The story of the saxophone

Grades 1 - 3

The fascinating story of the invention of one of the premier instruments of the modern age. Young Belgian, Adolphe Sax was prone to misfortune from an early age, but he was resilient, energetic, and curious. The saxophone was just one of many of Adolphe’s inventions, and it was not an immediate success. Fortunately for music lovers, it came to be accepted and respected. Includes brief information about some of the musicians known for furthering its popularity. Engaging illustrations by James E. Ransome accompany the text.