ALTO/BARI SAXOPHONE

SYLLABUS BEGINNER GRADE A. SCALES & ARPEGGIOS (10 marks) To be played from memory. G Major One Octave Tongued G Major Arpeggio One Octave Tongued G sustained note 4 seconds B. EXERCISES OR MUSICANSHIP (10 marks) OPTION 1 – EXERCISES Mary had a Little Lamb (Start on E, A) (see page 52) OPTION 2 – MUSICIANSHIP (See page 52) C. THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items Item 1: (20 marks) Progressive Saxophone No. 32 Page 37 No. 33 Page 38 Off to a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton No. 5, P7 Mary Had a Little Lamb No. 4, P10 In the Silver Moon Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 11 Merrily or No. 27 Now the Day is Over Fifty Five For Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone F No. 1 Sou-Gan or No. 2 Au Clair De La Lune or No. 4 Merrily Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes P11 Swim, Swan Swim Item 2: (20 marks) When the Saints Go Marchin’ In & 25 other pieces for Saxophone (Masterpiece Music) Scott A. Legato Lullaby Mango Tango Off To a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton Page 14 No. 1 Lightly Row Page 14 No. 3 Jingle Bells Page 18 No. 3 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes

P13 March Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 23 Pease Pudding or No. 19 Evening Fifty Five For Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone F 376 No.7 Go Tell Aunt Rhody or No.13 Some Folks Do When the Saints go Marchin’ In & 25 other pieces for Saxophone Scott A. (Masterpiece Music) Legato Lullaby Mango Tango Item 3: (20 marks) Progressive Saxophone No. 43 Page 43 Lavender’s Blue Off To a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton Page 21 No. 1 Michael Row The Boat Ashore Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes Unit 13 Mexican Madness Pupil Part 1 Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 24 When the Saints Go Marching In No. 26 Annie’s Song No. 47 Old MacDonald’s Farm 1st part Fifty Five For Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone F 376 No. 9 The Saints or No. 26 This Old Man or No. 30 Michael Row The Boat Ashore Yamaha Pop-Style Solos J. O’Reilly Alfred TV or Candle Dance The Mini book of Groovy Tunes Marshall Le Dogue Happy Go Lucky For Item 3, students may select a piece that they enjoy playing as a substitute for those already listed. Credit will be given for suitability. D. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) to name letter names of notes (b) to name note values using any correct terminology (c) to state the numerical value of notes (d) to recognise and name the treble clef (e) to recognise (but not explain) the time signature (f) to recognise(but not explain) the sharp, flat and natural. E. EAR TESTS (10 marks)

The Examiner will play all ear tests twice (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple two-bar phrase played by the examiner which uses quavers, crotchets and minims only (b) to state which of the two notes is higher or lower in pitch, the range will be within an octave (c) to sing any one note correctly in tune after it has been played by the examiner (d) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor.

JUNIOR GRADE A. SCALES & ARPEGGIOS (10 marks) To be played from memory. F Major One Octave Tongued F Major arpeggio One Octave Tongued F sustained note 6 seconds B. EXERCISES or MUSICIANSHIP (10 marks) OPTION 1 – EXERCISES Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Start on G and F) (see page 52) OPTION 2 – MUSICIANSHIP (See page 52-53) C. THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items Item 1: (20 marks) Progressive Saxophone No. 51 Page 46 No. 56 Page 49 Off To a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton Page 18 No. 4 Long Long Ago Take Up the Saxophone Book 1 Stage 1 Graham Lyons No. 10 Boys & Girls Come Out To Play Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes P17 Corumba Pupil Part 1 Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 32 Coalhole Cavalry No. 33 Somebody’s Knocking at Your Door No. 37 Yankee Doodle Fifty Five For Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone No. 9 Yankee Doodle 80 Graded Studies for saxophone Book 1 – Davies and Harris FaberNo. 1 The Mini Book of Groovy Tunes Marshall Dogue Russian Rock

Item 2: (20 marks) Progressive Saxophone No. 48 Page 45 Swing Low Sweet Chariot When the Saints Go Marchin’ In & 25 other pieces for Saxophone (Masterpiece Music) Scott A. Cuban Nights O Susanna Off To a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton Page 15 No. 2 Skip to my Lou Page 16 No. 1 Good King Wenceslas Page 17 No. 4 Old MacDonald Had a Farm Page 24 No. 2 Yankee Doodle Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes P 19 Chorale Fifty Five Four Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone No. 24 Kookaburra No. 27 Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 34 Big Rock Candy Mountain No. 36 Coming Round The Mountain When the Saints go Marchin’ In & 25 other pieces for Saxophone Scott A. (Masterpiece Music) Cuban Nights O Susanna Item 3: (20 marks) Off To a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton Page 15 No. 3 Hot Cross Buns Page 16 No. 2 We Three Kings Page 19 No. 3 Bobby Shaftoe Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 38 Surrey With the Fringe on Top No. 39 Bobby Shaftoe No. 36 Come and Sing Fifty Five For Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone F 376 No. 14 Hot Cross Buns No 48 Johnny Todd Yamaha Pop-Style Solos J O’Reilly Alfred Prime Time or Brazil Nut Progressive Saxophone No. 53 Page 47 Jamaica Farewell Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes P21 Minuet Freaky Fone Flingers Paul Marshall Le Dogue

Kangaroo Kollison or Mantis Mania – Top part only, teacher to play 2nd part For Item 3, students may select a piece that they enjoy playing as substitute for those already listed. Credit will be given for suitability. D. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) to name letter names of notes (b) to name note values using any correct terminology (c) to state the numerical value of notes (d) to recognise and name the treble clef (e) to recognise (but not explain) the time signature (f) to recognise (but not explain) the sharp, flat and natural. E. EAR TESTS (10 marks) The Examiner will play all ear tests twice. (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple two-bar phrase played by the examiner which uses quavers, crotchets and minims only (b) to state which of the two notes is higher or lower in pitch, the range will be within an octave (c) to sing any two notes correctly in tune after it has been played by the examiner (d) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor.

PRELIMINARY GRADE A. SCALES AND TRIADS (10 marks) To be played from memory G and F Major scale One Octave Tongued A Harmonic Scale One Octave Tongued G and F Major Arpeggio One Octave Tongued A Minor Arpeggio One Octave Tongued G sustained note 8 seconds B. EXERCISES or MUSICIANSHIP (10 marks) OPTION 1 – EXERCISES Row Row Your Boat (Start on G and F) (see page 53) OPTION 2 – MUSICIANSHIP (See page 53) C. THREE ITEMS: ONE from each of the following groups Item 1: (20 marks)

Off To a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton Page 19 Away In A Manger Page 21 Blow the Man Down Page 22 Amazing Grace Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes P 23 Tri-Time P17 Allemande Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 43 Kum Ba Yah Fifty Five For Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone F 376 No. 51 Aura Lee Progressive Jazz Studies James Rae Faber No. 11 and 12 The Mini Book of Groovy Tunes Marshall Le Dogue Liar, Liar Pants on Fire or Wobbly William 80 Graded Studies Book 1 Davies and Harris Faber No 4 or 7 Item 2: (20 marks) Off To a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton Page 23 No. 3 Elephants Sway Page 23 No. 4 Go Down Moses Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 59 The Can Can No. 65 Johnny Comes Marching Home Fifty Five For Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone F 376 No. 34 Scarborough Fair Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes P40 Soliloquy Item 3: (20 marks) Off To a Great Start Saxophone Book 1 Mark Walton P26 Red River Valley Learn As You Play Saxophone Peter Wastall Boosey & Hawkes P33 Brazilian Beat P40 Midnight in Tobago Mexican Madness – top part only, teacher to play 2nd part Abracadabra Saxophone A & C Jonathan Rutland Second Edition 2002 No. 54 You Are My Sunshine No. 55 S Wonderful Fifty Five For Fun – Saxophone Robin de Smet Fentone F 376

