Oboe Music Study Guide
by Renee Higgins and David Hite

Level 6

Oboe Levels of Study
Introduction	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Oboe Music by Southern Music Company

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

Oboe Levels of Study
Introduction	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Oboe Music by Southern Music Company

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Oboe Music Study Guide by Renee Higgins and David Hite Level 6

Oboe Music Study Guide
by Renee Higgins and David Hite

Level 6