Saxophone

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Performance Saxophone
In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions as
indicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable. Editions are mentioned
solely as a means of identification, and any standard edition will be accepted.
New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrance, Wellington, 6001. Tel
04-8018602, Fax 04-801 8604, info@sounz.org.nz.
Examination Music
NZMEB accepts pieces as listed in current and previous AMEB syllabuses. An entrant for may enter a List A, List B, List C or List D piece
from the equivalent AMEB list.
Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the Copyright
Act. When Entrants enter the examination room they must hand copies of all list pieces being performed, to the examiner, together with their
examination slip. Copies for examiner use of extra repertoire list pieces in the Performance syllabuses are optional.
Please note that where pieces are listed in the Syllabus, the publishers are given mainly as an aid to locating material, and are merely suggestions;
other authoritative editions of the music will be equally acceptable.
Scales
Dominant Seventh arpeggios are to be played in the key.
Diminished seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.
Extra repertoire list: Samples of entrant’s work for the year

From Grade 1 to Grade 7 all entrants must present other pieces of their choice, as evidence of study beyond those presented for the examination.
These should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus, and may come from the syllabus or from a source other than the lists below.
Examiners, at their discretion, will ask entrants to demonstrate familiarity with these pieces by performing the whole or any part of them during
the examination. Entrants must bring a copy of the music to the examination room. The following minimum requirements apply: Grade 1 -
one piece Grade 2 to 7 - two pieces.
Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.
Co-requisites - to complete Grade 6 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 3 Theory

Grade 7 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 Theory
Grade 8 practical, a Credit Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 Theory
AMusNZ, a Credit Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 5 Theory
LMusNZ, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 6 Theory
Entrants have 36 months in which to complete the co-requisite theory component.
FOR ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENTS PLEASE SEE THE THEORY SYLLABUS
— NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

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Scales
• Scales in 3rds to be played as follows
Example (C major):
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3

• Dominant 7th arpeggio to be played as follows
Example (C):
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• Diminished 7th arpeggio to be played as follows

Example (A):

44
• Broken chords to be played as follows

Examples in A major and C♯ minor:

44

44
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Musicianship
For clapping tests entrants may count aloud using any recognised system. A steady pulse at a moderate speed is expected. Interval recognition
is by number only.
LEVEL ONE
Preliminary
• To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue clapping the
beats when the music stops.
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.
Example:
4
4
• To visually recognize step or skip movement (seconds and thirds) over three notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use
their own pieces to develop fluency.
Example:
43
Grade One
• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces
to develop fluency.
Example:
43
Example:
3
4
• To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fifth in the keys of C or G major.
Example:
43
Musicianship — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

• To aurally identify major seconds and major thirds (number only), played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes
before answering.
• To echo clap a short rhythm pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
Example:
2
4
Grade Two
• To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency
Example:
43
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.
Example:
4
4
• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of G or F major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during
which time they may try parts of the test.

Example:
44
4
Grade Three
• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.
Example:
43
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, dotted crotchets,

quavers and minim rests may be included. Example:
4
4
• To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of F or B♭ major. Entrants will be given half a
minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.

Example:

44
LEVEL TWO
Grade Four
• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,
semiquavers, dotted quavers and quaver rests may be added.
Examples:
4
4

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• To name the tonic key.
• To play a given melody in the keys of E♭ or B♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they
may try parts of the test.
Examples:

44

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Grade Five
• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,
triplets and tied notes may be added.

Examples:

3 3
4
4

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• To play a given melody in the keys of A♭ major or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time
they may try parts of the test.
Saxophonists are required to name the letter names for both triads in the perfect cadence as marked *.
Examples:

44
3 *

3

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*

• To transpose the melody from concert pitch, for alto up a major sixth and for tenor up a major second.
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LEVEL THREE
Grade Six
• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,
syncopation may be added.
Examples:
4
4

5

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5

• To play the same rhythm pattern as a given melody in the keys of C or A♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody
during which time they may try parts of the test. Saxophonists are required to name the final cadence as perfect or plagal and to name the
letter names for both triads as marked *.
Examples:
44
*

3

4 *

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*

LEVEL FOUR
Musicianship — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

Grade Seven
• To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, syncopation
may be added.
Examples:

3 3
3
4
5

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5

• To play given melody in the keys of D major or B major/minor. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time
they may try parts of the test. Saxophonists are required to name the an imperfect or interrupted cadence at the end of the first phrase and
a perfect or plagal cadence for the final cadence, and to name the letter names for both triads as marked *.
Examples:

3
*
4 3
3

5 *

6

89

3 *

6 *

Grade Eight
• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.

Examples:

2
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2
5

5
4

5
• Entrants will be given one minute to sight an orchestral excerpt during which time they may try parts of the test, and then play it from the
score. Examples:

43

44

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Musical Knowledge
In practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding extra repertoire list)
Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3

• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.
Level Two - Grades 4 and 5

• Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.
• Broad formal structure of pieces.
• Name the period and give its time frame.
• Give the nationality of composers.
Level Three - Grade 6

• Modulations which occur in the pieces.
• Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.
• Some knowledge of the composers.
Level Four - Grades 7 and 8

• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.
• Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
• Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the
development of musical style.
Level Five - Associate Diploma

Musical Knowledge — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

• Detailed knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Detailed knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
• Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with emphasis on the repertoire for the entrant’s
instrument/voice.
• Knowledge of the development of the entrant’s instrument through the various musical periods, and how the development of the instrument
affected the composer’s writing.
Level Six - Licentiate Diploma

• Detailed knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Detailed knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
• Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with special reference to their major works.
• Knowledge of the development of the entrant’s instrument through the various musical periods, and how the development of the instrument
affected the composer’s writing.
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Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3

Descriptors
Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills. These are applied
in activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.
Criteria
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 1 entrants.
• Comfortable and well balanced posture

• Appropriate hand and arm position with fingers held close to the keys.
• Beginning to acquire:
• Independent articulation of the fingers

• Systematic fingering in scales
• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work
• Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
• Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces
• Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument
• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces
• Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations
• Awareness of intonation and breath support
• Awareness of clear and even tone
Preliminary
1. Scales
F, G major scale, 1 octave, all tongued
F, G major arpeggio, 1 octave, all tongued
2. Pieces
Any 4 pieces froma recognised clarinet tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars length. Piano
accompaniment is optional.
Recommended tutor books E 2000 for Clarinet Book 1, Abracadabra for Clarinet Book 1
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
Grade 1
1. Scales - as shown; choose either set (a) or set (b)
G, F, B♭ Major, Major Arpeggios
(a) G, F Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
(b) A, E Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
G Chromatic
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 6 seconds, mf
Ascending and descending one octave only. All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred

Range - Inclusive as shown:

Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat
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2. Pieces – Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece
List A - for any saxophone
Anon Sweet Nightingale Starters for Saxophone, arr. Lewin, ABRSM
Bach Minuet Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Brod Study in C 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies and Harris
(Faber)
Bullard Crotchety Sax Sixty For Sax, ABRSM
Davies & Harris Study No 1 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1
Demnitz Study no.9 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies&
Harris(Faber)
Garnier Study no.8 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies&
Harris(Faber)
Harris Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Lyons, Graham No. 5 or No.7 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone, Useful Music U55 Spartan
Press
O’Neill, John K.O. Selected Pieces from the Jazz Method for Saxophone
Schott12488/M.D.S
Percival & Dorich Ex 3 Pg 43 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Rae Autumn Clouds Style Workout for Solo Saxophone, Universal
Walton Bunderberg Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
List B - for B Flat Tenor Sax

Beethoven Choral Symphony Theme 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Beethoven Theme Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Glazunov Theme and Variations Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Sax Grades 1-3 (Faber)
Gretry Air Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Gurlitt Andante Pg 23 Learn As You Play Saxophone, ed Wastell (Boosey & Hawkes)
Haydn Allemande Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
Haydn Minuet Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
Percival & Dorich Pavane Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Schubert The Trout 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Tchaikovsky Grandfathers Dance Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