Morning Has Broken No. 54 One More River Yamaha Pop-Style Solos J. O’Reilly Alfred The River Fast Break Freaky Fone Flingers Paul Marshall Le Dogue Dalmatian Dance or Raven Rock – top part only. The Big, Big Book of Groovy Tunes Paul Marshall Le Dogue Orange Oliver’s Lemon Zest The Really Easy Sax Book Paul Harris Faber Blue Mood The Mini book of Groovy Tunes Marshall Le Dogue The March of a Million Mice or The Cat’s out of the Bag The Really Easy Sax Book Traditional Faber Land of The Silver Birch For Item 3, students may select a piece that they enjoy playing as a substitute for those already listed. Credit will be given for suitability D. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 marks) Candidates will be asked five questions relating to the pieces performed A prompt and correct response is expected in order to achieve full marks. (a) to name letter names of notes (b) to name note values using any correct terminology (c) to state the numerical value of notes (d) to recognise and name the treble clef (e) to recognise and explain the time signature (f) to recognise and explain the sharp, flat and natural. E. EAR TESTS (10 marks) The Examiner will play all ear tests twice (a) to reproduce by clapping a simple three-bar phrase played by the examiner which uses quavers, crotchets and minims only (b) to state which of the two notes is higher or lower in pitch, the range of which will be within an octave (c) to sing any three notes correctly in tune after they have been played consecutively by the examiner (d) to recognise a chordal passage played by the examiner as major or minor

GRADE 1 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) All scales and arpeggios to be Tongued and Slurred. 1. Scales C and F Major One Octave A and D Harmonic Minor One Octave 2. Arpeggios C and F Major One Octave A and D Minor One Octave 3. Sustained note. Any note from G major scale. 12 seconds 4. Chromatic scale commencing on F One Octave 5. Blues Scale Only to be presented if Item 4 is a jazz piece with an improvisation created by the student. According to the piece with improvisation. *Scale to be dropped for the blues scale. B. FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items Item 1: (20 marks) Off to a Great Start (Walton) P29 Jumping Jack P31 Tragic P36 Three Legged Race P37 Lord of the Dance, Turkey in the Straw Minuet P29 Bach (Pezold) (Learn As You Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes) Demnitz, F Exercise No. 9 or 13 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1) (Faber) Diabelli, A Serenade (Learn As You Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes) Endresen, R No. 1 Supplementary Studies Johnson, J.J Jazz Etude (Exercises & Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalists) (Hal Leonard) Lacour, M No. 2 or 3 (50 Etudes Faciles – Book 1) (Billadout) Langey, O No. 2, P49 Except 2 bars out of range Lyons, G Exercise No. 4 or 7 (24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone) (Useful Music) Marshall, P Liquorice Allsorts or The BBQ Blues (The Mini Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Mule, M No. 1 (24 Easy Studies) Rae, J No. 4 and 5 (Progressive Jazz Studies) (Faber) Walton, M Study in C Major, P4 (Note Cruncher for Sax, Book 1) Study in A Minor P4 Walton, M Alligator Creek (Saxafari Around Australia) Item 2: (20 marks) Beethoven, L Choral Symphony Theme (66 Great Tunes – Walton) Ode to Joy (Meet the Masters arr. J.Curnow) (Dehaske) Davies & Harris Judges Dance (Really Easy Sax Book) (Faber)

Dvorak, A Largo (Meet the Masters arr. J.Curnow) (Dehaske) Grieg, E Morning from ‘Peer Gynt (Classical – Discover the Lead Series) (International Music Publishers) Harris, P No. 1 to 3 (7 Easy Dance) Lawton, S Londonderry Air (The Young Saxophone Player) (Oxford Press) Mussorgsky, M The Great Gate of Kiev (Meet the Masters arr. James Curnow) (Dehaske) Rosseau, E Advance of the Alto (Advance of the Alto) (Belwin Mills) Alto Affirmation (Alto Affirmation) (Belwin Mills) Trad. The Rising Sun (The Really Easy Saxophone Book) (Faber) Tylman Susato Rondo (Meet the Masters) (Dehaske) Walton, M Botany Bay (Saxafari Around Australia) Wild Colonial Boy (Saxafari Around Australia) Item 3: (20 marks) Bartok, B Scherzando (Amazing Solos for Sax) Cowles, C A Beguiling Bug’s Beguine (Amazing Animals) (Fentone) Tri Time (Learn As You Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes) Harris, P Nos. 4 to 6 (7 Easy Dances) Waltz of the Clown (The Really Easy Sax Book) (Faber) Marshall, P Chasin’ Charlie or Electric Eliza’s Elephump Thump (The Big, Big Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Mr. Eggshell (Ode to a Butterfly) (Le Dogue) The Sad, Sad Tale of Simon Says (The Mini Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Offenbach, J Can Can (Up Grade Grades 1 – 2) Schubert, F The Trout (66 Great Tunes) (AWMP) Item 4: (20 marks) My Heart Will Go On (Take the Lead - Ballads) (up to the key change) Greendoor (Take the Lead Rock & Roll) He Ain’t Heavy (Guestspot No. 1 Hits) Aebersold, J Improvisation (Any Play-A-Long) Cowan, M Waltzing Matilda (The Young Sax Player) (Oxford) Cropton, M Romance (Ten to Go) David & Akst Baby Face (Essential Standards Eb) (Santorella) Davis, M Freddie Freeloader (The Blues Jazz Play Along Vol. 3) (Hal Leonard) Harrison, H The Wang Wang Blues (Amazing Solos) (Boosey & Hawkes) Lyons, G Rock Steady or Laura’s Lament (New Alto or Tenor Saxophone Solos Book 1) (Useful Music) Marchetti, F Fascination (Essential Standards Eb) (Santorella) Marshall, P Catfish Crunch – top part only (Freaky Fone Flingers) (Le Dogue) Big Bad Brit’s Boogie Woogie or Cats Eyes Cassandra’s Mini March (The Big, Big Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Johnny Be Blue (The Mini Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Moody, D All Hail King Jesus (Great is the Lord) (Hal Leonard)

O’Reilly, J Sweet Gretchen (Yamaha Pop-Style Solos) The Wrap Up (Yamaha Pop-Style Solos) Rosseau, E (arr.) Rocking Carol (Rocking Carol) (Belwin Mills Traditional When the Saints Go Marching In (Essential Standards Eb) (Santorella) Trad. Little Brown Jug (Essential Standards Eb) (Santorella) Own Choice: Candidates may substitute a piece of their own choice for Item 4 only. A work of equivalent standard to the above set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. The work may be the candidate’s own composition or arrangement. A copy must be provided for the examiner. The work must be accompanied by either (i) a keyboard instrument or (ii) a small instrumental ensemble or (iii) a CD. C. PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate and prompt response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: (i) Key signatures (ii) Time signatures (iii) Notation – pitch - duration (iv) All terms and signs on the score

GRADE 2 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) All scales and arpeggios to be Tongued, Slurred. 1. Scales C* and D Major Two Octaves Bb Major One Octave B and G Harmonic Minor One Octave A Melodic Minor One Octave 2. Arpeggios C and D Major Two Octaves Bb Major One Octave B and G Minor One Octaves 3. Sustained note. Any note from D major scale 16 seconds 4. Chromatic scale commencing on E One Octave 5. Blues Scale - Only to be presented if Item 4 is a jazz piece with an improvisation created by the student. According to the piece with improvisation. *scale to be dropped for the blues scale. B. FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items Item 1: (20 marks) Chedeville Gavotte (Learn As You Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes)

