Thesis (D. Mus. Arts)--University of Washington, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 263-276).

Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2007. Graduate Programme in Music. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-84). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004 & res_dat=xri:pqdiss & rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation & rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR32037.

The purpose of this study is to trace the invention and development of a greatly abused instrument, the saxophone, and its use in the symphony orchestra. The first chapter concerns the instrument's invention and acceptance. The second chapter discusses physical characteristics of the saxophone. The third chapter deals with the particular methods of using the saxophone in orchestral literature by various composers, from its use in the nineteenth century through the present. An appendix provides a comprehensive listing of orchestral literature in which the saxophone is utilized.

Johann Sebastian Bach's Chaconne from his Partita in D Minor is considered a crown jewel of the violin repertoire. Since its composition, this piece has taken many forms, undergoing transformations allowing its performance by other instruments and ensemble formations. These include transformations for piano, orchestra, flute, clarinet, and trumpet amongst others. This projects serves as another transformation, bringing a new versions of the Chaconne to the repertoire of the alto saxophone. Additionally, the project discusses in detail the necessary changes made to the music, as well as offering comprehensive technical suggestions for the inherent issues encountered within this arrangement.

Lecture: Tuning excercises for saxophone quartet. / text

Sechs Bagatellen / Gyorgy Ligeti -- Short stories / Jennifer Higdon -- Quatuor pour saxophones en quatre parties, op. 102 / Florent Schmitt -- Saxteto / Victor Marquez-Barrios / text

Sechs Bagatellen / Gyorgy Ligeti -- Short Stories / Jennifer Higdon -- Quatuor pour saxophones en quatre parties, op. 102 / Florent Schmitt -- Saxteto / Victor Marquez-Barrios. / text

The rise of the saxophone in the South Indian carnatic tradition. / text

Legende op.66 / Florent Schmitt -- Five poisons / Andrew Davis -- Radiant images / Justin Sharp -- Pit band / William Albright. / text

Shovelhead for baritone saxophone and electronics / Steven Snowden -- Divertimento for alto saxophone and piano / Charles Wuorinen -- Sonata for cello and piano in G minor / Sergei Rachmaninoff. / text