Orchestral Excerpts for Oboe
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- Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), Georges Bizet (1838-1875), Béla Bartók (1881-1945), Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881), Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884), Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953), Richard Wagner (1813-1883), Samuel Barber (1910-1981), Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), Richard Strauss (1864-1949), Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Gioachino Rossini (1792-1862), Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
- Editor: John Ferrillo
- Piano reduction: Martha Rearick
- Format: Solo Part with Piano Reduction
- Instrumentation: Piano Reduction, Oboe
- ISBN:
- Size: 9.1 x 12.0 inches
Description
John Ferrillo, Principal Oboist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, knows the agony, the angst, and the anticipation of the audition arena. His overview of his own experiences and his advice is fascinating reading. Ferrillo also goes into some detail on the use of "long-tone exercises" and "melodic simplification," techniques you can use in everyday music-making. Also included is his advice on "Baroque and Classical Performance Practice," invaluable insights from an expert.
With this foundation, Ferrillo presents the most-often-requested audition pieces, all of which you should know. Throughout, he gives his thoughts on the preparation, presentation and performance of each excerpt. As with the other books in our Orchestral Excerpts line, the oboe solo parts are faithfully reproduced in the most-often-used editions. But these are the editions from which you would be expected to play. Martha Rearick has transcribed the orchestral background into studio rehearsal accompaniments, retaining the flavor and dynamics of the instruments surrounding the oboe parts. All of it is geared toward maximizing your practice time and building the confidence you need as you approach your orchestral opportunity.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.