raff Rock Jazz Incorporated Vol 2 (Bailey)Bailey Scoobie Du Wup Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Gumbly No 2 Cop Caps & CadillacsSchumann The Merry Peasant 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Stravinsky Shrovetide Fair Themes Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Tchaikovsky The Old French Song 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Traditional Jamaican Folk Song or The Mango Walk Up Grade Grades 2-3Wastall Midnight in Tobago Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)

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Grade 3


G, D, B♭, E♭ Major, Major Arpeggios(a) G, D, B♭, E♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios(b) E, B, G, C Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios

G, E, B♭ ChromaticSustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. p - f - pSustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (lower octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).




2. Pieces – Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two extra repertoire list pieces.


Davies & Harris No 12 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)Hinke Study AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, AllansPercival & Dorich Ex 7 Pg 20 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 8 Pg 21 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 9 Pg 22 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 10 Pg 22 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Walton Study in B minor AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, AllansWastall/Hyde Brazilian Beat Learn as You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)


Harris Showtime Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3(Faber)

Haydn, F Serenade 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Martini Plasir d’amour 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Percival & Dorich Polka in G Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Purcell Trumpet Voluntary 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Rae Waltz for Emily Blue Saxophone (Universal)Schubert March Militaire 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Schubert Serenade First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesTrad The Red Pipers Melody Sax Solos for Tenor Vol 2 (Chester)Vivaldi Cantabile from II Gardellino Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3

(Faber)


Bach Menuet Sax Solos for Alto Vol 1 (Chester)Haydn, F Serenade 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Martini Plasir d’amour 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Percival & Dorich Polka in G Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Purcell Trumpet Voluntary 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Rae Waltz for Emily Blue Saxophone (Universal)Rossini The Barber of Seville 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Rossini William Tell 10 Easy Tunes (De Haske)Schubert March Militaire 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Schubert Serenade First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesStreet Waves and Let’s Get Away Streetwise (Boosey)


Bailey Snappy Rag Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)Finzi Carol Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Harris Foxtrot First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey)Norton Puppet Theatre Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesNorton The Pioneer Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes

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Percival & Dorich Romance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Pogson Down at the Drive In AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, AllansSaint-Saen The Swan Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone, vol.1, ed. Harvey,

ChesterWedgwood Free Fall Jazzin’ About for Tenor Saxophone, FaberWedgwood Rosie Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3

(Faber)


Alford Colonel Bogey The Magic Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesBailey Little Brown Feet Jazz Incorporated, Vol 1 (Bailey)Bailey Snappy Rag Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)Bozza Petite Gavotte for Alto saxophone and PianoLeducDavies & Harris Walking in the Air The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Finzi Carol Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Gumbly No 1 or 4 or 5 Cop Caps & CadillacsHarris Foxtrot First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone (Boosey)Louiguy La vie en rose What Else Can I Play? Grade 3 (IMP)Norton Straight-faced The Microjazz Alto Saxophone Collection vol.1 (Boosey)Percival & Dorich Romance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)

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Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5

Descriptors

Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information. These areapplied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and quality.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.• Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with fingers close to the keys.• Technical facility, sufficient to allow:

• Developing independence of the fingers• Rhythmic stability• Systematic fingering in scales and arpeggios• Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue• Controlled, clear, even legato and tone

• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work• at the minimum tempo or faster• A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone• Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo• The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required• Awareness of phrasing• Generally secure intonation and breath support.• A developing awareness of fine pitch discrimination.• A developing ability of vibrato.• To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.

Grade 4


D, A, E♭, A♭ Major, Major Arpeggios(a) D, A, E♭, A♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios(b) B, F♯, C, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios

D, A, E♭, A♭ ChromaticA, E♭ Major Scales in thirds

Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 10 - 12 seconds. p - f - pSustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (lower octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).

Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.Ascending and descending within the required range, over two octavesAll scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/two slurred, two tongued


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 92, two notes per beatScales in 3rds 88, two notes per beat, tongued onlySustained scale 60, one note per two beats

2. Pieces – Three list pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two extra repertoire list pieces.


Davies & Harris No 22 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 33 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 47 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 50 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Gumbly No 1 Crazy Jazz StudiesGumbly No 6 Crazy Jazz StudiesHarris Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Lyons, Graham Study no. 11 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone, Useful Music U55Spartan

PressPercival & Dorich Ex 4 Pg 64 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Rae No 1 or 2 20 Modern Studies (Universal)

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Walton Study in E flat AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans


Bach, J.S. Musette First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey andHawkes

Boccherini Minuet & Trio 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Brahms Hungarian Dance Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Mozart Minuet and Trio Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SMozart Turkish Rondo 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Percival & Dorich Serenade Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)Ravel Bolero 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)


Bach, J.S. Musette First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey andHawkes

Brahms Hungarian Dance Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)de Faye, Jean-Michel Print Hamelle 4, 5, or 6 Suite à PlumesDesmond Take Five Sophisticated Sax, ed Street (Boosey & Hawkes)Feld No 2 Tres PezziHaydn Minuet Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmerMozart Minuet and Trio Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SMozart Turkish Rondo 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Percival & Dorich Serenade Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)Ravel Bolero 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Strauss Die Fledermaus 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP


Bailey Devil May Care Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. BaileyBailey Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. BaileyBenjamin Jamaican Rumba Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Benjamin Jamaican Rumba First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone , Boosey and

HawkesMaltby Heather on the Hill First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, arr. Wastall

(Boosey)Norton Hot Potato Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesNorton Swing Out Sister Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)Rae Mr Creek or Rachel Blue Saxophone (Universal)Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise Jazzin’ About for Tenor saxophone, Faber


Bailey Devil May Care Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. BaileyBailey Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. BaileyBenjamin Jamaican Rumba Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Benjamin Jamaican Rumba First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesDavies & Harris Rondino Giocoso Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Debussy Le petit Negre or Jimbo’s Lullaby Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal17777/M.D.S.Dvorak Lament Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmerEllington Sophisticated Lady Take Ten arr. Rae (Universal)Hare Banana Rag AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, AllansHare Banana Rag The Magic Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesJoplin New Rag 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMPMaltby Heather on the Hill First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, arr. Wastall

(Boosey)Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)Strauss Die Fledermaus 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP

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Grade 5


A, E, E♭, A♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords(a) A, E, E♭, A♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords(b) F♯, C♯, C, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords

A, E, E♭, A♭ ChromaticA, E, E♭, A♭ Major Scales in thirds




Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 66, four notes per beatScales in 3rds 60, four notes per beat, tongued onlySustained scale 60, one note per two beats, tongued only

2. Pieces – Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two extra repertoire list pieces.


Davies & Harris No 62 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 67 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 68 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Parisi Study no.1 or no.2 Forty Technical and Melodious Studies, vol 1SouthernRae No 5 20 Modern Studies (Universal)Rae No 8 20 Modern Studies (Universal)Rae No 11 20 Modern Studies (Universal)


Bach Arioso Simply Sax, ed. Stent (De Haske)Bach Badinerie Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey

(Chester) or 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Harvey Rondo Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey

(Chester)Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusick 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Mussorgsky, M The Old Castle Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)Percival & Dorich Scherzo Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich The Appoggiatura Variations Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Tchaikovsky Sleigh Ride Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)