Brahms Sunday Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
Davies & Harris Blue Moon or Waltz of the Clown The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
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Harris Dance Time The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
Haydn Minuet Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
Rousseau Advance of the Alto Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Tchaikovsky Grandfathers Dance Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

Cowles Tri-Time Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Hyde Soliloquy Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Percival & Dorich Last Tango in Coonabarrabran Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Rae A Slice of the Action Easy Jazzy Saxophone, Universal
Rae Passin’ Thru Easy Jazzy Saxophone, Universal
Reeman Promenade Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
Trad The Dying Stockman Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
List C - for E Flat Alto Sax

Cowles Tri-Time Learn As You Play Saxophone, ed Wastell (Boosey & Hawkes)
Davies & Harris Judges Dance The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
Elgar No 4, Theme from Pomp and The Magic Saxophone, arr Hare. ( Boosey),
Circumstance
Harris Waltz of the Clown The Really Easy Sax Book (Faber)
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Reeman Promenade Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
3. Musicianship
Grade 2
C, G, F, B♭ Major, Major Arpeggios
(a) C, G, F, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
(b) A, E, D, G Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
E Chromatic
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. p - f - p
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (lower octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.
Ascending and descending within the required range, over two octaves.
All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 60, two notes per beat
Sustained scale 60, one note per two beats
2. Pieces – Three list pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two extra repertoire list pieces.
Baermann, C Study no. 12 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone,Bk 1,ed Davies and
Harris(Faber)
Brad Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Chédeville Gavotte Learn as you Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Davies & Harris No 6 80 Graded Pieces for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)
Lyons, Graham No. 9 or No.12 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55(Spartan
Press)
O’Neill, John The Way of All Things Selected Pieces from the Jazz Method for Saxophone,Schott
12488/M.D.S
Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Walton Study in F Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

Handel Trio Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)
Harris Pirates Ahoy Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)
Haydn Allegro Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Haydn Minuet Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
Kinyon Folk Song Blues Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Mozart Papagenos Aria Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Percival & Dorich Adagio Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Rameau La Tambourin 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)

Byrd Pavane for Earl of Salisbury Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 1, ed Harvey
(Chester)
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Cole Granite Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Czerny Sunrise The Magic Saxophone, arr Hare (Boosey and Hawkes )
Handel Trio from Water Music First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, arr Harris and
Calland (Faber)
Mozart Là, ci darem la mano Bravo Saxophone arr. Barrat (Boosey)
Sullivan The Policeman’s Song Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Tchaikovsky Chanson Triste Classical Album, arr. Harle, (Universal 17772/M.D.S)
Traditional The Wearin’ o’ the Green What Else Can I Play? Grade 2 (IMP)

Bailey Riff Raff Rock Jazz Incorporated Vol 2 (Bailey)
Bailey Scoobie Du Wup Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Cole Granite Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Pogson Ska-face Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Schumann The Merry Peasant 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Tchaikovsky Old French Song Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
Tchaikovsky The Old French Song 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Traditional Jamaican Folk Song or The Mango Walk Up Grade Grades 2-3
Wastall Midnight in Tobago Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)

Gumbly No 2 Cop Caps & Cadillacs
Stravinsky Shrovetide Fair Themes Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
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Grade 3
G, D, B♭, E♭ Major, Major Arpeggios
(a) G, D, B♭, E♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
(b) E, B, G, C Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
G, E, B♭ Chromatic


2. Pieces – Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two extra repertoire list pieces.
Davies & Harris No 12 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)
Hinke Study AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans
Walton Study in B minor AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans
Wastall/Hyde Brazilian Beat Learn as You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)

Harris Showtime Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)
Haydn, F Serenade 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Martini Plasir d’amour 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Percival & Dorich Polka in G Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Purcell Trumpet Voluntary 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Rae Waltz for Emily Blue Saxophone (Universal)
Schubert March Militaire 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Schubert Serenade First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Trad The Red Pipers Melody Sax Solos for Tenor Vol 2 (Chester)
Vivaldi Cantabile from II Gardellino Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)

Bach Menuet Sax Solos for Alto Vol 1 (Chester)
Rossini The Barber of Seville 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Rossini William Tell 10 Easy Tunes (De Haske)
Schubert Serenade First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Street Waves and Let’s Get Away Streetwise (Boosey)

Bailey Snappy Rag Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)
Finzi Carol Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Harris Foxtrot First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey)
Norton Puppet Theatre Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Norton The Pioneer Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
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Percival & Dorich Romance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
Pogson Down at the Drive In AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans
Saint-Saen The Swan Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone, vol.1, ed. Harvey,
Chester
Wedgwood Free Fall Jazzin’ About for Tenor Saxophone, Faber
Wedgwood Rosie Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)

Alford Colonel Bogey The Magic Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Bailey Little Brown Feet Jazz Incorporated, Vol 1 (Bailey)
Bozza Petite Gavotte for Alto saxophone and PianoLeduc
Davies & Harris Walking in the Air The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
Gumbly No 1 or 4 or 5 Cop Caps & Cadillacs
Harris Foxtrot First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone (Boosey)
Louiguy La vie en rose What Else Can I Play? Grade 3 (IMP)
Norton Straight-faced The Microjazz Alto Saxophone Collection vol.1 (Boosey)
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Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5

Descriptors
Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information. These are
applied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and quality.
Criteria
• Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.
• Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with fingers close to the keys.
• Technical facility, sufficient to allow:
• Developing independence of the fingers

• Rhythmic stability
• Systematic fingering in scales and arpeggios
• Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue
• Controlled, clear, even legato and tone
• at the minimum tempo or faster
• A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures
• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone
• Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo
• The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required
• Awareness of phrasing
• Generally secure intonation and breath support.
• A developing awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• A developing ability of vibrato.
• To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.
Grade 4
D, A, E♭, A♭ Major, Major Arpeggios
(a) D, A, E♭, A♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
(b) B, F♯, C, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
D, A, E♭, A♭ Chromatic
A, E♭ Major Scales in thirds
Ascending and descending within the required range, over two octaves
All scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/two slurred, two tongued


Scales in 3rds 88, two notes per beat, tongued only
2. Pieces – Three list pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two extra repertoire list pieces.
Gumbly No 1 Crazy Jazz Studies
Lyons, Graham Study no. 11 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone, Useful Music U55Spartan
Press
Rae No 1 or 2 20 Modern Studies (Universal)
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Grade Four: continued from previous page

Walton Study in E flat AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans

Bach, J.S. Musette First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Boccherini Minuet & Trio 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)
Brahms Hungarian Dance Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Mozart Minuet and Trio Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
Mozart Turkish Rondo 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)
Percival & Dorich Serenade Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)
Ravel Bolero 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)

Bach, J.S. Musette First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
de Faye, Jean-Michel Print Hamelle 4, 5, or 6 Suite à Plumes
Desmond Take Five Sophisticated Sax, ed Street (Boosey & Hawkes)
Feld No 2 Tres Pezzi
Haydn Minuet Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmer
Strauss Die Fledermaus 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP

Bailey Devil May Care Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. Bailey
Bailey Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incorporated, vol. 1. Bailey
Benjamin Jamaican Rumba Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Benjamin Jamaican Rumba First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone , Boosey and
Hawkes
Maltby Heather on the Hill First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, arr. Wastall
(Boosey)
Norton Hot Potato Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Norton Swing Out Sister Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival and Dorich)
Rae Mr Creek or Rachel Blue Saxophone (Universal)
Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise Jazzin’ About for Tenor saxophone, Faber

Benjamin Jamaican Rumba First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Davies & Harris Rondino Giocoso Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
Debussy Le petit Negre or Jimbo’s Lullaby Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal17777/M.D.S.
Dvorak Lament Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmer
Ellington Sophisticated Lady Take Ten arr. Rae (Universal)
Hare Banana Rag AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans
Hare Banana Rag The Magic Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Joplin New Rag 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP
Maltby Heather on the Hill First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, arr. Wastall
(Boosey)
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Grade 5
A, E, E♭, A♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(a) A, E, E♭, A♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) F♯, C♯, C, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
A, E, E♭, A♭ Chromatic
A, E, E♭, A♭ Major Scales in thirds


