A descriptive catalog of the saxophone compositions of Robert Lemay
Robert Lemay has made significant and substantial contributions to the saxophone repertoire. He has composed pieces for solo saxophone, saxophone and piano, saxophone duet, saxophone quartet, saxophone sextet, twelve saxophone ensemble, saxophone and mixed instrumental chamber ensembles, a concerto for alto saxophone and orchestra, and a concerto for alto saxophone and wind ensemble. Lemay has successfully incorporated the use of extended techniques into his compositions by having worked in close association with saxophonists Jean-Marie Londeix, Jean-Francois Guay, and Jean-Michel Goury to develop his compositional use of these techniques. This document examines Lemay's compositions for saxophone and provides a descriptive catalog for performers and teachers interested in his music. The organizational format is divided into eight chapters. Chapter I "Organizational Plan and Review of Literature, " Chapter II "Compositions for Solo Saxophone, " Chapter III "Compositions for Saxophone and Piano, " Chapter IV "Chamber Music for Two Through Twelve Saxophones, " Chapter V "Compositions for Saxophone and Mixed Instrumentation, " Chapter VI "Compositions for Saxophone and Band or Orchestra." Chapter VII "An Interview with Robert Lemay" consists of a transcription of a portion of an interview with the composer. The final chapter, Chapter VIII "Conclusions, " contains a summation of conclusions pertaining to the compositions discussed in this document
Thesis, Dissertation, English, 2008