Dive into the world of classical and contemporary saxophone music with ABRSM's "Saxophone Exam Pieces from 2022, ABRSM Grade 5." Released on July 8, 2021, this album is a comprehensive collection of 25 meticulously selected pieces, each chosen to challenge and inspire saxophonists at the Grade 5 level. Spanning a duration of 52 minutes, the album offers a diverse range of styles and genres, from the lively "Tarantella" by Hyacinthe Klosé to the serene "Andante" from a sonata for the harp with obbligato flute. The album also includes original compositions like "Saxsequential" and "All Because of You," showcasing the versatility of the saxophone. Accompaniments are provided for both Eb and Bb saxophones, making this album an essential resource for students preparing for ABRSM exams. Whether you're a student, teacher, or simply a fan of saxophone music, this album is a treasure trove of musical excellence, curated by the renowned ABRSM.
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Tracks
A:1 Tarantella (No. 41 from Vollständige Clarinett-Schule, Part 1, Op. 63)Carl Baermann, Alan Bullard, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
A:2 Danse (from La vie pour le Tsar)Mikhail Glinka, Vladimir Ivanov, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
A:3 SaxsequentialPaul Harris, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
B:1 Celtic V (No. 5 from Celtic Collage)Keri Degg, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
B:2 Andante (1st movt from Sonata for the Harp with obbligato Flute)Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Althea Talbot-Howard, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
B:3 All Because of YouKaren Street, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
C:1 The Ragtime Dance (A Stop-Time Two Step)Scott Joplin, David Blackwell, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
C:2 Through the TreesCassie Kinoshi, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
C:3 Festival Sax (No. 35 from Sixty for Sax)Alan Bullard, Melanie Henry
A:1 Tarantella (No. 41 from Vollständige Clarinett-Schule, Part 1, Op. 63) (Eb accompaniment)Carl Baermann, Alan Bullard, Robert Thompson
A:2 Danse (from La vie pour le Tsar) (Eb accompaniment)Mikhail Glinka, Vladimir Ivanov, Robert Thompson
A:3 Saxsequential (Eb accompaniment)Paul Harris, Robert Thompson
B:1 Celtic V (No. 5 from Celtic Collage) (Eb accompaniment)Keri Degg, Robert Thompson
B:2 Andante (1st movt from Sonata for the Harp with obbligato Flute) (Eb accompaniment)Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Althea Talbot-Howard, Robert Thompson
B:3 All Because of You (Eb accompaniment)Karen Street, Robert Thompson
C:1 The Ragtime Dance (A Stop-Time Two Step) (Eb accompaniment)Scott Joplin, David Blackwell, Robert Thompson
C:2 Through the Trees (Eb accompaniment)Cassie Kinoshi, Robert Thompson
A:1 Tarantella (No. 41 from Vollständige Clarinett-Schule, Part 1, Op. 63) (Bb accompaniment)Carl Baermann, Alan Bullard, Robert Thompson
A:2 Danse (from La vie pour le Tsar) (Bb accompaniment)Mikhail Glinka, Vladimir Ivanov, Robert Thompson
A:3 Saxsequential (Bb accompaniment)Paul Harris, Robert Thompson
B:1 Celtic V (No. 5 from Celtic Collage) (Bb accompaniment)Keri Degg, Robert Thompson
B:2 Andante (1st movt from Sonata for the Harp with obbligato Flute) (Bb accompaniment)Joseph Boulogne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Althea Talbot-Howard, Robert Thompson
B:3 All Because of You (Bb accompaniment)Karen Street, Robert Thompson
C:1 The Ragtime Dance (A Stop-Time Two Step) (Bb accompaniment)Scott Joplin, David Blackwell, Robert Thompson
C:2 Through the Trees (Bb accompaniment)Cassie Kinoshi, Robert Thompson
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