Please use the links below to find the titles recommended in the ABRSM Alto Baritone Saxophone Grade 2 2022 Syllabus:

Grade 2 Scales and Sight-Reading

ABRSM Saxophone Scales & Arpeggios and Sight-Reading, Grades 1-5

Grade 2 Aural

Specimen Aural Tests, Grades 1-3 (book only)
Specimen Aural Tests, Grades 1-3 (book and CD)
Aural Training in Practice, Grades 1-3 (book and CD)

Grade 2 Pieces

One piece must be chosen from each of Lists A, B and C. Please note that the first three pieces in each list are found in the ABRSM Alto Baritone Saxophone Grade 2 2022 Pieces books:

Saxophone Grade 2 2022 Pack Sax & Piano Parts, Audio Downloads, Scales & Sight-Reading)
Saxophone Grade 2 2022 Pieces (Sax & Piano Parts with Audio Downloads)

List A

1 Handel Bourrée (2nd movt from Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351), arr. Bullard
2 Robert Jones In Sherwood livde stout Robin Hood (from Fourth Booke of Ayres), arr. Denley
3 Nilia Velázquez Spiritoso
4 Anon. Mr Scoolding’s Minuet, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
5 Mick Foster Celebration Song (No. 2 from Jazz Gallery for Saxophone) Mick Foster: Jazz Gallery for Saxophone (Saxtet Publications)
6 Karen Gourlay Minuet (No. 1 from Dazzling Duos, Grade 2 Saxophone) upper part Karen Gourlay: Dazzling Duos, Grade 2 Saxophone (Forton Music)
7 Heather Hammond Teamwork (from Super Sax Duets and Trios, Book 1) upper part Heather Hammond: Super Sax Duets and Trios, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
8 James Rae March of the Chipolatas, No. 4 from 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone (Universal)
9 Shield* The Ploughboy, arr. Davies, Folk Roots for Alto Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Philip Sparke Trumpet Tune Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)

List B

1 Holst Jupiter (from The Planets, Op. 32), arr. Blackwell
2 Humperdinck Abendsegen (from Hänsel und Gretel), arr. Gritton
3 Bongani NdodanaBreen Xhosa Fantasy
4 Rob Buckland Paris Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music) Piano Accomp.
5 Alan Bullard Waltzing to Wembley Final Whistle! for E♭ Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
6 Gluck Aria (from Orfeo ed Euridice), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind) With CD Piano Accomp.
7 Heather Hammond Low Tide (from Super Sax Duets and Trios, Book 1) upper part Heather Hammond: Super Sax Duets and Trios, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
8 Michael Henry Interlude 1 (from Three Interludes) Michael Henry: Three Interludes (Faber)
9 Alan Menken A Whole New World (from Aladdin), arr. Lawrance Easy Winners for Saxophone (Brass Wind) Piano Accomp.
10 Alastair Penman Sailing (No. 5 from Stepping Out, Ten Easy Duets for Saxophone) upper part Alastair Penman: Stepping Out, Ten Easy Duets for Saxophone (Saxtet Publications)

List C

1 Beverley Calland Horseshoe Shuffle
2 Gilkyson The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book), arr. Lawrance
3 Alan Haughton Flying High (No. 2 from Rhythm & Rag for Saxophone)
4 Karen Gourlay Fiesta (No. 6 from Dazzling Duos, Grade 2 Saxophone) upper part Karen Gourlay: Dazzling Duos, Grade 2 Saxophone (Forton Music)
5 Chris Gumbley Skedaddle (from Cool School for Alto Saxophone) Chris Gumbley: Cool School for Alto Saxophone (Brass Wind)
6 Paul Harris Pirates Ahoy! First Repertoire for Alto Saxophone (Faber)
7 James Rae Crystal Waltz (No. 6 from 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone)  James Rae: 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone (Universal)
8 Philip Sparke Pony and Trap, Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Ros Stephen Greenmarket Square (No. 2 from E♭ Saxophone Globetrotters) Ros Stephen: E♭ Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)🎹
10 Strayhorn Take the ‘A’ Train, arr. Lawrance Won Up! for Saxophone (Brass Wind) Piano Accomp.

🎹 Piano accompaniment printable separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications

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Syllabus amendments

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Syllabus revision

The ABRSM has not scheduled the next revision of the Woodwind Syllabus. The ABRSM will post advance notice of planned changes to the Woodwind Syllabus (including syllabus overlap information) at www.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates.

Photocopies & downloads
Candidates should not perform from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies) or illegal downloads of copyright music in examinations. There are limited circumstances where can copies be used in an examination the UK. The MPA’s Code of Fair Practice gives further guidance. Before making a copy an application should be made to the copyright holder and evidence of permission should be brought to the exam. Candidates and Applicants must act within the law with regard to copyright.