Cole, KR Jazzetto (Learn As You Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes) Cowles, C Rock (Finger Bobbins for Unaccompanied Sax) (Studio Music Co.) Davies, Harris: No. 12, 14, 18, 19 or 24 (80 Graded Studies book 1) (Faber) Endresen, R No. 3 Supplementary Studies Evans Sax Appeal (Learn As You Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes) Kohler Exercise No. 20 (Easy Classical Studies ed. John Harle) (Universal Editions) Lacour, M No. 4 or 11 (50 Etudes Faciles – Book 1) (Billadout) Marshall, P Flower Power (The Mini Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Mule, M No. 2 (24 Easy Studies) Niehaus, L Exercises No. 1 (Basic Jazz Conception for Saxophone Vol. 1) Rae, J Any TWO of 44, 45, 48, 50, 51 and 53 (Progressive Jazz Studies – Easy Level) (Faber) No. 14, 26 or 32 53 (Progressive Jazz Studies- Intermediate Level) (Faber) Veldaus, E Exercise No. 3 (Play ‘em Right: Rock 1) (Dehaske) Walton, M Study in D Major P16 (Note Cruncher for Sax Book 1) Study in B Minor P16 Walton, M Nos. 22 and 23 (Saxafari Around Australia) Dvorak, A Largo (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Trad. In an English Garden (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Tchaikovsky, P March Nutcracker Suite (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Item 2: (20 marks) Tambourin I (Amazing Solos) (Boosey & Hawkes) Byrd, W Pavane for ‘The Earl of Salisbury’ (Alto Sax Solos ed. Harvey) (Chester) Chopin, F Mourning Song arr. M. Friedmann (Classical Solos) (Dehaske) Goddard, B Lullaby arr. M. Friedmann (Classical Solos) (Dehaske) Handel, GF Bouree (Classical Album arr. Harle) (Universal) Mozart, WA Papageno’s Aria (66 Great Tunes – AWMP) Symphony No. 40 in G Minor (UpGrade Grades 2 – 3) Rameau, JP Le Tambourin (66 Great Tunes – AWMP) Singlee, JB Allegro Vivace (Concert Repertoire for the Alto Saxophone) (Faber) Vivaldi, A Spring from ‘The Four Seasons’ (Classical - Discover the Lead Series) (International Music) Item 3: (20 marks) Theme from ‘Jurassic Park’ (Guestspot Movie Favourites) Bring Him Home or Somewhere or If I Were a Rich Man (Guestspot Show Stoppers) Bratten, J. W. Teddy Bears Picnic (up Grade Grades 1 – 2) Bozza, E Parade De Petits Soldats (Leduc) Cowles, C A Rubicund Rat from Russia (Amazing Animals) (Fentone)

Dvorak, A Romantic Piece (Solos for the Alto Saxophone – Teal) Grechaninoff, A At the Heath (Concert & Contest Collection) Harvey, P Lullaby for Sax (Saxophone Solos for the Alto Saxophone Vol. 1) (Chester) Harris, P No. 7 Foxtrot (7 Easy Dances) The Hippopotamus (The Really Easy Sax Book) (Faber) Harrison, H Peruvian Dance (Amazing Solos) (Boosey & Hawkes) Marshall, P Ian Iceberg or Jolly Jess’ Jazzy Jig or Lach-Laness Monster or Nutty Nat’s Ratty Rag (The Big, Big Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Prelude for a Floppy Dog (Ode to a Butterfly) (Le Dogue) Rebikov, V Insouciance ed. K. Stent (The Saxophonist’s Collection Book 1 - Alto) (K. Mayhew) Schumann, R The Merry Peasant (66 Great Tunes - AWMP) Tchaikovsky, P The Old French Song (66 Great Tunes – AWMP) Trad. Banana Boat Song (Up Grade Grades 1–2) Item 4: (20 marks) New Scooby Doo Mysteries (Kid’s Flim & TV Themes) The Rose (Take the Lead - Ballads) Wind Beneath My Wings (Take the Lead - Ballads) The Circle of Life (Guestspot Film Themes) Beatles A Hard Days Night (Guestspot No. 1 Hits) God Bless the Child (Guestspot Blues) Li’l Darling (Guestspot 20 Jazz Greats) Aebersold, J Improvisation (Any Play-A-Long) Bacharach, B Walk on By arr. Esposito (The Music of Burt Bacharach Plus 1) (Warner Bros.) Bailey Riff Raff Rock (Jazz Incorporated Vol. 2) (Bailey) Scoobie Du Wup (Jazz Incorporated Vol. 2) (Bailey) Cole, KR Granite (Learn As you Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes) Cowles, C Embarising (Bumper Baritone Book) (Studio Music) Cropton, M Shh (Ten to Go) The Seekers (Ten to Go) Last Day (Ten to Go) Davis, M Freddie Freeloader (Miles Davis vol. - Jazz Along Series) (Hal Leonard) Reggae (The Sound of Pop, Rock & Blues Vol. 2) (Dehaske) Sneakin Out (The Sound of Pop, Rock & Blues) (Dehaske) Marshmallow (Play ‘em Right: Rock 1) (Dehaske) Ellington/Tizol Caravan (Concert Repertoire for the Alto Saxophone) (Faber) Ellington, D C-Jam Blues (Duke Ellington Classics Vol. 1 - Jazz Along Series) (Hal Leonard) Joplin, S The Easy Winners (Up Grade Grades 2 – 3) Lyons, G Direct Action or Soft Song or Laura’s Lament (New Alto or Tenor Saxophone Solos Book 1) (Useful Music)

Marshall, P Flat Matt’s Fat Cat Dance or Rustin’ Dustin’s Raggy Dance or Wimpy Wendy’s Wayward Waltz (The Big, Big Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) McHugh, N People Need the Lord (Great is the Lord) (Hal Leonard) Mullins, R Awesome God (Great is the Lord) (Hal Leonard) Pogson, S Night Flight or Ska Face or Slow Train Blues (The Way To Rock) (Boosey & Hawkes) Porter, C It’s Alright With Me arr. Esposito (The Music of Cole Porter Plus 1) (Warner Bros.) Rae, J Grand ‘Ole Duke (Jazzy Sax 2) (Universal) In the Wee Small Hours (Blue Saxophone) (Universal) Traditional Jamaican Folk Song Traditional The Mango Walk (Up Grade Grades 2 – 3) Veldaus, E What’s Up? (Play ‘em Right: Rock 1) (Dehaske) Wedgwood, P Moonglow (Jazzin’ About) Own Choice: Candidates may substitute a piece of their own choice for Item 4 only. A work of equivalent standard to the above set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. The work may be the candidate’s own composition or arrangement. A copy must be provided for the examiner. The work must be accompanied by either (i) a keyboard instrument or (ii) a small instrumental ensemble or (iii) a CD. C. PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate and prompt response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: (i) Key signatures (ii) Time signatures (iii) Notation – pitch - duration (iv) All terms and signs on the score

GRADE 3 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) All scales and arpeggios to be Tongued, Slurred, and 2 slurred 2 staccato. 1. Scales Eb and Bb Major Two octaves A Major* One Octave C Harmonic Minor Two Octaves F# Harmonic Minor One Octave G Melodic Minor One Octave 2. Arpeggios Eb and Bb Major Two Octaves A Major One octave C Minor Two Octaves F# Minor One Octave 3. Chromatic scale commencing on G One Octave

4. Blues Scale Only to be presented if Item 4 is a jazz piece with an improvisation created by the student. According to the piece with improvisation. *Scale to be dropped for the blues scale. B. FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items Item 1: (20 marks) Cowles, C Lightly Latin (Finger Bobbins for Unaccompanied Sax) (Studio Music Co.) Davies & Harris Nos. 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30 or No 31 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1) Endresen, R No. 6 or 8 (Supplementary Studies) Garibaldi, G Etude No. 40 (Easy Classical Studies ed. John Harle) (Universal Edition) Lacour, M No. 15 or 18 (50 Etudes Faciles – Book 1) (Billadout) Lyons, G Etude No. 11 (24 Melodic Studies for Sax) (Useful Music) Marshall, P Blutude One or Blutude Two (Ten Blutudes for Saxophone) (Le Dogue) Menz Dixieland Blues (Learn As You Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes) Mule, M No. 5 or 7 (24 Easy Pieces) Niehaus, L Exercise 5 or 7 (Basic Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone Vol. 1) Rae, J No. 9, 15, 27, 30, 33 or 36 (Progressive Jazz Studies – Intermediate Level) (Faber) Walton, M Study in Bb Major P20 (Note Cruncher for Sax Book 1) Study in G Minor P20 Wedgwood, P Five Jive (Up Grade Grades 2 – 3) Wichtl, G Etude No. 37 (80 Graded Studies for Sax Book I) (Faber Music) Bizet, G Castanet Song (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Trad. Dixie (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Item 2: (20 marks) Bach, JS Menuet (Saxophone Solos for Alto Vol. 2) (Chester) Air on a G String (Classical - Discover the Lead Series) (International Music Publishers) Elgar, E Nimrod (Jerry Lanning) (The Classical Experience for Alto Sax) (Cramer Music) Haydn, F Serenade (66 Great Tunes - AWMP) Serenade (Classical Album arr. Harle) (Universal) Londiex, S Air Tendre or Rondo (A La Decourvete – 1er Recuil) (Leduc) Rondeau or Siciliana (A La Decourvete – 2eme Recuil) (Leduc) Martini, J P Plaisir D’Amour (66 Great Tunes – AWMP) Mozart, WA Minuet (Concert & Contest Collection) Purcell, H Trumpet Voluntary (66 Great Tunes) (AWMP) Tchaikovsky, P Reverie ed. Keith Stent (The Saxophone Collection Book 1 – Alto)(Kevin Mayhew) Item 3: (20 marks)

