Abstract
This treatise identifies significant passages for oboe from eight standard chamber works: Mozart’s Serenade No.10 in B-flat Major, K.361 and Serenade No.12 in C Minor, K.388, Beethoven’s Octet in E-flat Major, Op.103, Dvorak’s Serenade in D Minor, Op.44, Strauss’s Serenade for Wind Instruments, Op.7, Gounod’s Petite Symphonie, Op.90, Hindemith’s Septet for Wind Instruments, and Varese’s Octandre. Each excerpt is presented in single part form.
Extensive program notes for each piece including historical background of the composer and composition are provided. In addition, performance and practice suggestions are included for elements such as phrasing, intonation, dynamics, fingerings, and articulation. This study is intended to be a collection of excerpts and a reference guide in preparation for rehearsals and performances for professional, student, or amateur oboists, as well as a pedagogical tool for instructors.
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