View Store Information
Forrests Music Inc
1849 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94703
USA
email: sales@forrestsmusic.com
phone: 510-845-7178 800-322-6263
facebook: https://facebook.com/ForrestsMusic
instagram: http://instagram.com/forrestsmusicberkeley
Store hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00AM - 5:30PM PST
Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM PST
Sun: Closed
It is 12:58 AM on Friday September 26th, 2025. We are open.
Closed for New Year's day, Martin Luther King day, President's day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thankgiving, Christmas, & Inventory
SHEET MUSIC FOR BASSOON
Composers S through Z
Our music difficulty rating is a subjective attempt to quantify each piece's difficulty.
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
Camille Saint-Saëns: Romance in D Major Op. 51
For bassoon and piano.
For bassoon and piano.
Edition: Kalmus, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Camille Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano. Opus 168
Edition: Durand, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Peter Schickele: Last Tango in Bayreuth
Peter Schickele (a.k.a. PDQ Bach) wrote this great arrangement of Wagner themes for four bassoons.
Peter Schickele (a.k.a. PDQ Bach) wrote this great arrangement of Wagner themes for four bassoons.
Edition: Elkan-Vogel, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Peter Schickele: Summer Serenade
Three pieces for bassoon and piano. "Dreams", "Games" and "Songs and Dances".
Three pieces for bassoon and piano. "Dreams", "Games" and "Songs and Dances".
Edition: Elkan-Vogel, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Othmar Schoeck: Sonate for Bassoon op 41
A bassoon arrangement of the Sonate for Bass Clarinet, with piano accompaniment.
A bassoon arrangement of the Sonate for Bass Clarinet, with piano accompaniment.
Edition: Breitkopf & Härtel, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Gustav Schreck: Sonata in E flat major
Sonata in E flat Major, Opus 9
for bassoon and piano
by Gustav Schreck (1849-1918)
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Largo
III. Allegro
Edited by Bodo Koenigsbek
2022 Fernand Gillet - Hugo Fox competition repertoire
Sonata in E flat Major, Opus 9
for bassoon and piano
by Gustav Schreck (1849-1918)
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Largo
III. Allegro
Edited by Bodo Koenigsbek
2022 Fernand Gillet - Hugo Fox competition repertoire
Edition: Accolade, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Robert Schumann: Fantasy Pieces op. 73
These three pieces were originally written for piano and clarinet. This edition is for piano and cello, and has been claimed by bassoonists as an important part of their repertoire.
One of the required pieces for the 2016 IDRS Gillet-Fox Bassoon Competition.
These three pieces were originally written for piano and clarinet. This edition is for piano and cello, and has been claimed by bassoonists as an important part of their repertoire.
One of the required pieces for the 2016 IDRS Gillet-Fox Bassoon Competition.
Edition: Henle Urtext, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Robert Schumann: Five Pieces in Folk Style, Op. 102
This is a transcription for bassoon and piano of an edition for cello and piano.
This is a transcription for bassoon and piano of an edition for cello and piano.
Edition: TrevCo and International, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Robert Schumann: Three Romances, Op. 94
This is a transcription for bassoon and piano from an edition for cello and piano.
This is a transcription for bassoon and piano from an edition for cello and piano.
Edition: TrevCo and International, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Jeff Scott: Elegy For Innocence
Repertoire for the Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition 2023 and the IDRS Bassoon Competition 2022.
A challenging, tuneful, and creative single movement work by the hornist of the Imani Winds Quintet.
This piece was premiered by Monica Ellis, to whom it is dedicated to critical acclaim, at the 2009 IDRS Conference in Provo, Utah.
Repertoire for the Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition 2023 and the IDRS Bassoon Competition 2022.
A challenging, tuneful, and creative single movement work by the hornist of the Imani Winds Quintet.
This piece was premiered by Monica Ellis, to whom it is dedicated to critical acclaim, at the 2009 IDRS Conference in Provo, Utah.