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 66, four notes per beat
Scales in 3rds 60, four notes per beat, tongued only
Sustained scale 60, one note per two beats, tongued only
2. Pieces – Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two extra repertoire list pieces.
Parisi Study no.1 or no.2 Forty Technical and Melodious Studies, vol 1Southern
Rae No 5 20 Modern Studies (Universal)

Bach Arioso Simply Sax, ed. Stent (De Haske)
Bach Badinerie Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey
(Chester) or 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)
Harvey Rondo Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey
(Chester)
Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusick 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)
Mussorgsky, M The Old Castle Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)
Percival & Dorich Scherzo Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich The Appoggiatura Variations Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
Tchaikovsky Sleigh Ride Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)

Bach Badinerie Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey
Feld No 1 or 3 Tres Pezzi
Handel Siciliana and Allegro Take Ten, arr. Rae (Universal)
Lantier Sicilienne
Mozart Sonata in C 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP
Mussorgsky, M The Old Castle Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)
Schumann Fantasy Piece Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)
Trad/Walton Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP

Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)
Benson Cantilena First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, arr. Wastall
(Boosey)
Cole, Keith Ramon Hooligan Strain First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Debussy Sarabande Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, arr. Teal (Schimer)
Dvorak Lament Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, Schirmer
Granados Andaluza Saxophone Solos for Bb Tenor Book 1, ed Harvey (Chester)
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Norton Rolling Stock Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Percival & Dorich The Oily Rag Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Shostakovich Romance The Gadfly arr. Cowles (De Haske)

Bouillon Valse-Fantasie First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Bozza Aria for Saxophone and Piano Leduc
Debussy La fille aux cheveux de lin Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal 17777/M.D.S.
Debussy Sarabande Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, Schirmer
Dubois, P M A la Russe Pièces Caratérisques en forme de suite for Alto Sax & Piano
(Leduc)
Gumbly No 5 Cops & Cadillacs
Handel Allegro from Suite XIV, No.3. Saxophone Solos for B flat Tenor, ed HarveyChester
Norton Hopping The Microjazz Alto Saxophone collection (Boosey)
Ridout, Alan 1st mvmt Concertino for Alto saxophone, Grave Emerson
Trad/Walton Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed Walton, AWMP
Vaughan Williams Dance of Job’s Comforters Saxophone Solos for E flat Tenor, ed Harvey. Vol.2, Chester
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Level 3 - Grade 6
Descriptors
Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge,
interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by the
teacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.
Criteria
• Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.
• Appropriate hand and finger shape with fingers held close to the keys and use of alternative fingerings where appropriate.
• Technical facility, to allow:
• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
• Systematic fingering in technical work
• Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue
• A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures.
• Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations
• A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.
• Increased awareness of intonation and breath support
• Increased awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• Increased ability of vibrato.
• Able to tune the instrument with competence.
Grade 6
E, B, A♭, D♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(a) E, B, A♭, D♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) C, G♯, F, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
E, B, A♭, D♭ Chromatic
E, B, A♭, D♭ Major Scales in thirds
E, B, A♭, D♭ Dominant Sevenths (in the key, arpeggio only)
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 12 - 14 seconds. p - ff - p
Sustained scale Major scales, one octave (upper octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords beginning on E to be 3 octaves ascending and descending. All
other scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending.
All scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/slurred pairs/two slurred,
two tongued


2. Pieces – Five list pieces to be chosen, one each from lists A, B and C and two from list D; plus two extra repertoire
list pieces.
List A
Ed Voxman Study in A flat Selected Studies for Saxophone, Rubank
Ed Voxman Study in G minor, p 16 Selected Studies for Saxophone, Rubank
Lyons, Graham Study no. 17 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55, Spartan
Press
Niehaus,L. No.4, p.26 Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone, Intermediate, Tri Publishing
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Parisi Study no.16 Forty Technical and Melodious Studies, vol 1,Southern

Bach Two Bourees Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, Schirmer
Bach, J C Sinfonia in B Flat 2nd and 3rd mvmts Classical Saxophone Solos arr Both (B flat Tenor edition)
Andante and Presto Schott
Fiocco Arioso Saxophone Solos for Tenor saxophone Vol 2 (Chester)
Handel Sonata No 1 (op 1 no 8) arr Londeix Leduc
complete
Percival & Dorich Little Fugue Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Singelee Fourth Solo de Concert Molenaar
Tuthill, Burnet Sonata for Tenor Saxophone Op 56 1st Southern Music
Mvmt

Bach Sicilienne and Allegro Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed Teal, Schirmer
Handel Allegro Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 2, ed Chester
Marcello Concert in C mol, 3rd mvt for B flat arr Joosen, Molenaar
Saxophone and Piano
Mendelssohn Song without Words Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmer
Schostakovich Satirical Dance
Senaillé, J B Allegro Spiritoso (Southern)
Weber Petite Valse et Tyrolienne Famous Classical Pieces for Saxophone and Piano,bk 2,arr
Mule Leduc

Harvey, P Contest Solo No 1 for Tenor Saxophone (Studio)
Harvey, P Contest Solo No 4 for Soprano Saxophone (Studio)
Moszkowski, M Spanish Dance No 2 Solos for the B flat Saxonphone, arr Teal (Schirmer)
Paul, G Estilian Caprice (Rubank)
Percival & Dorich Turn Etude Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Ravel, M Pièce en Forme de Habanera for Tenor Saxophone & Piano (Leduc)

Debussy Golliwogg’s cake walk Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal 17777/M.D.S.
Demersseman, J Allegretto Brillante Op 46 arr Voxman (Rubank)
Dubois A L’Espagnole Pieces Caracterisques en forme de suite, Leduc

Dukas, P Alla Gitana (Leduc)
Francaix, J Any two dances Cinq Danses Exotiques for Alto Saxophone & Piano (Schott)
Greig Anitra’s Dance Two Pieces from Peer Gynt, Masters M2159
Greig Solveig’s Song Two Pieces from Peer Gynt, Masters M2159
Gumbly The Girl from Sark
Harvey, P Caprice Anglais P 11 Saxophone Solos for E Flat Alto, Vol 2, ed Harvey (Chester)
Milhaud, D Scaramouche Suite, 2nd mvt (Salabert)
Ravel, M Pièce en Forme de Habanera Pièce en Forme de Habanera for Alto Saxophone & Piano
(Leduc)
List D - Orchestral excerpts - where there is more than 1 line, the top line only needs to be learned
Bizet, G. L’arlésienne, First Orchestral Suite The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Gould Latin America The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Khachaturian Sabre Dance The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Moussorgsky, M Tableaux d’une Exposition The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
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Level 4 - Grades 7, 8 and Performers Certificate

Descriptors
Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and un-familiar contexts.
The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical interpretation of information. The
learning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems. Learners have
complete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance and evaluation from their teacher.
Criteria
In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:
• Accurate and fluent performance throughout

• Rhythmic stability and vitality
• A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.
• A confident projection of the style and character of chosen works
• Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation
• A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.
• A well developed awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.
Grade 7
B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(a) B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) C, G♯, F, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Chromatic
B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Major Scales in thirds
C Whole Tone Scale
B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Dominant Sevenths(arpeggio only)
B, F♯, Ab, D♭ Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only). Beginning on the note.
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 12 - 14 seconds. pp - ff - pp
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.
Ascending and descending within the required range, over three octaves
All scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/slurred pairs/two tongued,
two slurred