Bach Badinerie Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey(Chester) or 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)

Feld No 1 or 3 Tres PezziHandel Siciliana and Allegro Take Ten, arr. Rae (Universal)Lantier SicilienneMozart Sonata in C 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed WaltonAWMPMussorgsky, M The Old Castle Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)Percival & Dorich Scherzo Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich The Appoggiatura Variations Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Schumann Fantasy Piece Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)Trad/Walton Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP


Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)Benson Cantilena First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, arr. Wastall

(Boosey)Cole, Keith Ramon Hooligan Strain First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesDebussy Sarabande Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, arr. Teal (Schimer)Dvorak Lament Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, SchirmerGranados Andaluza Saxophone Solos for Bb Tenor Book 1, ed Harvey (Chester)

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Norton Rolling Stock Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesPercival & Dorich The Oily Rag Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Shostakovich Romance The Gadfly arr. Cowles (De Haske)


Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)Bouillon Valse-Fantasie First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesBozza Aria for Saxophone and Piano LeducDebussy La fille aux cheveux de lin Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal 17777/M.D.S.Debussy Sarabande Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, SchirmerDubois, P M A la Russe Pièces Caratérisques en forme de suite for Alto Sax & Piano

(Leduc)Gumbly No 5 Cops & CadillacsGumbly No 7 Cops & CadillacsHandel Allegro from Suite XIV, No.3. Saxophone Solos for B flat Tenor, ed HarveyChesterNorton Hopping The Microjazz Alto Saxophone collection (Boosey)Percival & Dorich The Oily Rag Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Ridout, Alan 1st mvmt Concertino for Alto saxophone, Grave EmersonShostakovich Romance The Gadfly arr. Cowles (De Haske)Trad/Walton Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed Walton, AWMPVaughan Williams Dance of Job’s Comforters Saxophone Solos for E flat Tenor, ed Harvey. Vol.2, Chester

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Level 3 - Grade 6

Descriptors

Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge,interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by theteacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.• Appropriate hand and finger shape with fingers held close to the keys and use of alternative fingerings where appropriate.• Technical facility, to allow:

• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster• Systematic fingering in technical work• Independent articulation of the fingers• Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue

• A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures.• Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations• A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.• Increased awareness of intonation and breath support• Increased awareness of fine pitch discrimination.• Increased ability of vibrato.• Able to tune the instrument with competence.

Grade 6


E, B, A♭, D♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords(a) E, B, A♭, D♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords(b) C, G♯, F, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords

E, B, A♭, D♭ ChromaticE, B, A♭, D♭ Major Scales in thirdsE, B, A♭, D♭ Dominant Sevenths (in the key, arpeggio only)

Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 12 - 14 seconds. p - ff - pSustained scale Major scales, one octave (upper octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats

(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notesAll scales, arpeggios and broken chords beginning on E to be 3 octaves ascending and descending. Allother scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending.All scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/slurred pairs/two slurred,two tongued


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 72, four notes per beatScales in 3rds 72, four notes per beat, tongued onlySustained scale 60, one note per two beats

2. Pieces – Five list pieces to be chosen, one each from lists A, B and C and two from list D; plus two extra repertoire

list pieces.

List A

Davies & Harris No 69 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 74 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 75 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Ed Voxman Study in A flat Selected Studies for Saxophone, RubankEd Voxman Study in G minor, p 16 Selected Studies for Saxophone, RubankLyons, Graham Study no. 17 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55, Spartan

PressNiehaus,L. No.4, p.26 Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone, Intermediate, Tri Publishing

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Parisi Study no.16 Forty Technical and Melodious Studies, vol 1,SouthernPercival & Dorich Ex 2 Pg 3 Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Rae No 17 20 Modern Studies (Universal)


Bach Two Bourees Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, SchirmerBach, J C Sinfonia in B Flat 2nd and 3rd mvmts

Andante and PrestoClassical Saxophone Solos arr Both (B flat Tenor edition)Schott

Fiocco Arioso Saxophone Solos for Tenor saxophone Vol 2 (Chester)Handel Sonata No 1 (op 1 no 8) arr Londeix

completeLeduc

Percival & Dorich Little Fugue Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Singelee Fourth Solo de Concert MolenaarTuthill, Burnet Sonata for Tenor Saxophone Op 56 1st

MvmtSouthern Music


Bach Sicilienne and Allegro Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed Teal, SchirmerHandel Allegro Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 2, ed ChesterMarcello Concert in C mol, 3rd mvt for B flat

Saxophone and Pianoarr Joosen, Molenaar

Mendelssohn Song without Words Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmerPercival & Dorich Little Fugue Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Schostakovich Satirical DanceSenaillé, J B Allegro Spiritoso (Southern)Weber Petite Valse et Tyrolienne Famous Classical Pieces for Saxophone and Piano,bk 2,arr

Mule Leduc


Harvey, P Contest Solo No 1 for Tenor Saxophone (Studio)Harvey, P Contest Solo No 4 for Soprano Saxophone (Studio)Moszkowski, M Spanish Dance No 2 Solos for the B flat Saxonphone, arr Teal (Schirmer)Paul, G Estilian Caprice (Rubank)Percival & Dorich Turn Etude Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Ravel, M Pièce en Forme de Habanera for Tenor Saxophone & Piano (Leduc)


Debussy Golliwogg’s cake walk Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal 17777/M.D.S.Demersseman, J Allegretto Brillante Op 46 arr Voxman (Rubank)Dubois A L’Espagnole Pieces Caracterisques en forme de suite, LeducDukas, P Alla Gitana (Leduc)Francaix, J Any two dances Cinq Danses Exotiques for Alto Saxophone & Piano (Schott)Greig Anitra’s Dance Two Pieces from Peer Gynt, Masters M2159Greig Solveig’s Song Two Pieces from Peer Gynt, Masters M2159Gumbly The Girl from SarkHarvey, P Caprice Anglais P 11 Saxophone Solos for E Flat Alto, Vol 2, ed Harvey (Chester)Milhaud, D Scaramouche Suite, 2nd mvt (Salabert)Percival & Dorich Turn Etude Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Ravel, M Pièce en Forme de Habanera Pièce en Forme de Habanera for Alto Saxophone & Piano

(Leduc)

List D - Orchestral excerpts - where there is more than 1 line, the top line only needs to be learned

Bizet, G. L’arlésienne, First Orchestral Suite The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Gould Latin America The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Khachaturian Sabre Dance The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Moussorgsky, M Tableaux d’une Exposition The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)

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Level 4 - Grades 7, 8 and Performers Certificate

Descriptors

Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and un-familiar contexts.The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical interpretation of information. Thelearning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems. Learners havecomplete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance and evaluation from their teacher.

Criteria


In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:

• Accurate and fluent performance throughout• Rhythmic stability and vitality• A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.• A confident projection of the style and character of chosen works• Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation• A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.• A well developed awareness of fine pitch discrimination.• A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.

Grade 7


B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords(a) B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords(b) C, G♯, F, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords

B, F♯, Ab, D♭ ChromaticB, F♯, Ab, D♭ Major Scales in thirdsC Whole Tone ScaleB, F♯, Ab, D♭ Dominant Sevenths(arpeggio only)B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only). Beginning on the note.

Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 12 - 14 seconds. pp - ff - ppSustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats

(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.Ascending and descending within the required range, over three octavesAll scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/slurred pairs/two tongued,two slurred


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 72, four notes per beatScales in 3rds 72, four notes per beatSustained scale 60, one note per two beats

2. Pieces – Five list pieces to be chosen, one each from lists A, B and C and two from list D; plus two extra repertoire

list pieces.

List A

Davies & Harris No 76 80 Graded Studies for Saxonphone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 79 80 Graded Studies for Saxonphone Book 2 (Faber)Karg- Elert In modo lidio No 11 25 Capricen und Sonata for Saxophone SoloLyons, Graham Study no. 23 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55Spartan

PressNiehaus, L No 12 Pg 24 Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone, Advanced (Tri Publ)Percival and Dorich Ex 2 Pg 29 Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Rae, J Study No 20 Twenty Modern Studies (Universal)Voxman, H Study in F minor Pg 38 Selected Studies for Saxophone (Rubank)

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Cowles Of Spain for Tenor Saxophone StudioFiocco Allegro arr Cordeiro for Tenor Saxophone and Piano DornHandel Sonata in G minor (Op.1 no.6), arr

Londieux, 1st and 2nd mvmtsLe Duc /U.M.P.

Millars Andante & Rondo Tenor Saxophone Solos Vol 2 ed Harvey (Chester)Percival & Dorich Courante Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Villa Lobos Fantasia 2nd Mvmt


Bach Sonata No 4, 1st mvmt ed Mule (Leduc)Eccles, H Sonata arr Rascher for Alto Saxophone and Piano Elkan-VogelFiocco Allegro arr Cordeiro for Tenor Saxophone and Piano DornHandel Ist and 2nd mvmt from Quatrieme Sonata

(Flute)for E Flat Alto Saxophone and Piano Leduc, AWMP

Handel Sonata no.1 (Op 1, no.12), arr. Mule 1stand 2nd, or 2nd and 3rd mvmts

Le Duc /U.M.P

Haydn Gypsy Rondo Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player arr Teal (Schirmer)Percival & Dorich Courante Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Thierry Escaich Amelie’s Dream No5


Bennett Concerto in G minor for Bb Saxophoneand Piano

Fischer

Percival & Dorich Polonaise d’Acciaccatura Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Ravel Piece en Forme de HabaneraBflat edition Le Duc/U.M.P.Saint-Saens Allegro Appassionata Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player arr Teal, (Schirmer)


Bonneau, Paul 2 Caprices en Forme de Valse No 1 LedecDebussy Danse Bohemienne No 5 Debussy Saxophone Album arr Rae, UniversalPercival & Dorich Polonaise d’Acciaccatura Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Villa Lobos Fantasia, 2nd mvt Soprano or Tenor

SaxophonePeer Southern


Bizet L’arlésienne, Second Orchestral Suite The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Gershwin I got Rhythm The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Khachaturian Dance of Ayshe The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet, Suite No 1 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Ravel Bolero pg 38 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Ravel Lieutenant Kijé The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)

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Grade 8

1. Scales

Choose one set: Major1. B♭, E, G Harmonic Minor2. F, B, G Melodic Minor3. E♭, D, G Chromatic

Major Scales in thirdsMajor Arpeggios and Broken ChordsMinor Arpeggios and Broken ChordsDominant Sevenths of the major keys (arpeggio only)

B, B♭, C Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only). Beginning on the note.C, C♯ Whole Tone Scale beginning the lowest C of the instrument.

Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 14 - 16 seconds.Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending only. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).

Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.Ascending and descending within the required range, over three octaves otherwise two octaves only arenecessary.All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred/two tongued, two slurred/slurred pairs



2. Pieces – Five list pieces to be chosen, one each from lists A, B and C and two from list D.

List A

Davies & Harris No 80 80 Graded Studies (Faber)Karg-Elert, S Corrente, Op 153 No 4 25 Capricien und Sonate for Saxophone SoloKoechlin Etude No 9, or No 15 15 Études pour Saxophone et PianoPercival & Dorich Ex 3 Pg 58 Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)

List B - for B flat tenor sax

Gould Diversions Recitatives & Preludes (Schirmer)Handel Sonata no. 13 (Op 1, no.13) arr. Rascher 1st and 2nd mvmts, Elkin-Vogel/U.M.PMarcello Concerto in C minor arr Joosen (Molenaar)Martin Ballade for Tenor UniversalUE 11250Villa Lobos Fantasia, 1st mvt Soprano/Tenor Saxophone (Peer Southern)

List B - for E flat alto sax

Bach, J S Sonata No 6, (flute) 1st & 2nd mvt trans Mule, LeducBach, JS Sonata No 4 arr Mule LeducBonneau, Paul Suite, complete LeducHeiden Sonata, 1st mvt Schott

List C - for E flat alto sax

Bozza Impromptu & DanceDebussy, C Rapsodie for Saxophone arr Rousseau (Etoile)Dubois, PM A l’Hongroise or A la Parisienne Pièces Caratérisques en forme de suite for Alto Sax &

Piano(Leduc)Elmsley, John Sonata, slow mvt SounzGrovlez, G Saraband et Allegro pour Clarinet LeducJolivet Fantasie-Impromptu LeducMartin Ballade Tenor Saxophone (Universal)Milhaud, D Braziliera 3rd mvmt Scaramouche Suite (Salabert)Noda Improvisation No 1Shostakovich, D Three Fantastic Dances (ed Musicus)Spiewak, T Sonatina, any two mvts Spiewak/AMCTcherepnin Sonatine Sportive, 2nd & 3rd mvt LeducVilla-Lobos, H Fantasia, 1st mvt (Southern)Woods Sonata, 1st mvt Advance

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Gershwin Porgy & Bess The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Honegger A Symphony No 3 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Shostakovich The Age Of Gold The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Villa-Lobos, H Uirapuru The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Walton, W Facade The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)

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Level 5 - Associate Diploma

Descriptors

Processes require a wide range of specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard and non standard procedures in a variety ofroutine and non-routine contexts. The learning demands a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas, employing analyticalinterpretation and the determination of appropriate methods and procedures in response to a range of concrete problems, with some theoreticalelements. Learners have full responsibility for the nature, quantity and quality of outcomes under broad general guidelines in self directed andsometimes directive activity.

Criteria


• A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation with fine pitch discrimination.• understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character• technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance• command of special effects appropriate to the instrument• ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles• familiarity with the accompanying parts in items requiring accompaniment, with a consistent and integrated sense of ensemble between

soloist and accompanist.• a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal performance conventions.• a detailed knowledge of the structure, keys and modulations of each work• a knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of each work• familiarity with general repertoire of chosen composers, particularly their clarinet works• some knowledge of the historical development of the instrument as it relates to the chosen works.

Diploma AMUSNZ

1. Pieces

Entrants may choose alternatives to those listed below, but must submit their alternative programme for approval prior to entry.

The entrant will select a programme of four pieces. One should be unaccompanied and three others contrasting in style and era, with a playingtime of between 20 - 35 minutes. If the works have an accompaniment written for them, entrants must use an accompanist. The chosenrepertoire must reflect sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfil the criteria for Level Five.