Edition: Trevco, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Robert Sibbing: Trio for Double-Reeds (Oboe, EH, Bsn)
Includes score and parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Includes score and parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Edition: Fish Creek Music, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Jose Siqueira: Three Etudes for Bassoon and Piano
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Karl Stamitz: Bassoon Concerto in F Major
For bassoon and piano, cadenzas and revision by Maurice Allard.
For bassoon and piano, cadenzas and revision by Maurice Allard.
Edition: Billaudot, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
John Steinmetz: Etude #5 Streets of Laredo
For solo bassoon.
For solo bassoon.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
John Steinmetz: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
John Steinmetz: Suite from an Imaginary Opera
A 5 movement piece for bassoon and piano commissioned by Martin Schuring and the IDRS. This edition has been adapted from the original English horn piece by the composer.
A 5 movement piece for bassoon and piano commissioned by Martin Schuring and the IDRS. This edition has been adapted from the original English horn piece by the composer.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
John Steinmetz: Tango for Solo Bassoon
A comedic dance.
A comedic dance.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
John Steinmetz: Three Etudes for Solo Bassoon
Etude No. 1 is a study in multiphonics.
Etude No. 2 is a technical study with an improvisation section.
Etude No. 3 is pattern music.
Etude No. 1 is a study in multiphonics.
Etude No. 2 is a technical study with an improvisation section.
Etude No. 3 is pattern music.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
John Steinmetz: Laments & Invocation for Solo Bassoon
This edition contains the five Laments (Chaconne, Sarabande, Patterns, Call and Response, Songs and Drones) and Invocation.
This edition contains the five Laments (Chaconne, Sarabande, Patterns, Call and Response, Songs and Drones) and Invocation.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Giuseppe Tamplini: Fantasia di Bravura su motives dell'Opera La Figlia del Reggimento by Gaetano Donizettti
Tamplini was born in Bolgna in 1817 and died there in 1888. He was one of the best known bassoon virtuosi of his time and performed at La Scala in Milan. This edition is edited by Steven Dibner assistant principal bassoon of the San Francisco Symphony since 1983. It is based on themes from the
Donizetti opera The Daughter of the Regiment.
IDRS 2024 Competition Piece
Tamplini was born in Bolgna in 1817 and died there in 1888. He was one of the best known bassoon virtuosi of his time and performed at La Scala in Milan. This edition is edited by Steven Dibner assistant principal bassoon of the San Francisco Symphony since 1983. It is based on themes from the
Donizetti opera The Daughter of the Regiment.
IDRS 2024 Competition Piece
Edition: Trevco, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Allan Stephenson: Three Pieces
For Solo Bassoon
For Solo Bassoon
Edition: Accolade Musikverlag, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Bassoon It Will Be Christmas for 2 or 3 Bassoons & Piano reduction
Combines some of the most popular bassoon excerpts with favorite Christmas carols. Brilliant mash-ups are bound to amuse both performers and audience!
Combines some of the most popular bassoon excerpts with favorite Christmas carols. Brilliant mash-ups are bound to amuse both performers and audience!
Edition: James Stephenson, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Halsey Stevens: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano
Previously seen only in reproduced manuscript, Bruce Gbur has edited and made readily available this fine work by a contemporary composer.
Previously seen only in reproduced manuscript, Bruce Gbur has edited and made readily available this fine work by a contemporary composer.
Edition: Prairie Dog Press, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
William Grant Still: Three Songs
Using a variety of African-American and European styles, these songs, "If You Should Go", Song for the Lonely" and "Bayou Home", have been arranged by Alexa Still for bassoon with piano accompaniment. Duration ca. 10 minutes.
Using a variety of African-American and European styles, these songs, "If You Should Go", Song for the Lonely" and "Bayou Home", have been arranged by Alexa Still for bassoon with piano accompaniment. Duration ca. 10 minutes.
Edition: International Opus, difficulty: 2 - 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Richard Strauss: Duet-Concertino
Originally for clarinet and bassoon with string orchestra and harp, this edition is for solo clarinet and bassoon with piano.
Originally for clarinet and bassoon with string orchestra and harp, this edition is for solo clarinet and bassoon with piano.
