The traditional English tune, The Mermaid, arranged by Alan Bullard features on the Grade 3 Saxophone Syllabus from 2026. 

Alastair Penman is a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In this film, Alastair shares their approach to teaching this piece.

Alastair has created a summary document that you can download and keep, which outlines the key points from the film.

Listen to the piece on our Spotify Channel

Last modified: Friday, 8 August 2025, 8:09 AM