Scales in 3rds 72, four notes per beat
2. Pieces – Five list pieces to be chosen, one each from lists A, B and C and two from list D; plus two extra repertoire
list pieces.
List A
Davies & Harris No 76 80 Graded Studies for Saxonphone Book 2 (Faber)
Karg- Elert In modo lidio No 11 25 Capricen und Sonata for Saxophone Solo
Lyons, Graham Study no. 23 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55Spartan
Press
Niehaus, L No 12 Pg 24 Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone, Advanced (Tri Publ)
Percival and Dorich Ex 2 Pg 29 Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Rae, J Study No 20 Twenty Modern Studies (Universal)
Voxman, H Study in F minor Pg 38 Selected Studies for Saxophone (Rubank)
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Cowles Of Spain for Tenor Saxophone Studio
Fiocco Allegro arr Cordeiro for Tenor Saxophone and Piano Dorn
Handel Sonata in G minor (Op.1 no.6), arr Le Duc /U.M.P.
Londieux, 1st and 2nd mvmts
Millars Andante & Rondo Tenor Saxophone Solos Vol 2 ed Harvey (Chester)
Percival & Dorich Courante Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Villa Lobos Fantasia 2nd Mvmt

Bach Sonata No 4, 1st mvmt ed Mule (Leduc)
Eccles, H Sonata arr Rascher for Alto Saxophone and Piano Elkan-Vogel
Handel Ist and 2nd mvmt from Quatrieme Sonata for E Flat Alto Saxophone and Piano Leduc, AWMP
(Flute)
Handel Sonata no.1 (Op 1, no.12), arr. Mule 1st Le Duc /U.M.P
and 2nd, or 2nd and 3rd mvmts
Haydn Gypsy Rondo Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player arr Teal (Schirmer)
Thierry Escaich Amelie’s Dream No5

Bennett Concerto in G minor for Bb Saxophone Fischer
and Piano
Percival & Dorich Polonaise d’Acciaccatura Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Ravel Piece en Forme de HabaneraBflat edition Le Duc/U.M.P.
Saint-Saens Allegro Appassionata Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player arr Teal, (Schirmer)

Bonneau, Paul 2 Caprices en Forme de Valse No 1 Ledec
Debussy Danse Bohemienne No 5 Debussy Saxophone Album arr Rae, Universal
Villa Lobos Fantasia, 2nd mvt Soprano or Tenor Peer Southern
Saxophone
Bizet L’arlésienne, Second Orchestral Suite The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Gershwin I got Rhythm The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Khachaturian Dance of Ayshe The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet, Suite No 1 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)

Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Ravel Bolero pg 38 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Ravel Lieutenant Kijé The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
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Grade 8
1. Scales
Choose one set: Major
1. B♭, E, G Harmonic Minor
2. F, B, G Melodic Minor
3. E♭, D, G Chromatic
Major Scales in thirds
Major Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Dominant Sevenths of the major keys (arpeggio only)
B, B♭, C Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only). Beginning on the note.

C, C♯ Whole Tone Scale beginning the lowest C of the instrument.
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 14 - 16 seconds.
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending only. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
Ascending and descending within the required range, over three octaves otherwise two octaves only are
necessary.
All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred/two tongued, two slurred/slurred pairs


2. Pieces – Five list pieces to be chosen, one each from lists A, B and C and two from list D.
List A
Davies & Harris No 80 80 Graded Studies (Faber)
Karg-Elert, S Corrente, Op 153 No 4 25 Capricien und Sonate for Saxophone Solo
Koechlin Etude No 9, or No 15 15 Études pour Saxophone et Piano
List B - for B flat tenor sax

Gould Diversions Recitatives & Preludes (Schirmer)
Handel Sonata no. 13 (Op 1, no.13) arr. Rascher 1st and 2nd mvmts, Elkin-Vogel/U.M.P
Marcello Concerto in C minor arr Joosen (Molenaar)
Martin Ballade for Tenor UniversalUE 11250
Villa Lobos Fantasia, 1st mvt Soprano/Tenor Saxophone (Peer Southern)
List B - for E flat alto sax

Bach, J S Sonata No 6, (flute) 1st & 2nd mvt trans Mule, Leduc
Bach, JS Sonata No 4 arr Mule Leduc
Bonneau, Paul Suite, complete Leduc
Heiden Sonata, 1st mvt Schott
List C - for E flat alto sax

Bozza Impromptu & Dance
Debussy, C Rapsodie for Saxophone arr Rousseau (Etoile)
Dubois, PM A l’Hongroise or A la Parisienne Pièces Caratérisques en forme de suite for Alto Sax &
Piano(Leduc)
Elmsley, John Sonata, slow mvt Sounz
Grovlez, G Saraband et Allegro pour Clarinet Leduc
Jolivet Fantasie-Impromptu Leduc
Martin Ballade Tenor Saxophone (Universal)
Milhaud, D Braziliera 3rd mvmt Scaramouche Suite (Salabert)
Noda Improvisation No 1
Shostakovich, D Three Fantastic Dances (ed Musicus)
Spiewak, T Sonatina, any two mvts Spiewak/AMC
Tcherepnin Sonatine Sportive, 2nd & 3rd mvt Leduc
Villa-Lobos, H Fantasia, 1st mvt (Southern)
Woods Sonata, 1st mvt Advance
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Gershwin Porgy & Bess The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Honegger A Symphony No 3 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Shostakovich The Age Of Gold The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Villa-Lobos, H Uirapuru The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Walton, W Facade The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
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Level 5 - Associate Diploma

Descriptors
Processes require a wide range of specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard and non standard procedures in a variety of
routine and non-routine contexts. The learning demands a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas, employing analytical
interpretation and the determination of appropriate methods and procedures in response to a range of concrete problems, with some theoretical
elements. Learners have full responsibility for the nature, quantity and quality of outcomes under broad general guidelines in self directed and
sometimes directive activity.
Criteria
• A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation with fine pitch discrimination.
• understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character
• technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance
• command of special effects appropriate to the instrument
• ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles
• familiarity with the accompanying parts in items requiring accompaniment, with a consistent and integrated sense of ensemble between
soloist and accompanist.
• a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal performance conventions.
• a detailed knowledge of the structure, keys and modulations of each work
• a knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of each work
• familiarity with general repertoire of chosen composers, particularly their clarinet works
• some knowledge of the historical development of the instrument as it relates to the chosen works.
Diploma AMUSNZ
1. Pieces
Entrants may choose alternatives to those listed below, but must submit their alternative programme for approval prior to entry.
The entrant will select a programme of four pieces. One should be unaccompanied and three others contrasting in style and era, with a playing
time of between 20 - 35 minutes. If the works have an accompaniment written for them, entrants must use an accompanist. The chosen
repertoire must reflect sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfil the criteria for Level Five.

Bozza, E No 12, pg 15-17 12 Études - Caprices for Saxophone (Leduc)
Couf, H Introduction, Dance & Furioso Solo Saxophone (Belwyn Mills)
Karg-Elert, S Ciaccona No 12 25 Capricen und Sonate for Solo Saxophone Op 153, Heft 1
(Zimmermann)
Koechlin Any 2 Etudes 15 Études pour Saxophone et Piano
Samyn, N No 2 or No 4 9 Études Trascendantes (Billaudot)

Bach, JS Sonata in A minor Classic Sax for Soprano or Tenor (Currency)
Bach, JS Violincello Suite IV, any four mvts arr Ricker (Dorn)
Telemann Sonata arr Londeix 1st and 2nd mvmt Leduc

Bach, JS Sonata in A minor Classical Saxophone for Alto (Currency)
Bach, JS Sonate (flute), any four mvts of 6 Trans Mule (Leduc)
Bach, JS Violincello Suite IV, any four mvts arr Ricker (Dorn)
Handel First Sonata Leduc
List C - for B flat tenor sax

Feld, J Sonate pour Saxophone Soprano Sib et Piano (Leduc)
Glick, S I Suite Hebraique B flat Tenor Saxophone (Clarinet) & Piano (Boosey & Hawkes)
Harvey, P Concertino Soprano (Maurer)
Harvey, P Concertino Tenor (Maurer)

