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The Saxophone Symposium: An Index Of The Journal Of The North American Saxophone Alliance, 1976-2014, Ashley Kelly
The Saxophone Symposium: An Index Of The Journal Of The North American Saxophone Alliance, 1976-2014, Ashley Kelly
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The Saxophone Symposium is the journal of the North American Saxophone Alliance and is a peer-reviewed academic publication. Since 1976, its readership has enjoyed articles on a variety of saxophone related topics as well as reviews of contemporary recordings and publications. Aside from these academic applications, The Saxophone Symposium is an historical account of some of the saxophone culture in North America and beyond. Academic journals such as this are invaluable to both students and educators, and the ability to access the information within them is vital. Prior to the digital age, the majority of serious academic journals have been …
The Saxophone In Puerto Rico: History And Annotated Bibliography Of Selected Works, Marcos David Colón-Martín
The Saxophone In Puerto Rico: History And Annotated Bibliography Of Selected Works, Marcos David Colón-Martín
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The tradition of classical saxophone performance in Puerto Rico officially began quite recently in 1994. Musicians performing regularly in the style are few and local composition of new music for the instrument is rare. This research provides a historical overview of the saxophone in the musical culture of Puerto Rico and explores reasons for the delay on saxophone classical performance to develop. In an attempt to help promote the local performance and composition of new works, the author provides an annotated bibliography of music for saxophone by selected Puerto Rican composers.