[Danishsaxguy]

Hi fellow saxophonists.

I'm looking for a solo piece for saxophone to be played at an exam of my mine. I have been playing for 6 years by now and I practice a few hours every day. I wanted to play something classical for my exam, but I am not that much into saxophone classical pieces. So is there any pieces that you guys recommend or would suggest?

 

[Metalflake]

What's your exam for (conservatory studies, school, auditions)? Not knowing this info, or your personal ability, it's difficult to make specific recommendations for you. Having said that, I can give you a few pieces I've used and enjoyed playing in the past for auditions, jury performances, etc. Assuming you're on alto:

One piece I've always liked playing is the Bozza Aria - technically simple, but demands a ton of musicality, breath support and face control. It's a beautiful piece, both joyous and melancholy at the same time.

Ibert's Concertino de Camera - one of THE standards in the classical alto repertoire, melodically and technically very demanding.

Glazounov Concerto - my favourite piece, very dramatic and requires a high degree of technical ability and expressiveness. It's a long work though - perhaps just the first movement would do for an exam...

Tourneur Concerto - another standard in the classical alto repertoire. Fun to play, technically relatively easy, interesting and quirky.

Good luck with your exam, whatever you choose!

 

[Chunsoo]

The Creston Sonata is a nice piece for somebody maybe your level.
I'm not exactly sure what your level is, but it's less challenging then the above pieces.

 

[SeanZ123]

I would like to second the Bozza Aria.

 

[evan1]

Hi fellow saxophonists.

I'm looking for a solo piece for saxophone to be played at an exam of my mine. I have been playing for 6 years by now and I practice a few hours every day. I wanted to play something classical for my exam, but I am not that much into saxophone classical pieces. So is there any pieces that you guys recommend or would suggest?

What grade are you at ? I have a good list of pieces depending on your grade that I could reccommend. Also will it be for Alto or Tenor ?

 

[Jordan Smith]

Hi fellow saxophonists.

I'm looking for a solo piece for saxophone to be played at an exam of my mine. I have been playing for 6 years by now and I practice a few hours every day. I wanted to play something classical for my exam, but I am not that much into saxophone classical pieces. So is there any pieces that you guys recommend or would suggest?

If you don't normally play classical, it might be difficult to jump right into the Ibert Concertino or the Glazunov Concerto. Try something that is a bit more straightforward, in my opinion, like the Dubois Concerto. Lot's of fun technique, a solid piece, but not quite as musically intricate or challenging as some of the other mentioned works that might put a strain on you if you're not used to performing classically.

 

[YoungSaxophonist]

There is Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud is a piece not too much difficolty, and very beautiful =)