Competition Solos, Book 3 Alto Sax Cover Image

Competition Solos, Book 3 Alto Sax: Saxophone Book

$12.95 USD
$12.95 USD
Skip to product information
Competition Solos, Book 3 Alto Sax Cover Image
Competition Solos, Book 3 Alto Sax: Saxophone Book

Competition Solos, Book 3 Alto Sax: Saxophone Book

By Floyd O. Harris

Grade: 3.5

Item: 36-50345006
makemusic Cloud badge
$12.95
Shipped

One moment…

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 three series. Codes to download audio are included on each solo book. Titles included: Brass Bangles; Caprice; Dancing Silhouettes; Evening in the Country; Ocean Beach (Valse); Polka from Bartered Bride; Viennese Sonata No. 4 (Rondo).

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Competition Solos, Book 3 Alto Sax: Saxophone Book comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

Open in the Player

Jump straight in and assign it today.

Start Your Free Trial

Open this title and explore the full library in minutes.
Sample Pages

No sample pages found.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Series: LudwigMasters Woodwind Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-57-134518-3
ISBN13: 978-1-57-134518-9
UPC: 746241222503
SKU: 36-50345006
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone

More about this title

Why we love this

Floyd Harris compiled these solos directly from state competition lists, so you're working with pieces that adjudicators already know and respect. The collection spans multiple musical styles and characters, giving your students genuine variety rather than seven versions of the same approach to phrasing and technique.

What to expect

Seven distinct musical worlds unfold across this collection. You'll move from the percussive charm of "Brass Bangles" to the lyrical elegance of "Viennese Sonata No. 4," with folk dances, character pieces, and a seaside waltz in between. Each solo demands something different: rhythmic precision, sustained singing tone, technical clarity, or dramatic contrast.

Who it's for

Alto saxophonists preparing for state solo competitions or local festival performances at the intermediate level. This book serves students who have solid fundamentals and are ready to tackle contrasting styles from classical to folk-inspired arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

  • Download the audio files using the codes included in your book. Listen to the full accompaniment before your first rehearsal so you can identify the harmonic framework and spot where the piano part might support or challenge your phrasing choices.
  • Pay attention to the accompaniment book's alternate voicings. The piano part was written to work across multiple instruments in this series, which means some voicings may sit differently under alto sax than under another woodwind. Adjust your intonation and balance accordingly.
  • Work the accompanist part into your practice early. State competition judges expect you to listen and respond to the piano, not play over it. Schedule at least three full run-throughs with a partner before your competition date.

How to use it

Use individual solos from this book in spring recitals or as supplementary performance material during the competition season. A director might also assign different pieces to students at similar levels, then feature two or three solos back-to-back in a late-winter concert to showcase range and growth.

Skills your students will build

  • Sight-reading in multiple musical styles and textures
  • Listening and responding to piano accompaniment
  • Sustaining long phrases with consistent tone quality
  • Executing articulation styles appropriate to each genre (waltz vs. polka vs. sonata)
  • Managing nervousness through repeated performance of contest-ready repertoire

You May Also Like