Dive into the world of saxophone mastery with ABRSM's "Saxophone Exam Pieces from 2022, ABRSM Grade 3." This album, released on July 8, 2021, under the ABRSM label, is a meticulously curated collection of pieces designed to challenge and inspire saxophonists at the Grade 3 level. Spanning a diverse range of musical styles and eras, this 34-minute album offers a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase the versatility and expressive power of the saxophone.
From the lively "Le Petit Chien" by André Waignein to the hauntingly beautiful "Pavane pour une infante défunte" by Maurice Ravel, each track is a testament to the technical prowess and artistic sensitivity required at this level of musical study. The album also features well-known pieces like "America" from Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" and "My Horse has Cast a Shoe" from the musical "Pacific 1860," providing a delightful mix of classical and contemporary repertoire.
ABRSM, a renowned name in music education, has compiled this album to serve as both a practical tool for exam preparation and a source of enjoyment for saxophonists and music enthusiasts alike. The inclusion of pieces with different accompaniment options (Eb and Bb) ensures that the album caters to a wide range of performers, making it a valuable resource for students and teachers. Whether you're a saxophonist preparing for your Grade 3 exam or simply a lover of fine music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
A:1 Le Petit Chien (No. 11 from The Good Tempered Saxophone)Mike Mower, Melanie Henry
A:2 The Miller of DeeTrad. English, Hywel Davies, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
A:3 Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in E, La Primavera, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269)Antonio Vivaldi, David Blackwell, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
B:1 Swan SongLloyd Coleman, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
B:2 Pavane pour une infante défunteMaurice Ravel, Alan Bullard, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
B:3 The Church at ErrislannanAlthea Talbot-Howard, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
C:1 America (from West Side Story)Leonard Bernstein, Peter Lawrance, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
C:2 My Horse has Cast a Shoe (from Pacific 1860)Noel Coward, Ian Denley, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
C:3 Listen Up!Charlotte Harding, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
A:2 The Miller of Dee (Eb accompaniment)Trad. English, Hywel Davies, Robert Thompson
A:3 Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in E, La Primavera, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269) (Eb accompaniment)Antonio Vivaldi, David Blackwell, Robert Thompson
B:1 Swan Song (Eb accompaniment)Lloyd Coleman, Robert Thompson
B:2 Pavane pour une infante défunte (Eb accompaniment)Maurice Ravel, Alan Bullard, Robert Thompson
B:3 The Church at Errislannan (Eb accompaniment)Althea Talbot-Howard, Robert Thompson
C:1 America (from West Side Story) (Eb accompaniment)Leonard Bernstein, Peter Lawrance, Robert Thompson
C:2 My Horse has Cast a Shoe (from Pacific 1860) (Eb accompaniment)Noel Coward, Ian Denley, Robert Thompson
C:3 Listen Up! (Eb accompaniment)Charlotte Harding, Robert Thompson
A:2 The Miller of Dee (Bb accompaniment)Trad. English, Hywel Davies, Robert Thompson
A:3 Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in E, La Primavera, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269) (Bb accompaniment)Antonio Vivaldi, David Blackwell, Robert Thompson
B:1 Swan Song (Bb accompaniment)Lloyd Coleman, Robert Thompson
B:2 Pavane pour une infante défunte (Bb accompaniment)Maurice Ravel, Alan Bullard, Robert Thompson
B:3 The Church at Errislannan (Bb accompaniment)Althea Talbot-Howard, Robert Thompson
C:1 America (from West Side Story) (Bb accompaniment)Leonard Bernstein, Peter Lawrance, Robert Thompson
C:2 My Horse has Cast a Shoe (from Pacific 1860) (Bb accompaniment)Noel Coward, Ian Denley, Robert Thompson
C:3 Listen Up! (Bb accompaniment)Charlotte Harding, Robert Thompson
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