ANDRE J. NORTH STUDIO LESSONS OUTLINE

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1 ANDRE J. NORTH STUDIO LESSONS OUTLINE Credentials MM in Performance, Penn State University BM in Education, University of South Carolina The following list is to serve as a guideline for any saxophonist involved in private instruction. The level of private instruction is contingent upon the students past musical experiences with other instructors and band ensembles. Therefore, instruction can include all, but is not limited to the following: Lesson Structure Lessons will typically follow a similar weekly routine so that the student knows what to expect each lesson. - Long Tones - Warm Up Exercises - Scales Work - Etude - Solo/ Repertoire - Sight Reading FIRST-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER -Understand the fundamentals of saxophone playing proper assembly/ disassembly care and maintenance playing the first notes reading your first notes musical terms major scales (C, F, Bb, E, A, D, G Major) chromatic scale (Low D to High D) Supplemental Tools Best in Class Bruce Pearson Standard of Excellence- Book 1 2 Bruce Pearson Essential Elements Book 1 2 Hal Leonard Elementary Method Rubank Repertoire Rubank Book of Alto Saxophone Solos- Easy Rubank (Hal Leonard) Solo Sounds for Alto Saxophone Level 1-3 Ed. Jack Lamb (Alfred Pub.) Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)

2 SECOND-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER -Further study of the basic principles of saxophone playing. care and maintenance troubleshooting technique builders intermediate music reading more musical terms ensemble playing sight reading skills all major scales (C, F, Bb, F#, B, E, A, D, G Major) chromatic scale (Low Bb to High Eb) Supplemental Tools Standard of Excellence- Book 3 Hal Leonard Intermediate Method Rubank Advanced Method V1 Rubank Melodious and Progressive Studies for Saxophone Book I Hite Repertoire Rubank Book of Alto Saxophone Solos- Intermediate Rubank (Hal Leonard) Master Solos- Intermediate Level Larry Teal (Hal Leonard) Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) THIRD-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER -Further study of fundamental saxophone concepts and introduction of intermediate to advanced saxophone playing. advanced playing skills (vibrato, overtones, articulation) intermediate to advanced music reading introduction to playing saxophone family instruments: soprano, tenor, bari ensemble playing intermediate/ advanced solo playing saxophone alternate keys intermediate sight reading skills beginning music theory advanced musical terms 12 Major Scales chromatic (Bb to High F#) Supplemental Tools Advanced Method Volume 1 Rubank Advanced Method Volume 2 Rubank Melodious and Progressive Studies for Saxophone Book I Hite (Southern) Melodious and Progressive Studies for Saxophone Book II Hite (Southern) 25 Daily Exercises for Saxophone H. Klose 2

3 Repertoire Rubank Book of Alto Saxophone Solos- Intermediate Rubank (Hal Leonard) Master Solos- Intermediate Level Larry Teal (Hal Leonard) Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) The Debussy Album Claude Debussy Aria Eugene Bozza Sonata Henri Eccles Petit Suite Walter Hartley Diversion Bernhard Heiden Canzonetta Gabriel Pierne Vocalise Sergei Rachmaninoff Chanson et Passepied Jeanine Rueff FOURTH-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER -Introduction to advanced saxophone playing and fundamental concepts and enhancement of musical principles. overtone/ altissimo study vibrato flexibility study technique builders historical music connections advanced music reading care and maintenance: troubleshooting on saxophone family instruments advance solo playing advanced sight reading skills saxophone alternate keys ensemble playing advanced sight reading skills further study of theory principles 12 major scales full range major scales (3rds and arpeggios) more musical terms Supplemental Tools 25 Daily Exercises for Saxophone H. Klose 27 Melodious and Rhythmical Studies J.L. Small Voicing Donald J. Sinta Studies in Time Division Larry Teal Daily Studies Larry Teal (Etoile) The Saxophonists Workbook Larry Teal (Encore Publications) Saxophone High Tones Eugene Rousseau (MMB) Repertoire Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) 3

