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Bassoon PDFs
Carmine Caruso: Embouchure Calisthenics for the Bassoon Compiled and introduced by David Granger. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Harold Goltzer: Chromatic Supplement to Scale Studies for the Bassoon Compiled and introduced by David Granger. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Harold Goltzer: Scale Studies for the Bassoon and Chromatic Supplement (Complete) Compiled and introduced by David Granger. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Edition: Passamezzo Moderno
Paul Hanson: Bassoon Duet for Kaori & Brian This fun beautiful duet was commissioned by Brian Jack for his wife Kaori on occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary. It was performed at the 2022 IDRS convention in Boulder Colorado. Composed in 3 Movements. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Difficulty: 4 - 5
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Paul Hanson: Kithairon Sonata for Bassoon and Piano Funk Style Sonata for Bassoon and Piano composed by Jazz legend Paul Hanson. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Difficulty: 4 - 5
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Paul Hanson: Jazz Training for Bassoonists Paul Hanson is an internationally known jazz bassoon performer. This latest book, designed to be used with the iReal Pro app, helps bassoonists become musically fluent in non-classical music idioms such as jazz, groove-based instrumental music, fusion and world styles. It contains etudes which can be played as duets as well as jazz theory, some patterns and advice on real life situations. iReal Pro backing tracks for this book can be seen at https://www.forrestsmusic.com/iReal/PaulHanson/. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Paul Hanson: 6 Bassoon Duets Contains 6 bassoon duets written by Paul Hanson in various styles of Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Latin and World Music. Each duet includes a score and separate 1st and 2nd parts as well as explanations and tips from the composer. There is a focus on improvisation, groove and playing in time with each other. It is encouraged to perform with a percussionist if available.
Edition: Manzanita Ranch, difficulty: 4 - 5
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Paul Hanson: Technique Studies for Jazz Bassoon Improvisation Paul Hanson is an internationally known jazz bassoon performer. In this expanded 2nd edition, he explains much of the how, what, and why of what he does.104 pages of theory, exercises and commentary. The emphasis is on practical technique exercises, suitable for both traditional and improvisational players. Paul Hanson's playing can be heard on his CD "Voodoo Suite" and others. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Kathryn Potter: Mother and Son Mask Project 12 duets and a corresponding mask depicting the 12 months of the year. For oboe and bassoon or piano solo. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
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.
J.S. Bach: Duets for Oboe and English Horn Duets from the Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996. Arranged for oboe and English horn by Julie Ann Giacobassi. Also available for 2 oboes. Available as printed music or PDF.
J.S. Bach: Duets for 2 Oboes Duets from the Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996. Arranged for 2 oboes by Julie Ann Giacobassi. Also available for oboe and English horn. Available as printed music or PDF.
J.S. Bach: The Six Unaccompanied Suites for Cello, Transcribed for English Horn Transcribed for English Horn by Julie Giacobassi. These transcriptions provide beautiful etudes to complement the standard oboe/English horn methods. Although designed for English horn, they are also suitable for any treble clef instrument with a similar range. 2nd Edition. Available as printed music or PDF.
Hector Berlioz: Overture to Rob Roy Interlude Duet for English horn and harp, arranged by Julie Ann Giacobassi. Duration ca. 3:00. Available as printed music or PDF.
Johannes Brahms: Allegretto Grazioso The theme from the third movement of Brahms' Symphony No. 2 arranged for oboe and piano by Phil Freihofner. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Jon Chenette: Frolics A set of five character pieces for oboe and English horn: "Singing", "Chops", "Joke", "Meditation" and "Jazz". Two scores included. Duration: ca. 15 minutes. Available as printed music or PDF.
I'lana Cotton: The Call of Light For English horn/oboe (one person) and piano. Duration: 9 minutes. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD. Listen to this piece
Mikhail Glinka: Ratmir's Aria Arranged for contralto, English horn, & harp by John Marvin. Libretto in Russian transliteration and German. Preface with synopsis and English translation. Duration ca. 13:00. Available as printed music or PDF.
Joseph Hallman: "Home" Variations for English horn and piano A "witty" set of 15 variations on the famous English horn solo from the second movement of Dvorak's "New World" Symphony No. 9. Commissioned by and written for Thomas Stacy. Available as printed music or PDF.
