Marilyn Strevens studied music at Newton Park College (now Bath Spa University).
Until her retirement she was head of music at Lockleaze School, Bristol. As a cellist she has performed extensively in chamber and orchestral settings and her enjoyment of the Baroque genres lead her to discover a wealth of rare and in some cases, unknown repertoire. Responding to performance demands, she later extended her instrumental commitments to the full range of saxophones, but most particularly the soprano.
Recognising the exciting potential of exploiting appropriately selected Baroque and Romantic repertoire for saxophones and clarinets and using her experience as a string player, she has embarked on redefining pieces which might otherwise be lost from view.
PUBLICATIONS:
Baroque Redefined
- Sonata in F major by Willem de Fesch (Soprano or Tenor Saxophone)
- Sonata in F major by Willem de Fesch (Alto or Baritone Saxophone)
- Concerto II in C minor for Clarinet Quartet by Scarlatti
- Trio Sonata in G minor Op.2 No.6 by Handel (version for clarinets)
- Trio Sonata in G minor Op.2 No.6 by Handel (version for saxophones)
Romantics Revisited
- Andante for Bass Clarinet & Piano by Spohr
- Andante et Allegretto by Balay
- Petite Pièce Concertante by Balay
- Prélude et Ballade by Balay
- Quatre Pieces en deux suites by Georges Guilhaud (Eb saxophone)
- Quatre Pieces en deux suites by Georges Guilhaud (Bb saxophone)
- Trois Pièces by George Guilhaud (B flat saxophone)
- Trois Pièces by George Guilhaud (E flat saxophone)