A real sense of accomplishment comes with progress through level three. The player should become a good, competent member of the school band. An interest in ensemble music could be developing. One hour a day practice sessions should be routine, and as a result, the fingers should become totally comfortable in the patterns of the most used keys. A higher level of technical advancement should allow more time for attention to musical expression. The importance of tonal development through effective long tone study should be emphasized.

The activities that support continued development should be cultivated. Reeds should be carefully selected for vibrancy, response, tonal clarity and good dynamic range. Playing on old worn out reeds should be avoided. At least two well adjusted, broken in reeds should be maintained at all times. Reedmaking study should begin with a private instructor. Every oboist at this level should obtain a good knife and other necessary accessories.

Continuing work in this volume, the familiar scales should begin to flow accurately. The tonic chords, broken chords and dominant seventh chords, and the interrupted and returning scales should flow well. The four sharps and four flats keys should be routine.

David Hite: Melodious and Progressive Studies,   Book 1

Continued study in this book should develop good reading and style fluency. Efforts to stabilize a beautiful sound should be pursued carefully before approaching etudes requiring greater speed. Sensitivity to dynamics and tonal flexibility should be stressed at this time.

David Hite: Melodious and Progressive Studies, Book 2

Contents:

• Gambaro 16 Caprices
• Misc. etudes for special problems
• Hite Scales in thirds

While refining the slower Nocentini and Baermann etudes of Book 1, it is well to begin practicing these Gambaro studies for finger and tongue dexterity.. Work in specialized areas - tongue, speed, chromatics, trills, etc. - can be approached as needed.

David Hite: 40 Progressive Melodies by A.M.R. Barret

Contents:

• Barret 40 Progressive Melodies
• Dont 8 Progressive Exercises
• Hite Scale studies

Continued use of this volume can constitute recreational playing, giving vent to imaginative phrasing style.

Bach-Andraud: Andante
Bach-Andraud: Siciliano and Arioso
Baermann-Hite: Adagio (Attributed to Wagner)
Beethoven-Andraud: Adagio Cantabile (Sonate Pathétique)
Bordier-Perkins: Berceuse
Büsser-Andraud: Eglogue (Pastoral Poem)
Colin-Andraud: Les Echos de Marnes
Donjon-Guertin: Invocation
Dremlyuga-Zakopets: Andantino
Kreisler, Alexander von: Sonatina
Paradis, Maria T. von: Sicilienne
R-Korsakov-Thurston: The Rose and the Nightingale
Smolanoff, Michael: In Memoriam
Solomon, Edward S.: Danza Italiana
Tchaikovsky-Zakopets: Romance
Telemann-Andraud: Four Short Melodic Pieces
Telemann-Andraud: Four Short Melodic Pieces
Vadala, Kathleen: Sea Change