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Students on level six are generally in the final years of
undergraduate work or are pursuing a Master’s degree. At this juncture commitment to
continuous refinement of artistic style and tone should be made. Although basic skills
have been well established, small refinements may be suggested by a particular chosen
artist teacher.
On this level it is important to broaden personal tastes in music - not only music for
oboe and English horn, but also music for other woodwinds, brass, strings, keyboard, voice
and ensembles. General music education should encompass the study of both classical and
jazz history, theory, conducting and education.
In metropolitan areas various professional playing opportunities can be obtained
through local music contractors. The musicians’ union paper announces auditions for
open positions.
Technique basics
- Continue to develop, refine and routine musicianship. The inspired, ambitious college
student will want to give frequent recitals, not just the required one(s).
- Participate in as many different performance groups as possible. Private practice is
essential but ensemble skills can only develop by playing with other musicians.
- Continue to search for the very best playing equipment (instruments and reeds) and
reedmaking equipment and supplies.
- Continue to expand repertoire.
Theory basics
- Develop improvisational skills.
- Extend harmonic vocabulary to include secondary chords and their relationship to key.
Recognize them in performance music.
- Recognize and understand modulation.
- Continue to improve dictation and sightsinging abilities.
Recommended study material for LEVEL 6
Andraud, Albert J.: Vade-Mecum of the Oboist
Contents:
- 87 Selected Technical Studies
- Selected Orchestral Studies for oboe and English horn
David Hite: Foundation Studies
Contents: Baermann Method, Part III
These studies may now be used as a daily warm-up or as a test for new reeds. Use them for
maintaining the sharpness of basic technique. They can be employed in making small
embouchure changes or developing flexibility or endurance.
Recommended solos for LEVEL 6
FOR OBOE ALONE
Stephenson, Robert: Twinkle Variations
FOR OBOE WITH PIANO
Adler, Samuel: Sonata
Kauder, Hugo: Sonata
Kennan, Kent: Scherzo, Aria and Fugato
Mozart-Andraud: Concerto in Eb
Mozart-Gillet-Blair: Concerto in C, K 314
Rosetti-Richards: Concerto in D
SOLO COLLECTIONS FOR OBOE WITH PIANO
Andraud, Albert J.: The Oboist’s Concert Album
Contents:
- J.S.Bach Aria, Siciliano
- Colin Grande Fantaisie Concertante, Les Echos de Marnes, 1st Solo de Concert, 3rd
Solo de Concert, 4th Solo de Concert, 5th Solo de Concert, 6th Solo de Concert, 7th Solo
de Concert
- De Boisdeffre Scenes Villageoises
- De Grandval Concerto
- De Vilbac A Cyprian Song (oboe alone)
- Flegier Celebre Villanelle
- Leclair Aria, Musette
- Godard Three Scotch Scenes
- Händel Concerto in G Minor, 1st Sonata, 2nd Sonata
- Lenom Musette
- Sigt. Meyer Rustic Miniatures (oboe alone)
- Mondonville Tambourin
- Mozart Adagio Religioso, Larghetto
- Pierne Piece in G Minor
- Soler Souvenir de Madrid
- Verroust 4th Solo de Concert, Souvenir of Old Quebec
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