Binge, R Concerto Alto Saxophone & Piano (Weinberger)
Bozza, E Prélude et Divertissement (Leduc)
Bozza, E Scaramouche Op53 No 2 (Leduc)
Defaye, J M Amelopsis Alto Saxophone & Piano (Leduc)
Dubois, P M Sonatine (Leduc)
Glazounov, A Concerto (Leduc)
Harvey Contest Solo No 2 for Alto Studio
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Harvey Contest Solo No 5 for Baritone Studio
Heiden, B Sonata Alto Saxophone & Piano (Schott)
Milhaud Scaramouche Salabert
List D - for B flat tenor sax

Hevlik Two Lyric Pieces Southern
Noda, R Maï (Leduc)
Schmitt Song de Coppelius Lemoine
List D - for E flat alto sax

Français Cinq Danses Exotiques (Schott)
Jacob 7 Miscellanies (choose any 5) Emerson
Noda, R Maï (Leduc)
3. Co-requisite Theory
Diploma AMUSNZ — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

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Level 7 - Licentiate Diploma

Descriptors
Learners will carry out processes that require a command of wide ranging highly specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard
and non standard procedures often in non standard combinations. They are employed in highly variable routine and non-routine contexts. The
learning demands employ a specialist knowledge base with depth in more than one area, employing the analysis and evaluation of a wide range
of information and the formulation of appropriate responses to resolve both concrete and abstract problems. Learners have full responsibility
in managing the learning processes and complete accountability for determining and achieving personal outcomes within broad parameters for
defined activities.
Criteria
• A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation and fine pitch discrimination.
• their ability to build a varied and coherent programme worthy of public performance
• understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character
• technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance,
• command of special effects appropriate to the instrument,
• ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles,
• a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal performance conventions
Diploma LMUSNZ
1. Pieces
Entrants may choose alternatives to those listed below, but must submit their alternative programme for approval prior to entry.
The entrant will select a programme of four pieces. One should be unaccompanied and three others contrasting in style and era, with a playing
time of between 30 - 45 minutes. If the works have an accompaniment written for them, entrants must use an accompanist. The chosen
repertoire must reflect sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfil the criteria for Level Seven.
List A -
Bozza, E No 6 P 9 & No 7 P 10 12 Études - Caprices for Saxophone (Leduc)
Karg-Elert, S Sonata Atonal 25 Capricen und Sonate for Solo Saxophone Op 153, Heft 1
(Zimmermann)
Matitia The Devil’s Rag
Samyn, N No 3, 5, 6, 7, or 8 9 Études Trascendantes (Billaudot)
Sitsky, L ’Armenia’ Suite Solo Alto Saxophone (Seesaw)

Bach/Harle Sonata in G minor (Universal)
Fiocco, J H Concerto (Schott)
Platti,G Sonata in G for B Flat Saxophone and
Piano

Handel/Rascher Sonata No 13 (Elkan-Vogel)
Leclair, J M Sonata in G minor Alto Saxophone & Piano, arr Garner (Southern)
Mayeur,L Grande Fantasie Brilliante sur Le Carnival Leduc
de Venise
List C - for B flat tenor sax

Hartley Sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano Southern
Heath,D Rumania Chester
Villa-Lobos, H Fantasia Soprano Saxophone (Southern)

Bozza, E Concertino (Leduc)
Creston Sonata
Feld, J Sonate pour Alto Saxophone et Piano (Leduc)
Ibert, J Concertino da Camera (Leduc)
Milhaud, D Scaramouche Suite Alto Saxophone & Piano (Salabert)
Muczynski, R Sonate Alto Saxophone & Piano (Schirmer)
List D - Own Selection - the choice of work should balance the entrant’s programme
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Saxophone
In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions as
indicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable. Editions are mentioned
solely as a means of identification, and any standard edition will be accepted.
New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001.Tel
04-801 8602, Fax 04-801 8604, info@sounz.org.nz
Examination Music
NZMEB accepts pieces as listed in current and previous AMEB syllabuses. These can be used as either or both of the “two list pieces”.
Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the Copyright
Act. When Entrants enter the examination room they must hand copies of all list pieces being performed, to the examiner, together with their
examination slip. Copies for examiner use of extra repertoire list pieces in the Performance syllabuses are optional.
Please note that where pieces are listed in the Syllabus, the publishers are given mainly as an aid to locating material, and are merely suggestions;
other authoritative editions of the music will be equally acceptable.
Scales
Dominant Seventh arpeggios are to be played in the key.
Diminished seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.
Co-Requisites
There are no additional theory requirements for Grades 6-8.
Improvisation
Credit will be awarded for appropriate improvisation. It is acknowledged that within some of the styles presented improvisation will be
appropriate. Care however must be taken to maintain the work’s musical integrity and level of difficulty. A copy of the work with the
improvisation section marked must be brought to the examination for use by the examiner.
Entrants changing from Performance Saxophone to Saxophone

Entrants in Performance Saxophone are permitted to swap to the Saxophone syllabus by presenting three pieces by three different composers
two of which must be in the Performance Saxophone syllabus of the same grade. Entrants should advise the examiner of the change when they
enter the examination room and mark the appropriate box on their examination slip.
Syllabus Repertoire
Entrants must perform three works two of which must be selected from the prescribed NZMEB list(s). One alternative “own choice” work may
be substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
No more than one composition by a specific composer may be presented during the examination.
Entrants from Grade 1 to Grade 8 must take different styles and tempi into consideration when choosing their programme.
It is recommended that Entrants from Grades 1 to 8 include pieces from at least two different style periods in their programme.
Accompanist
Entrants must provide their own accompanists who remain in the room only while accompanying. A teacher may act as accompanist.
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Scales
• Scales in 3rds to be played as follows
Example (C major):
44
3

• Dominant 7th arpeggio to be played as follows
Example (C):
44
• Diminished 7th arpeggio to be played as follows

Example (A):

44
• Broken chords to be played as follows

Examples in A major and C♯ minor:

44

44
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Musicianship
For clapping tests entrants may count aloud using any recognised system. A steady pulse at a moderate speed is expected. Interval recognition
is by number only.
LEVEL ONE
Preliminary
• To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue clapping the
beats when the music stops.
Example:
4
4
• To visually recognize step or skip movement (seconds and thirds) over three notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use
their own pieces to develop fluency.
Example:
43
Grade One
• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces
to develop fluency.
Example:
43
Example:
3
4
• To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fifth in the keys of C or G major.
Example:
43
• To aurally identify major seconds and major thirds (number only), played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes
before answering.
• To echo clap a short rhythm pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
Example:
2
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• To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency
Example:
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• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.
Example:
4
4
• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of G or F major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during
which time they may try parts of the test.

Example:
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Grade Three
• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.
Example:
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• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, dotted crotchets,

quavers and minim rests may be included. Example:
4
4
• To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of F or B♭ major. Entrants will be given half a
minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.

Example:

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LEVEL TWO
Grade Four
• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,
semiquavers, dotted quavers and quaver rests may be added.
Examples:
4
4

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• To play a given melody in the keys of E♭ or B♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they
may try parts of the test.
Examples:

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Grade Five
• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,
triplets and tied notes may be added.

Examples:

3 3
4
4

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• To play a given melody in the keys of A♭ major or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time
they may try parts of the test.
Saxophonists are required to name the letter names for both triads in the perfect cadence as marked *.
Examples:

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3

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*

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LEVEL THREE
Grade Six
• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,
syncopation may be added.
Examples:
4
4

5

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5

• To play the same rhythm pattern as a given melody in the keys of C or A♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody
during which time they may try parts of the test. Saxophonists are required to name the final cadence as perfect or plagal and to name the
letter names for both triads as marked *.
Examples:
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*

3

4 *

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*

LEVEL FOUR
Grade Seven
• To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, syncopation
may be added.
Examples:

3 3
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5

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5

• To play given melody in the keys of D major or B major/minor. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time
they may try parts of the test. Saxophonists are required to name the an imperfect or interrupted cadence at the end of the first phrase and
a perfect or plagal cadence for the final cadence, and to name the letter names for both triads as marked *.
Examples:

3
*
4 3
3

5 *

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3 *

6 *

Grade Eight
• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.

