βΉοΈ About
Saxophones is one of our unauditioned ensembles which offers the chance to play some varied repertoire for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. The ensemble tackles jazz standards, classical pieces and arrangements of well-known film and show tunes. The weekly rehearsals are great fun and offer the chance for people to try out new techniques and improve their ensemble playing skills. The saxophone ensemble takes part in our outreach programmes in the local community, as the ensemble has been quite a hit with the local schools. Whether you are a newcomer or and advanced player Saxophones is always looking for new players, so why not come along?
πͺ The Committee

Aedan McHale
Saxophones Manager
Hello, Iβm Aedan and this year Iβll be the Manager for the Saxophone group. Iβm a second year international student from the US and Iβm studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I play tenor saxophone and clarinet and am super excited for the coming year! I canβt wait to play some tunes with everybody again!!
π Rehearsals
Wednesdays, 15:20β16:30 in Rehearsal Hall.
π Upcoming Concerts
There are no upcoming events at this time.
π Recent Blog Posts
π₯ Previous Recordings
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π£ Saxophones, Brazil
π£ Spring Showcase π£
π΅ Next up is Saxophones performing Brazil by Ary Barroso arr. Seesharp. They have been rehearsing this piece in their online rehearsals. -
Saxophones 20/21
βΉ A short introductory video about Saxophones, Blowsoc's unauditioned ensemble for Saxophonists!
π To find out more about Saxophones visit https://blowsoc.com/unauditioned-ensembles/saxophones/
π΅ Join our members Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/316877682858536 -
π· Saxophones LTC (Spring 2020)
Our unauditioned Saxophone ensemble canβt wait to show off the wide variety of music they can play. -
π· Saxophones LTC (Autumn 2019)
π· Saxophones is one of our unauditioned ensembles. This LTC featured a wide variety of music, from traditional folk songs, to upbeat music about desserts! -
Blowsoc Saxophone Ensemble: Moanin'
Moanin' was composed by Bobby Timmons and was first recorded by Art Blakey's band on their 1957 album of the same name. This version was arranged by Jon Halton. -
Blowsoc Saxophone Ensemble: Blame it on the Boogie/Moving on Up
This medley of Blame it on the Boogie by Michael Jackson and Moving on Up by M People was arranged by Jon Halton. -
Blowsoc Saxophone Ensemble: Celtic Suite
Celtic Suite was composed by Gavin Whitlock, and is an Irish piece comprised of three movements. Saxophones here play movement one (Midnight in Kinsale) and movement three (Ceilidh). -
Blowsoc Saxophone Ensemble: Selections from Princess and the Frog
'Princess and the Frog' is a 2009 animated film loosely based on the novel 'The Frog Princess'. The music and lyrics were composed by Randy Newman, and this particular version was arranged by conductor Matt Herbert. -
Blowsoc Saxophone Ensemble: Hercules
Listen to saxes play Hercules, written by Alan Menken and arranged by conductor Matthew Herbert! (Recorded 14/11/17) -
Blowsoc Saxophone Ensemble: Billie Jean
Watch saxophone ensemble play Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, arrange by Philippa Louise! (Recorded 14/11/17) -
Blowsoc Saxophone Ensemble: Glenn Miller Medley
Blowsoc's Saxophone Ensemble in the Lunchtime Concert on Tuesday 15th November 2016.
Glenn Miller Medley
Composer: Glenn Miller Arranger: Melanie Thorne
A selection of popular songs composed by Jazz Musician Glenn
Miller, who was an American big band musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known big bands. The medley begins with 'American Patrol' a swing march, it then moves onto 'Moonlight Serenade' a swing ballad, 'Pennsylvania 6-5000 a swing jazz, 'Chattanooga Choo Choo' a swing tune and ends with 'In the Mood' a popular big band-era hit. -
Blowsoc Saxophone Ensemble: Cantaloupe Island
Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock, arranged by Jon Halton