Edition: Boosey and Hawkes, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Igor Stravinsky: Lied ohne Name for 2 Bassoons
Edition: Boosey & Hawkes, difficulty: 1
Scroll over image to zoom
Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella
An arrangement for bassoon and piano by Cornelia Sommer. It incorporates the ballet's original bassoon part whenever possible, playing the melody when not practical.
Overture
Serenata
Toccata
Gavotta con due variazioni
Minuetto e Finale
An arrangement for bassoon and piano by Cornelia Sommer. It incorporates the ballet's original bassoon part whenever possible, playing the melody when not practical.
Overture
Serenata
Toccata
Gavotta con due variazioni
Minuetto e Finale
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Alexandre Tansman: Suite for Bassoon and Piano
Required piece for the 2019 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Bassoon Competition.
Required piece for the 2019 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Bassoon Competition.
Edition: Eschig, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Georg Philipp Telemann: Sonata in E flat for bassoon
Bassoon and piano.
Bassoon and piano.
Edition: Boosey & Hawkes, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Georg Philipp Telemann: Sonata in E minor for bassoon
With piano.
With piano.
Edition: Editio Musica Budapest, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Georg Philipp Telemann: Sonata in F minor for bassoon
Bassoon and piano, edited by Kovar.
Bassoon and piano, edited by Kovar.
Edition: International, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Georg Philipp Telemann: 12 Fantasias
For Solo bassoon, adapted by Alan Hawkins.
For Solo bassoon, adapted by Alan Hawkins.
Edition: Bocal Music, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Georg Philipp Telemann: Two Sonatinas for Bassoon with Piano
This edition contains:
Sonatina in C minor
Sonatina in A minor
For the 2019 IDRS Young Artist Competition, the Sonatina in C minor is required.
This edition contains:
Sonatina in C minor
Sonatina in A minor
For the 2019 IDRS Young Artist Competition, the Sonatina in C minor is required.
Edition: Schott, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Marc Vallon: Cantus pour Basson Solo
Written for Hélène Burle, a student at the Paris Conservatoire. Contains multiphonic and harmonic techniques.
Written for Hélène Burle, a student at the Paris Conservatoire. Contains multiphonic and harmonic techniques.
Edition: TrevCo, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Marc Vallon: Cantus II for Bassoon and Piano
Edition: TrevCo Music
Scroll over image to zoom
Marc Vallon: The Well-Tempered Bassoon
24 solo pieces after Johann Sebastian Bach.
24 solo pieces after Johann Sebastian Bach.
Edition: Accolade Musikverlag, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
John Steinmetz: Laments & Invocation for Solo Bassoon
This edition contains the five Laments (Chaconne, Sarabande, Patterns, Call and Response, Songs and Drones) and Invocation.
This edition contains the five Laments (Chaconne, Sarabande, Patterns, Call and Response, Songs and Drones) and Invocation.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Johann Baptist Vanhal: Concerto in C major
For bassoon and piano reduction.
For bassoon and piano reduction.
Edition: Simrock, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Johann Baptist Vanhal: Cadenza for Concerto in F for Two Bassoons
Written by Milton Granger, this is a cadenza for the first movement.
AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Written by Milton Granger, this is a cadenza for the first movement.
AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Edition: Passamezzo Moderno
Scroll over image to zoom
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Six Studies in English Folksong
This classic, originally for violoncello and piano, has been revised to include solo parts for violoncello, clarinet & tuba, with others available as a free download. We have included printed bassoon and English horn parts for you!
This classic, originally for violoncello and piano, has been revised to include solo parts for violoncello, clarinet & tuba, with others available as a free download. We have included printed bassoon and English horn parts for you!
Edition: Galaxy, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Pauline Viardot: "Puisqu'aujourd'hui me viola Prince"
This aria from Viardot's opera "Cendrillon" (Cinderella) has been arranged by William Short for 3 bassoons and contrabassoon. Premiered in 2021. Score and parts.