Falling In To you (Guestspot Nineties Hits) (Wise Publications) Bernstein, L America (Amazing Solos) (Boosey & Hawkes) Bizet, G Prelude & Andante (Solo De L’Arlesiene) L’Arlesienne (Alto Sax Solos ed. Harvey) (Chester) Bozza, E Chanson a Bercer (Leduc) Petit Gavotte (Leduc) Brahms, J Dream Waltz (Classical Solos, ed. Friedmann) Dvorak, A Bohemia (Classical Solos, ed. Friedmann) Gretchaninoff, A Evening Waltz (Concert & Contest Collection) Grieg, E Gavotte from the Holberg Suite (Amazing Solos for Alto Sax) Harris, P Rondo Giocoso (The Really Easy Sax Book) (Faber) Jacobs, C Beauty School Dropout (Take the Lead - Grease) (Warner) Joplin, S Paragon Rag (Amazing Solos) (Boosey & Hawkes) Lyons, G Sweet & Sad (New Alto or Tenor Saxophone Solos Book 1) (Useful Music) Marshall, P Ode To A Butterfly (Ode to a Butterfly) (Le Dogue) Menken, S Colours Of The Wind (Disney Solos) (Hal Leonard) Offenbach, J Barcarolle (Alto Sax Solos ed. Harvey) (Chester) Rossini, R The Barber of Seville (66 Great Tunes M. Walton– AWMP) Saint-Saens, C The Swan (Take-ten arr. James Rae) (Universal) Satie, E Gymnopedie 1 (John Harle’s Sax Album) (Boosey & Hawkes) Schubert, F Marche Militaire (66 Great Tunes – AWMP) Strauss, J Jr Waltz from Die Fledermaus (66 Great Tunes – AWMP) Verdt, G Dancing Lady (Classical Solos, ed. Friedmann) Item 4: (20 marks) Satin Doll or Take the A Train (Guestspot Jazz) Hey Big Spender (Guestspot Showstoppers) Livin’ La Vida Loca or Perfect Moment (Guestspot Chart Hits) Journey Home (The Cool Jazz Series – Cool Jazz Publishing) (Layther E.) The Beatles Michelle or Summertime (Take the Lead - Jazz) I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Take the Lead Ballads) Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Guestspot Latin) The Man I Love (The Saxophonists Collection Book 1 – Alto) (Kevin Mayhew) Aebersold, J Improvisation (Any Play-A-Long) Bailey Cooking With Gas (Jazz Incorporated Vol. 2) (Bailey) Snappy Rag (Jazz Incorporated Vol. 1) (Bailey) Card, M Celebrate The Child (Great is the Lord) (Hal Leonard) Cowles, C Sonatina III (Bumper Baritone Book) (Studio Music) Cropton, M The Heart of Soul (Ten to Go) Yakuza No More (Ten to Go)

Davis, M Milestones (Miles Davis Vol. 2 Jazz Playalongs) (Hal Leonard) Four (Miles David Vol. 2 Jazz Playalongs) (Hal Leonard) Don’t Worry (The Sound of Pop, Rock & Blues Vol. 2) (Dehaske) Ellington, D Sophisticated Lady or Satin Doll (Take Ten arr. James Rae) (Universal) Gershwin, G An American in Paris (Concert Repertoire for the Alto Saxophone) (Faber) The Man I Love (The Saxophonists Collection Book 1 – Alto) (Kevin Mayhew) Gines, F Nothing has Changed (Classical Solos, ed. Friedmann) Lyons, G Sweet & Sad (New Alto Sax Solos Book 1) Generation Bridge (New Alto Sax Solos Book 2) Mancini, H The Pink Panther (Theme Fentone) Marshall, P Texas Alex and his Wagon Wheel Blues or Smithereenie (The Big, Big Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Razor Racer (The Racer Suite) (Le Dogue) McHugh/Gaither In The Name Of The Lord (Great is the Lord) (Hal Leonard) Meacham/Hummel American Patrol (H Leonard) Motion, D Deep Cover (Groove Lab) Norton, C No. 16 Wistful (The Microjazz for A Sax Book 1) No. 20 Silly Hats No. 8 Elegance (The Microjazz for A Sax Book 2) Parker, G Now’ The Time (Hal Leonard) Blue Elephant (The Sound of Pop, Rock & Blues Vol. 2) (Dehaske) Pogson, S Jumping Jack (The Way to Rock) (Boosey & Hawkes) Rae, J Mr Creek (Blue Saxophone) (Universal) Waltz for Emily (Blue Saxophone) (Universal) Beyond the Blue (Latin Saxophone) (Universal) Williams, J Hedwig Theme (Kids Film and TV Themes – Take The Lead) Dobby the House Elf (The Chamber of Secrets) Moaning Myrtle (The Chamber of Secrets) Gilderoy Lockhart (The Chamber of Secrets) Nimbus 200 (The Chamber of Secrets) Family Portrait (The Chamber of Secrets) Own Choice: Candidates may substitute a piece of their own choice for Item 4 only. A work of equivalent standard to the above set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. The work may be the candidate’s own composition or arrangement. A copy must be provided for the examiner. The work must be accompanied by either (i) a keyboard instrument or (ii) a small instrumental ensemble or (iii) a CD. C. PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate and prompt response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: (i) Key signatures (ii) Time signatures (iii) Notation – pitch - duration (iv) All terms and signs on the score

GRADE 4 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) All scales and arpeggios to be Tongued, Slurred, 2 slurred 2 staccato. 1. Scales E and F Major Two Octaves Ab Major* One Octave C# and F Harmonic Minor Two Octaves D Melodic Minor Two Octaves 2. Arpeggios E and F Major Two Octaves Ab Major One Octave C# and F Minor Two Octaves 3. Scales in 3rds G major One Octave 4. Chromatic C commencing on C Two Octaves 5. Blues Scale Only to be presented if Item 4 is a jazz piece with an improvisation created by the student. According to the piece with improvisation. *Sscale to be dropped for the blues scale. B. FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items Item 1: (20 marks) Anderson, CJ Etude No. 74 (Easy Classical Studies ed. John Harle) (Universal Edition) Garibaldi, G Etude no. 42 (Easy Classical Studies ed. John Harle) (Universal Edition) Harris, P Etude No. 32, 35, 42, 43 or 44 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1) (Faber Music) Lacour, M No. 20 or 23 (50 Etudes Faciles – Book 1) (Billadout) Lyons, G Etude No. 17 (24 melodic Studies for Sax) (Useful Music) Marshall, P Blutude Five or Blutude Seven (Ten Blutudes for Saxophone) (Le Dogue) Mule, M No. 17 (24 Easy Studies) Niehaus, L Exercise 11 or 12 (Basic Conceptions for Saxophone Vol. 1) Etude No. 15 or 16 (Jazz Conception for Saxophone – Intermediate Level) (Hal Leonard) Rae, J Round About or Slurp, Slurp or Walk About (20 Modern Studies for Saxophone) (Universal) No. 29, 34 or 35 (Progressive Jazz Studies – Intermediate) (Faber) Voxman, E C Major p2 or D Major p19 (Selected Solos) (Rubank) Walton, M Study in F Major or D Minor P12 (Note Cruncher for Sax Book 1) Beethoven, L Shepherds Thanksgiving After the Storm (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Mozart WA Symphony No 40 (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Grieg, E Morning (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Item 2: (20 marks) Beethoven, L Grazioso (Classical Solos, ed. Friedmann)

