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This work is scored for soprano saxophone and piano, and is organized into three movements: I. Largo, II. Vivace, and III. Pesante. In this work, I sought to compose a work in the Western sonata form structure byway of the use of materials extracted from the Arabic music traditional playing technique. Writing for the saxophone itself presented its own challenge as it is not an instrument at all associated with the music of the Middle East. This proved to be a blessing in disguise during the creative process, as it gave me a special opportunity to interpret many of these already unique gestures in my own personal way.