The stylistic diversity of the concert saxophone

dc.contributor.author	Rubinoff, Daniel I.
dc.date.accessioned	2010-07-26T20:09:18Z
dc.date.available	2010-07-26T20:09:18Z
dc.date.copyright	2007-07
dc.date.issued	2007-07
dc.degree.discipline	Department of Music	en
dc.degree.level	master's	en
dc.degree.name	MA	en
dc.description.abstract	This 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.isbn	978-0-494-32037-2
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10315/4516
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.publisher	York University	en
dc.subject	Saxophone	en
dc.subject	Musicology	en
dc.subject	Music composition	en
dc.subject	Organology	en
dc.title	The stylistic diversity of the concert saxophone	en
dc.type	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation	en

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