Bizet, G Prelude & Andante (Solo de L’Arlesienne) Intermezzo (Classical Solos, ed. Friedmann) Habanera – Carmen (Cult Classics) Seguidilla (Amazing Solos for Alto Saxophone) Boccherini, L Minuet & Trio (66 Great Tunes) (AWMP) Catalini, A Ebben ne Amoro Lontana (Cult Classics) Chedeville La Chicane (A La Decourvete 2eme Recuil) (Leduc) Chopin, F Mourning Song (Classical Solos, ed. Friedmann) Debussy, C Le Petit Negre (Claude Debussy Sax Album) (Universal Edition) Godard, B Lullaby (Classsical Solos, ed. Friedmann) Haydn, J Minuet (Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player – Teal) Mozart, WA Turkish Rondo (66 Great Tunes) (AWMP) Puccini, G Un Bel Di (Cult Classsic) Vivaldi, A Concerto for 2 Trumpets (66 Great Tunes) (AWMP) Gossec, FJ Tamborine (66 Great Tunes-Walton) Item 3: (20 marks) Ashman, M Be Our Guest (Disney Solos) (Hal Leonard) Bernstein, L America from West Side Story (Amazing Solos for Alto Sax) Bozza, E Gavotte Des Demoiselles (Gavotte Des Demoiselles) (Leduc) Cowan, D Reflections Debussy, C Jimbo’s Lullaby arr. Rae (Debussy Alto Saxophone Album) Galliard Hornpipe (A La Decourvete 2eme recoil) (Leduc) Gallon Flight (French Recital Pieces of the Twentieth Century Vol. 1) (International Music Comp.) Garson, M Ballade (Alto Sax Solos for the Performing Artist) (Alfred) Graves Farandole (Petit Suite) (Emerson) Jacques, M Any one from Sounds Good (Universal) Lepage Les Amours de Saxo (Les Adventures de Saxo) (Editions Combre) Murphy, K Serenade Ostransky, L Canzonetta & Giga (Concert & Contest Collection) Prokofieff, S Troika (Amazing Solos for Alto Sax) Ravel, M Bolero (66 Great Tunes – AWMP) Rossini, G William Tell Overture (66 Great Tunes M.Walton– AWMP) Smenoff Gin Fizz (French Recital Pieces of the Twentieth Century Vol. 1) (International Music Comp.) Warlock, P Basse Danse from the Capriol (Amazing Solos for Alto Sax) Item 4: (20 marks) Dance of the Seven-legged Octopus (Y. Tetihw) Eternal Flame (Guestspot No. 1 Hits) Birdland (Take the Lead - Jazz) Misty (Take the Lead - Jazz)

Aebersold, J Improvisation (Any Play-A-Long) Ares, R Memory (Saxophone & Romance) Bossa from Benalla or Schoolyard Blues (The Cool Jazz Series – Cool Jazz Publishing) (Layther E.) Bailey Jumbuck Jive (Jazz Incorporated Vol. 1) (Bailey) Brubeck, D It’s A Raggy Waltz (Concert Repertoire for the Alto Saxophone) (Faber) Carpenter, G Chorinko, Carinhoso (John Harles Sax Album To Baker St. & Bach) Cole, RK Suburban Sunday (Learn As You Play Saxophone) (Boosey & Hawkes) Cowles, C A Fiery Froghoppers Hop (Amazing Animals) (Fentone) Fun Piece (Bumper Baritone Book) (Studio Music) Cropton, M an Odyssey, TWO variations. One Fast, One Slow (Ten to Go) In a Groove (Ten to Go) M’s Dancing (Ten to Go) Desmond, P Take Five (All Jazzed) or (Take Ten arr. Rae) (Universal) Ellington, D Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington Classics Vol. 1 Jazz Playalongs) (Hal Leonard) Giblin, I.M Chicken Chowder (Amazing Solos for Alto Sax) Grant, R Any one from Dots & Dashes Lyons, G Simple Song (Sax Solo Book 3) Michael & Ridgeley Careless Whisper (No. 1 Hits - Take the Lead Series) (Warner/IMP) On The Rocks (The Sound of Pop, Rock & Blues Vol. 2) (Dehaske) Marshall, P Candid Candace’s Bandit Blues or The Elephant’s Treadmill (The Big, Big Book of Groovy Tunes) (Le Dogue) Raggy Racer or Resting Racer (The Racer Suite) (Le Dogue) Motion, D Amsterdam (Groove Lab) Norton, C No. 13 Red Rag or No. 14 Now We Are Five (The Microjazz For Alto Saxophone Book 1) Parker, C Blues Alice (The Blues Vol. 3 Jazz Playalongs) (Hal Leonard) Empty Pocket (The Sound of Pop, Rock & Blues Vol. 2) (Dehaske) Porter, C I Get A Kick Out Of You (Cole Porter Classics ed. F. Mantooth) (Hal Leonard) I’ve Got You Under My Skin (Cole Porter Classics ed. F. Mantooth) (Hal Leonard) Rae, J Kebab Keboogie (Jazzy Sax 2) (Universal) Tradewinds or On the Edge (Latin Saxophone) (Universal) Schwarz, O A Song For You (Saxophone & Romance) Seal Kiss From A Rose (Great Popular Instrumental Solos) (Warner) Sondheim, S Send In The Clowns (Musicals Take the Lead) (Warner/IMP) Williams, J Double Trouble – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (WB) Jar Jar’s Introduction (Star Wars Episode 1) (Warner) Duel of Fates – Phantom Menace Episode 1 Raider’s March (Film Tunes Playalong for Alto Saxophone - B. C. Turner) (Chester) Fawkes the Phoenix (The Chamber of Secrets)

Harry’s Wondrous World (The Chamber of Secrets) Play all the high notes Wilson, A Night Walk (Bebop & more) (Spartan Press) Own Choice: Candidates may substitute a piece of their own choice for Item 4 only. A work of equivalent standard to the above set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. The work may be the candidate’s own composition or arrangement. A copy must be provided for the examiner. The work must be accompanied by either (i) a keyboard instrument or (ii) a small instrumental ensemble or (iii) a CD. C. PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section will require an accurate and prompt response to questions related to the content of the musical score. The following areas must be covered in preparation: (i) Key signatures (ii) Time signatures (iii) Notation – pitch - duration (iv) All terms and signs on the score

GRADE 5 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) All scales and arpeggios to be Tongued, Slurred, 2 slurred 2 staccato, Slurred in pairs. 1. Scales F# Major* One Octave B and Db Major Two Octaves Bb Harmonic Minor Two Octaves G# Harmonic Minor One Octave C Melodic Minor Two Octaves 2. Arpeggios F# Major One Octave B and Db Major Two Octaves Bb Minor Two Octaves G# Minor One Octave 3. Chromatic scale commencing on E Two Octaves 4. Scales in 3rds D and B major Two Octaves 5. Dominant 7ths in the keys of Bb Major Two Octaves and D Major One Octave 6. Blues Scale - Only to be presented if Item 4 is a jazz piece with an improvisation created by the student. According to the piece with improvisation. *Sscale to be dropped for the blues scale. B. FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items Item 1: (20 marks)

Bach, JS Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (More Great Tunes M. Walton) Beethoven, L Violin Concerto (More Great Tunes M. Walton) Paganini, N. Caprice (More Great Tunes M. Walton) Tchaikovsky, P Romeo and Juliet Theme (More Great Tunes M. Walton) Any two to be selected. Blatt, F Etude No. 49 (Easy Classical Studies ed. J. Harle) (Universal) Cowles, C Dixie (Finger Bobbins for Unaccompanied Sax) (Studio Music Co.) Gariboldi, G Etude No. 66 (Easy Classical Studies ed. J. Harle) (Universal Garnier, F Etude No. 49 or No. 50 (80 Graded Studies for Sax Book 2) (Faber) Johnson, JJ Jazz Etude (Exercises and Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalist) (Hal Leonard) Klose, H Melodie Allemonde (Saxophone Method Pt. 1) Lacour, M No. 25 (50 Etudes Faciles Book 1) (Billadout) Marshall, P Blue Berzurka (Le Dogue) Blutude Three or Blutude Nine (Ten Blutudes for Sax) (Le Dogue) 1921 or 1967 (Jazz Ramblings for solo Saxophone) (Le Dogue) Mule, M No. 23 (24 Easy Studies) Neihaus, L Etude No. 4 (Developing Jazz Concepts for Saxophone) (Hal Leonard) Paganini, N Caprice (More Great Tunes M. Walton) + Beethovens Violin Concerto P 8 Rae, J Sidewinder or Slavonic Dance (20 Modern Studies for Saxophone) (Universal) Voxman, E D Minor p9 (Selected Solos) (Rubank) E Major p40 (Selected Solos) (Rubank) Walton, M Study in Bb Major P34 (Note Cruncher for Sax Book 1) Study in G Minor P34 Item 2: (20 marks) Debussy, C Golliwog’s Cake Walk or Danse Bohiemienne (Claude Debussy Sax Album) (Universal) D’Ambrosis, A Canzonetta Mussorgsky, M The Old Caslte (Solos for the Alto Sax Player – Teal) Rossini, G The Thieving Magpie (More Great Tunes M. Walton) Saint-Saens Rondo Capriccioso (More Great Tunes M.Walton) Schubert, F Serenade (Classical Solos, ed. Friedmann) Wagner, R Ride of the Valkyries (Cult Classics) Item 3: (20 marks) Bonneau, P Danse des Demons (Suite) (Leduc) Bozza, E Aria for Sax and Piano (Leduc) Derry, G 1st & 2nd or 2nd & 3rd Movement Kings Sonata La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin arr. J. Rae (Debussy Alto Saxophone Album) (Universal) Dubois, P A la Russe – Pieces Caractaristique en Forme de Suite (A La Russe) (Leduc) Faure, G Pavane (Take Ten arr. Rae) (Universal)