This aria from Viardot's opera "Cendrillon" (Cinderella) has been arranged by William Short for 3 bassoons and contrabassoon. Premiered in 2021. Score and parts.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 6
For flute and bassoon. One score only.
For flute and bassoon. One score only.
Edition: Associated Music Publishers, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Heitor Villa-Lobos: Ciranda das Sete Notas
For bassoon & piano.
For bassoon & piano.
Edition: Peermusic, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Antonio Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in A Minor, FVIII #2, RV498
Arranged by Nathan Koch for solo bassoon accompanied by a bassoon quartet. Includes score, solo part and 4 accompaniment parts.
Arranged by Nathan Koch for solo bassoon accompanied by a bassoon quartet. Includes score, solo part and 4 accompaniment parts.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Vivaldi:Concerto in A minor - RV499
For bassoon and piano by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) - Italian composer and violin virtuoso
Fanna: VIII #12
Ryom: RV499
Pincherle: P.47
Rinaldi: Op.40 #3
Malipiero: M.223
For bassoon and piano by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) - Italian composer and violin virtuoso
Fanna: VIII #12
Ryom: RV499
Pincherle: P.47
Rinaldi: Op.40 #3
Malipiero: M.223
Edition: Trevco, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in C Minor RV 480
For bassoon with piano reduction.
For bassoon with piano reduction.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in E minor RV 484
For bassoon with piano reduction. Edited by Leonard Sharrow.
For bassoon with piano reduction. Edited by Leonard Sharrow.
Edition: International, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in F Major, RV485 (Op. 45 #5, F.VIII #8, P. )318
This edition is for bassoon and piano.
This edition is for bassoon and piano.
Edition: TrevCo, difficulty: 3 - 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Antonio Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in A Minor RV 497
Bassoon and piano reduction. Edited by Hara and Nagy.
Bassoon and piano reduction. Edited by Hara and Nagy.
Edition: Musica Budapest, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor RV498
Bassoon with piano reduction.
Bassoon with piano reduction.
Edition: Ricordi, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in B flat major RV 501 (F VIII 1)
"La Notte" for bassoon and piano reduction.
"La Notte" for bassoon and piano reduction.
Edition: Ricordi
Scroll over image to zoom
Antonio Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerti Vol I
Bassoon part edited by Sol Schoenbach, piano reduction by William Winstead. Contains 5 concerti, please see X-485 for the other 5 concerti.
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in E minor F VIII No. 6, Pincherle 137, RV 484
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor F VIII No. 7, Pincherle 72, RV 497
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in C major F VIII No. 13, Pincherle 46, RV 477
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in C minor F VIII No. 14, Pincherle 432, RV 480
Bassoon part edited by Sol Schoenbach, piano reduction by William Winstead. Contains 5 concerti, please see X-485 for the other 5 concerti.
Edition: G. Schirmer, difficulty: 3 - 5
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in D minor F VIII No. 5, Pincherle 282, RV 481Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in E minor F VIII No. 6, Pincherle 137, RV 484
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor F VIII No. 7, Pincherle 72, RV 497
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in C major F VIII No. 13, Pincherle 46, RV 477
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in C minor F VIII No. 14, Pincherle 432, RV 480
Antonio Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerti Vol. II
Bassoon part edited by Sol Schoenbach, piano reduction by William Winstead. Contains 5 concerti, please see X-484 for the other 5 concerti.
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in F major F VIII No. 19, Pincherle 299, RV 488
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in G minor F VIII No. 23, Pincherle 384, RV 495
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in B flat major F VIII No. 24, Pincherle 382, RV502
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in E flat major F VIII No. 27, Pincherle 433, RV483
Bassoon part edited by Sol Schoenbach, piano reduction by William Winstead. Contains 5 concerti, please see X-484 for the other 5 concerti.
Edition: G. Schirmer, difficulty: 3 - 4
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in C major F VIII No. 17, Pincherle 45, RV 472Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in F major F VIII No. 19, Pincherle 299, RV 488
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in G minor F VIII No. 23, Pincherle 384, RV 495
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in B flat major F VIII No. 24, Pincherle 382, RV502
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in E flat major F VIII No. 27, Pincherle 433, RV483
Carl Maria von Weber: Andante and Hungarian Rhondo Opus 35
Bassoon and piano reduction.
