Project Title
The development of the Saxophone
Disciplines
Musicology | Music Performance
Abstract (300 words maximum)
The saxophone is currently experiencing a renaissance with the creation of new solo repertory as well as in the dramatic increase in the level of virtuosity of today’s performers. This presentation will provide an overview of its creation by Adolph Sax, it’s technical advancements, it’s uses by composers such as Hector Berlioz, as well as its prominence in Jazz. The presentation will also address the development of the saxophone as a solo and chamber instrument with which it has become an important presence in today’s musical culture.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
COTA - Music
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Dr. Edward Eanes
The development of the Saxophone
The saxophone is currently experiencing a renaissance with the creation of new solo repertory as well as in the dramatic increase in the level of virtuosity of today’s performers. This presentation will provide an overview of its creation by Adolph Sax, it’s technical advancements, it’s uses by composers such as Hector Berlioz, as well as its prominence in Jazz. The presentation will also address the development of the saxophone as a solo and chamber instrument with which it has become an important presence in today’s musical culture.