Graves Valse Musette AND Rondeau (Petit Suite) (Emerson) Holland, D Any Movement from Happy Sax Lepage Saxo a Copere City (Les Adventures de Saxo) (Editions Combre) Kodaly, Z Battle & Defeat of Saxophone (Solo for Alto) Ostransky, L Introduction & Rondo (Concert & Contest Collection for Alto Sax) Planel, R Chanson du Maletier (Suite Romantique) Conte De Noel (Suite Romantique) Rorem, N Two Waltzes (John Harles Sax Album To Baker St. & Bach) Tomasi, H Chant Corse for Eb Sax and Piano Item 4: (20 marks) 5/4 Mayhem (The Cool Jazz Series – Cool Jazz Publishing) (Layther E.) Images (M Brandman) (Jazzem Music) Easy Breeze (G.Pikler) (Classic Sax Currency Press) Shy One (D. Holland) Nights in White Satin (Guestspot Ballads) Moonglow (Guestspot Classic Blues) I Do It of You (Guestspot 90’s Hits) Take 5 Oye Como Va (Guestspot Latin - J. Long) (Wise Publications) There Is No Closer Friend (Moments of Swing) (Dehaske) All The Things You Are (Jazz Improvisation for Alto Sax - Go Solo Series) (Wise Publications) Aebersold, J Improvisation (Any Play-A-Long) Bacharach, B I Say A Little Prayer For you (The Music of Burt Bacharach Plus One) (Warner) Bailey Stokers Siding (Jazz Incorporated Vol. 1) (Bailey) Baker Street (John Harle’s Sax Album) (Boosey & Hawkes) Cropton, M Touching Bass (Ten to Go) Ellington, D In A Sentimental Mood (John Harle’s Sax Album) (Boosey & Hawkes) Gershwin, G Rhapsody in Blue (Concert Repertoire for the Alto Saxophone) (Faber) Giblin, I Chicken Chowder (Amazing Solo’s for Alto Sax) Hagen, E Harlem Nocturne (Practice Sessions) Hayes, B Saturday Night or Fly Me To The Moon (Sinatra, Sax and Swing) Marshall, P Seven Sketches for Saxophone – any four movements (Seven Sketches for Saxophone) (Le Dogue) Reckless (Le Dogue) Monk, T Round Midnight (Guestspot Blues) Wild Man of the Forest (Wild Man of the Forest) (Le Dogue) Norman, M The James Bond Theme (James Bond Collection) (Warner) Norton, C No. 18 Hopping (The Microjazz for A Sax Book 2) Nyman, M The Heart Asks Pleasure First (Film Tunes Playalong) (Chester Music) Parker, C Scrapple From The Apple (The Charlie Parker Omnibook – Music Sales) Rae, J Situation Comedy (Take Ten) (Universal) Cayenne (Latin Saxophone) (Universal) Schifrin, L Mission Impossible Theme (Film Tunes Playalong) (Chester Music)

Schwartz, S When You Believe (Film Tunes Playalong for Alto Sax - B.C Turner) (Chester Music) Spice Girls 2 Become 1 (Guestspot 90’s Hits) (Wise Publications) Stewart, D. A Lily Was Here (Single Sheet) (Warner) Wedgwood, P Tequila Sunrise (Jazzin’ About) Williams, J A Window to the Past – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (WB) The Chamber of Secrets (The Chamber of Secrets) Wilson, A Blues Boulevard (Bebop & more) (Spartan Press) Own Choice: Candidates may substitute a piece of their own choice for Item 4 only. A work of equivalent standard to the above set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. The work may be the candidate’s own composition or arrangement. A copy must be provided for the examiner. The work must be accompanied by either (i) a keyboard instrument or (ii) a small instrumental ensemble or (iii) a CD. C. PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section of the examination is vitally important and should reflect thorough research and knowledge of the music performed in the examination. A well-presented written report on one of the performed examination pieces must be handed to the examiner at the commencement of the examination. The candidate, with the aid of palm notes if necessary, will present a structured and confident oral delivery of the main points in the written report. A mere reading of the report will not be accepted. The examiner may discuss various points with the candidate. Successful candidates will have covered all aspects of the chosen piece in their research including, but not confined to the following areas: (i) All details on the score as for previous grades ie. keys, modulations, terms, note and rest names and values, metronome markings, signs (ii) A detailed explanation and description of the title of the piece whether it be specific (eg. The Snake Charmer) or more generic (eg. Sonatina) (iii) The nationality and dates of the composer with interesting and relevant biographical information. Details of the composer's other major works. (iv) The formal structure of the piece with bar numbers where possible to clearly show the main sections (v) Any unique or special characteristics associated with the piece eg. it's place in music history.

GRADE 6 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) All scales to be Tongued, Slurred, 2 slurred 2 staccato and Slurred in pairs. 1. COMPULSORY Scales F# Major/Harmonic and Melodic Minor Two Octaves STUDENT SELECTION Major/Harmonic and Melodic Minor To perform 1 sharp and 1 flat Key, including C Major from G, Ab or A One Octave* And 1 sharp and 1 flat from Bb, B, Cb, C, C#, Db, D, Eb, E , F Two Octaves 2. Arpeggios from keys selected above 3. Broken Chords: Select one from the major and minor arpeggios above 4. Chromatic scale commencing on F# Two Octaves 5. Scales in 3rds F# Major Two Octaves A Major One Octave 6. Dominant 7ths in the keys of F and A Major Two Octaves 7. Whole Tone Scale commencing on C# Two Octaves 8. Blues Scale Only to be presented if Item 4 is a jazz piece with an improvisation created by the student. According to the piece with improvisation the scale to be dropped comes from one of your STUDENT SELECTION. B. FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items CANDIDATES AND TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE TOTAL PERFORMANCE TIME:- 20 minutes MAXIMUM Item 1: (20 marks) Baermann, C Etude No. 61 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2) (Faber) Cowles, C Tyrolean Swing (Finger Bobbins for Unaccompanied Sax) (Studio Music) Davies & Harris Nos. 66 or 67 or 68 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2) Ferling, C Etude No. 58 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2) (Faber) Lyons, G Etude No. 21 or 23 (24 Melodic Studies for Sax) (Useful Music) Marshall, P Rhap-scallion (Rhap-scallion) (Le Dogue) 1930 or 1943 (Jazz Ramblings for Solo Saxophone) (Le Dogue) Niehaus, L No. 22 (Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone)

