Date of Award
2011
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Music (Classical Music) Honours
School
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
First Supervisor
Dr Matthew Styles
Abstract
This research will investigate the nature of saxophone quartet repertoire that has resulted from the careers of the Mule, Rascher and Apollo saxophone quartets, who have played important roles in creating a base of concert repertoire for the ensemble. This research aims to identify trends in the styles of repertoire produced, along with the techniques that are required of the performers. This research will discuss nine works that have been commissioned by, or dedicated to, three professional saxophone quartets; the Marcel Mule Quartet, the Rascher Saxophone Quartet, and The Apollo Saxophone Quartet. The quartets have been chosen as they have all played an important role in creating new repertoire for the saxophone quartet. With the Marcel Mule Quartet existing from 1928-1967, the Rascher quartet existing from 1969 to the present day and the Apollo Saxophone Quartet existing from 1985 to the present day, their careers will provide an insight into the development of the saxophone quartet since 1928.
Recommended Citation
Deane, J. G. (2011). A comparative study of selected saxophone quartet repertoire from the Mule, Rascher and Apollo Saxophone Quartets between 1928 and 1995. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/30