John Marvin: Concerto for English Horn and Orchestra A concerto in three movements, dedicated to Julie Ann Giacobassi. Includes solo part and piano reduction of the work. For a study score see #X-858-S. Available as printed music or PDF.
John Marvin: Five Pieces for English Horn and Piano Written specifically for English horn, these five pieces ("Exposition", "Madrigal", "Burlesca", "Romance", "Pastoral") may be played as a suite or individual pieces. Available as printed music or PDF.
John Marvin: Sonata for Oboe and Piano A new work; dedicated to and premiered by oboist Roger Wiesmeyer. Duration: 12' 42.6". Available as printed music or PDF.
Kathryn Potter: Mother and Son Mask Project 12 duets and a corresponding mask depicting the 12 months of the year. For oboe and bassoon or piano solo. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
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.
Gioachino Rossini: Duettino from Zelmira "Perchè mi guardi e piangi" from Rossini's opera Zelmira. This is an operatic piece for soprano, contralto, English horn and harp, reproduced as it was originally composed by Rossini for this combination of instruments. Available as printed music or PDF.
J.S. Bach: Duets for Alto and Tenor Saxophone Duets from the Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996. Arranged by Julie Ann Giacobassi. Available as printed music or PDF.
J.S. Bach: Duets for Violin and Viola Duets from the Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996. Arranged by Julie Ann Giacobassi. Available as printed music or PDF.
Joan Ambrogio Dalza: Rennaissance Dance Suite A trio for oboe, clarinet and bassoon arranged by Milton Granger. Score and parts. Piva alla venetiana Pavanna alla ferrarese Saltarello/Piva all ferrarese AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Gary Friedman: Baroque Break A short piece for wind octet (2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 French horns, 2 bassoons). Parts and score included. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: The Bremen Town Musicians The Grimms' fairy tale adapted for woodwind quintet and narrator (great for school performances!). Score and parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Carhorn Minuet Minuet and 2 trios for wind quintet (flute, oboe, B flat clarinet, F horn and bassoon). Includes score and parts. Duration: 6 min. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Chorale Interrupted A short piece for wind quintet (flute, oboe, B flat clarinet, F horn and bassoon). It starts and ends with a chorale, interrupted in the middle with a rhythmic 5/4 section. Contains a score and parts. Duration: 3.5 min. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Elegy A quartet for English horn, bassoon, violin and cello. Contains score and parts. Duration: 5.75' Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Flute and Onions for Wind Quintet and Narrator A musical setting of the poem "Music" by Amy Lowell for wind quintet (flute, oboe, B flat clarinet, French horn in F, bassoon) and narrator. Some humorous moments; the flute part could also be played by another oboe. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Fugue on Rhythmic Oboe Trio for Wind Quintet A fugue for wind quintet (flute/piccolo, oboe, clarinet, french horn and bassoon) based on the a movement from the composer's Three Happy Oboists. Set contains score and parts. Duration: 3 minutes. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Haydn Bassoon Chaconne for Wind Quintet A chaconne for wind quintet based on a bassoon passage in the minuet of Haydn's Sixth Symphony. Originally written for two bassoons and chamber orchestra, this arrangement by the composer is for Wind Quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn). Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Home Again An short octet with four sections for 2 oboes, 2 B flat clarinets, 2 horns and 2 bassoons. Duration: 7 minutes. Includes score and parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Insistence for Wind Octet Rhythmic octet for 2 oboes, 2 clarinet, 2 French horns and 2 bassoons. Score and parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Kathie's Assortment Written for bassoonist Kathie Hammond, this fun piece for oboe and bassoon is about 5.5 minutes long. Two scores included. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: The Man Who Hated Trees Musical setting of the poem by Naomi Shihab Nye for mezzo-soprano, English horn or clarinet in A, French horn and bassoon. Score and parts. Duration: 6'. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Octocaglia A wind octet in passacaglia form for oboe, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 horns, 2 bassoons. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Octofugue A fugue for wind octet (2 oboes, 2 B flat clarinets, 2 horns, 2 bassoons). Contains score and parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Octomarch A humerous, lively march for either wind octet (2 each oboes, B flat clarinets, French horns, bassoons) or wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon). Score and parts. Duration: 3'. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: On The Go Short piece for wind octet (2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 French horns, 2 bassoons). Parts and score included. