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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000002.txt from 2005/01
From: Retired Prof 55 <retiredprof55@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] music for oboe
Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 07:41:11 -0500
Happy New Year to you too Sameer. I have composed several pieces for=20
oboe as my wife is and oboist. Here is the list:
Oboe Alone
Village Dance (1977) - A modal, rhythmic, and ornamental dance=20
influenced by Eastern European music. Involves foot stompimg by the=20
oboist. Duration 2:30 Grade 3.
Holiday Etudes (1996) - A transcription of a set of tuba etudes that=20
was the winner of the Tuba Universal Brotherhood Association's 1996=20
Composition Competition. The etudes depict various holidays throughout=20=
the year. Duration: 25:00 Grade 1-2. Etude book for student, Duet book=20=
for oboe teacher, Piano accompaniments for etude book
Stylistic Etudes (1995) - A transcription of a set of euphonium etudes=20=
that was the runner-up in the Tuba Universal Brotherhood Association's=20=
1995 Composition Competition. The etudes are pieces in traditional=20
music forms and styles that teach interpretation as well as technical=20
development. Duration: 25:00 Grade 1-2.
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Oboe and Piano
Lyric Piece and Dance (1985) - A modal composition with some easy meter=20=
changes and interplay between parts. Duration 5:00 Grade 2.
Prelude, Bacchanale, and Reverie (1998) - The Prelude creates an=20
atmosphere of calm as it gently interweaves lines between the oboe and=20=
piano. the Bacchanale is intensely driving and rhythmic. The reverie is=20=
a dream reflective of the pleasures of the Bacchanale bringing the=20
piece to quiet close. Duration 11:00 Grade 4.
Suite for Oboe and Piano (1969) - A modal composition using quartal=20
harmony. Introduction uses hemiola of 6/8 -3/4 while the Pastorale,=20
Danse, and Finale are more traditional rhythmically. Duration: 8:00=20
Grade 3.
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Oboe and Mixed Ensemble
Chaconne and Variations (Ob., Alto Sax, 2 Hns., Trom., Piano) (1969) -=20=
The chaconne and variations permeate both the slow and fast sections of=20=
this piece. Modal harmony prevails while contrapuntal lines weave=20
towards several exciting climaxes. Duration 7:00 Grade 4.
Meditation and Dance (1983) (Ob., Vc. and Harp) - This piece contains a=20=
rubato first section followed by a rhythmic second section. Modal=20
harmony, impressionistic colors, and lyrical melodic lines are used.=20
Duration: 10:00 Grade 5.
Recital Duets (English Horn and Tuba) (1981) - These duets were=20
transcribed from their two tuba version. The seven movement work ranges=20=
in expressiveness from fanfares to love duets in a modal language that=20=
is based in shifting tonality. Duration: 10:00 Grade 3. 2 copies in=20
score format
Recital Duets (Oboe and Trpt.) (2000) - These duets were transcribed=20
from their two tuba version. The seven movement work ranges in=20
expressiveness from fanfares to love duets in a modal language that is=20=
based in shifting tonality. Duration: 10:00 Grade 3. 2 copies in score=20=
format
Serenade (1979) (Ob. and Tuba) - This work is in three continuous=20
sections. the first is a moderate triple meter with occassional meter=20
shifts. The second is a slow 4/4 while the third is an allegro duple=20
meter with diversions to a triple meter feel. This piece has wandering=20=
tonality yet is lyrical. Duration: 7:00 Grade 4. Two scores
Sonatina (1970) (Ob. and Bsn. or Trom) - A slow introduction gives way=20=
to a spritely allegro in the first movement with lots of syncopation.=20
An allegretto in mainly 5/8 with a lot of imitation creates contrast in=20=
the second movement. The allegro final movement is rhythmic and playful=20=
with a short recapitulation of the first movement's slow introduction.=20=
Duration 9:00 Grade 4. Two scores
Sonatina (2000) (Ob. and trpt.) - A slow introduction gives way to a=20
spritely allegro in the first movement with lots of syncopation. An=20
allegretto in mainly 5/8 with a lot of imitation creates contrast in=20
the second movement. The allegro final movement is rhythmic and playful=20=
with a short recapitulation of the first movement's slow introduction.=20=
Duration 9:00 Grade 4. Two scores
Suite (oboe and trpt.) (2000) - This Neo-Baroque suite was written for=20=
Andy Wen and Willie L. Morris III for a performance at the 2000 World=20
Saxophone Congress in Montreal and transcribed for this combination.=20
While the movements are based in tonality, they move freely from key to=20=
key. The movements are modelled after a Baroque suite and treat the two=20=
instruments contrapuntally. Duration 10:00 Grade 4. 2 copies in score=20
format
Summer Suite (1987) (Ob. and Tuba) - This four movement work consists=20
of "Rain Dance", "Garden Serenade", "Harvest Dance" and "Celebration=20
Dance". The movements explore a free use of the twelve tones around a=20
changing tonal center and have interesting counterpoint and rhythm.=20
Duration 8:00 Grade 4. Two scores
Three Celtic Settings (1996) (Ob., Viola, and Trom.) - The first=20
movement is a set of jigs that are combined together in counterpoint.=20
The second movement is a lyrical setting of the air "Give Me Your=20
Hand". The third movement is a set of reels that bring the piece to an=20=
exciting close. Duration: 7:00 Grade 4.
