Competition Solos, Book 1 Alto Sax: Solo & Small Ensemble
By Edmund Siennicki & Floyd Harris
Grade: 1.5
Item: 36-PB-0000001
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Description
The practical collection of competition solos that are included in this book were selected from state competition lists throughout the United States. While each selection is included on the list of at least one state, check with your director, private instructor or state music association to confirm that your desired solo is an approved selection in your state. The piano book includes alternate accompaniments for instruments of different pitch and therefore can be used for any instrument in the book one series. Codes to download audio are included on each solo book. Titles include: Cripple Creek; Dance of the Bears; Gavotte; Happy Song; Harvest Waltz; Little Caesar; Rooster; Swan; The Tortoise and the Hare.
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Additional Details
Series:
LudwigMasters Woodwind Series
Publisher:
Keiser Productions, Inc.
Page Count:
12
SKU:
36-PB-0000001
Instrumentation:
Alto Saxophone
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Why we love this
This collection cuts straight to what competition requires: accessible, musically engaging solos that appear on actual state lists. You're not guessing whether a piece will qualify; Harris and Siennicki built this book specifically from selections already approved across multiple states, saving you research time and your students' prep time.
What to expect
This collection balances folk charm with deliberate musicality. You'll find pieces with storytelling titles (The Tortoise and the Hare, Little Caesar) that invite character and phrasing, alongside dances and marches that sit comfortably under the fingers and let the melody breathe. The writing suits the alto sax's warm register without demanding extreme ranges.
Who it's for
Alto saxophonists preparing for state or regional solo competitions, as well as players building a recital repertoire with music that has proven appeal at adjudicated events. This book serves students at the early intermediate level who are ready to perform beyond their method book but still need straightforward, rewarding material.
How to get the most out of it
- Download the audio files using the codes included in your book to hear how each solo should sound, then use them as a reference while you work through the printed music.
- Check your state's specific competition requirements before settling on a piece; while these solos appear on at least one state list, not all are approved everywhere.
- Use the lighter character pieces (Cripple Creek, Happy Song) early in your preparation to build confidence and secure fundamental technique before tackling pieces that demand more dynamic range.
- Pair your solo practice with the piano accompaniment to develop ensemble listening skills and intonation awareness.
How to use it
Select one or two pieces from this book for a competition season, or program a contrasting pair (perhaps a lyrical piece like Swan paired with something rhythmic like Rooster) for a solo recital. These solos also work well as contest preparation material within ensemble class or studio instruction, where you can spend concentrated time on interpretation and performance technique.
Skills your students will build
- Sight-reading Grade 1.5 alto saxophone literature
- Balancing lyricism with rhythmic precision in folk and dance forms
- Listening to piano accompaniment and tracking intonation against harmonic context
- Preparing solo material for adjudicated performance and managing performance anxiety
- Navigating the alto sax's middle and upper-middle register with clarity and tone control