Bassoon and piano reduction.
Edition: Schott, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Carl Maria von Weber: Andante and Hungarian Rondo
Arranged for bassoon & concert band, parts and score included.
Arranged for bassoon & concert band, parts and score included.
Edition: Viento, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Carl Maria von Weber: Concerto for Bassoon in F major Op 75
Bassoon and piano reduction edited by Maurice Allard.
Bassoon and piano reduction edited by Maurice Allard.
Edition: Billaudot, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Carl Maria von Weber: Concerto for Bassoon in F major Op 75
Bassoon and piano reduction.
Bassoon and piano reduction.
Edition: Universal, difficulty: 5
Carl Maria von Weber: Concerto for Bassoon in F Major Op 75
Edition: Kalmus, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
James Waterson: Concert-Stücke
Also titled "Souvenir de Donizetti". For bassoon and piano.
Also titled "Souvenir de Donizetti". For bassoon and piano.
Edition: Nova, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Arthur Weisberg: 15 Etudes for Bassoon Written in the Style of 20th Century Music.
Difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Julius Weissenborn: Capriccio Op 14
For bassoon & piano.
For bassoon & piano.
Edition: Kalmus, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Julius Weissenborn: First Recital Pieces
Tone and Performance Studies. Eleven short pieces in progressively difficult order with piano accompaniment, edited by Doug Spaniol:
Langsam
Moderato
Arioso
Allegro Moderato
Poco Allegro
Langsam
Vivace
Andante Con Moto
Elegie
Gebet
Commodo
Tone and Performance Studies. Eleven short pieces in progressively difficult order with piano accompaniment, edited by Doug Spaniol:
Langsam
Moderato
Arioso
Allegro Moderato
Poco Allegro
Langsam
Vivace
Andante Con Moto
Elegie
Gebet
Commodo
Edition: Accolade Musikverlag, difficulty: 1 - 2
Scroll over image to zoom
Julius Weissenborn: Romance in E flat Major, Op 3
For bassoon & piano.
For bassoon & piano.
Edition: International, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Julius Weissenborn: Romance No. 1
For bassoon and piano, edited by Robert Williams. Also known as Op. 10 #2 and Tone and Performance Studies No. 16.
For bassoon and piano, edited by Robert Williams. Also known as Op. 10 #2 and Tone and Performance Studies No. 16.
Edition: Southern, difficulty: 2 - 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Julius Weissenborn: Six Trios for 3 Bassoons, Op. 4
Julius Weissenborn: Serenade
Julius Weissenborn: Polonaise
Julius Weissenborn: Polka
Julius Weissenborn: Scherzo alla Mazurka
Julius Weissenborn: Turkish March
Julius Weissenborn: Funeral March
Julius Weissenborn: Serenade
Julius Weissenborn: Polonaise
Julius Weissenborn: Polka
Julius Weissenborn: Scherzo alla Mazurka
Julius Weissenborn: Turkish March
Julius Weissenborn: Funeral March
Edition: Musica Rara, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Julius Weissenborn: Two Pieces op 9
Arioso and Humoresque for bassoon & piano.
Arioso and Humoresque for bassoon & piano.
Edition: International, difficulty: 2 - 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Dan Welcher: The Wind Won't Listen
Fantasy for Bassoon and String Quartet. Dedicated to Steven Dibner and based on the poem "Split" by Beth Gylys. Parts and score.
Fantasy for Bassoon and String Quartet. Dedicated to Steven Dibner and based on the poem "Split" by Beth Gylys. Parts and score.
Edition: Elkan-Vogel, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Richard Wernick: Games of Menoretti
Five pieces for unaccompanied bassoon:
Solo 1 (Theme and Variations)
Chromatic Duo in Contrary Motion
Canons in Two and Three Parts
Scherzo Rotations: Duo in Ratio 3:2
Solo II (Same Theme and Some More Variations)
Duration: 10 min, 30 sec.