Bozza, E No 12, pg 15-17 12 Études - Caprices for Saxophone (Leduc)Couf, H Introduction, Dance & Furioso Solo Saxophone (Belwyn Mills)Karg-Elert, S Ciaccona No 12 25 Capricen und Sonate for Solo Saxophone Op 153, Heft 1

(Zimmermann)Koechlin Any 2 Etudes 15 Études pour Saxophone et PianoSamyn, N No 2 or No 4 9 Études Trascendantes (Billaudot)


Bach, JS Sonata in A minor Classic Sax for Soprano or Tenor (Currency)Bach, JS Violincello Suite IV, any four mvts arr Ricker (Dorn)Telemann Sonata arr Londeix 1st and 2nd mvmt Leduc


Bach, JS Sonata in A minor Classical Saxophone for Alto (Currency)Bach, JS Sonate (flute), any four mvts of 6 Trans Mule (Leduc)Bach, JS Violincello Suite IV, any four mvts arr Ricker (Dorn)Handel First Sonata Leduc

List C - for B flat tenor sax

Feld, J Sonate pour Saxophone Soprano Sib et Piano (Leduc)Glick, S I Suite Hebraique B flat Tenor Saxophone (Clarinet) & Piano (Boosey & Hawkes)Harvey, P Concertino Soprano (Maurer)Harvey, P Concertino Tenor (Maurer)


Binge, R Concerto Alto Saxophone & Piano (Weinberger)Bozza, E Prélude et Divertissement (Leduc)Bozza, E Scaramouche Op53 No 2 (Leduc)Defaye, J M Amelopsis Alto Saxophone & Piano (Leduc)Dubois, P M Sonatine (Leduc)Glazounov, A Concerto (Leduc)Harvey Contest Solo No 2 for Alto Studio

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Harvey Contest Solo No 5 for Baritone StudioHeiden, B Sonata Alto Saxophone & Piano (Schott)Milhaud Scaramouche Salabert

List D - for B flat tenor sax

Hevlik Two Lyric Pieces SouthernNoda, R Maï (Leduc)Schmitt Song de Coppelius Lemoine

List D - for E flat alto sax

Français Cinq Danses Exotiques (Schott)Jacob 7 Miscellanies (choose any 5) EmersonNoda, R Maï (Leduc)


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Level 7 - Licentiate Diploma

Descriptors

Learners will carry out processes that require a command of wide ranging highly specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standardand non standard procedures often in non standard combinations. They are employed in highly variable routine and non-routine contexts. Thelearning demands employ a specialist knowledge base with depth in more than one area, employing the analysis and evaluation of a wide rangeof information and the formulation of appropriate responses to resolve both concrete and abstract problems. Learners have full responsibilityin managing the learning processes and complete accountability for determining and achieving personal outcomes within broad parameters fordefined activities.

Criteria


• A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation and fine pitch discrimination.• their ability to build a varied and coherent programme worthy of public performance• understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character• technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance,• command of special effects appropriate to the instrument,• ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles,• a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal performance conventions

Diploma LMUSNZ

1. Pieces

Entrants may choose alternatives to those listed below, but must submit their alternative programme for approval prior to entry.

The entrant will select a programme of four pieces. One should be unaccompanied and three others contrasting in style and era, with a playingtime of between 30 - 45 minutes. If the works have an accompaniment written for them, entrants must use an accompanist. The chosenrepertoire must reflect sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfil the criteria for Level Seven.

List A -

Bozza, E No 6 P 9 & No 7 P 10 12 Études - Caprices for Saxophone (Leduc)Karg-Elert, S Sonata Atonal 25 Capricen und Sonate for Solo Saxophone Op 153, Heft 1

(Zimmermann)Matitia The Devil’s RagSamyn, N No 3, 5, 6, 7, or 8 9 Études Trascendantes (Billaudot)Sitsky, L ’Armenia’ Suite Solo Alto Saxophone (Seesaw)


Bach/Harle Sonata in G minor (Universal)Fiocco, J H Concerto (Schott)Platti,G Sonata in G for B Flat Saxophone and

Piano


Handel/Rascher Sonata No 13 (Elkan-Vogel)Leclair, J M Sonata in G minor Alto Saxophone & Piano, arr Garner (Southern)Mayeur,L Grande Fantasie Brilliante sur Le Carnival

de VeniseLeduc

List C - for B flat tenor sax

Hartley Sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano SouthernHeath,D Rumania ChesterVilla-Lobos, H Fantasia Soprano Saxophone (Southern)


Bozza, E Concertino (Leduc)Creston SonataFeld, J Sonate pour Alto Saxophone et Piano (Leduc)Ibert, J Concertino da Camera (Leduc)Milhaud, D Scaramouche Suite Alto Saxophone & Piano (Salabert)Muczynski, R Sonate Alto Saxophone & Piano (Schirmer)

List D - Own Selection - the choice of work should balance the entrant’s programme


3. Co-requisite Theory

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In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions asindicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable. Editions are mentionedsolely as a means of identification, and any standard edition will be accepted.

New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001.Tel04-801 8602, Fax 04-801 8604, [email protected]

Examination Music

NZMEB accepts pieces as listed in current and previous AMEB syllabuses. These can be used as either or both of the “two list pieces”.

Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the CopyrightAct. When Entrants enter the examination room they must hand copies of all list pieces being performed, to the examiner, together with theirexamination slip. Copies for examiner use of extra repertoire list pieces in the Performance syllabuses are optional.

Please note that where pieces are listed in the Syllabus, the publishers are given mainly as an aid to locating material, and are merely suggestions;other authoritative editions of the music will be equally acceptable.


Scales

Dominant Seventh arpeggios are to be played in the key.Diminished seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.

Co-Requisites

There are no additional theory requirements for Grades 6-8.

Improvisation

Credit will be awarded for appropriate improvisation. It is acknowledged that within some of the styles presented improvisation will beappropriate. Care however must be taken to maintain the work’s musical integrity and level of difficulty. A copy of the work with theimprovisation section marked must be brought to the examination for use by the examiner.

Entrants changing from Performance Saxophone to Saxophone

Entrants in Performance Saxophone are permitted to swap to the Saxophone syllabus by presenting three pieces by three different composerstwo of which must be in the Performance Saxophone syllabus of the same grade. Entrants should advise the examiner of the change when theyenter the examination room and mark the appropriate box on their examination slip.

Syllabus Repertoire

Entrants must perform three works two of which must be selected from the prescribed NZMEB list(s). One alternative “own choice” work maybe substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.No more than one composition by a specific composer may be presented during the examination.Entrants from Grade 1 to Grade 8 must take different styles and tempi into consideration when choosing their programme.It is recommended that Entrants from Grades 1 to 8 include pieces from at least two different style periods in their programme.

Accompanist

Entrants must provide their own accompanists who remain in the room only while accompanying. A teacher may act as accompanist.


