Music Minus One Oboe-These oboe sonatas by Pepusch and Telemann are great Baroque pieces for any oboist and are perfect training ground for the instrumentalist looking to learn ensemble playing. Classic trio sonatas of their age they utilized a background of flute and basso continuo - a semi-improvised accompaniment commonly carried out by both a harpsichord and a viola da gamba the two instruments serving as a full bass line supporting the other instruments. The oboist is here afforded a wonderful opportunity to play this beautiful music in association with the wonderful Rameau Trio. Not too difficult these pieces are perfect for the intermediate oboist or for the beginner looking toward amoderate challenge. Listen to and study master oboist Virginia Brewer performing with the Trio then you take your place with this group for one of the most marvelous experiences in chamber music - the Baroque trio sonata. Includes a printed guide to period ornamentation complete with musical examples. Performed by Virginia Brewer oboe Accompaniment: The Rameau Trio: Jean Antrim flute Jocelyn Chaparro harpsichord Fortunato Arico viola da gamba

Technical Excercises And Studies /-Studying The Oboe is the perfect collection of studies for oboists who want to refine their technique. Written by Liang Wang the principal oboist of the New York Philharmonic the book is packed with usefulexercises and tips designed to help players develop technical skills such as:Tone productionBreath controlArticulationFinger techniqueThe book is ideally suited for players of agood intermediate level and upwards. It includes famous classical themes and orchestral excerpts that encourage the oboist to use the skills developed in the exercises in a performance context.Liang Wang has been theprinciple oboist of the New York Philharmonic since 2006. He has also held principle positions with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra the San Francisco City Ballet Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

18 Études For Oboe Or Saxophone was composed by Eugène Bozza for upper intermediate / advanced players. Quite difficult most of these studies are one-page long and will improve the flexibility and the sonority of the players:  1. Moderato – a piacere with the character of an improvisation 2. Moderato – expressive and flexible 3. Allegro giocoso 4. Très modérément – with a nice sonority 5. Allegetto scherzando 6. Andantino – with a nice sonority 7. Andantino – deep and quiet 8. Tarentelle (Allegrovivace) 9. Andantino 10. Recitativo 11. Allegro moderato (grazioso) 12. Allegro moderato 13. Allegro vivo 14. Sicilienne 15. Improvisation – after Pastoral Fantasy for Oboe and Piano 16. Recitativo (Moderato) 17. Presto 18. Moderato Eugène Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prize for the Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.

Le Verseau-French composer Pierre Ancelin (1934-2001) studied at the conservatories of Aix-en-Provence Marseille and later under Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Conservatoire. His Scrubland is an exciting collection of five pieces for Oboe and Piano. Ancelin is particularly remembered for founding the National Union of Composers of Music along with Jolivet Lesuer and Sauguet. The five pieces in Scrubland are suitable for beginner to intermediate level oboists. Each of the five pieces contain a variety of musical features. For all aspiring oboists Ancelin's Scrubland is adelightful compilation.

Oboe Hub is a collection of colourful and quirky new pieces studies duets and trios for bassoons. The book will inspire elementary and intermediate players providing new music that will support exam preparation as well as fun arrangements of well-known tunes. There are also duets and trios to play with other bassoonists. Oboe Hub is a highly useful resource with plenty of new material for teachers and students.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies-(Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000)A technique-building program for any band Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or smallgroup study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features:Key-Centered System? Nine major and related minor keys? Scales etudes shortchorales and music technique exercisesIndividual Instrument Studies? Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument? Professionally recorded accompaniments (notsynthesized)Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and ArpeggiosIntegrated History Theory and CreativityMoreGreat Music Classical world music folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALLexercises*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.

W. Drake Mabry has transcribed Joplin's Ragtime Dance for wind quintet. This arrangement is ideal for use in schools for young wind players at an intermediate level.

Music through the Ages in 2 Volumes-Fifteen pieces of grades 4-6 standard for Oboe and Piano accompaniment. Includes work from Purcell to modern day.