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ANDRE J. NORTH STUDIOandrenorthnorth@gmail.com http://andrenorthmusic.weebly.com/LESSONS OUTLINECredentialsMM in Performance, Penn State UniversityBM in Education, University of South CarolinaThe 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 withother instructors and band ensembles. Therefore, instruction can include all, but is not limitedto the following:Lesson StructureLessons will typically follow a similar weekly routine so that the student knows what to expecteach lesson.- Long Tones- Warm Up Exercises- Scales Work- Etude- Solo/ Repertoire- Sight ReadingFIRST-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 Standard of Excellence- Book 1 – 2 Essential Elements 2000- Book 1 – 2 Elementary MethodBruce PearsonBruce PearsonHal LeonardRubankRepertoire Rubank Book of Alto Saxophone Solos- Easy Solo Sounds for Alto Saxophone Level 1- 3 Solos for the Tenor Saxophone PlayerRubank (Hal Leonard)Ed. Jack Lamb (Alfred Pub.)Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)

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 Intermediate Method Advanced Method V1 Melodious and Progressive Studies for Saxophone Book IHal LeonardRubankRubankHiteRepertoire Rubank Book of Alto Saxophone Solos- Intermediate Master Solos- Intermediate Level Solos for the Tenor Saxophone PlayerRubank (Hal Leonard)Larry Teal (Hal Leonard)Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)THIRD-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER-Further study of fundamental saxophone concepts and introduction of intermediate toadvanced saxophone playing. advanced playing skills (vibrato, overtones, articulation)intermediate to advanced music readingintroduction to playing saxophone family instruments: soprano, tenor, bariensemble playingintermediate/ advanced solo playingsaxophone alternate keysintermediate sight reading skillsbeginning music theoryadvanced musical terms12 Major Scaleschromatic (Bb to High F#)Supplemental Tools Advanced Method Volume 1 Advanced Method Volume 2 Melodious and Progressive Studies for Saxophone Book I Melodious and Progressive Studies for Saxophone Book II 25 Daily Exercises for Saxophone2RubankRubankHite (Southern)Hite (Southern)H. Klose

Repertoire Rubank Book of Alto Saxophone Solos- Intermediate Master Solos- Intermediate Level Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player The Debussy Album Aria Sonata Petit Suite Diversion Canzonetta Vocalise Chanson et PassepiedRubank (Hal Leonard)Larry Teal (Hal Leonard)Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Claude DebussyEugene BozzaHenri EcclesWalter HartleyBernhard HeidenGabriel PierneSergei RachmaninoffJeanine RueffFOURTH-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER-Introduction to advanced saxophone playing and fundamental concepts and enhancement ofmusical principles. overtone/ altissimo studyvibrato flexibility studytechnique buildershistorical music connectionsadvanced music readingcare and maintenance: troubleshooting on saxophone family instrumentsadvance solo playingadvanced sight reading skillssaxophone alternate keysensemble playingadvanced sight reading skillsfurther study of theory principles12 major scales full rangemajor scales (3rds and arpeggios)more musical termsSupplemental Tools 25 Daily Exercises for Saxophone 27 Melodious and Rhythmical Studies Voicing Studies in Time Division Daily Studies The Saxophonists Workbook Saxophone High TonesH. KloseJ.L. SmallDonald J. SintaLarry TealLarry Teal (Etoile)Larry Teal (Encore Publications)Eugene Rousseau (MMB)Repertoire Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player Solos for the Tenor Saxophone PlayerLarry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)3

The Debussy AlbumAriaSuite for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonataSonata No. 3Petit SuiteDiversionAriaSicilienneSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoCanzonettaVocaliseBalladeChanson et PassepiedThree RomancesClaude DebussyEugene BozzaPaul CrestonHenri EcclesG.F. HandelWalter HartleyBernhard HeidenJacques IbertPierre LantierLibby LundeGabriel PierneSergei RachmaninoffAlfred ReedJeanine RueffRobert Schumann (Hemke)FIFTH-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER-Continued studies in advanced saxophone playing and fundamental concepts, enhancement ofprinciples and introduction into professional saxophone repertory. overtone/ altissimo studytechnique buildersadvance music readingcare and maintenance: troubleshooting on Saxophone family instrumentsintroduction to saxophone repertoire/ orchestral playingadvanced solo playingensemble playingadvanced sight readingadvanced sight reading skillsfurther study of theory principlesfull range major scale reviewmajor scales (3rds and arpeggios)harmonic minor scales (A, D, G, C, F#, B, and E)Supplemental Tools Selected Studies for Saxophone Voicing Daily Studies The Saxophonists Workbook The Art of Saxophone Playing Saxophone High Tones 48 Famous Etudes The Orchestral Saxophonist Volume IH. Voxman (Rubank)Donald J. SintaLarry Teal (Etoile)Larry Teal (Encore Publications)Larry Teal (Summy Birchard)Eugene Rousseau (MMB)W. Ferling (Leduc)Ronkin/ Frascotti4

Repertoire Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player The Debussy AlbumLarry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Claude Debussy J.S. BachWarren BensonEugene BozzaEugene BozzaHerbert CoufPaul CrestonPaul CrestonHenri EcclesG.F. HandelG.F. HandelWalter HartleyBernhard HeidenBernhard HeidenPaul HindemithJacques IbertJacques IbertWolfgang JacobiDarius MilhaudPierre LantierLibby LundeGabriel PierneSergei RachmaninoffAlfred ReedJeanine RueffRobert Schumann (Hemke)Sonata No. 4CantilenaAriaConcertinoIntroduction, Dance, and FuriosoSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoSuite for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonataSonata No. 6Sonata No. 13Petit SuiteDiversionSolo for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonata for Alto Saxophone and a for Alto Saxophone and PianoCanzonettaVocaliseBalladeChanson et PassepiedThree RomancesSIXTH-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER-Continued studies in advanced saxophone playing and fundamental concepts, enhancement ofprinciples and introduction into professional saxophone repertory. overtones/altissimo studycare and maintenance: troubleshooting on Saxophone family instrumentsintroduction to saxophone repertoire/ orchestral playingadvanced solo and ensemble playingadvanced sight reading skillsfurther study of theory principlesfull range major scale reviewmajor scales 3rds and arpeggios12 harmonic minor scales5

