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Concertino pour Saxophone Soprano

Description: This concertino was commissioned by Belgrade Radio and was also composed in Belgrade and is dedicated to Paul Pignon. The saxophone part at the beginning of the piece is composed quite precisely which means that we have to play everything as if it's written down. Later the sound material becomes only half sketched in note which will mean that the performer will have to rhythm, phrase and modulate dynamically. In the end there is only a text program, which is necessary, what can happen eventuall… more
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Date: 1982
Duration: 9 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Pongrácz, Zoltán
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Partner: UNT Music Library
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The Saxophone in China: Historical Performance and Development

Description: The purpose of this document is to chronicle and describe the historical developments of saxophone performance in mainland China. Arguing against other published research, this document presents proof of the uninterrupted, large-scale use of the saxophone from its first introduction into Shanghai's nineteenth century amateur musical societies, continuously through to present day. In order to better describe the performance scene for saxophonists in China, each chapter presents historical and po… more
Date: August 2018
Creator: Pockrus, Jason
Item Type: Refine your search to only Thesis or Dissertation
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The Saxophone: Its Development and use in the Orchestra

Description: The purpose of this study is to trace the invention and development of a greatly abused instrument, the saxophone, and its use in the symphony orchestra. The first chapter concerns the instrument's invention and acceptance. The second chapter discusses physical characteristics of the saxophone. The third chapter deals with the particular methods of using the saxophone in orchestral literature by various composers, from its use in the nineteenth century through the present. An appendix provides … more
Date: May 1969
Creator: McFarland, Randall R. (Randall Roberts)
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Music for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble

Description: The first movement material is presented by the ensemble and subsequently developed by the saxophone. A majority of the saxophone passages are supported by the ensemble with unaccompanied solo passages kept to a minimum. The various sections are based more on differences in pitch and rhythm than orchestration and harmony.
Date: May 1972
Creator: Nordal, Marius
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[Lab Band Saxophone Player, 2]

Description: Photograph of a saxophone player from the One O'clock Lab Band. He is standing on the front of the stage, and there are other lab band musicians visible in the background. The photograph is taken from in front of the stage.
Date: unknown
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[Lab band saxophone players, 2]

Description: Photograph of three saxophone players and a trumpet player from the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band on stage. The saxophone players are standing and read music notes as they play their instruments. The trumpet player stands in front of the other band members and plays his trumpet. Other instruments surround them on stage.
Date: April 9, 1963
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[Saxophone player, taken from backstage]

Description: Photograph of members of the One O'Clock Lab Band on stage. The photograph was taken from the backstage area. Some members can be seen sitting in front of music stands with their back to the camera. One member is standing and playing the saxophone. They all appear to be dressed in formal attire.
Date: [1950..1970]
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[Saxophone player performing at a football game]

Description: Photograph of a North Texas Green Brigade saxophone player performing at a football game. She is playing her instrument while looking at sheet music that has been clipped onto the front of the saxophone. She is wearing a green rain poncho and her uniform hat. Other members of the marching band can be seen playing their instruments in the background.
Date: November 24, 2007
Creator: Ha, Khai
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.208438 -97.157815
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Variations of the Mouthpiece Chamber and Their Effects on the Harmonic Spectrum of the Alto Saxophone

Description: It is the intent of this study to describe the harmonic activity that is present in the tone of the alto saxophone and to compare the spectra of selected tones when the chamber of the mouthpiece is changed in size and shape. It is hoped that the following questions might be answered: 1. What does the harmonic spectrum of the alto saxophone contain in terms of harmonic activity and the relative intensities of these harmonics? 2. What basic changes in chamber shape and size have evolved from earl… more
Date: August 1970
Creator: Guillaume, Dennis A. (Dennis Andrew)
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