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Scales• Scales in 3rds to be played as follows

Example (C major): �� 44 ��

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• Dominant 7th arpeggio to be played as followsExample (C):

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• Diminished 7th arpeggio to be played as followsExample (A):

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• Broken chords to be played as followsExamples in A major and C♯ minor:

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Musicianship

For clapping tests entrants may count aloud using any recognised system. A steady pulse at a moderate speed is expected. Interval recognitionis by number only.

LEVEL ONE

Preliminary

• To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue clapping thebeats when the music stops.

• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.Example:

�� 44 � ��• To visually recognize step or skip movement (seconds and thirds) over three notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use

their own pieces to develop fluency.Example:

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Grade One

• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own piecesto develop fluency.Example:

� ��34� � ��• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.

Example:

�� 34 � ��• To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fifth in the keys of C or G major.

Example:

�� 34 ��• To aurally identify major seconds and major thirds (number only), played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes

before answering.• To echo clap a short rhythm pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

Example:

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Grade Two

• To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluencyExample:

� ��34� � ��• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.

Example:

�� 44 � ��• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of G or F major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during

which time they may try parts of the test.Example:

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• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.Example: � �34� � ��

• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, dotted crotchets,quavers and minim rests may be included. Example:

�� 44 � �� • To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of F or B♭ major. Entrants will be given half a

minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.Example: �� 44

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LEVEL TWO

Grade Four

• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,semiquavers, dotted quavers and quaver rests may be added.Examples:

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• To name the tonic key.• To play a given melody in the keys of E♭ or B♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they

may try parts of the test.Examples:

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Grade Five

• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,triplets and tied notes may be added.Examples:

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• To name the tonic key.• To play a given melody in the keys of A♭ major or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time

they may try parts of the test.Saxophonists are required to name the letter names for both triads in the perfect cadence as marked *.Examples:

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Grade Six

• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,syncopation may be added.Examples:

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• To name the tonic key.• To play the same rhythm pattern as a given melody in the keys of C or A♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody

during which time they may try parts of the test. Saxophonists are required to name the final cadence as perfect or plagal and to name theletter names for both triads as marked *.Examples:

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LEVEL FOUR

Grade Seven

• To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, syncopationmay be added.Examples:

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• To name the tonic key.• To play given melody in the keys of D major or B major/minor. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time

they may try parts of the test. Saxophonists are required to name the an imperfect or interrupted cadence at the end of the first phrase anda perfect or plagal cadence for the final cadence, and to name the letter names for both triads as marked *.Examples:

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Grade Eight

• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.Examples:

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• Entrants will be given one minute to sight an orchestral excerpt during which time they may try parts of the test, and then play it from thescore. Examples:

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Musical KnowledgeIn practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding extra repertoire list)

Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.

Level Two - Grades 4 and 5• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.• Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.• Broad formal structure of pieces.• Name the period and give its time frame.• Give the nationality of composers.

Level Three - Grade 6• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.• Modulations which occur in the pieces.• Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.• Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.• Some knowledge of the composers.

Level Four - Grades 7 and 8• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.• Modulations which occur in the pieces.• Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.• Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.• Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the

development of musical style.

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Descriptors

Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills. These are appliedin activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture• Appropriate hand and arm position with fingers held close to the keys.• Beginning to acquire:

• Independent articulation of the fingers• Systematic fingering in scales• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work• Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster• Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces• Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces• Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations• Awareness of intonation and breath support• Awareness of clear and even tone

Preliminary

1. Scales

G major scale, 1 octave, all tonguedG major arpeggio, 1 octave, all tongued

2. Pieces

Any 3 pieces froma recognised saxophone tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars length. Pianoaccompaniment is optional. Recommended tutor books E 2000 for Saxophone Book 1, Abracadabra for Saxophone Book 1


Grade 1


G, F Major, Major Arpeggios(a) G, F Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios(b) A, E Minor Arpeggios

G ChromaticSustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 6 seconds, mfAscending and descending one octave only. All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat

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Three pieces to be chosen by three different composers. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may besubstituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.

for any saxophone

Anon Sweet Nightingale Starters for Saxophone, arr. Lewin, ABRSMBach Minuet Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Brod Study in C 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies and Harris

(Faber)Bullard Crotchety Sax Sixty For Sax, ABRSMDavies & Harris Study No 1 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1Demnitz Study no.9 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies&

Harris(Faber)Garnier Study no.8 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies&

Harris(Faber)Harris Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Lyons, Graham No. 5 or No.7 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone, Useful Music U55 Spartan

PressO’Neill, John K.O. Selected Pieces from the Jazz Method for Saxophone

Schott12488/M.D.SPercival & Dorich Ex 3 Pg 43 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 8 Pg 33 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Rae Autumn Clouds Style Workout for Solo Saxophone, UniversalWalton Bunderberg Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

for B Flat Tenor Sax

Beethoven Choral Symphony Theme 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Beethoven Theme Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Cowles Tri-Time Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Glazunov Theme and Variations Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Sax Grades 1-3 (Faber)Gretry Air Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Gurlitt Andante Pg 23 Learn As You Play Saxophone, ed Wastell (Boosey & Hawkes)Haydn Allemande Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SHaydn Minuet Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMHyde Soliloquy Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Percival & Dorich Last Tango in Coonabarrabran Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Pavane Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Rae A Slice of the Action Easy Jazzy Saxophone, UniversalRae Passin’ Thru Easy Jazzy Saxophone, UniversalReeman Promenade Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMSchubert The Trout 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Tchaikovsky Grandfathers Dance Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMTrad The Dying Stockman Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

for E Flat Alto Sax

Beethoven Choral Symphony Theme 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Beethoven Theme Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Brahms Sunday Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SCowles Tri-Time Learn As You Play Saxophone, ed Wastell (Boosey & Hawkes)Davies & Harris Blue Moon or Waltz of the Clown The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Davies & Harris Judges Dance The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Elgar No 4, Theme from Pomp and

CircumstanceThe Magic Saxophone, arr Hare. ( Boosey),

Gretry Air Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Harris Dance Time The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Harris Waltz of the Clown The Really Easy Sax Book (Faber)Haydn Minuet Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMPercival & Dorich Last Tango in Coonabarrabran Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Pavane Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Rae A Slice of the Action Easy Jazzy Saxophone, UniversalRae Passin’ Thru Easy Jazzy Saxophone, UniversalReeman Promenade Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSMRousseau Advance of the Alto Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Schubert The Trout 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Tchaikovsky Grandfathers Dance Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM

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F, B♭ Major, Major Arpeggios(a) F, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios(b) D, G Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios

E ChromaticSustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. p - f - pSustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (lower octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).