4 The Debussy Album Claude Debussy Aria Eugene Bozza Suite for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Creston Sonata Henri Eccles Sonata No. 3 G.F. Handel Petit Suite Walter Hartley Diversion Bernhard Heiden Aria Jacques Ibert Sicilienne Pierre Lantier Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Libby Lunde Canzonetta Gabriel Pierne Vocalise Sergei Rachmaninoff Ballade Alfred Reed Chanson et Passepied Jeanine Rueff Three Romances Robert Schumann (Hemke) FIFTH-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER -Continued studies in advanced saxophone playing and fundamental concepts, enhancement of principles and introduction into professional saxophone repertory. overtone/ altissimo study technique builders advance music reading care and maintenance: troubleshooting on Saxophone family instruments introduction to saxophone repertoire/ orchestral playing advanced solo playing ensemble playing advanced sight reading advanced sight reading skills further study of theory principles full range major scale review major scales (3rds and arpeggios) harmonic minor scales (A, D, G, C, F#, B, and E) Supplemental Tools Selected Studies for Saxophone H. Voxman (Rubank) Voicing Donald J. Sinta Daily Studies Larry Teal (Etoile) The Saxophonists Workbook Larry Teal (Encore Publications) The Art of Saxophone Playing Larry Teal (Summy Birchard) Saxophone High Tones Eugene Rousseau (MMB) 48 Famous Etudes W. Ferling (Leduc) The Orchestral Saxophonist Volume I Ronkin/ Frascotti 4

5 Repertoire Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) The Debussy Album Claude Debussy Sonata No. 4 J.S. Bach Cantilena Warren Benson Aria Eugene Bozza Concertino Eugene Bozza Introduction, Dance, and Furioso Herbert Couf Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Creston Suite for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Creston Sonata Henri Eccles Sonata No. 6 G.F. Handel Sonata No. 13 G.F. Handel Petit Suite Walter Hartley Diversion Bernhard Heiden Solo for Alto Saxophone and Piano Bernhard Heiden Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Hindemith Aria Jacques Ibert Histoires Jacques Ibert Sonata Wolfgang Jacobi Scaramouche Darius Milhaud Sicilienne Pierre Lantier Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Libby Lunde Canzonetta Gabriel Pierne Vocalise Sergei Rachmaninoff Ballade Alfred Reed Chanson et Passepied Jeanine Rueff Three Romances Robert Schumann (Hemke) SIXTH-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER -Continued studies in advanced saxophone playing and fundamental concepts, enhancement of principles and introduction into professional saxophone repertory. overtones/altissimo study care and maintenance: troubleshooting on Saxophone family instruments introduction to saxophone repertoire/ orchestral playing advanced solo and ensemble playing advanced sight reading skills further study of theory principles full range major scale review major scales 3rds and arpeggios 12 harmonic minor scales 5

6 Supplemental Tools Selected Studies for Saxophone H. Voxman (Rubank) 48 Famous Etudes W. Ferling (Leduc) Voicing Donald J. Sinta 18 Etudes for Saxophone Berbiguier/ Mule (Leduc) The Saxophonists Workbook Larry Teal (Encore Publications) The Art of Saxophone Playing Larry Teal (Summy Birchard) Saxophone High Tones Eugene Rousseau (MMB) The Orchestral Saxophonist Volume I Ronkin/ Frascotti Repertoire Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) The Debussy Album Claude Debussy Sonata No. 4 J.S. Bach Six Cello Suites J.S. Bach/ Kynaston Cantilena Warren Benson Caprice en Forme de Valse Paul Bonneau Aria Eugene Bozza Concertino Eugene Bozza Pulcinella Eugene Bozza Scaramouche Eugene Bozza Introduction, Dance, and Furioso Herbert Couf Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Creston Suite for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Creston Sonata Henri Eccles Sonata No. 6 G.F. Handel Sonata No. 13 G.F. Handel Petit Suite Walter Hartley Diversion Bernhard Heiden Solo for Alto Saxophone and Piano Bernhard Heiden Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Bernhard Heiden Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Hindemith Aria Jacques Ibert Histoires Jacques Ibert Sonata Wolfgang Jacobi Sicilienne Pierre Lantier Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Libby Lunde Scaramouche Darius Milhaud Tableaux de Provence Paule Maurice Volio Paule Maurice Improvisation I Ryo Noda Canzonetta Gabriel Pierne Vocalise Sergei Rachmaninoff 6

