The saxophone world reveres the . However, the Ferling book (Op. 31) exists in two forms. The original is exclusively for oboe. Voxman’s "Selected Studies" includes the best 36 of those Ferling etudes, expertly edited with saxophone-specific fingerings and breath marks. Essentially, this book gives you the "greatest hits" of Ferling without the oboe-specific nuances.
In the United States, many state solo & ensemble contest lists include specific etudes from the Voxman book. For example, a Ferling etude from this collection is often required for All-State band auditions. Students often lose the physical book the night before an audition, leading to a frantic search for a digital backup. selected studies for saxophone voxman pdf