2. Pieces


for any saxophone

Baermann, C Study no. 12 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone,Bk 1,ed Davies andHarris(Faber)

Brad Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Chédeville Gavotte Learn as you Play Saxophone (Boosey)Davies & Harris No 6 80 Graded Pieces for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)Lyons, Graham No. 9 or No.12 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55(Spartan

Press)O’Neill, John The Way of All Things Selected Pieces from the Jazz Method for Saxophone,Schott

12488/M.D.SPercival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 5 Pg 44 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 6 Pg 4 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 6 Pg 44 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 7 Pg 4 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 9 Pg 45 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Walton Study in F Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)


Bailey Riff Raff Rock Jazz Incorporated Vol 2 (Bailey)Bailey Scoobie Du Wup Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Cole Granite Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Handel Trio Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3

(Faber)Harris Pirates Ahoy Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3

(Faber)Haydn Allegro Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Haydn Minuet Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SKinyon Folk Song Blues Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Mozart Papagenos Aria Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Percival & Dorich Adagio Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Pogson Ska-face Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Rameau La Tambourin 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Schumann The Merry Peasant 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Tchaikovsky Old French Song Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.STchaikovsky The Old French Song 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Traditional Jamaican Folk Song or The Mango Walk Up Grade Grades 2-3Wastall Midnight in Tobago Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)

for E Flat Alto Sax

Bailey Riff Raff Rock Jazz Incorporated Vol 2 (Bailey)Bailey Scoobie Du Wup Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

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Byrd Pavane for Earl of Salisbury Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 1, ed Harvey(Chester)

Cole Granite Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)Czerny Sunrise The Magic Saxophone, arr Hare (Boosey and Hawkes )Gumbly No 2 Cop Caps & CadillacsHandel Trio from Water Music First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, arr Harris and

Calland (Faber)Mozart Là, ci darem la mano Bravo Saxophone arr. Barrat (Boosey)Mozart Papagenos Aria Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Percival & Dorich Adagio Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Schumann The Merry Peasant 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Stravinsky Shrovetide Fair Themes Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Sullivan The Policeman’s Song Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Tchaikovsky Chanson Triste Classical Album, arr. Harle, (Universal 17772/M.D.S)Tchaikovsky The Old French Song 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Traditional Jamaican Folk Song or The Mango Walk Up Grade Grades 2-3Traditional The Wearin’ o’ the Green What Else Can I Play? Grade 2 (IMP)Wastall Midnight in Tobago Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)

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Grade 3


D, E♭ Major, Major Arpeggios(a) D, E♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios(b) B, C Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios

B♭ ChromaticSustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. p - f - pSustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (lower octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).




2. Pieces


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Davies & Harris No 12 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)Hinke Study AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, AllansPercival & Dorich Ex 7 Pg 20 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 8 Pg 21 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 9 Pg 22 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Ex 10 Pg 22 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Walton Study in B minor AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, AllansWastall/Hyde Brazilian Beat Learn as You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)


Bailey Snappy Rag Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)Finzi Carol Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Harris Foxtrot First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey)

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Harris Showtime Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3(Faber)

Haydn, F Serenade 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Martini Plasir d’amour 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Norton Puppet Theatre Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesNorton The Pioneer Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesPercival & Dorich Polka in G Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Romance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Pogson Down at the Drive In AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, AllansPurcell Trumpet Voluntary 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Rae Waltz for Emily Blue Saxophone (Universal)Saint-Saen The Swan Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone, vol.1, ed. Harvey,

ChesterSchubert March Militaire 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Schubert Serenade First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesTrad The Red Pipers Melody Sax Solos for Tenor Vol 2 (Chester)Vivaldi Cantabile from II Gardellino Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3

(Faber)Wedgwood Free Fall Jazzin’ About for Tenor Saxophone, FaberWedgwood Rosie Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3

(Faber)

for E Flat Alto Sax

Alford Colonel Bogey The Magic Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesBach Menuet Sax Solos for Alto Vol 1 (Chester)Bailey Little Brown Feet Jazz Incorporated, Vol 1 (Bailey)Bailey Snappy Rag Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)Bozza Petite Gavotte for Alto saxophone and PianoLeducDavies & Harris Walking in the Air The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)Finzi Carol Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Gumbly No 1 or 4 or 5 Cop Caps & CadillacsHarris Foxtrot First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone (Boosey)Haydn, F Serenade 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Louiguy La vie en rose What Else Can I Play? Grade 3 (IMP)Martini Plasir d’amour 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Norton Straight-faced The Microjazz Alto Saxophone Collection vol.1 (Boosey)Percival & Dorich Polka in G Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Romance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Purcell Trumpet Voluntary 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Rae Waltz for Emily Blue Saxophone (Universal)Rossini The Barber of Seville 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Rossini William Tell 10 Easy Tunes (De Haske)Schubert March Militaire 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)Schubert Serenade First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesStreet Waves and Let’s Get Away Streetwise (Boosey)

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Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5

Descriptors

Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information. These areapplied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and quality.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.• Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with fingers close to the keys.• Technical facility, sufficient to allow:

• Developing independence of the fingers• Rhythmic stability• Systematic fingering in scales and arpeggios• Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue• Controlled, clear, even legato and tone

• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work• at the minimum tempo or faster• A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone• Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo• The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required• Awareness of phrasing• Generally secure intonation and breath support.• A developing awareness of fine pitch discrimination.• A developing ability of vibrato.• To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.

Grade 4


A, E♭ Major, Major Arpeggios(a) A, E♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios(b) F♯, C Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios

A, E♭ ChromaticE♭ Major Scales in thirds




Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 92, two notes per beatScales in 3rds 88, two notes per beat, tongued onlySustained scale 60, one note per two beats

2. Pieces


for any saxophone

Davies & Harris No 22 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 33 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 47 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 50 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Gumbly No 1 Crazy Jazz StudiesGumbly No 6 Crazy Jazz StudiesHarris Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

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Lyons, Graham Study no. 11 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone, Useful Music U55SpartanPress

Percival & Dorich Ex 4 Pg 64 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Rae No 1 or 2 20 Modern Studies (Universal)Walton Study in E flat AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans


Bach, J.S. Musette First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey andHawkes

Bailey Devil May Care Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. BaileyBailey Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. BaileyBenjamin Jamaican Rumba First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone , Boosey and

HawkesBenjamin Jamaican Rumba Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Boccherini Minuet & Trio 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Brahms Hungarian Dance Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Maltby Heather on the Hill First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, arr. Wastall

(Boosey)Mozart Minuet and Trio Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SMozart Turkish Rondo 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Norton Hot Potato Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesNorton Swing Out Sister Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)Percival & Dorich Serenade Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)Rae Mr Creek or Rachel Blue Saxophone (Universal)Ravel Bolero 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise Jazzin’ About for Tenor saxophone, Faber

for E Flat Alto Sax

Bach, J.S. Musette First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey andHawkes

Bailey Devil May Care Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. BaileyBailey Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. BaileyBenjamin Jamaican Rumba First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesBenjamin Jamaican Rumba Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Brahms Hungarian Dance Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)Davies & Harris Rondino Giocoso Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)de Faye, Jean-Michel Print Hamelle 4, 5, or 6 Suite à PlumesDebussy Le petit Negre or Jimbo’s Lullaby Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal17777/M.D.S.Desmond Take Five Sophisticated Sax, ed Street (Boosey & Hawkes)Dvorak Lament Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmerEllington Sophisticated Lady Take Ten arr. Rae (Universal)Feld No 2 Tres PezziHare Banana Rag AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, AllansHare Banana Rag The Magic Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesHaydn Minuet Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmerJoplin New Rag 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMPMaltby Heather on the Hill First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, arr. Wastall

(Boosey)Mozart Minuet and Trio Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.SMozart Turkish Rondo 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)Percival & Dorich Serenade Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)Ravel Bolero 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Strauss Die Fledermaus 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMPStrauss Die Fledermaus 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP

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Grade 5


A, A♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords(a) A, A♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords(b) F♯, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords

A, A♭ ChromaticA, A♭ Major Scales in thirds




Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 66, four notes per beatScales in 3rds 60, four notes per beat, tongued onlySustained scale 60, one note per two beats, tongued only

2. Pieces


for any saxophone

Davies & Harris No 62 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 67 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 68 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Parisi Study no.1 or no.2 Forty Technical and Melodious Studies, vol 1SouthernRae No 5 20 Modern Studies (Universal)Rae No 8 20 Modern Studies (Universal)Rae No 11 20 Modern Studies (Universal)


Bach Arioso Simply Sax, ed. Stent (De Haske)Bach Badinerie Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey

(Chester) or 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)Benson Cantilena First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, arr. Wastall

(Boosey)Cole, Keith Ramon Hooligan Strain First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesDebussy Sarabande Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, arr. Teal (Schimer)Dvorak Lament Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, SchirmerGranados Andaluza Saxophone Solos for Bb Tenor Book 1, ed Harvey (Chester)Harvey Rondo Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey

(Chester)Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusick 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)Mussorgsky, M The Old Castle Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)Norton Rolling Stock Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and HawkesPercival & Dorich Scherzo Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich The Appoggiatura Variations Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich The Oily Rag Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Shostakovich Romance The Gadfly arr. Cowles (De Haske)Tchaikovsky Sleigh Ride Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)

for E Flat Alto Sax

Bach Badinerie Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey(Chester) or 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)

Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)Bouillon Valse-Fantasie First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and

HawkesBozza Aria for Saxophone and Piano LeducDebussy La fille aux cheveux de lin Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal 17777/M.D.S.

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Debussy Sarabande Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, SchirmerDubois, P M A la Russe Pièces Caratérisques en forme de suite for Alto Sax & Piano

(Leduc)Feld No 1 or 3 Tres PezziGumbly No 5 Cops & CadillacsGumbly No 7 Cops & CadillacsHandel Allegro from Suite XIV, No.3. Saxophone Solos for B flat Tenor, ed HarveyChesterHandel Siciliana and Allegro Take Ten, arr. Rae (Universal)Lantier SicilienneMozart Sonata in C 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed WaltonAWMPMussorgsky, M The Old Castle Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)Norton Hopping The Microjazz Alto Saxophone collection (Boosey)Percival & Dorich Scherzo Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich The Appoggiatura Variations Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich The Oily Rag Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Ridout, Alan 1st mvmt Concertino for Alto saxophone, Grave EmersonSchumann Fantasy Piece Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)Shostakovich Romance The Gadfly arr. Cowles (De Haske)Trad/Walton Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed WaltonAWMPTrad/Walton Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed Walton, AWMPVaughan Williams Dance of Job’s Comforters Saxophone Solos for E flat Tenor, ed Harvey. Vol.2, Chester

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Level 3 - Grade 6

Descriptors

Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge,interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by theteacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.• Appropriate hand and finger shape with fingers held close to the keys and use of alternative fingerings where appropriate.• Technical facility, to allow:

• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster• Systematic fingering in technical work• Independent articulation of the fingers• Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue

• A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures.• Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations• A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.• Increased awareness of intonation and breath support• Increased awareness of fine pitch discrimination.• Increased ability of vibrato.• Able to tune the instrument with competence.

Grade 6


E, B Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords(a) E, B Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords(b) C, G♯ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords

E, B ChromaticE, B Major Scales in thirdsE, B Dominant Sevenths (in the key, arpeggio only)

Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 12 - 14 seconds. p - ff - pSustained scale Major scales, one octave (upper octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats

(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notesAll scales, arpeggios and broken chords beginning on E to be 3 octaves ascending and descending. Allother scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending.All scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/slurred pairs/two slurred,two tongued


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 72, four notes per beatScales in 3rds 72, four notes per beat, tongued onlySustained scale 60, one note per two beats

2. Pieces


Bizet, G. L’arlésienne, First Orchestral Suite The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Davies & Harris No 69 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 74 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 75 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 (Faber)Ed Voxman Study in A flat Selected Studies for Saxophone, RubankEd Voxman Study in G minor, p 16 Selected Studies for Saxophone, RubankGershwin Rhapsody in Blue The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Gould Latin America The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)

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Khachaturian Sabre Dance The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Lyons, Graham Study no. 17 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55, Spartan

PressMoussorgsky, M Tableaux d’une Exposition The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Niehaus,L. No.4, p.26 Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone, Intermediate, Tri PublishingParisi Study no.16 Forty Technical and Melodious Studies, vol 1,SouthernPercival & Dorich Ex 2 Pg 3 Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Rae No 17 20 Modern Studies (Universal)


Bach Two Bourees Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, SchirmerBach, J C Sinfonia in B Flat 2nd and 3rd mvmts

Andante and PrestoClassical Saxophone Solos arr Both (B flat Tenor edition)Schott

Fiocco Arioso Saxophone Solos for Tenor saxophone Vol 2 (Chester)Handel Sonata No 1 (op 1 no 8) arr Londeix

completeLeduc

Harvey, P Contest Solo No 1 for Tenor Saxophone (Studio)Harvey, P Contest Solo No 4 for Soprano Saxophone (Studio)Moszkowski, M Spanish Dance No 2 Solos for the B flat Saxonphone, arr Teal (Schirmer)Paul, G Estilian Caprice (Rubank)Percival & Dorich Little Fugue Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Turn Etude Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Ravel, M Pièce en Forme de Habanera for Tenor Saxophone & Piano (Leduc)Singelee Fourth Solo de Concert MolenaarTuthill, Burnet Sonata for Tenor Saxophone Op 56 1st

MvmtSouthern Music

for E Flat Alto Sax

Bach Sicilienne and Allegro Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed Teal, SchirmerDebussy Golliwogg’s cake walk Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal 17777/M.D.S.Demersseman, J Allegretto Brillante Op 46 arr Voxman (Rubank)Dubois A L’Espagnole Pieces Caracterisques en forme de suite, LeducDukas, P Alla Gitana (Leduc)Francaix, J Any two dances Cinq Danses Exotiques for Alto Saxophone & Piano (Schott)Greig Anitra’s Dance Two Pieces from Peer Gynt, Masters M2159Greig Solveig’s Song Two Pieces from Peer Gynt, Masters M2159Gumbly The Girl from SarkHandel Allegro Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 2, ed ChesterHarvey, P Caprice Anglais P 11 Saxophone Solos for E Flat Alto, Vol 2, ed Harvey (Chester)Marcello Concert in C mol, 3rd mvt for B flat

Saxophone and Pianoarr Joosen, Molenaar

Mendelssohn Song without Words Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmerMilhaud, D Scaramouche Suite, 2nd mvt (Salabert)Percival & Dorich Little Fugue Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Turn Etude Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Ravel, M Pièce en Forme de Habanera Pièce en Forme de Habanera for Alto Saxophone & Piano

(Leduc)Schostakovich Satirical DanceSenaillé, J B Allegro Spiritoso (Southern)Weber Petite Valse et Tyrolienne Famous Classical Pieces for Saxophone and Piano,bk 2,arr

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Level 4 - Grades 7, 8 and Performers Certificate

Descriptors

Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and un-familiar contexts.The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical interpretation of information. Thelearning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems. Learners havecomplete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance and evaluation from their teacher.

