Student Instrumental Course: Baritone Saxophone Student, Level II: Saxophone Book

The Student Instrumental Course has earned its place in thousands of band programs because it builds genuine musicianship alongside technique. Coggins and Weber designed this method to work equally well for students learning solo or in ensemble settings, making it remarkably flexible for mixed-ability rehearsal rooms. The Level II baritone saxophone book offers accessible but musically substantial material that keeps intermediate players engaged without overwhelming them.

Structured and purposeful. The material unfolds methodically, introducing new concepts at a sustainable pace while maintaining musical interest through varied repertoire. You'll encounter folk melodies, simple art songs, and ensemble pieces that feel like real music, not just exercises.

Intermediate baritone saxophonists in their second year of study, whether learning in private lessons or within a band class setting. This book works for students advancing from a beginner method and ready for more sophisticated rhythmic patterns, articulation challenges, and ensemble playing.

• Work through the exercises in order rather than jumping ahead. The technical foundation of each page supports the next, so skipping steps will show up in later passages.
• Practice the supplementary materials alongside this book. The correlated repertoire and technical studies in companion volumes reinforce what you're learning here.
• Listen for intonation during the duet and ensemble sections. The multi-part writing gives you real feedback on whether your pitch is sitting in the middle of the note.
• Use a metronome from the start. The rhythmic variety increases at this level, and steady pulse work now prevents rushing and dragging in more complex passages later.

Assign this systematically as the core text for your intermediate baritone saxophonists, whether in a full band program or sectional lessons. Its correlated design means students at different levels can work through the same rehearsals without the advanced players sitting idle, making it practical for staggered ability groupings.

• Reading and performing in multiple keys
• Articulation control and tonguing variety
• Rhythm reading with syncopation and mixed meters
• Dynamic expression and phrasing
• Ensemble balance and listening
• Intonation adjustments within a group setting