Saxophone
The family of
saxophones patented in 1846 by
Adolphe Sax
combines the
single reed of the clarinet with the bore and fingering patterns of the
oboe, producing the tonal qualities of neither. The instruments fit well
into bands, for their sound blends well with brass and woodwind
instruments; their application to the orchestra has been more limited,
because saxophones tend to dominate the varied tonal characteristics of
that ensemble. Saxophones are made in eight sizes and pitch levels,
spanning the entire spectrum of wind-instrument pitches. The most common
are the alto and tenor saxophones. They have been effectively used in jazz
bands and popular dance orchestras. Numerous jazz performers have risen
to fame with the instrument, and composers, beginning in 19th-century
France, have employed it in their solo or ensemble compositions.
Here are the Saxophone players of WHS
Anabelle Rivera
Andrew Knaufe
Carlos Gambino
Alex Griss
Rebeca Marquez
Ryan Lassetez
Derek Diveo