The stylistic diversity of the concert saxophone

dc.contributor.authorRubinoff, Daniel I.
dc.date.accessioned2010-07-26T20:09:18Z
dc.date.available2010-07-26T20:09:18Z
dc.date.copyright2007-07
dc.date.issued2007-07
dc.degree.disciplineDepartment of Musicen
dc.degree.levelmaster'sen
dc.degree.nameMAen
dc.description.abstractThis thesis examines the sonic parameters and musical versatility of the concert saxophone. Invented in 1840, the instrument failed to become a regular member of the symphony orchestra, and is thus underrepresented in classical music. This researcher argues that the saxophone's unique sonic design makes it an effective contemporary instrument in a wide variety of genres. Specifically, the techniques of subtone, harmonics, and false fingerings are examined from both a performance and compositional perspective. Additionally, the instrument's resemblance to the human voice is documented. An examination of five original saxophone compositions highlights the instrument's flexibility as a solo instrument or as a member of an ensemble. This work adds to the number of original compositions for the saxophone and explores the reasons behind the instrument's success in contemporary music.en
dc.identifier.isbn978-0-494-32037-2
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/4516
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherYork Universityen
dc.subjectSaxophoneen
dc.subjectMusicologyen
dc.subjectMusic compositionen
dc.subjectOrganologyen
dc.titleThe stylistic diversity of the concert saxophoneen
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertationen

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