Do It! Play Oboe - Book 1 and CD

Eleven moderately easy pieces-Delightful collection of 22 pieces which explore a variety of moods and styles provides invaluable extra teaching material for young players.

This second book is a direct continuation of the first and is designed to take young players to an intermediate level. It concentrates on a number of techniques such as tone quality dynamics intonation articulation finger technique and playing in character. The wide variety of styles covered by the book fosters a musical understanding in the young oboeist.

The 'Boosey Woodwind & Brass Method' is a series of books by Chris Morgan designed to be used during lessons & practise sessions. To get the most out of the book work through it with your teacher playing the music & doing the activities. The CDs provided will help you between lessons - they contain performances & backing tracks of most of the pieces in the book as well as listening activities. Boosey Wind Method Oboe (Book 2) is a further addition to this comprehensive series of wind tutors. Includes performance and backing CDs.

The play-along book ?Playing with the Orchestra VOL. I? has been designed for flute, Bb clarinet, oboe, Bb trumpet, F horn, violin and cello. The original symphony orchestra part for each instrument is printed in its own edition. The orchestral recordings were performed by an 80-strong professional orchestra, the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Hernando Rico. The series includes many successful works by the composer Otto M. Schwarz, such as ?Around the World in 80 Days?, ?Nostradamus?, ?Dragon Fight?, ?The Story of Anne Frank? and most recently ?The White Tower?, compositions that also feature in the Top 40 of the world-wide Classic New Releases on Spotify.

If you can play just a few notes on the Oboe then you are ready for this book. Here are twenty imaginatve little pieces for the absolute beginner all with attractive Piano Accompaniments.

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

21 Pieces with a CD of Piano Accompaniments and Backing Tracks-21 pieces for Oboe and Piano selected and edited by Peter Wastall now refreshed and repackaged to fulfil the needs of the next generation of musicians.Providing the perfect 'next step' for students reaching the end of Peter Wastall's award-winning Learn As You Play method books these collections of repertoire are ideally suited for students of Grade 3-5 standard.Each piece is now complemented by useful practice and performance tips. A newly-recorded CD of backing tracks is also included alongside the piano accompaniment.

Grade 3-Janet Way's Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others.This practical anthology of carefully selected pieces provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 3 Oboe player and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:19 pieces & shortstudies each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip.Grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises.Brand new sight-reading activitiesNewly-commissioned aural awareness tasks.A Piano accompaniment booklet. This book for Grade 3 Oboe players includes the pieces Gavotte by Francois Couperin Beach Front by Christopher Norton the traditional English The Trees They Do Grow So High and more.Janet Way: Grade By Grade Oboe (Grade 3) comes complete with a CD of full performance demonstrations Piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.

Grade 5-Janet Way's Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others.This practical anthology of carefully selected pieces provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 5 Oboe player and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:19 pieces & shortstudies each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip.Grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises.Brand new sight-reading activitiesNewly-commissioned aural awareness tasks.A Piano accompaniment booklet. This book for Grade 5 Oboe players includes the pieces Duo I by Astor Piazzolla Andante Pastorale by Arthur Benjamin Sambossa by Mike Mower and more.Janet Way: Grade By Grade Oboe (Grade 5) comes complete with a CD of full performance demonstrations Piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.

40 Progressive Duets for Oboes-Philip Sparke’s Skilful Duets is the second volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in the series (Starter Duets) this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument Skilful Duets introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrument ranges; the concept of tempo and style indications is also introduced. Skilful Duets provides invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method.

15 Progressive Duets for Oboes-The early stages of learning any instrument are undoubtedly the most important. A good teacher is of course essential but it is also vital to have stimulating study material which complements your choice of teaching method and is carefully tailored to introduce learning and playing skills in a structured manner. In writing this collection Philip Sparke worked with many instrumental teachers to discover exactly what was required for each instrument to help players develop the full range of skills whilst still having fun. Each book of this collection is specifically tailored for the developing musician and focuses on study solos and duets aimed to improve specific technical andmusical demands of the instrument.

comprehensive band method-(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy andengaging music all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learningenvironment as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship even at the beginning stages.Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere anytime and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Book 2 features: ? Book 1 review section? Daily Warm-ups? Rhythm Raps sight-reading and improvisation?Theory history and multicultural music? Creativity and assessment? Instrument-specific etudes? Rubank Studies and solo? 12 full band arrangements including a plannedconcert Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALL exercises*Internet access required for My EELibrary. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.

Part of the Anglo Music Play-along Series Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Classical Solos is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introduces the beginning player to the world of the classics by using simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range.The carefully selected pieces include music from the 16th to the 20th century and cover a wide variety of styles from Bach to Grieg and from Purcell to Satie.This book will provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method and includes both piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.