Richard Dirlam — a classical saxophonist who taught at North Texas State — urged me to learn every major scale. I did, and music started making sense before anyone explained it, the way a second language suddenly lets you see the world differently. The Whole Horn does the same for you: all twelve keys, transposed for your instrument, one at a time.
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— Thomas Hornig, Henri Selmer Paris Artist
Each document stands alone. Together, they form a complete framework — from the first reed on the mouthpiece to a fully built youth wind ensemble program. Read online, or download the PDF.
A nine-year course of study for the modern saxophonist-doubler. Methods, scales, and repertoire from preparatory year through master's level, with a dedicated chapter on flute and clarinet — because in the professional world, the saxophonist who doubles is employable, and the one who doesn't, isn't.
The companion document to The Study of Saxophone. Course objectives, standards by level, MuseScore-linked references for transcription study, and a frank discussion of editing and technology in modern jazz performance.
A framework for concert band programs at any institution. Three-tier architecture, instrumentation by level, audition requirements, sectional coaching as masterclass, and 149 pieces of curated repertoire across Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony.
Thirteen families. Sixty-nine instruments. One app.
Band directors: one room, thirteen transpositions, zero mental math. Assign a scale to every student at once — each sees it in their own written key.
Private teachers: share a practice link, get a CSV log back, know what your students actually worked on.
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At fifteen, I was playing in my high school big band. Dr. Earl C. Benson brought the most incredible repertoire — and here I am, soloing in G major, the music carrying me and me carrying it, all because my teacher Richard Dirlam had made an impression on me at fourteen: learn your scales. You can learn all the bebop you want — you still won't get around your horn, play in tune, play in time, or be in control of your instrument without this. The saxophone is beautiful because it's complex, but you need to be in command of it. Fluency in your twelve major scales is what translates into everything else.
— Thomas Hornig
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