Play Showtime for Alto Saxophone, Book 2: Alto Saxophone & Piano Book

Accessible without feeling simplistic. These Broadway melodies carry warmth and storytelling, so playing them feels rewarding even when the technical demands remain manageable. You're making music that sounds polished from day one.

Intermediate alto saxophonists (roughly 2-3 years into lessons) who are ready to play complete, musically satisfying repertoire with piano accompaniment. This book works equally well for ensemble rehearsals and solo study with a collaborative pianist.

• Balance the melody line so it sits above the piano without forcing. These Broadway tunes are lyrical by nature; let the saxophone sing rather than punch through.
• Pay attention to phrase endings and where the piano provides harmonic resolution. Align your releases with the accompaniment's rhythmic clarity.
• Reference the original songs if you can. Knowing the Broadway context helps you shape rubato and phrasing choices that feel intentional rather than arbitrary.

Book 2 sits perfectly in the spring concert season when you want student soloists to step forward with real material. The Broadway repertoire also bridges classical study and popular music, making it a natural choice if you're building a more eclectic program or introducing students to standards they'll encounter throughout their musical lives.

• Singing lyrical phrases with clear musical intent
• Balancing melody with piano accompaniment
• Playing in standard Broadway song structures (verse-chorus forms)
• Stylistic phrasing appropriate to American musical theater