Three Flirtations (2002) (oboe and trumpet, optional English horn and=20
fleugel horn in 2nd movement) - "Three Flirtations" is a musical=20
description of courtship. The three movements are cyclical in that the=20=
recurring descending minor triad "motif of love" occurs in all three=20
movements. "Innocent" is a flirtation between two good friends whose=20
friendship is blossoming into love but they don=92t quite know it. The=20=
movement begins playfully with dotted rhythms and short scale motifs.=20
The "motif of love" appears several times within the playful sections.=20=
Towards the end of the movement, the playfulness becomes tenderer as=20
the couple senses, but is not quite sure that there is something more=20
to the friendship. The playfulness returns, but the movement ends with=20=
uncertainty about the depth of the relationship."Sultry" can be=20
described as a dance of seduction with both parties overtly expressing=20=
their attraction to each other, yet with an air of mystery. The "motif=20=
of love" appears only a few times in this movement as underlying=20
suggestion that the attraction is based on more than the physical. The=20=
movement ends more tenderly than it began therefore reinforcing the=20
underlying love. "Coy" begins with the "motif of love" transformed into=20=
a staccato teasing motif. The more aggressive teasing and playfulness=20
permeate this movement but two lyrical sections that are more innocent=20=
in nature interrupt it. The ending builds in intensity along with the=20
passion of the two lovers but ends with a brief return to the playful=20
ideas . This work is recorded by Harmonie del Sur=A0 on the Emeritus=20
label. Duration 8:00 Grade 4
Three Preludes (1984) (Eng. Hn. and Guitar) - Two slow, rubato preludes=20=
frame a fast, rhythmic, Spanish sounding prelude. All have lyrical=20
melodies and a strong tonal sense. Duration 6:00 Grade 4. Two scores
Two Visions (1970) (High Voice, Ob. and Piano) - The visions of these=20
songs are of nature and thelyricalness and playfulness of the melody,=20
harmony and rhythm create an atmospheric setting. The poems are by=20
David Lubin. While the poems are not haiku poems, the are similar to=20
haiku poetry in their brevity and concentration of thought. Duration=20
4:00 Grade 4. Two scores and oboe part
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Sy Brandon
Composer
On Sunday, January 2, 2005, at 04:15 AM, Sameer Al-Abdullah wrote:
> Happy New Year everyone!!! I really hope this year is better and
> peaceful than 2004. A fortune teller told me that I will get married
> in 2005!! so much for peace!!!!
>
> anyways, I was hoping someone would give me direction to finding music
> for oboe on the internet. Free or for sale is good. I know there are
> some good sites specialized in double reed music but for some reason I
> keep losing those sites.
>
> Someone suggested a recording for me recently and I can't remember who
> it was. The recording is for Paul Goodwin and the cd is Vivaldi: Oboe
> Sonatas. I just wanna say THANK YOU so much whoever you are. That cd
> is amazing especially track no.14 the oboe and viloin and organ piece.
> though it's short but the conversation between the oboe and viloin is
> AMAZING!!! It's one of those pieces that get to your heart and mind
> immediately.
>
> Actually, i'm looking for the notes of this specific piece!!! (Sonata,
> for violin, oboe, organ obbligato & chalmeleau (optional) in C major,
> RV 779)
>
> thank you
>
> Sameer
>
>
>
>
> --=20
> Sameer Al-Abdullah
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