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The Saxophone: Its Development and use in the Orchestra

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.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc935790
Date05 1900
CreatorsMcFarland, Randall R. (Randall Roberts)
ContributorsGiordano, John, Gibson, O. Lee (Oscar Lee)
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatvii, 70 leaves : ill., music, Text
RightsPublic, McFarland, Randall R. (Randall Roberts), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights

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