Etude No. 23 or 24 (Developing Jazz Concepts for Saxophone) (Hal Leonard) Rae, J Soho or Hard Rock Blues (20 Modern Studies for Saxophone) (Universal) Staccato Prelude (12 Modern Etudes) (Universal) Voxman, E Study in G Minor P16 (Selected Studies for Sax) Study in Ab P34 (Selected Studies for Sax) Mozart, WA Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 4th Mov. (More Great Tunes-Walton) Delibes Pizzicato Polka & Operatic Duet (Top line only) (More Great Tunes-Walton) Rossini, G Barber of Seville Aria (More Great Tunes-Walton) Item 2: (20 marks) Dvorak, A Humoreske (The Young Saxophone Player - Sidney Lawton) (Oxford) Guildgaud, G First Concerto (Concert & Contest Collection) Debussy, C Danse Bohiemienne (Debussy Alto Saxophone Album) (Universal) Mendelssohn, F Fingals Cave Overture (More Great Tunes) (AWMP) Schumann, R Fantasy Piece (Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player ed. Teal) (G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard) Item 3: (20 marks) Binge, R 3rd Movement (Concerto for Saxophone) Derry G. 1st Movt Kings Sonata Dubois, P A L’espagnole – Pieces Caracteristique en Forme de Suite (Leduc) Dukas, P Alla Gitana Francaix, J Samba Lente AND Merengue (Cinq Danses Exotiques) (Schott) Lepage Saxo se Promene (Les Adventures de Saxo) (Editions Combre) Lyons, G Valse Des Lions (New Alto Sax Solos Book 3) (Useful Music) Melody (New Alto or Tenor Sax Solos Book 3) (Useful Music) Maurice, P Farandoulo di Chantouno (Tableaux de Provence) (Editions Henry Lemoine) Cansoun per ma mio AND La Boumiano (Tableaux de Provence) (Editions Henry Lemoine) Milhaud, D 2nd Movement (Scaramouche Suite) Rachmaninoff, S Vocalise (John Harle’s Sax Album) (Boosey & Hawkes) Sutherland, M Sonata Saxophone Tcherepnin, A 2nd Movement Sonatine Sportive Schubert, F Fantasia (More Great Tunes-Walton) Item 4: (20 marks) Desafinado (Guestspot Jazz) Funky Dee (The Sound of Pop, Rock & Blues Vol. 2) (Dehaske) Count On Me (15 Popular Instrumental Solos) (Warner) The Meadow Picnic (Star Wars Episode 2: The Attack of the Clones) (Warner/IMP) I Am Australian (Instrumental Folio/for all instruments) (Warner)

Fun (The Cool Jazz Series – Cool Jazz Publishing) (Layther E.) Poco Swingy (G>Pikler) (Classic Sax Currency Press) Musette & Gigue (D.Holland) Pure Shores (Smash Hits Playalong) (Wise) Masquerade (The Phantom of the Opera) (Hal Leonard) The Arena (Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones) (Warner/IMP) Aebersold, J Improvisation (Any Play-A-Long) Collins, P In The Air Tonight (Go Solo Rock Alto or Tenor) (Wise) Dire Straits Sultans Of Swing (Go Solo Rock Alto or Tenor) (Wise) Ellington, D In A Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington Classics Jazz Playalong) (Hal Leonard) Hearts For Sale (Moments of Swing) (Dehaske) Hayes, B The Song Is You or Oh, Lady Be Good or Steppin’ out with My Baby (Sinatra, Sax and Swing) Lyons, G Bounce (New Alto Sax Solos Book 3) (Useful Music) Footsteps (The Sound of Pop, Rock and Blues Vol. 2) (Dehaske) Too Many Notes Samba (Moments of Swing) (Dehaske) Marshall, P Jazzamatazz (Le Dogue) Jazzamatazz Three (Baritone Saxophone only) (Le Dogue) Wild Man of the Forest (Le Dogue) Parker, C Yardbird Suite (Guestspot Jazz) Wedgwood, P Hot on the Line or Ragamuffin (Jazzin’ About) Westbrook, M Sonnet (John Harles Sax Album To Baker St. & Bach) Own Choice: Candidates may substitute a piece of their own choice for Item 4 only. A work of equivalent standard to the above set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. The work may be the candidate’s own composition or arrangement. A copy must be provided for the examiner. The work must be accompanied by either (i) a keyboard instrument or (ii) a small instrumental ensemble or (iii) a CD. C. PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section of the examination is vitally important and should reflect thorough research and knowledge of the music performed in the examination. A well-presented written report on one of the performed examination pieces must be handed to the examiner at the commencement of the examination. The candidate, with the aid of palm notes if necessary, will present a structured and confident oral delivery of the main points in the written report. A mere reading of the report will not be accepted. The examiner may discuss various points with the candidate. Successful candidates will have covered all aspects of the chosen piece in their research including, but not confined to the following areas:

(i) All details on the score as for previous grades ie. keys, modulations, terms, note and rest names and values, metronome markings, signs (ii) A detailed explanation and description of the title of the piece whether it be specific (eg. The Snake Charmer) or more generic (eg. Sonatina) (iii) The nationality and dates of the composer with interesting and relevant biographical information. Details of the composer's other major works. (iv) The formal structure of the piece with bar numbers where possible to clearly show the main sections (v) Any unique or special characteristics associated with the piece eg. it's place in music history.

GRADE 7 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) All scales to be Tongued, Slurred, 1 staccato 3 slurred and Slurred in pairs. 1. Scales COMPULSORY G Major/Harmonic and Melodic Minor Two Octaves STUDENT SELECTION Major/Harmonic and Melodic Minor To perform 2 sharp and 2 flat keys, including C Major from Bb, B, Cb, C, C#, Db, D, Eb, E, F, F# Two Octaves Select different scales from Grade 6 2. Arpeggios from keys selected above 3. Broken Chords Select one from the major and minor arpeggios above 4. Chromatic G Two Octaves 5. Scales in 3rds E and F Major Two Octaves 6. Dominant 7ths in the keys of Bb and G# Major Two Octaves 7. Whole Tone Scale E and F Two Octaves 8. Diminished 7ths Commencing on E and F Two Octaves 9. Blues Scale Only to be presented if Item 4 is a jazz piece with an improvisation created by the student. According to the piece with improvisation the scale to be dropped comes from one of your STUDENT SELECTION. B. FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items

CANDIDATES AND TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE TOTAL PERFORMANCE TIME:- 20 minutes MAXIMUM Item 1: (20 marks) Bozza, E No. 8 or No. 11 (12 Etudes-Caprices for Saxophone) (Leduc) Improvisation & Caprice Cowles, C Jazz Impro (Finger Bobbins for Unaccompanied Saxophone) (Studio Music Co.) Davies & Harris Nos. 72 or 73 or 74 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2) Dubois, P Prelude (Suite Francais) (Leduc) Ferling, C Etude No. 43 /Davies & Harris (80 Graded Studies for Sax Book 2) (Faber) Langey, O No. 32 P96 (The Saxophone) Lyons, G Etude No. 23 (24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone) (Useful Music) Marshall, P Unravelled (Le Dogue) 1999 (Jazz Ramblings for Solo Saxophone) (Le Dogue) Niehaus, L Etude No. 24 (Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone) (Hal Leonard) Etude No. 1 (Intermediate Jazz Conceptions for Sax) (Hal Leonard) Piazolla, A No. 5 (Tango etudes) (Henri Lemoine) Pietzsch, G Etude No. 68 (Easy Classical Studies ed. J. Harle) (Universal) Rae, J Ignition or Point to Point (12 Modern Etudes) (Universal) Cyclone (20 Modern Studies for Saxophone) (Universal) Tulou, JL Etude No. 50 (Easy Classical Studies ed. J. Harle) (Universal) Bizet, G Symphony 2nd Mov. (More Great Tunes-Walton) Rossini, G Tarantella (More Great Tunes-Walton) Item 2: (20 marks) Ambrosio, A Canzonetta (Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player ed. L. Teal) (G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard) Debussy, C La Plus Que Lente (Claude Debussy Sax Album) (Universal) Dvorak, A Larghetto (Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player ed. L. Teal) (G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard) Rimsky-Korsakov, N Scherazade 3rd Movement (The Classic Experience arr. J. Lanning) (Cramer Music) Schmitt, F Songe De Coppeluis (Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player ed. L. Teal) (G. Schirmer/Hal Leonard) Ravel, M Piece en Forme de Habanera (Leduc) Item 3: (20 marks) Binge, R 1st and 2nd Movements Concerto for Saxophone Bonneau, P Espielgliere (Suite) (Leduc) Hindemith, P 1st and 2nd Movements Sonata for Alto Sax and Piano Ibert, J 1st Movement Concertino da Camera (Leduc) Tcherepnin, A 3rd and 2nd Movements Sonatine Sportive (Leduc)

