Please use the links below to find the titles recommended in the ABRSM Soprano Tenor Saxophone Grade 8 2022 Syllabus:

Grade 8 Scales
ABRSM Saxophone Scales Grades 6-8

Grade 8 Sight-reading
ABRSM Saxophone Specimen Sight-Reading, Grades 6-8

Grade 8 Aural
Specimen Aural Tests, Grade 8 (book only)
Specimen Aural Tests, Grade 8 (book and CD)
Aural Training in Practice, Grades 6-8 (book and CD)

Grade 8 Pieces

One piece must be chosen from each of Lists A, B and C:

List A

1 J. S. Bach Adagio and Allegro (2nd and 3rd movts from Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020), trans. Harle, J. S. Bach: Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 (Universal) E♭/B♭ edition
2 Demersseman Premier Solo (Andante et Boléro) Demersseman: Solos for B♭ Saxophone (Lemoine)
3 Devienne Rondo (from Sonata No. 4), trans. Jaeckel, Devienne: Adagio and Rondo for Tenor Saxophone (Southern Music)
4 M. Gould Recitatives and Prelude (1st movt from Diversions) with cadenza; slap-tongue optional M. Gould: Diversions for Tenor Saxophone (G. Schirmer)
5 Guilhaud Polonaise (from Trois Pièces), arr. Strevens Guilhaud: Trois Pièces, for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone (Samek Music)
6 B. Marcello Allegro moderato and Adagio (1st and 2nd movts from Concerto in C minor), arr. Joosen, B. Marcello: Concerto in C minor for Soprano Saxophone (Molenaar)
7 Reinecke Jahrmarkt Scene, No. 3 from Drei Fantasiestücke, Op. 43, with single quaver ossias, arr. Rainford for Tenor Saxophone (Forton Music)
8 Saint-Saëns Allegro scherzando (2nd movt from Sonata, Op. 168), arr. Rainford, Saint-Saëns: Sonata, Op. 168 for Tenor Saxophone (Forton Music)
9 Singelée Concerto, Op. 57 with coda, Singelée: 4e et 6e Solos de concert / Fantaisie brillante / Concerto Op. 57, for Tenor Saxophone (Lemoine)
10 Villa-Lobos Animé (1st movt from Fantasia for Saxophone) Villa-Lobos: Fantasia for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone (Peermusic Classical)

List B

1 R. R. Bennett Andante, 3rd movt from Sonata for Soprano Saxophone (Novello)
2 Margaret Brandman When Spirits Soar with quasi cadenza; final bar improvised, fill optional, for Soprano Saxophone (Furore Verlag)
3 Rob Buckland Song Without Words, from Songs Without Words, for B♭ Saxophone (Astute Music)
4 John Carmichael Aria, from Aria and Finale, for Soprano Saxophone (Southern Music)
5 Roderick Elms Cygncopations with lower line in ossias,  for Alto or Tenor Saxophone (Camden Music)
6 Ferling Study in C, No. 75 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 2 (Faber)
7 Graham Fitkin Jim and Pam and Pam and Jim, for Solo Instrument (Fitkin)
8 Charlotte Harding What Once Was growls optional, Charlotte Harding: Chapters for Solo Saxophone (Reed Music)
9 Andy Scott Respectfully Yours,  for Tenor Saxophone (Astute Music)
10 Mark-Anthony Turnage Two Memorials complete, for Soprano Saxophone (Schott)

List C

1 Sally Beamish Caliban, for Soprano Saxophone (Peters)
2 Corea Children’s Song No. 6 (from Children’s Songs), arr. Buckland Corea: Children’s Songs for Soprano Saxophone (Astute Music)
3 Geoff Eales Farewell Patagonia, for Tenor Saxophone (Astute Music)
4 Graham Fitkin Braemar, for Soprano Saxophone (Fitkin)
5 Mick Foster 2nd movt, from October Dances (Saxtet Publications)
6 Charlotte Harding Time to Turn (3rd movt from Voyage) Charlotte Harding: Voyage for Soprano Saxophone (Reed Music)
7 Dave Heath The Cooper of Clapham (3rd movt from The Celtic, Concerto for Soprano Saxophone) Dave Heath: The Celtic Concerto for Soprano Saxophone (Camden Music)
8 Pedro Iturralde Kalamatianos and Funky (1st and 2nd movts from Suite hellénique) as written, ignoring improvisation option Pedro Iturralde: Suite hellénique (Lemoine), E♭/B♭ edition
9 Carlos Lopez-Real Eddie (No. 2 from Five Contemporary Etudes for Solo Saxophone), Carlos Lopez-Real: Five Contemporary Etudes for Solo Saxophone (Saxtet Publications)
10 Piazzolla Night-club 1960, from Histoire du Tango, trans. Isoda last note may be played 8vb, for Soprano Saxophone (Lemoine)

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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.