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Quartet for English Horn and Strings A two movement piece for English horn, violin, viola and cello. Includes all parts, score and piano reduction of the string parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Romance A one movement piece for sextet (flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon & piano) or octet (2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 French horns, & 2 bassoons). Score & parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Sarabande Variations Sextet for winds and piano (flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon). Theme and variations (Allegro, Ottoman Mystic Hebrew, Fughetta, Tango, March, Farewell). Score and parts. Duration: 15'. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Six Wind Quartets, Volume I Quartets Number 1, 2 and 3 are written for flute, oboe, clarinet & horn (or bassoon). Transposed parts are included so it can be played by 2 oboes, English horn. & bassoon. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Six Wind Quartets, Volume II Quartets Number 4, 5 and 6 are written for flute, oboe, clarinet & horn (or bassoon). Transposed parts are included so it can be played by 2 oboes, English horn & bassoon. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Somewhat International Wind Quintet Fun three movement piece (Hurry Up and Wait, Siciliano, Finale-With Apologies to Shostakovich) for flute, oboe, B flat clarinet, French horn and bassoon. Duration: 12 minutes. Includes score and parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Sonorities and Rhythms An octet for 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 horns and 2 bassoons. Duration: ca. 5 minutes. Score and parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Three Happy Oboists Eleven Sketches for Oboe, Oboe d'Amore and English Horn. Contains transposed parts for combinations of 2 oboes and English horn or flute, oboe and B flat clarinet. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: A time to rend and to sew; A time for war and for peace for oboe, horn in F and piano. Duration: 4.2'. Available as printed music or PDF.
Gary Friedman: Two Horns, No Waiting Minuet and Trio for wind octet (2 each oboes, B flat clarinets, French horns, bassoons). Score and parts. Duration: 6'. Available as printed music or PDF.
Milton Granger: Fortuna Desperata The original composer is uncertain, but this suite was arranged for oboe, clarinet and bassoon by Milton Granger. Score and parts. Original Josquin des Prez Johannes Martini Heinrich Isaac Francesco Spinacino AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Deborah Kavasch: Songs of the Swan Maiden A set of two songs for soprano, harp and English horn on two poems by American poet, Linda Bunney-Sarhad. Available as printed music or PDF.
John Marvin: Concerto for English Horn and Orchestra Study score of this concerto in three movements, dedicated to Julie Ann Giacobassi. For solo part and piano reduction of the piece see #X-858. Available as printed music or PDF.
John Marvin: Farewell A short work (3'15.5") for soprano, contralto, English horn and harp. This was written to honor the retirement of San Francisco Symphony English horn player Julie Ann Giacobassi and premiered by her on 3/18/07. Available as printed music or PDF.
John Marvin: Music from the Night For 2 oboes & English horn. Commissioned by, and dedicated to, Julie Ann Giacobassi and Zach Hall. Available as printed music or PDF.
John Marvin: Quintet for Woodwinds Commissioned by and dedicated to the Blair Quintet. Includes score and flute, oboe, B flat clarinet, horn, and bassoon parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
John Marvin: Tapestry Trio for oboe d'amore (or English horn), viola, & piano, dedicated to Julie Ann Giacobassi, Geraldine Walther, and Stephen Thomas. Duration ca. 10:00. Includes piano score, oboe d'amore, alternate English horn, and viola parts. Available as printed music or PDF.
Diego Ortiz: Four Recercardi Four Recercardi (Folia, Romanesca, Passamezzo antico, Passamezzo moderno) from "Trattado de glosas sobre clausulas y otros generos de puntos en la musica de vilones". Arranged for woodwind quintet by Milton Granger and edited by David Granger. Score and parts. AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi: Suite Arranged by Jean Oelrich in 6 movements, for 2 oboes & English horn. Includes parts and score. Available as printed music or PDF.
Tom Recchia: Ballet Buffo Three movement duet for English horn and bassoon (no accompaniment). Two scores included. Duration ca. 9:30. Available as printed music or PDF.
Robert Sibbing: Five Definitions for Oboe, Clarinet and Piano. Musical definitions of "Flourishes", "Ephemera", "Whimsey", "Urbanity" and "Hyperbole". Contains oboe and clarinet parts, piano score; duration ca. 10 minutes. Available as printed music or PDF.
Robert Sibbing: Songs of the Prairie Four songs for soprano, English horn, and piano. Lyrics by Archie Laun and Dave Etter. Songs include: Military Corn At Sunset on the Prairie Willows Includes piano score, soprano, and English horn parts. Available as printed music or PDF.