Item 4: (20 marks) Abersold, J Improvisation (Any Play-A-Long) Australian Bush Calls (Rosalind Carlson) Clayton, B Avenue ‘C’ arr. T. Esposito (The Music of Swing Plus One) (Warner) Cockcroft, B Black ‘n’ Blue (Black ‘n’ Blue) (Reed Music) Hayes, B The Tender Trap or I’ve Got You Under My Skin (Sinatra, Sax and Swing) Joplin, S Maple Leaf Rag (The Young Saxophone Player - Sidney Lawton) (Oxford) Lyons, G Uncle Samba (Sax Solo Book 3) Bounce (Sax Solo Book 3) Laid-back Lester (Sax Solo Book 3) Marshall, P Funk-tasia (Le Dogue) Motion, D Overload (Groove Lab) (Faber) Parker, C Donna Lee (The Charlie Parker Omnibook) (Music Sales) Porter, C It’s Alright With Me (Cole Porter Classics ed. F. Mantooth) (Hal Leonard) Schulhoff, E Hot Sonata – mvt. 1 (Hot Sonata) (Schott) Wilson, A Blues Boulevard (Bebop and more) (Spartan) Cap-rice (Moments of Swing) (Dehaske) Own Choice: Candidates may substitute a piece of their own choice for Item 4 only. A work of equivalent standard to the above set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. The work may be the candidate’s own composition or arrangement. A copy must be provided for the examiner. The work must be accompanied by either (i) a keyboard instrument or (ii) a small instrumental ensemble or (iii) a CD. C. PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section of the examination is vitally important and should reflect thorough research and knowledge of the music performed in the examination. A well-presented written report on one of the performed examination pieces must be handed to the examiner at the commencement of the examination. The candidate, with the aid of palm notes if necessary, will present a structured and confident oral delivery of the main points in the written report. A mere reading of the report will not be accepted. The examiner may discuss various points with the candidate. Successful candidates will have covered all aspects of the chosen piece in their research including, but not confined to the following areas: (i) All details on the score as for previous grades ie. keys, modulations, terms, note and rest names and values, metronome markings, signs (ii) A detailed explanation and description of the title of the piece whether it be specific (eg. The Snake Charmer) or more generic (eg. Sonatina)

(iii) The nationality and dates of the composer with interesting and relevant biographical information. Details of the composer's other major works. (iv) The formal structure of the piece with bar numbers where possible to clearly show the main sections (v) Any unique or special characteristics associated with the piece eg. it's place in music history.

GRADE 8 A. TECHNICAL WORK (10 marks) All scales and arpeggios to be Tongued, Slurred, 1 staccato 3 slurred and Slurred in pairs. 1. Scales COMPULSORY A Major/Harmonic and Melodic Minor Two Octaves STUDENT SELECTION Major/Harmonic and Melodic Minor To Perform 3 sharps and 3 flats keys, including C Major from Bb, B, Cb, C, C#, Db, D, Eb, E, F, F#, Gb, G, Ab Two Octaves* Select different scales from Grade 6 and 7 2. Arpeggios from keys selected above 3. Broken Chords Select one from the major and minor arpeggios 4. Chromatic A Two Octaves 5. Scales in 3rds Bb and G Major Two Octaves 6. Dominant 7ths in the keys of C and Ab Major Two Octaves 7. Whole Tone Scale Bb Two Octaves 8. Diminished 7ths commencing on C and G Two octaves 9. Blues Scale Only to be presented if Item 4 is a jazz piece with an improvisation created by the student. According to the piece with improvisation the scale to be dropped comes from one of your STUDENT SELECTION. B. FOUR ITEMS: ONE from each of the following Items CANDIDATES AND TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE TOTAL PERFORMANCE TIME:- 20 minutes MAXIMUM Item 1: (20 marks) Bozza, E No. 2 or No. 5 or No. 12 [Theme plus any THREE variations] (12 Etudes-Caprices for Solo Saxophone) (Leduc)

Davies & Harris Nos. 78 or 79 or 80 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2) Drouet, L Etude No. 51 (Easy Classical Studies ed. J. Harle) (Universal) Dubois, P Gavotte I and II (Suite Francais) (Leduc) Johnson, JJ Who Sez? (Exercises & Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalist) (Hal Leonard) Karg-Elert, S Corrente (25 Capricen und Sonate fur Saxophone Solo) (Leduc) Luft, J Etude No. 72 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2) (Faber) Mazas, JF Etude No. 64 (80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2) (Faber) Niehaus, L No. 20 P40 (Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone Advanced) Etude No. 14 or No. 22 (Intermediate Jazz Conception for Sax) (Hal Leonard) Etude No. 7 Blue Waltz (Basic Jazz Conception for Sax Vol. 2) (Hal Leonard) Piazzolla, A No. 3 or 6 (Tango-etudes) (Henri Lemoine) Rae, J Free Spirit or Tabasco (12 Modern Etudes) (Universal) Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumble Bee (More Great Tunes-Walton) Item 2: (20 marks) Debussy, C Rapsodie (Rapsodie) Demersseman, J. Allegretto Brillante Paladilhe , Concertante (Concert and Contest Collection) Pierne, G Canzonetta Op. 19 Item 3: (20 marks) Bozza, E Prelude et Divertissement page 2 ONLY (Prelude et Divertissement) (Leduc) Pulcinella (Leduc) Bonneau, P Deux Caprice en Forme de Waltz No. 1 (Deux Caprice en Forme de Waltz) (Leduc) Coates, E Saxo Rhapsody Dubois, PM 4th Movement Sonate Glazounov, A Concerto up to No. 9 Guilhaud, G First Concertino (Concert and Contest Collection) Ibert, J 2nd Movement Concertino da Camera Lunde, L Sonata mv’ts. Two & Three (Sonata for Saxophone) (Southern) Marshall, P Furioso (Suite for Alto Saxophone and Piano) (Le Dogue) Milhaud, D Braziliera Scaramouche Runswick, D Stop Chick (Going Solo) (Faber) Upland Fling (Musical Postcards Alto or Tenor) (Boosey & Hawkes) Mexico (Musical Postcards Alto or Tenor) (Boosey & Hawkes) Schoonenbeek, K Concertino (all three movements) (Dehaske) Tcherepnin, A 1st Movement Sonatine Sportive Waignein, A Concertino (all three movements) (Dehaske) Item 4: (20 marks) Didie-Ryhthm-March (Moments of Swing) (Dehaske) Aebersold, J Improvisation (Any Play-A-Long)

Ellington, D It Don’t Mean A Thing (Go Solo – Jazz Improv for Alto Sax) (Wise) Hayes, B That’s All or Wave or Let Yourself Go (Sinatra, Sax and Swing) Lyons, G Out There (New Alto Sax Solos Bk 3) Niehaus, L A Blues or F# Blues (Lennie Niehaus plays the Blues for Eb Instruments) (Aebersold) Ostransky, L 3rd Movement & One Suite for Alto Saxophone Weidoft, R Valse Vanite (Hunt Edition) Own Choice: Candidates may substitute a piece of their own choice for Item 4 only. A work of equivalent standard to the above set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. The work may be the candidate’s own composition or arrangement. A copy must be provided for the examiner. The work must be accompanied by either (i) a keyboard instrument or (ii) a small instrumental ensemble or (iii) a CD. C. PROGRAMME NOTES (10 marks) This section of the examination is vitally important and should reflect thorough research and knowledge of the music performed in the examination. A well-presented written report on one of the performed examination pieces must be handed to the examiner at the commencement of the examination. The candidate, with the aid of palm notes if necessary, will present a structured and confident oral delivery of the main points in the written report. A mere reading of the report will not be accepted. The examiner may discuss various points with the candidate. Successful candidates will have covered all aspects of the chosen piece in their research including, but not confined to the following areas: (i) All details on the score as for previous grades ie. keys, modulations, terms, note and rest names and values, metronome markings, signs (ii) A detailed explanation and description of the title of the piece whether it be specific (eg. The Snake Charmer) or more generic (eg. Sonatina) (iii) The nationality and dates of the composer with interesting and relevant biographical information. Details of the composer's other major works. (iv) The formal structure of the piece with bar numbers where possible to clearly show the main sections (v) Any unique or special characteristics associated with the piece eg. it's place in music history.