ABRSM presents a comprehensive and engaging collection of saxophone exam pieces tailored for Grade 4, designed to support the ABRSM's 2022 saxophone syllabus. This album, released on July 8, 2021, under the ABRSM label, features a diverse range of nine meticulously selected pieces, each offering a unique style and challenge. The tracks span from classical compositions like Handel's "Allegro" and Elgar's "Chanson de Matin" to contemporary works such as "Abracadabra" and "Tango" from "All Styles." Each piece is presented in multiple accompaniment versions, including Eb and Bb, ensuring versatility for different saxophone types. With a total duration of 46 minutes, this album is an essential resource for saxophonists preparing for their Grade 4 exams, providing a rich tapestry of musical styles and technical demands. Whether you're a student or an educator, this collection offers a solid foundation for mastering the ABRSM Grade 4 saxophone syllabus.
2021 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music2021 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Tracks
A:1 Valse sous le vent (No. 1 from Couleurs Caraïbe)Valérie Rousse, Joel Littorie, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
A:2 Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in F, HWV 369, Op. 1 No. 11)George Frideric Handel, David Blackwell, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
A:3 À la Gavotte (No. 1 from Street Beats)Karen Street, Melanie Henry
B:1 Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2Edward Elgar, Jerry Lanning, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
B:2 Bess, you is my woman now (from Porgy and Bess)George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Nikki Iles, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
B:3 Pas de deuxErrollyn Wallen, Nicki Hutchins, Martin Cousin
C:1 AbracadabraRuth Byrchmore, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
C:2 Tango (from All Styles)Mark Fielding, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
C:3 Entry of the Gladiators, Op. 68Julius Fučík, Ian Denley, Melanie Henry, Robert Thompson
A:1 Valse sous le vent (No. 1 from Couleurs Caraïbe) (Eb accompaniment)Valérie Rousse, Joel Littorie, Robert Thompson
A:2 Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in F, HWV 369, Op. 1 No. 11) (Eb accompaniment)George Frideric Handel, David Blackwell, Robert Thompson
B:1 Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2 (Eb accompaniment)Edward Elgar, Jerry Lanning, Robert Thompson
B:2 Bess, you is my woman now (from Porgy and Bess) (Eb accompaniment)George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Nikki Iles, Robert Thompson
B:3 Pas de deux (Eb accompaniment)Errollyn Wallen, Martin Cousin
C:1 Abracadabra (Eb accompaniment)Ruth Byrchmore, Robert Thompson
C:2 Tango (from All Styles) (Eb accompaniment)Mark Fielding, Robert Thompson
C:3 Entry of the Gladiators, Op. 68 (Eb accompaniment)Julius Fučík, Ian Denley, Robert Thompson
A:1 Valse sous le vent (No. 1 from Couleurs Caraïbe) (Bb accompaniment)Valérie Rousse, Joel Littorie, Robert Thompson
A:2 Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in F, HWV 369, Op. 1 No. 11) (Bb accompaniment)George Frideric Handel, David Blackwell, Robert Thompson
B:1 Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2 (Bb accompaniment)Edward Elgar, Jerry Lanning, Robert Thompson
B:2 Bess, you is my woman now (from Porgy and Bess) (Bb accompaniment)George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Nikki Iles, Robert Thompson
B:3 Pas de deux (Bb accompaniment)Errollyn Wallen, Martin Cousin
C:1 Abracadabra (Bb accompaniment)Ruth Byrchmore, Robert Thompson
C:2 Tango (from All Styles) (Bb accompaniment)Mark Fielding, Robert Thompson
C:3 Entry of the Gladiators, Op. 68 (Bb accompaniment)Julius Fučík, Ian Denley, Robert Thompson
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