Supplemental Tools Selected Studies for Saxophone 48 Famous Etudes Voicing 18 Etudes for Saxophone The Saxophonists Workbook The Art of Saxophone Playing Saxophone High Tones The Orchestral Saxophonist Volume IH. Voxman (Rubank)W. Ferling (Leduc)Donald J. SintaBerbiguier/ Mule (Leduc)Larry Teal (Encore Publications)Larry Teal (Summy Birchard)Eugene Rousseau (MMB)Ronkin/ FrascottiRepertoire Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player The Debussy AlbumLarry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Claude Debussy J.S. BachJ.S. Bach/ KynastonWarren BensonPaul BonneauEugene BozzaEugene BozzaEugene BozzaEugene BozzaHerbert CoufPaul CrestonPaul CrestonHenri EcclesG.F. HandelG.F. HandelWalter HartleyBernhard HeidenBernhard HeidenBernhard HeidenPaul HindemithJacques IbertJacques IbertWolfgang JacobiPierre LantierLibby LundeDarius MilhaudPaule MauricePaule MauriceRyo NodaGabriel PierneSergei RachmaninoffSonata No. 4Six Cello SuitesCantilenaCaprice en Forme de on, Dance, and FuriosoSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoSuite for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonataSonata No. 6Sonata No. 13Petit SuiteDiversionSolo for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoAriaHistoiresSonataSicilienneSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoScaramoucheTableaux de ProvenceVolioImprovisation ICanzonettaVocalise6

BalladeChanson et PassepiedHot Sonata (Jazz Sonata)Three Romances6 Studies in English FolksongFantasia (tenor or soprano sax)Sonata in G MinorConcerto in Bb RV 503 (tenor sax)Introduction and SambaRumbaAlfred ReedJeanine RueffCarl SchulhoffRobert Schumann (Hemke)Ralph Vaughan WilliamsHeitor Villa-LobosAntonio VivaldiAntonio VivaldiMaurice WhitneyMaurice WhitneySEVENTH-YEAR SAXOPHONE PLAYER-Continued studies in advanced saxophone playing and fundamental concepts, enhancement ofprinciples and introduction into professional saxophone repertory. overtone/altissimo studyadvanced playing concepts (double tonguing, slap tonguing, flutter tonguing, growling)care and maintenance: troubleshooting on saxophone family instrumentssaxophone next level: career options in musicpreparing for college auditionspreparing for mini recitaladvanced sight reading skillscompetitions, clinics, and festivalsfurther study of theory principlesfull range major scale reviewmajor scales in 3rds and arpeggios12 harmonic minor scales full rangeharmonic minor scales 3rds and arpeggiosSupplemental Tools Selected Studies for Saxophone Voicing 48 Famous Etudes 18 Etudes for Saxophone Tango Etudes The Saxophonists Workbook The Art of Saxophone Playing Saxophone High Tones The Orchestral Saxophonist Volume I The Orchestral Saxophonist Volume IIH. Voxman (Rubank)Donald J. SintaW. Ferling (Leduc)Berbiguier/ Mule (Leduc)Astor PiazzollaLarry Teal (Encore Publications)Larry Teal (Summy Birchard)Eugene Rousseau (MMB)Ronkin/ FrascottiRonkin/ FrascottiRepertoire Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player The Debussy AlbumLarry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Larry Teal (G. Schirmer, Inc)Claude Debussy7

Sonata No. 4Six Cello SuitesCantilenaCaprice en Forme de cheIntroduction, Dance, and FuriosoSuite in Bb MajorSuite for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoRhapsodie for Alto Saxophone and OrganSyrinxRapsodie for Alto Saxophone and PianoCarnival of VeniceFantaisie un Sur Theme OriginalPrelude, Cadence, et FinaleDivertissmentSonataConcerto for Saxophone and PianoBrillianceSonata No. 1Sonata No. 4Sonata No. 6Sonata No. 13Petit SuiteConcertoDiversionSolo for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoAriaConcertino da CameraHistoiresSonataSicilienneSonata for Alto Saxophone and PianoTableaux de ProvenceVolioCrazy RagScaramoucheSonata, Op. 298J.S. BachJ.S. Bach/ KynastonWarren BensonPaul BonneauPaul BonneauPaul BonneauEugene BozzaEugene BozzaEugene BozzaEugene BozzaHerbert CoufA. CorelliPaul CrestonPaul CrestonPaul CrestonClaude Debussy (Londeix)Claude Debussy (Rousseau)Jules DemerssemanJules DemerssemanAlfred DesenclosPierre Max DuboisHenri EcclesAlexander GlazunouvIda GotkovskyG.F. HandelG.F. HandelG.F. HandelG.F. HandelWalter HartleyWalter HartleyBernhard HeidenBernhard HeidenBernhard HeidenPaul HindemithJacques IbertJacques IbertJacques IbertWolfgang JacobiPierre LantierLibby LundePaule MauricePaule MauriceJean MatitiaDarius MilhaudRobert Muczynski