7 Ballade Alfred Reed Chanson et Passepied Jeanine Rueff Hot Sonata (Jazz Sonata) Carl Schulhoff Three Romances Robert Schumann (Hemke) 6 Studies in English Folksong Ralph Vaughan Williams Fantasia (tenor or soprano sax) Heitor Villa-Lobos Sonata in G Minor Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in Bb RV 503 (tenor sax) Antonio Vivaldi Introduction and Samba Maurice Whitney Rumba Maurice Whitney SEVENTH-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER -Continued studies in advanced saxophone playing and fundamental concepts, enhancement of principles and introduction into professional saxophone repertory. overtone/altissimo study advanced playing concepts (double tonguing, slap tonguing, flutter tonguing, growling) care and maintenance: troubleshooting on saxophone family instruments saxophone next level: career options in music preparing for college auditions preparing for mini recital advanced sight reading skills competitions, clinics, and festivals further study of theory principles full range major scale review major scales in 3rds and arpeggios 12 harmonic minor scales full range harmonic minor scales 3rds and arpeggios Supplemental Tools Selected Studies for Saxophone H. Voxman (Rubank) Voicing Donald J. Sinta 48 Famous Etudes W. Ferling (Leduc) 18 Etudes for Saxophone Berbiguier/ Mule (Leduc) Tango Etudes Astor Piazzolla The Saxophonists Workbook Larry Teal (Encore Publications) The Art of Saxophone Playing Larry Teal (Summy Birchard) Saxophone High Tones Eugene Rousseau (MMB) The Orchestral Saxophonist Volume I Ronkin/ Frascotti The Orchestral Saxophonist Volume II Ronkin/ Frascotti Repertoire Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc) The Debussy Album Claude Debussy 7

8 Sonata No. 4 J.S. Bach Six Cello Suites J.S. Bach/ Kynaston Cantilena Warren Benson Caprice en Forme de Valse Paul Bonneau Concerto Paul Bonneau Suite Paul Bonneau Aria Eugene Bozza Concertino Eugene Bozza Pulcinella Eugene Bozza Scaramouche Eugene Bozza Introduction, Dance, and Furioso Herbert Couf Suite in Bb Major A. Corelli Suite for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Creston Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Creston Rhapsodie for Alto Saxophone and Organ Paul Creston Syrinx Claude Debussy (Londeix) Rapsodie for Alto Saxophone and Piano Claude Debussy (Rousseau) Carnival of Venice Jules Demersseman Fantaisie un Sur Theme Original Jules Demersseman Prelude, Cadence, et Finale Alfred Desenclos Divertissment Pierre Max Dubois Sonata Henri Eccles Concerto for Saxophone and Piano Alexander Glazunouv Brilliance Ida Gotkovsky Sonata No. 1 G.F. Handel Sonata No. 4 G.F. Handel Sonata No. 6 G.F. Handel Sonata No. 13 G.F. Handel Petit Suite Walter Hartley Concerto Walter Hartley Diversion Bernhard Heiden Solo for Alto Saxophone and Piano Bernhard Heiden Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Bernhard Heiden Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Paul Hindemith Aria Jacques Ibert Concertino da Camera Jacques Ibert Histoires Jacques Ibert Sonata Wolfgang Jacobi Sicilienne Pierre Lantier Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano Libby Lunde Tableaux de Provence Paule Maurice Volio Paule Maurice Crazy Rag Jean Matitia Scaramouche Darius Milhaud Sonata, Op. 29 Robert Muczynski 8

9 Improvisation I Ryo Noda Canzonetta Gabriel Pierne Vocalise Sergei Rachmaninoff Ballade Alfred Reed Chanson et Passepied Jeanine Rueff Hot Sonata (Jazz Sonata) Carl Schulhoff Three Romances Robert Schumann (Hemke) 6 Studies in English Folksong Ralph Vaughan Williams Fantasia (tenor and soprano sax) Heitor Villa-Lobos Sonata in G Minor Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in Bb RV 503 (tenor sax) Antonio Vivaldi Introduction and Samba Maurice Whitney Rumba Maurice Whitney SOURCES Here are some official music stores that I find most helpful in getting music. They are all very reliable and tend to have my music sent within a week for very affordable rates. I have ordered music from them for over 15 years and have had great success. Eble Music Dorn Publications JW Pepper Music

