<p>Following Saxiana (2008), a first volume dedicated to 2nd cycle saxophone students, Nicolas Prost now offers Saxiana Junior, specially intended for the young 1st cycle saxophonist. Seven talented composers agreed to write short pieces for our budding musicians. Their original pieces provide young saxophonists with a wonderful opportunity to approach the “interpretation” of modern music and get insight into the composers’ varied inspiration: neoclassical, neo-tonal, electronic, pop, tango, jazzy etc. The accompaniment (sound-track, piano or percussion) is an essential pedagogical aid for a quality performance. These seven “miniatures” will quite naturally find their place in assessments, class concerts or regular concerts. Many thanks to JacobTV, Christian Lauba, Gustavo Beytelmann, Pascal Zavaro, Karol Beffa, Mark W. Phillips and Gilles Martin who all, with much enthusiasm and in all modesty, enriched the young saxophonist’s repertoire. Saxiana Junior features as compulsory work on the program of the national competition for young saxophone players at Paris CRR (Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional), March 13, 2011.</p>