Five pieces for unaccompanied bassoon:
Solo 1 (Theme and Variations)
Chromatic Duo in Contrary Motion
Canons in Two and Three Parts
Scherzo Rotations: Duo in Ratio 3:2
Solo II (Same Theme and Some More Variations)
Duration: 10 min, 30 sec.
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
John Williams: The Five Sacred Trees
Bassoon & piano.
Bassoon & piano.
Edition: Hal Leonard, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
William Winstead: Enigma for Solo Bassoon
Three "puzzles" for solo bassoon. "as it was before", "as it happened" and "as now it is". Employs advanced techniques.
Three "puzzles" for solo bassoon. "as it was before", "as it happened" and "as now it is". Employs advanced techniques.
Edition: TrevCo, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari: Suite Concertino in F, op. 16
For bassoon, with piano reduction by Ugo Solazzi.
For bassoon, with piano reduction by Ugo Solazzi.
Edition: Ricordi, difficulty: 3
Scroll over image to zoom
Alexander Wustin: Weeping for Solo Bassoon
Written in 1989, this work is dedicated to Valery Popov.
Written in 1989, this work is dedicated to Valery Popov.
Edition: TrevCo, difficulty: 4
Scroll over image to zoom
Isang Yun: Monolog for Bassoon
For solo bassoon. One of the required pieces for the 2016 IDRS Gillet-Fox Bassoon Competition.
For solo bassoon. One of the required pieces for the 2016 IDRS Gillet-Fox Bassoon Competition.
Edition: Boosey & Hawkes, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Roger Zare: Seas of the Moon
Selected repertoire for the 2025 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition
Seas of the Moon is a suite inspired by four imaginatively named regions on the moon. Early humans gazed at the brilliant moon that the moon is desolate and completely devoid of bodies of water, these names of lunar regions stuck and are fantastically de
The first movement, "Mare Vaporum," or "Sea of Vapors," suggests an impressionist seascape, with foam and fog roiling about. W
"Mare Crisium," or "Sea of Crises," is a fast and rhythmic piece with multiple layers of rhythm that dance about the whole rang
The third movement, "Mare Frigoris," or "Sea of Cold," explores lyricism again. Contrasting the first movement, the rhythms of
The final movement, "Oceanus Procellarum," or "Ocean of Storms," is a rhythmic tour de force. A bit inspired by heavy metal.
Selected repertoire for the 2025 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition
Seas of the Moon is a suite inspired by four imaginatively named regions on the moon. Early humans gazed at the brilliant moon that the moon is desolate and completely devoid of bodies of water, these names of lunar regions stuck and are fantastically de
The first movement, "Mare Vaporum," or "Sea of Vapors," suggests an impressionist seascape, with foam and fog roiling about. W
"Mare Crisium," or "Sea of Crises," is a fast and rhythmic piece with multiple layers of rhythm that dance about the whole rang
The third movement, "Mare Frigoris," or "Sea of Cold," explores lyricism again. Contrasting the first movement, the rhythms of
The final movement, "Oceanus Procellarum," or "Ocean of Storms," is a rhythmic tour de force. A bit inspired by heavy metal.
Difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Zelenka: Sonata IV in G Minor
For 2 oboes, bassoon, and basso continuo. Edited by Wolfgang Reich, realization of the figured bass by Wolfgang Horn.
For 2 oboes, bassoon, and basso continuo. Edited by Wolfgang Reich, realization of the figured bass by Wolfgang Horn.
Edition: Hortus Musicus, difficulty: 3
Marilyn Zupnik: Duo for Oboe and Cello op. 4
Edition: DLM Music, difficulty: 4 - 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich: Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra
Solo bassoon with piano reduction. Commissioned by the Pittsburgh Symphony. Duration: 17'
Solo bassoon with piano reduction. Commissioned by the Pittsburgh Symphony. Duration: 17'
Edition: Merion Music, difficulty: 5
Scroll over image to zoom
Our music difficulty rating is a subjective attempt to quantify each piece's difficulty.
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