Criteria


In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:

• Accurate and fluent performance throughout• Rhythmic stability and vitality• A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.• A confident projection of the style and character of chosen works• Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation• A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.• A well developed awareness of fine pitch discrimination.• A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.

Grade 7


F♯, D♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords(a) F♯, D♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords(b) G♯, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords

F♯, D♭ ChromaticF♯, D♭ Major Scales in thirdsC Whole Tone ScaleF♯, D♭ Dominant Sevenths(arpeggio only)F♯, D♭ Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only). Beginning on the note.

Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 12 - 14 seconds. pp - ff - ppSustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats

(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.Ascending and descending within the required range, over three octavesAll scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/slurred pairs/two tongued,two slurred



2. Pieces


Bizet L’arlésienne, Second Orchestral Suite The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Davies & Harris No 76 80 Graded Studies for Saxonphone Book 2 (Faber)Davies & Harris No 79 80 Graded Studies for Saxonphone Book 2 (Faber)Gershwin I got Rhythm The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Karg- Elert In modo lidio No 11 25 Capricen und Sonata for Saxophone SoloKhachaturian Dance of Ayshe The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Lyons, Graham Study no. 23 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55Spartan

PressNiehaus, L No 12 Pg 24 Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone, Advanced (Tri Publ)Percival and Dorich Ex 2 Pg 29 Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet, Suite No 1 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Rae, J Study No 20 Twenty Modern Studies (Universal)Ravel Bolero pg 38 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Ravel Lieutenant Kijé The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)

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Voxman, H Study in F minor Pg 38 Selected Studies for Saxophone (Rubank)


Bennett Concerto in G minor for Bb Saxophoneand Piano

Fischer

Cowles Of Spain for Tenor Saxophone StudioFiocco Allegro arr Cordeiro for Tenor Saxophone and Piano DornHandel Sonata in G minor (Op.1 no.6), arr

Londieux, 1st and 2nd mvmtsLe Duc /U.M.P.

Millars Andante & Rondo Tenor Saxophone Solos Vol 2 ed Harvey (Chester)Percival & Dorich Courante Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Polonaise d’Acciaccatura Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Ravel Piece en Forme de HabaneraBflat edition Le Duc/U.M.P.Saint-Saens Allegro Appassionata Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player arr Teal, (Schirmer)Villa Lobos Fantasia 2nd Mvmt

for E Flat Alto Sax

Bach Sonata No 4, 1st mvmt ed Mule (Leduc)Bonneau, Paul 2 Caprices en Forme de Valse No 1 LedecDebussy Danse Bohemienne No 5 Debussy Saxophone Album arr Rae, UniversalEccles, H Sonata arr Rascher for Alto Saxophone and Piano Elkan-VogelFiocco Allegro arr Cordeiro for Tenor Saxophone and Piano DornHandel Ist and 2nd mvmt from Quatrieme Sonata

(Flute)for E Flat Alto Saxophone and Piano Leduc, AWMP

Handel Sonata no.1 (Op 1, no.12), arr. Mule 1stand 2nd, or 2nd and 3rd mvmts

Le Duc /U.M.P

Haydn Gypsy Rondo Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player arr Teal (Schirmer)Percival & Dorich Courante Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Percival & Dorich Polonaise d’Acciaccatura Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Thierry Escaich Amelie’s Dream No5Villa Lobos Fantasia, 2nd mvt Soprano or Tenor

SaxophonePeer Southern

3. Musicianship


Grade 8

1. Scales

Choose one set: Major1. B♭, G Harmonic Minor2. B, G Melodic Minor3. F, G Chromatic

Major Scales in thirdsMajor Arpeggios and Broken ChordsMinor Arpeggios and Broken ChordsDominant Sevenths of the major keys (arpeggio only)

B, B♭, C Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only). Beginning on the note.C, C♯ Whole Tone Scale beginning the lowest C of the instrument.

Sustained note Any note of the G major scale held for 14 - 16 seconds or more. pp - ff - ppSustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending only. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).

Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notesAscending and descending within the required range, over two octaves otherwise one octave only isnecessary.All scales and arpeggios to be played all tongued/all slurred/two slurred, two tongued/slurred pairs


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 80, four notes per beatScale in 3rds 80, four notes per beatSustained scale 60, one note per two beats

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Davies & Harris No 80 80 Graded Studies (Faber)Gershwin Porgy & Bess The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Honegger A Symphony No 3 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Karg-Elert, S Corrente, Op 153 No 4 25 Capricien und Sonate for Saxophone SoloKoechlin Etude No 9, or No 15 15 Études pour Saxophone et PianoPercival & Dorich Ex 3 Pg 58 Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Shostakovich The Age Of Gold The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Villa-Lobos, H Uirapuru The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)Walton, W Facade The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)

for B flat tenor sax

Gould Diversions Recitatives & Preludes (Schirmer)Handel Sonata no. 13 (Op 1, no.13) arr. Rascher 1st and 2nd mvmts, Elkin-Vogel/U.M.PMarcello Concerto in C minor arr Joosen (Molenaar)Martin Ballade for Tenor UniversalUE 11250Villa Lobos Fantasia, 1st mvt Soprano/Tenor Saxophone (Peer Southern)

for E flat alto sax

Bach, J S Sonata No 6, (flute) 1st & 2nd mvt trans Mule, LeducBach, JS Sonata No 4 arr Mule LeducBonneau, Paul Suite, complete LeducBozza Impromptu & DanceDebussy, C Rapsodie for Saxophone arr Rousseau (Etoile)Dubois, PM A l’Hongroise or A la Parisienne Pièces Caratérisques en forme de suite for Alto Sax &

Piano(Leduc)Elmsley, John Sonata, slow mvt SounzGrovlez, G Saraband et Allegro pour Clarinet LeducHeiden Sonata, 1st mvt SchottJolivet Fantasie-Impromptu LeducMartin Ballade Tenor Saxophone (Universal)Milhaud, D Braziliera 3rd mvmt Scaramouche Suite (Salabert)Noda Improvisation No 1Shostakovich, D Three Fantastic Dances (ed Musicus)Spiewak, T Sonatina, any two mvts Spiewak/AMCTcherepnin Sonatine Sportive, 2nd & 3rd mvt LeducVilla-Lobos, H Fantasia, 1st mvt (Southern)Woods Sonata, 1st mvt Advance

3. Musicianship


Performance CertificateEntrants will submit their programme for approval with their entry form.

1. Pieces

The entrant will select a programme of pieces with a playing time of between twenty-five and thirty-five minutes. The programme must showa variety of styles and be of sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfill the criteria for Level Four.


Documents

NZMEB SAXOPHONE SYLLABUSES · 2020-03-27 · Saxophonists are required to name the letter names for both triads in the perfect cadence as marked *. Examples: * 3 3 4 4 * 68 ... •

NZMEB SAXOPHONE SYLLABUSES · 2020-03-27 · Saxophonists are required to name the letter names for both triads in the perfect cadence as marked . Examples: 3 3 4 4 * 68 ... •