Why is the Saxophone a Stranger to the Symphony — Spartanburg
One of the most important days in music history, the old story goes, was when Adolphe Sax hooked his clarinet mouthpiece to his garden hose and invented the saxophone.
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Educate — Blog Entries — Spartanburg Philharmonic
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SPYO: Two Years of Growth and a Generation of Change — Spartanburg Philharmonic
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Why is there no saxophone in the orchestra?
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Why Are There No Saxophones in Orchestras? – Flypaper
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All Events — Spartanburg Philharmonic
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CLASSICAL 101 Why Is There No Saxophone In The Orchestra?
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Saxophone - Wikipedia
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Sax appeal: the musical and cultural impact of the saxophone
Best classical saxophone music: 10 works you need to hear - Classic FM
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Bobby Wellins/Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Culloden Moor Suite review, Jazz
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Benjamin Still, College of Arts + Architecture