The Saxophone Symposium

The Saxophone Symposium is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal devoted solely to the saxophone. A panel of professional performers, scholars, and pedagogues of the saxophone review all articles submitted for publication. Original, unpublished, research-based submissions in any category are welcome, including saxophone history, literature, pedagogy, jazz studies, contemporary practices, and interdisciplinary areas. Submitting materials for review, such as recordings, books, music, pedagogical materials, and other forms of media pertaining to the saxophone is also encouraged.

Current Issue

Volume 46 (Members Only) (36 MB) — Click here for a preview of this issue.

• Articles
  • Attuned to the "Saxophone Lady": The origin of Vincent d'Indy's Choral Varié, by Kurt Bertels
  • The Heifetz of the Saxophone: Chester Hazlett as Transitional Professional, by Andrew J. Allen
  • Charles Jean-Baptiste Soualle's Introduction of the Saxophone to Australia, by Nessyah Buder Gallagher
  • Laurence Wyman's Contributions to Saxophone Pedagogy and Literature, by Brian Kauth
  • Harmonic Substitution and Reharmonization in Selected Compositions and Arrangements of Jerry Bergonzi, by Ben Nichols
• Reviews
  • Geoffrey Deibel: Ex Uno Plures, by Andrew J. Allen
  • Duo Aurous: Alchemy, by Kevin Norton
  • h2 Quartet: Infinity Mirror, by Andrew J. Allen
  • Don-Paul Kahl: Go Within, by Stephen Fischer
  • The Daniel Pelton Collective: The Gold Coin Sessions, by Brandon Quarles
  • Quasar Saxophone Quartet: Disque Bleu, by James Kalyn
  • Debra Richtmeyer with Connie Frigo: The Richtmeyer Method for Saxophone Mastery, by Julia Nolan
  • Julian Velasco: As We Are, by Stephen Fischer
  • Dylan Ward: Tourmaline, by James Kalyn

Manuscripts

Manuscripts should be submitted to the editor via email at the address listed below. Include a cover letter, which identifies yourself, shows the manuscript title, and certifies the manuscript as your own original work. The Saxophone Symposium will not consider any manuscripts that have been submitted simultaneously to another journal or that have been previously published elsewhere. Please note that submission length is limited to 8,000 words, inclusive of endnotes. In order to facilitate blind review, please remove your name, institutional affiliation, and any other identifying materials from the submitted paper.

Manuscripts should conform to the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition. In addition to Chicago Manual requirements, authors must include an abstract (maximum length: 250 words) and up to five keywords describing the essential topic and content of the manuscript. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for reproduction of musical examples from music publishers. Where appropriate, authors will be asked to provide proof of permissions from the appropriate authorities.

Please submit any questions about the review process, publication, and other concerns directly .

When submitting a manuscript, please include:

• A cover letter (including your name, the manuscript title, and a declaration of the originality of the manuscript)
• One copy of the manuscript with identifying information removed (your name, institutional affiliation, or any other identifying information should be removed before submission), in .doc or .docx format. Please use one-inch margins, double-spaced text, endnote citations, and Times New Roman font throughout.
• Attachment files for tables, figures, and musical examples (if applicable)
• Documentation of permissions for reproduction of musical examples from music publishers (if applicable)
• Authors of accepted manuscripts will also be required to submit a brief biography (maximum length: 250 words — please do not send unless requested)

Submitting Materials for Review Consideration

If you would like to have a published review of your CD, book, or other materials in the next Symposium, please review the following guidelines for submission:

• Send an email to the Coordinating Editor of Reviews, , requesting to have your materials reviewed in the next available edition of the Symposium.
• In your email, include:
  • A cover letter (including your name, email address, a statement indicating that you would like these materials reviewed for publication in The Saxophone Symposium, and a description of the material(s) for review)
  • A copy of the material(s) for review, either as an attachment or a link

The Saxophone Symposium has a limited team of reviewers and receives many requests for reviews each year. Materials submitted for review consideration are not automatically accepted but will be approved based on the order received, the type of content, and the availability of external reviewers. Primary applicants may only submit one review request every two years. You will receive a confirmation email from the Coordinating Editor of Reviews if your materials are accepted for inclusion in the next journal issue.

NOTE: We have a team of pre-selected writers for reviewing materials, and thus The Saxophone Symposium does not accept unsolicited reviews.

To be considered for publication in the next issue, all materials must be submitted by December 15. Please send manuscripts to the Editor and materials for review to the Coordinating Editor of Reviews. Accepted articles and reviews will be published the following calendar year.

Advertising

The deadline for advertisements is March 1 of each calendar year. Advertisements will be included in that year's edition of The Saxophone Symposium. Questions about advertising in The Saxophone Symposium should be directed to Nathan Mertens, NASA Director of Marketing and Development at .

Saxophone Symposium Advertising Form (Due March 1) Saxophone Symposium

Back Issues

Members may access Volumes 43–46 (2020–2023) by clicking here. Additional back issues can be purchased from Groth Music.

Corrections

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