10 CHAMBER MUSIC The following works are designed to enhance a student s chamber music experience. The following works cover a wide variety of styles that lay a foundation for any high school student looking to gain experience in chamber music. Duets Selected Duets for Saxophone Volume I H. Voxman Selected Duets for Saxophone Volume II H. Voxman 24 Duets for Eb or Bb Saxophones Charles Koechlin Duet for Two Saxophones Paul Hindemith Suite for Two Saxophones Guy Lacour Diminishing Returns Steven Galante Trios Trio for Three Saxophones (AAA) Antonio Harbison Doo-Dah for Three Saxophones (AAA) William Albright Trio Concertino (ATB w/ piano) Walter S. Hartley Eine Kleine Nachtmusik W. A. Mozart (Holcombe) Rondo, K545 (SAT) W. A. Mozart Quartet (AATB) Ten Saxophone Quartets Larry Teal West Side Story (AATB) Leonard Bernstein (Boatman) Carmen Suite (AATB) Georges Bizet (Holcombe) Girl with the Flaxen hair (AATB) Claude Debussy Prelude from Suite Bergamasque (AATB) Claude Debussy (Holcombe) Largo from New World Symphony Antonin Dvorak It Don t Mean a Thing Duke Ellington Blue Monk (AATB) Thelonius Monk (Reinshagen) Old Castle from Pictures at an Exhibition Modest Mussorgsky (Pfenninger) Five Centuries for Saxophone Quartet Sigurd Rascher Quartet (SATB) Masterpieces for Saxophone Quartet Sigurd M. Rascher/ Lee Patrick Fugue in G minor J.S. Bach West Side Story (SATB) Leonard Bernstein (Boatman) Carmen Suite (SATB) Georges Bizet (Holcombe) Scherzino for Saxophone Quartet William Bolcom Andante et Scherzo Eugene Bozza Andantino & Vif (Quartet #1, Op. 10 Claude Debussy (Teal) Claire de Lune from Suite Bergamasque Claude Debussy (Schmidt) Girl with the Flaxen hair (AATB) Claude Debussy Prelude from Suite Bergamasque (SATB) Claude Debussy (Holcombe) Quatour pour Saxophones Pierre Max Dubois Wapango Paquito D Rivera 10

11 Pavane Gabriel Faure Fanfare, Air, and Finale Arthur Frackenpohl Petit Quatour Jean Francaix Three Preludes George Gershwin (Harle/ Universal) Fantasia Orlando Gibbons Shepard s Hey Percy Grainger (Teal) Arrival of the Queen of Sheba G.F. Handel (Fourmeau) Histoires Jacques Ibert Quatour pour Saxophones F. and M. Jeanjean Entertainer Scott Joplin (Holcombe) Introduction and Allegro Milan Kaderavek Andante et Scherzetto Pierre Lantier Chinese Rag Jean Matitia Goldrush Suite Jack Marshall Mountain Roads David Maslanka Blue Monk (SATB) Thelonius Monk (Reinshagen) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik W.A. Mozart Marriage of Figaro W.A. Mozart (Holcombe) Three Pieces Gabriel Pierne (Mule) Grave et Presto Jean Rivier My Funny Valentine Rogers & Hart (Young) Carnival of the Animals Camille Saint-Saens (Enzel) Prelude and Fugue Domenico Scarlatti (Schmidt) Sonata No. 44 Domenico Scarlatti Ava Maria Franz Schubert Allegro de Concert Jean Baptiste Singelée Premiere Quatour Jean-Baptiste Singelée (Londeix) Pastorale Igor Stravinsky (Schmidt) Take the A Train Billy Strayhorn (Neihaus) Stella by Starlight Victor Young (Niehaus) Prelude et Rondo Francais Pierre Vellones Spring, Op. 8 #1 from Four Seasons Antonio Vivaldi (Holcombe) Threepenny Opera Kurt Will (Harle) Three Improvisations Phil Woods 11

12 HELPFUL PUBLICATIONS/ ORGANIZATIONS For those interested in continuing their pursuit in saxophone playing, these publications and memberships give future performers and educators a first class exposure to perspectives of very important figures in the music world. The Saxophone Journal The North American Saxophone Alliance Down Beat Magazine Jazz Times Music Educators National Conference Music Teachers National Conference Dorn Publications

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