Brannon Bollinger
Woodwind Instructor
Striving for Excellence
Beginning Saxophone
In my Beginning Saxophone course, we will focus on Saxophone Technique, Music Theory, Musicianship, and Music Appreciation. I will provide insight on Body and Finger Posture, Embouchure Development, and Articulation. We will study from a variety of method books and standard saxophone repertoire. We will also discuss Music History as it relates to the Saxophone as well as Music Vocabulary, various Genres, as well as what to listen to and what to listen for.
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Suggested Method Books:
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Les Gammes Conjointes et en Intervalles - Jean-Marie Londeix
Elementary Method for Saxophone - Rubank
Selected Studies for Saxophone - Rubank
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Selected Alto Saxophone Classical repertoire will include:
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Six Studies in English Folk Song - Ralph Vaughan Williams
Dix Figures a Danser - Pierre Max DuBois
Vocalise - Sergey Rachmaninoff
Aria - Eugene Bozza
Improvisation I - Ryo Noda
Dance - Darius Milhaud
6th Sonata - Haendel
Sonata - Bernard Heiden
Sonate - Paul Hindemith
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Jazz, Rock, and other repertoire will be recommended on a case-by-case basis.
Other Woodwinds
Every Saxophonist needs to have their doubles. This usually includes Flute and Clarinet. In Beginning Flute and Beginning Clarinet, we will focus on Technique, Music Theory, Musicianship, and Music Appreciation. I will provide insight on Body and Finger Posture, Embouchure Development, and Articulation. We will study from a variety of method books and standard repertoire. We will also discuss Music History as it relates to the Woodwinds as well as Music Vocabulary, various Genres, as well as what to listen to and what to listen for.
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Ensemble Coaching
The best part about studying a musical instrument is playing with other people. I can help you assemble and develop a Saxophone Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, or any other ensemble you are working toward. I am also available to coach your school band Saxophone or Woodwind section through Marching, Concert, or Jazz Band.
Compositions and Arrangements
Additional services include Compositions and Arrangements for any size ensemble. See Samples page for examples. Please contact for pricing.