Boosey & Hawkes Grade by Grade - Saxophone alto 2

Name: Grade by Grade - Saxophone alto 2
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
SKU: 407985
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EAN : 9780851627120

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Essential Information About This Method
• Complete Grade 2 Repertoire: an anthology designed as a true "toolbox" for practicing, preparing for exams, and performing in public.
• Quality Selection: pieces carefully chosen by Janet Way to support the progression of the alto saxophonist at Grade 2 level.
• Boosey & Hawkes Catalogue in the Spotlight: a rich panorama blending classical, contemporary, and pedagogical works, featuring composers such as Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt, and Christopher Norton.
• Cultural Openness: arrangements of traditional music from around the world (Peter Wastall, Vera Gray, and others), ideal for varying styles, characters, and musicality.

Grade by Grade - Saxophone alto 2

17,90 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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Summary of This Method

The Grade By Grade series draws on the diversity of the Boosey & Hawkes catalogue to offer a collection that is both stimulating and progressive, specifically tailored for alto saxophone at Grade 2 level. The goal is clear: to provide the musician with a reliable, practical, and motivating repertoire resource, usable daily both in lessons and independently.

This anthology brings together works from varied repertoires (classical, contemporary, and educational), allowing for the development of solid technique while working on expression, style, and musical understanding. The presence of major composers and recognized pedagogical figures, combined with arrangements of traditional music from around the world, promotes balanced progress: articulation, phrasing, sense of rhythm, and sound quality can be addressed through contrasting and musically rewarding pieces.

Designed as an ideal "package" for teaching, exam preparation, and performance, this selection by Janet Way is an excellent choice for the alto saxophone student wishing to build a coherent, varied, and immediately usable Grade 2 repertoire, both to work on key level skills and to enjoy playing.

Technical specifications

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Composer	Various (Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt, Christopher Norton...)	Instrumentation	Alto Saxophone
Arranger	Various (Peter Wastall, Vera Gray...)	Genre	Educational Collection / Repertoire Anthology
Publisher	Boosey & Hawkes	Difficulty	Grade 2

Questions frequently asked

What level does the Grade by Grade Alto Saxophone 2 book correspond to?

The book is classified as Grade 2 and is intended for learning the alto saxophone at this level.

Is this method written specifically for alto saxophone?

The indicated instrumentation is exclusively alto saxophone. The pieces are selected to form a coherent repertoire at Grade 2 level.

Which musical styles are included in this alto saxophone book?

The anthology gathers pages of classical, contemporary, and educational repertoire. Arrangements of traditional world music also complement the selection. This diversity allows for tackling contrasting pieces.

Which composers are featured in Grade by Grade Alto Saxophone 2?

The selection notably mentions Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt, and Christopher Norton. Arrangements by Peter Wastall and Vera Gray are also among the listed contributors.

Can this Boosey & Hawkes edition be used to prepare for a Grade 2 exam?

Janet Way's selection is designed for pedagogical work and exam preparation at Grade 2 level. The repertoire allows practice of articulation, phrasing, rhythm, and sound quality.