As a prestigious composer of the early 20th century Maurice Ravel's Pièce En Forme De Habanera For Oboe transcribed for the Oboe by Fernand Gillet or for Cor Anglais by G. A. Leduc contains many features which continue to make the composer's music popular and loved to this day. Known for his masterful melodies and rich harmonies  Pièce En Forme De Habanera For Oboe clearly exemplifies these qualities through flourishing Oboe or Cor Anglais lines and evocative chordal and rhythmic Piano accompaniments. Moreover Habanera rhythms heard throughout the piece create furtherexcitement. All of these musical elements combine to create a highly enjoyable piece for the Oboe and Cor Anglais repertoire. In addition the clear print of separate solo and accompaniment parts in this edition make it an irresistible purchase for aspiring Oboe and Cor Anglais players.

Raymond Parfrey has written for Choir Piano Organ and String Orchestra though he feels happiest when writing for wind instruments. Among his more popular works aer Travel Without Tears and A Variety Of Moods both ideal for the developing Oboe player.

This book based on the Microjazz concept of graded pieces in popular styles contains a set of rhythmically orientated compositions which take into account the range and particular character of the solo instrument. Stimulating accompaniments allied to tuneful and rhythmic solo parts provide a storehouse of styles for players of all ages. As well as being the creator of the world-famous Microjazz series Christopher Norton is an established composer arranger educationalist and producer. His compositions have a distinctive contemporary feel and feature various popular styles.

This book from the Going Solo series is a invaluable and practical book of repertoire pieces for those about to make their first performance in front of a live audience. It includes sixteen first performance pieces for Oboe with Piano accompaniment and spans a wide range of material from lively original material to imaginative arrangements of recognised and popular classics. Offering a fresh challenge each time these compositions will be enjoyed by the player and the audience.