This collection of oboe music written by living composers is an invaluable resource for any oboist of Grade 8 and conservatoire standard who is curious about widening their repertoire and exploring the various languages ofmodern music. The term 'modern music' can alienate many minds who may think it will be too difficult technically; aurally unknown and therefore unsatisfying; harmful or damaging to their musical sensibility. To all these pointsthis volume has the answers. Every one of these pieces requires challenging technical skills demanded of any of the more traditional oboe repertoire and additionally they will improve technique. Each piece portrays a characterand language that is approachable and compelling. Far from damaging musical sensibility these musical types will open the ear and enrich the spirit. Some are physically demanding and require very good breath control others needpatience in learning new fingerings and timbres and some travel to extreme registers. But in all cases the effort will be rewarding and not only that the knowledge gained about the oboe and how it works will be equallyentertaining and stimulating.

Oboe-Metamorphoses after Britten was written for Melinda Maxwell for UYMP's Signals volume of new music for Oboe. It was first performed by Melinda at York University on 24th November 2010.I - A MountainII -FixationIII - FlowersIV - Fountains Metamorphoses after Britten by philipvenables 'Metamorphoses after Britten arejust that: four miniatures each inspired by one of Benjamin Britten’s Six Metamorphoses after Ovid for solo oboe. Each movement over its short course transforms gradually from one thing to another ending with the exception ofFountains in a short cathartic coda. Some of the movements also take specific musical elements from Britten’s pieces.I very much viewed these pieces as musical Haiku and in that sense I hope they embody a sense ofpeace brevity and simplicity.The oboe version of Metamorphoses after Britten is dedicated to Melinda Maxwell.The saxophone version of Metamorphoses after Britten with an additional movement is dedicated to Vickiand Andrew Vaughan'      - Philip Venables     

This collection of etudes duets and exercises was written compiled and edited by Russian oboist and pedagogue Yuri Maizels to provide the most efficient means possible for young players to learn the basics of oboe playing. The composers Hinke (a German composer who taught and worked in St. Petersburg during the reign of the Tsars) Wiedemann Garnier and Debondue are among the finest of writers and pedagogues featured in this series. These studies begin very simply and gradually increase in difficulty becoming more challenging melodically and rhythmically with increasing comprehension of the instrument. Short phrases enable the student to learn to control both breathingand intonation. This collection of studies in three volumes can help a high school student or young professional to master technique breathing and intonation while developing the endurance that is vitally important for oboe players. Yuri Maizels was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in the former Soviet Union. After the conclusion of the Second World War he was accepted at age 13 into the Naval Boarding Musical School in Leningrad (the school which had been organized in 1873 by Rimsky-Korsakov) to study the oboe. In 1964 he graduated from the College of Music with multiple degrees in oboe performance oboe teaching and conducting. During his career Yuri Maizels played in major orchestras working with such well-known conductors such as Yuri Temirkanov Mariss Jansons Yuri Simionov Valery Gergiev and others.

10 Selected Solos with Piano Accompaniment-Philip Sparkeâ??s Super Solos is the third volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first two books in the series (Starter Solos and Skilful Solos) this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musicians. Specifically tailored for each instrument Super Solos extends technical and musical demands takes the player into new keys with larger instrumental ranges and adds new notes in a gradual and logical manner. The books provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method. Including play-along CD.

Music through the Ages in 2 Volumes-Fifteen pieces of grades 4-6 standard for Oboe and Piano accompaniment. Includes work from Purcell to modern day.

Par HARRIS PAUL. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice and confidence boosting tips. Step by step it helps young trombonist to build up a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems, then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer, and finally to the unprepared sight-reading test itself. As well as prompting a solid basis for the learning repertoire and sight-reading techniques, this invaluable resource for students covers all the keys and ranges required for the ABRSM examination syllabus, helping you pick up those valuable extra marks./ Etude / Hautbois

Teleman â?¢ Handel â?¢ Vivaldi-Three Baroque oboe concert in three different styles all of which brilliantly display the oboe's capabilities as solo instrument in the Baroque form. Includes a high-quality preinted music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist; then a second version with the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist. Peformed by Earl Schuster oboe Accompaniment: Classic Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Emanuel Vardi.

Great Oboists on Music and Musicianship. A practical book with advice for both oboists and their teachers, Great Oboists on Music and Musicianship offers insights into musical craft, performance techniques, learning strategies, pedagogy, and much more as collected from twenty-six of the world's most prominent oboists.

Music Minus One Oboe-A fabulous selection of woodwind quintets from such masters as Beethoven Haydn Mozart Lefebvre Colomer and Barthe. Contains pieces of varying lengths and complexities for a broad range of technical abilities. This is truly a treasure-trove for any oboist. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Accompaniment: Camerata Woodwind Quintet

Oboe and Piano-Part of the ANGLO MUSIC PLAY-ALONG Series Philip Sparkes 15 INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL SOLOS is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play about an octave and a half and follows on from Sparkes 15 EASY CLASSICAL SOLOS. Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introduces the developing 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 17th to the 19th century and cover a wide variety of styles from Handel to Tchaikovsky and from Clementi to Brahms.The book will provide invaluable additional material to complement anyteaching method and includes both Piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.

Classical Favourites contient quelques-unes des plus grandes pages musicales du début du XVIIe siècle au XIXe siècle. Pour conserver l?authenticité de ces oeuvres l?accompagnement enregistré sur le compact disc a été confié à l?orgue. Les parties d?accompagnement (version papier jointe au recueil) sont adaptées pour une interprétation à l?orgue ou au piano.

A set of short and entertaining pieces-Travellers’ Tales with their imaginative and descriptive titles contain controlled technical and musical challenges which not only enhance the teaching situation but provide excellent concert material when performed with the piano accompaniments - whether live or with the CD. Many of the pieces display the fun and humour expected of this composer and also create some moments of magic. A musical voyage of discovery!