Examples:

2
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2
5

5
4

5
• Entrants will be given one minute to sight an orchestral excerpt during which time they may try parts of the test, and then play it from the
score. Examples:

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5
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Musical Knowledge
In practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding extra repertoire list)
Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3

Level Two - Grades 4 and 5

• Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.
• Broad formal structure of pieces.
• Name the period and give its time frame.
• Give the nationality of composers.
Level Three - Grade 6

• Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.
• Some knowledge of the composers.
Level Four - Grades 7 and 8

• Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
• Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the
development of musical style.
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Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3

Descriptors
Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills. These are applied
in activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.
Criteria
• Comfortable and well balanced posture

• Appropriate hand and arm position with fingers held close to the keys.
• Beginning to acquire:

• Systematic fingering in scales
• Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
• Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces
• Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument
• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces
• Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations
• Awareness of intonation and breath support
• Awareness of clear and even tone
Preliminary
1. Scales
G major scale, 1 octave, all tongued
G major arpeggio, 1 octave, all tongued
2. Pieces
Any 3 pieces froma recognised saxophone tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars length. Piano
accompaniment is optional. Recommended tutor books E 2000 for Saxophone Book 1, Abracadabra for Saxophone Book 1
Grade 1
G, F Major, Major Arpeggios
(a) G, F Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
(b) A, E Minor Arpeggios
G Chromatic
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 6 seconds, mf
Ascending and descending one octave only. All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred


Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat
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2. Pieces
Three pieces to be chosen by three different composers. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
for any saxophone

Anon Sweet Nightingale Starters for Saxophone, arr. Lewin, ABRSM
Bach Minuet Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Brod Study in C 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies and Harris
(Faber)
Bullard Crotchety Sax Sixty For Sax, ABRSM
Davies & Harris Study No 1 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1
Demnitz Study no.9 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies&
Harris(Faber)
Garnier Study no.8 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Bk 1, ed Davies&
Harris(Faber)
Lyons, Graham No. 5 or No.7 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone, Useful Music U55 Spartan
Press
O’Neill, John K.O. Selected Pieces from the Jazz Method for Saxophone
Schott12488/M.D.S
Rae Autumn Clouds Style Workout for Solo Saxophone, Universal
Walton Bunderberg Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
for B Flat Tenor Sax

Cowles Tri-Time Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Glazunov Theme and Variations Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Sax Grades 1-3 (Faber)
Gurlitt Andante Pg 23 Learn As You Play Saxophone, ed Wastell (Boosey & Hawkes)
Haydn Allemande Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
Haydn Minuet Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
Hyde Soliloquy Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Reeman Promenade Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
Tchaikovsky Grandfathers Dance Time Pieces for B♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
for E Flat Alto Sax

Grade 1 — NZMEB SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

Brahms Sunday Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
Cowles Tri-Time Learn As You Play Saxophone, ed Wastell (Boosey & Hawkes)
Davies & Harris Blue Moon or Waltz of the Clown The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
Davies & Harris Judges Dance The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
Elgar No 4, Theme from Pomp and The Magic Saxophone, arr Hare. ( Boosey),
Circumstance
Harris Dance Time The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
Harris Waltz of the Clown The Really Easy Sax Book (Faber)
Haydn Minuet Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
Reeman Promenade Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
Rousseau Advance of the Alto Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Tchaikovsky Grandfathers Dance Time Pieces for E♭ Saxophone, vol.1, ABRSM
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Grade 2
F, B♭ Major, Major Arpeggios
(a) F, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
(b) D, G Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
E Chromatic


2. Pieces
for any saxophone

Baermann, C Study no. 12 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone,Bk 1,ed Davies and
Harris(Faber)
Brad Study Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Chédeville Gavotte Learn as you Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Davies & Harris No 6 80 Graded Pieces for Saxophone Book 1 (Faber)
Lyons, Graham No. 9 or No.12 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55(Spartan
Press)
O’Neill, John The Way of All Things Selected Pieces from the Jazz Method for Saxophone,Schott
12488/M.D.S
Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Walton Study in F Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)

Cole Granite Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Handel Trio Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)
Harris Pirates Ahoy Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)
Haydn Allegro Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Haydn Minuet Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
Kinyon Folk Song Blues Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Pogson Ska-face Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Rameau La Tambourin 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Tchaikovsky Old French Song Classical Album, arr. Harle, Universal 17772/M.D.S
for E Flat Alto Sax

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Byrd Pavane for Earl of Salisbury Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 1, ed Harvey
(Chester)
Cole Granite Learn As You Play Saxophone (Boosey)
Czerny Sunrise The Magic Saxophone, arr Hare (Boosey and Hawkes )
Gumbly No 2 Cop Caps & Cadillacs
Handel Trio from Water Music First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, arr Harris and
Calland (Faber)
Mozart Là, ci darem la mano Bravo Saxophone arr. Barrat (Boosey)
Stravinsky Shrovetide Fair Themes Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Sullivan The Policeman’s Song Saxophone Grade Book 1st to 4th Grades (Allans)
Tchaikovsky Chanson Triste Classical Album, arr. Harle, (Universal 17772/M.D.S)
Traditional The Wearin’ o’ the Green What Else Can I Play? Grade 2 (IMP)
3. Musicianship
Grade 3
D, E♭ Major, Major Arpeggios
(a) D, E♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
(b) B, C Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
B♭ Chromatic


2. Pieces
for any saxophone

Hinke Study AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans
Walton Study in B minor AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans
Wastall/Hyde Brazilian Beat Learn as You Play Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)

Harris Foxtrot First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey)
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Harris Showtime Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)
Norton Puppet Theatre Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Norton The Pioneer Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Pogson Down at the Drive In AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans
Saint-Saen The Swan Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone, vol.1, ed. Harvey,
Chester
Schubert Serenade First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Trad The Red Pipers Melody Sax Solos for Tenor Vol 2 (Chester)
Vivaldi Cantabile from II Gardellino Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)
Wedgwood Free Fall Jazzin’ About for Tenor Saxophone, Faber
Wedgwood Rosie Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Grades 1-3
(Faber)
for E Flat Alto Sax

Alford Colonel Bogey The Magic Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Bach Menuet Sax Solos for Alto Vol 1 (Chester)
Bailey Little Brown Feet Jazz Incorporated, Vol 1 (Bailey)
Bozza Petite Gavotte for Alto saxophone and PianoLeduc
Davies & Harris Walking in the Air The Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
Gumbly No 1 or 4 or 5 Cop Caps & Cadillacs
Harris Foxtrot First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone (Boosey)
Louiguy La vie en rose What Else Can I Play? Grade 3 (IMP)
Norton Straight-faced The Microjazz Alto Saxophone Collection vol.1 (Boosey)
Rossini The Barber of Seville 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone (ed Walton) (AWMP)
Rossini William Tell 10 Easy Tunes (De Haske)
Schubert Serenade First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Street Waves and Let’s Get Away Streetwise (Boosey)
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Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5

Descriptors
Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information. These are
applied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and quality.
Criteria
• Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.
• Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with fingers close to the keys.
• Technical facility, sufficient to allow:
• Developing independence of the fingers

• Rhythmic stability
• Systematic fingering in scales and arpeggios
• Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue
• Controlled, clear, even legato and tone
• at the minimum tempo or faster
• A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures
• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone
• Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo
• The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required
• Awareness of phrasing
• Generally secure intonation and breath support.
• A developing awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• A developing ability of vibrato.
• To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.
Grade 4
A, E♭ Major, Major Arpeggios
(a) A, E♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
(b) F♯, C Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
A, E♭ Chromatic
E♭ Major Scales in thirds


Scales in 3rds 88, two notes per beat, tongued only
2. Pieces
for any saxophone

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Lyons, Graham Study no. 11 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone, Useful Music U55Spartan
Press
Rae No 1 or 2 20 Modern Studies (Universal)
Walton Study in E flat AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans

Bach, J.S. Musette First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Benjamin Jamaican Rumba First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone , Boosey and
Hawkes
Boccherini Minuet & Trio 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)
Maltby Heather on the Hill First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, arr. Wastall
(Boosey)
Norton Hot Potato Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Norton Swing Out Sister Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Rae Mr Creek or Rachel Blue Saxophone (Universal)
Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise Jazzin’ About for Tenor saxophone, Faber
for E Flat Alto Sax

Bach, J.S. Musette First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Benjamin Jamaican Rumba First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Davies & Harris Rondino Giocoso Really Easy Saxophone Book (Faber)
de Faye, Jean-Michel Print Hamelle 4, 5, or 6 Suite à Plumes
Debussy Le petit Negre or Jimbo’s Lullaby Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal17777/M.D.S.
Desmond Take Five Sophisticated Sax, ed Street (Boosey & Hawkes)
Dvorak Lament Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmer
Ellington Sophisticated Lady Take Ten arr. Rae (Universal)
Feld No 2 Tres Pezzi
Hare Banana Rag AMEB Saxophone Grade Book Series 1, Allans
Hare Banana Rag The Magic Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Haydn Minuet Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmer
Joplin New Rag 66 Great Tunes for saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP
Maltby Heather on the Hill First Repertoire Pieces for Alto Saxophone, arr. Wastall
(Boosey)
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Grade 5
A, A♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(a) A, A♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) F♯, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
A, A♭ Chromatic
A, A♭ Major Scales in thirds


Sustained scale 60, one note per two beats, tongued only
2. Pieces
for any saxophone

Parisi Study no.1 or no.2 Forty Technical and Melodious Studies, vol 1Southern

Bach Arioso Simply Sax, ed. Stent (De Haske)
Bach Badinerie Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey
Benson Cantilena First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, arr. Wastall
(Boosey)
Cole, Keith Ramon Hooligan Strain First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Debussy Sarabande Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, arr. Teal (Schimer)
Dvorak Lament Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, Schirmer
Granados Andaluza Saxophone Solos for Bb Tenor Book 1, ed Harvey (Chester)
Harvey Rondo Saxophone Solos for Tenor Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey
(Chester)
Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusick 66 Great Tunes, ed. Walton (AWMP)
Mussorgsky, M The Old Castle Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)
Norton Rolling Stock Microjazz for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and Hawkes
Tchaikovsky Sleigh Ride Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)
for E Flat Alto Sax

Bach Badinerie Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 2, ed Harvey
Bouillon Valse-Fantasie First Repertoire Pieces for Tenor Saxophone, Boosey and
Hawkes
Bozza Aria for Saxophone and Piano Leduc
Debussy La fille aux cheveux de lin Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal 17777/M.D.S.
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Debussy Sarabande Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, Schirmer
Dubois, P M A la Russe Pièces Caratérisques en forme de suite for Alto Sax & Piano
(Leduc)
Feld No 1 or 3 Tres Pezzi
Handel Allegro from Suite XIV, No.3. Saxophone Solos for B flat Tenor, ed HarveyChester
Handel Siciliana and Allegro Take Ten, arr. Rae (Universal)
Lantier Sicilienne
Mozart Sonata in C 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP
Mussorgsky, M The Old Castle Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)
Norton Hopping The Microjazz Alto Saxophone collection (Boosey)
Ridout, Alan 1st mvmt Concertino for Alto saxophone, Grave Emerson
Schumann Fantasy Piece Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed. Teal (Schimer)
Trad/Walton Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed WaltonAWMP
Trad/Walton Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes for Saxophone, ed Walton, AWMP
Vaughan Williams Dance of Job’s Comforters Saxophone Solos for E flat Tenor, ed Harvey. Vol.2, Chester
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Level 3 - Grade 6
Descriptors
Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge,
interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by the
teacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.
Criteria
• Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.
• Appropriate hand and finger shape with fingers held close to the keys and use of alternative fingerings where appropriate.
• Technical facility, to allow:
• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
• Systematic fingering in technical work
• Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue
• A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures.
• Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations
• A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.
• Increased awareness of intonation and breath support
• Increased awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• Increased ability of vibrato.
• Able to tune the instrument with competence.
Grade 6
E, B Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(a) E, B Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) C, G♯ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
E, B Chromatic
E, B Major Scales in thirds
E, B Dominant Sevenths (in the key, arpeggio only)
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 12 - 14 seconds. p - ff - p
Sustained scale Major scales, one octave (upper octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords beginning on E to be 3 octaves ascending and descending. All
other scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending.
All scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/slurred pairs/two slurred,
two tongued


2. Pieces
Bizet, G. L’arlésienne, First Orchestral Suite The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Ed Voxman Study in A flat Selected Studies for Saxophone, Rubank
Ed Voxman Study in G minor, p 16 Selected Studies for Saxophone, Rubank
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Gould Latin America The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
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Khachaturian Sabre Dance The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Lyons, Graham Study no. 17 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55, Spartan
Press
Moussorgsky, M Tableaux d’une Exposition The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Niehaus,L. No.4, p.26 Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone, Intermediate, Tri Publishing
Parisi Study no.16 Forty Technical and Melodious Studies, vol 1,Southern

Bach Two Bourees Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed Teal, Schirmer
Bach, J C Sinfonia in B Flat 2nd and 3rd mvmts Classical Saxophone Solos arr Both (B flat Tenor edition)
Andante and Presto Schott
Fiocco Arioso Saxophone Solos for Tenor saxophone Vol 2 (Chester)
Handel Sonata No 1 (op 1 no 8) arr Londeix Leduc
complete
Harvey, P Contest Solo No 1 for Tenor Saxophone (Studio)
Harvey, P Contest Solo No 4 for Soprano Saxophone (Studio)
Moszkowski, M Spanish Dance No 2 Solos for the B flat Saxonphone, arr Teal (Schirmer)
Paul, G Estilian Caprice (Rubank)
Ravel, M Pièce en Forme de Habanera for Tenor Saxophone & Piano (Leduc)
Singelee Fourth Solo de Concert Molenaar
Tuthill, Burnet Sonata for Tenor Saxophone Op 56 1st Southern Music
Mvmt
for E Flat Alto Sax

Bach Sicilienne and Allegro Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player, ed Teal, Schirmer
Debussy Golliwogg’s cake walk Debussy Saxophone Album, arr. Rae, Universal 17777/M.D.S.
Demersseman, J Allegretto Brillante Op 46 arr Voxman (Rubank)
Dubois A L’Espagnole Pieces Caracterisques en forme de suite, Leduc
Dukas, P Alla Gitana (Leduc)
Francaix, J Any two dances Cinq Danses Exotiques for Alto Saxophone & Piano (Schott)
Greig Anitra’s Dance Two Pieces from Peer Gynt, Masters M2159
Greig Solveig’s Song Two Pieces from Peer Gynt, Masters M2159
Gumbly The Girl from Sark
Handel Allegro Saxophone Solos for Alto Saxophone Vol 2, ed Chester
Harvey, P Caprice Anglais P 11 Saxophone Solos for E Flat Alto, Vol 2, ed Harvey (Chester)
Marcello Concert in C mol, 3rd mvt for B flat arr Joosen, Molenaar
Saxophone and Piano
Mendelssohn Song without Words Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player, ed TealSchirmer
Milhaud, D Scaramouche Suite, 2nd mvt (Salabert)
Ravel, M Pièce en Forme de Habanera Pièce en Forme de Habanera for Alto Saxophone & Piano
(Leduc)
Schostakovich Satirical Dance
Senaillé, J B Allegro Spiritoso (Southern)

Weber Petite Valse et Tyrolienne Famous Classical Pieces for Saxophone and Piano,bk 2,arr
Mule Leduc
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Level 4 - Grades 7, 8 and Performers Certificate

Descriptors
Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and un-familiar contexts.
The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical interpretation of information. The
learning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems. Learners have
complete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance and evaluation from their teacher.
Criteria
In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:
• Accurate and fluent performance throughout

