With many studies for the Oboe in print Gillet's Exercises For Advanced Oboe Technique is set apart by the significant experience of the composer which informs the compilation. Gillet's studies in Exercises For Advanced Oboe Technique cover a wide range of techniques essential to progression on the Oboe. These include scales articulation chromaticism intervals flexibility range and variations in time and key signatures amongst other aspects. Comprising 80 pages of detailed Oboe exercises in French English German and Spanish Gillet's Exercises For AdvancedOboe Technique is essential to acquiring a high standard of technique.

With many studies for the Oboe in print Gillet 's Studies For The Advanced Teaching Of The Oboe is set apart by the significant experience of the composer which informs the compilation. The preface in which Gillet writes to his pupils describes the need for new studies in keeping with advanced difficulties encountered in symphonic concerts. His exercises cover a wide range of techniques essential to progression on the Oboe. Moreover Studies For The Advanced Teaching Of The Oboe also contains a clear helpful fingering chart comprising a huge 80 fingerings. The vast variety of studies andfingering charts combined in this volume create an essential book for advanced oboists.

French oboist organist teacher and composer Charles Colin (1832-1881) studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Colin then went on to lead a successful musical career and his wealth of experience led to the composition of Famous Solos for Competitions which remain highly regarded to this day. Significantly the entire compilation of Famous Solos for Competitions was performed 1983 by Oboe students at the University of Washington. The first solo Colin's Opus 33 is challenging for the advanced oboist. The work addresses many technicalities including complex rhythms a range ofarticulation variations in performance directions dynamics and time signatures ornamentation and wide range among other aspects. For all aspiring advanced Oboe players Colin's Famous Solos for Competitions is an essential addition to the repertoire providing excellent audition and competition pieces.

Virtuoso Douvas of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra continues the Oboe Classics series with these wonderful advanced-level solos on oboe. These cover the range from Baroque (Handel) to Twentieth Century Modernism (Hindemith) and includes two virtually unknown Romantic Era 'Solos de Concert' by Stanislas Verroust. A magnificent collection and a tremendous opportunity to advance to the highest levels of achievement. As a special bonus this album includes a separate book containing the rare piano accompaniments to the Verroust 'Solos de Concert.' Includes a complete solo part printed on high-quality ivory paper annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with completeversions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Also includes a bonus book of piano accompaniments to the Verroust Solos de Concert. Performed by by Elaine Douvas oboe Accompaniment: Erik Nielsen piano

Exploiting the Oboe to its full potential Fantaisie Pastorale is an exciting and challenging addition to the advanced oboists' repertoire. From Lent to Allegro passages this piece by French composer Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) covers a huge variety of the Oboe's possibilities. The piece begins with an emotional characterised cadenza portraying the pastoral title. However the tempo gradually increases through the piece evoking the fantasy aspect climaxing with flourishing semiquavers and ending with a grand tonic cadence. Bozza's Fantaisie Pastorale for Oboe and Piano is not only symbolic but also includes exciting challenges making for an imperative performance piece in the Oboe repertoire.

Suitable for both advanced saxophonists and advanced oboists Ferdinand Capelle who was a professor at the Lille Conservatoire compiles twenty large-scale studies based on the styles of composers Sivori Charpentier Rode and Fiorillo. The first volume of Twenty Big Studies contains the first ten studies. Each one is composed with variations in ornamentations articulation rhythm phrasing intervals range key signature time signature performance directions tempo and dynamics among other aspects. For all advanced saxophonists and oboists seeking to improve their technique to a high standard Twenty BigStudies is essential to ensure progression.

The great Fantaisie Italienne is a piece composed by Eugène Bozza for Oboe and Piano. Quite difficult it requires some advanced skills to be executed perfectly. Starting Moderato it opens with a cadenza which includes some solo Oboe sections and continues with a short and lyrical melody. It closes on a nice rhythmic section in Allegro. Really nice to play and to listen to  Fantaisie Italienne would make for a fantastic demonstration of your skills and technical abilities during a recital and a concert. Eugène Bozza won different prizes atthe Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.

Japanese born Makoto Shinohara was born in 1931. He studied at the Tokyo University of Arts before moving to the Paris Conservatoire. His passion is for electronic music but his catalogue is varied and includes the sublime Obsession for Oboe and Piano. Composed in 1960 Shinohara had just completed his studies at the Paris Conservatoire under Olivier Messiaen and other experimental composers. Obsession exploits the Oboe and Piano through riveting uses of tonality rhythm dynamics tempo articulation and shared melody. For all advanced oboists seeking to include a challenging yet excitingly uniquecontemporary work in their repertoire Shinohara's Obsession suitably fits the bill!

Par AHO KALEVI. Kalevi Aho (b. 1949) composed Five mythical images for solo oboe (2015) for 60th birthday of his brother Keijo Aho, who also premiered the work. The five movement work (c. 10 minutes) is a concert piece and suitable also for advanced students. Each movement portrays a muse of the Greek mythology./ Répertoire / Hautbois

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.

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Oboe And Piano-Quickie is a very short and fast-paced piece for oboe and piano composed by Victor Brightmore and is a great exercise for the advancing oboe student. The solo oboe part is also included on a separate insert.

Carl Nielsen's Fantasy Pieces Op.2 are 2 contrasting pieces for the advancing oboist. The piece begins with a lyrical Romanze and concludes with a rhythmic and punchy Humoresque.For Oboe with Piano accompaniment. The Oboe part is also included on a separate insert.

Composed by Eugène Bozza in 1947  Short Suite In Trio Form Op. 67 is a piece for Oboe Clarinet and Bassoon. This edition features the parts for the three instruments and a full score. This four-movement work is quite difficult and would be perfect for advanced players. A great piece for recitals it is also really interesting to play for each of the three instruments. The four movements are Allegro moderato which starts with the Oboe Allegro vivo Adagio espressivo and Allegro vivo and the piece lasts approximatively 10 minutes. Eugène Bozza won different prizes at theConservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.