• Rhythmic stability and vitality
• A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.
• A confident projection of the style and character of chosen works
• Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation
• A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.
• A well developed awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.
Grade 7
F♯, D♭ Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(a) F♯, D♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) G♯, B♭ Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
F♯, D♭ Chromatic
F♯, D♭ Major Scales in thirds
C Whole Tone Scale
F♯, D♭ Dominant Sevenths(arpeggio only)
F♯, D♭ Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only). Beginning on the note.
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 12 - 14 seconds. pp - ff - pp
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.
Ascending and descending within the required range, over three octaves
All scales and arpeggios (except scales in thirds) to be: all tongued/all slurred/slurred pairs/two tongued,
two slurred


2. Pieces
Bizet L’arlésienne, Second Orchestral Suite The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Gershwin I got Rhythm The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Karg- Elert In modo lidio No 11 25 Capricen und Sonata for Saxophone Solo
Khachaturian Dance of Ayshe The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Lyons, Graham Study no. 23 24 Melodic Studies for Saxophone,Useful Music U55Spartan
Press
Niehaus, L No 12 Pg 24 Jazz Conceptions for Saxophone, Advanced (Tri Publ)
Percival and Dorich Ex 2 Pg 29 Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet, Suite No 1 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Rae, J Study No 20 Twenty Modern Studies (Universal)
Ravel Bolero pg 38 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Ravel Lieutenant Kijé The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
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Grade Seven: continued from previous page

Voxman, H Study in F minor Pg 38 Selected Studies for Saxophone (Rubank)

Bennett Concerto in G minor for Bb Saxophone Fischer
and Piano
Cowles Of Spain for Tenor Saxophone Studio
Handel Sonata in G minor (Op.1 no.6), arr Le Duc /U.M.P.
Londieux, 1st and 2nd mvmts
Millars Andante & Rondo Tenor Saxophone Solos Vol 2 ed Harvey (Chester)
Ravel Piece en Forme de HabaneraBflat edition Le Duc/U.M.P.
Saint-Saens Allegro Appassionata Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player arr Teal, (Schirmer)
Villa Lobos Fantasia 2nd Mvmt
for E Flat Alto Sax

Bach Sonata No 4, 1st mvmt ed Mule (Leduc)
Bonneau, Paul 2 Caprices en Forme de Valse No 1 Ledec
Debussy Danse Bohemienne No 5 Debussy Saxophone Album arr Rae, Universal
Eccles, H Sonata arr Rascher for Alto Saxophone and Piano Elkan-Vogel
Handel Ist and 2nd mvmt from Quatrieme Sonata for E Flat Alto Saxophone and Piano Leduc, AWMP
(Flute)
Handel Sonata no.1 (Op 1, no.12), arr. Mule 1st Le Duc /U.M.P
and 2nd, or 2nd and 3rd mvmts
Haydn Gypsy Rondo Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player arr Teal (Schirmer)
Thierry Escaich Amelie’s Dream No5
Villa Lobos Fantasia, 2nd mvt Soprano or Tenor Peer Southern
Saxophone
3. Musicianship
Grade 8
1. Scales
Choose one set: Major
1. B♭, G Harmonic Minor
2. B, G Melodic Minor
3. F, G Chromatic
Major Scales in thirds
Major Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Dominant Sevenths of the major keys (arpeggio only)
B, B♭, C Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only). Beginning on the note.

C, C♯ Whole Tone Scale beginning the lowest C of the instrument.
Sustained note Any note of the G major scale held for 14 - 16 seconds or more. pp - ff - pp
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending only. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Ascending and descending within the required range, over two octaves otherwise one octave only is
necessary.
All scales and arpeggios to be played all tongued/all slurred/two slurred, two tongued/slurred pairs


Scale in 3rds 80, four notes per beat
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2. Pieces
Davies & Harris No 80 80 Graded Studies (Faber)

Gershwin Porgy & Bess The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Honegger A Symphony No 3 The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Karg-Elert, S Corrente, Op 153 No 4 25 Capricien und Sonate for Saxophone Solo
Koechlin Etude No 9, or No 15 15 Études pour Saxophone et Piano
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Shostakovich The Age Of Gold The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Villa-Lobos, H Uirapuru The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
Walton, W Facade The Orchestral Saxophonist, ed Ronkin & Frascotti (Roncorp)
for B flat tenor sax

Gould Diversions Recitatives & Preludes (Schirmer)
Handel Sonata no. 13 (Op 1, no.13) arr. Rascher 1st and 2nd mvmts, Elkin-Vogel/U.M.P
Marcello Concerto in C minor arr Joosen (Molenaar)
Martin Ballade for Tenor UniversalUE 11250
Villa Lobos Fantasia, 1st mvt Soprano/Tenor Saxophone (Peer Southern)
for E flat alto sax

Bach, J S Sonata No 6, (flute) 1st & 2nd mvt trans Mule, Leduc
Bach, JS Sonata No 4 arr Mule Leduc
Bonneau, Paul Suite, complete Leduc
Bozza Impromptu & Dance
Debussy, C Rapsodie for Saxophone arr Rousseau (Etoile)
Dubois, PM A l’Hongroise or A la Parisienne Pièces Caratérisques en forme de suite for Alto Sax &
Piano(Leduc)
Elmsley, John Sonata, slow mvt Sounz
Grovlez, G Saraband et Allegro pour Clarinet Leduc
Heiden Sonata, 1st mvt Schott
Jolivet Fantasie-Impromptu Leduc
Martin Ballade Tenor Saxophone (Universal)
Milhaud, D Braziliera 3rd mvmt Scaramouche Suite (Salabert)
Noda Improvisation No 1
Shostakovich, D Three Fantastic Dances (ed Musicus)
Spiewak, T Sonatina, any two mvts Spiewak/AMC
Tcherepnin Sonatine Sportive, 2nd & 3rd mvt Leduc
Villa-Lobos, H Fantasia, 1st mvt (Southern)
Woods Sonata, 1st mvt Advance
3. Musicianship
Performance Certificate
Entrants will submit their programme for approval with their entry form.
1. Pieces
The entrant will select a programme of pieces with a playing time of between twenty-five and thirty-five minutes. The programme must show
a variety of styles and be of sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfill the criteria for Level Four.

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Extra repertoire list: Samples of entrant’s work for the year

Co-requisites - to complete Grade 6 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 3 Theory

Entrants have 36 months in which to complete the co-requisite theory component.

FOR ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENTS PLEASE SEE THE THEORY SYLLABUS

— NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

• Diminished 7th arpeggio to be played as follows

• Broken chords to be played as follows

Musicianship — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

Musicianship — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3

Level Two - Grades 4 and 5

Level Three - Grade 6

Level Four - Grades 7 and 8

Level Five - Associate Diploma

Musical Knowledge — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

Level Six - Licentiate Diploma

Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3

• Comfortable and well balanced posture

• Independent articulation of the fingers

Grade One: continued from previous page

List B - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

Grade 1 — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List C - for E Flat Alto Sax

Grade One: continued from previous page

List B - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

Grade Two: continued from previous page

List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List C - for E Flat Alto Sax

Grade 2 — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

List B - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

Grade Three: continued from previous page

List C - for E Flat Alto Sax

Grade 3 — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5

• Developing independence of the fingers

Grade Four: continued from previous page

List B - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

Grade 4 — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

List B - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

Grade Five: continued from previous page

List C - for E Flat Alto Sax

Grade 5 — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

Grade Six: continued from previous page

List B - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

List C - for E Flat Alto Sax

Grade 6 — NZMEB PERFORMANCE SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3

Level 4 - Grades 7, 8 and Performers Certificate

In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:

• Accurate and fluent performance throughout

Grade Seven: continued from previous page

List B - for E Flat Alto Sax

List C - for B Flat Tenor Sax

3 Musicianship — NZMEB SAXOPHONE SYLLABUS ed 19.3