Bassoon

Ignacio CervantesTwo Cuban Dances

Two lively dances by the well known early 20th Century Cuban composer Ignacio Cervantes, Los Tres Golpes and Invitación, arranged by Paquito D’Rivera.

Suited for:

       

For Bassoon Duo , 2-3 minutes.
BSN-9622 . . . $6.00


Paquito D’RiveraAfro

 
 
A slow introduction is followed by an energetic, rhythmic and modal six-eight dance over an Afro-Cuban ostinato. Arranged for trio by Gustavo Tavares.

Suited for:

     

For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-0321 . . . $34.00


Paquito D’RiveraDanzón

 
 
Paquito’s classical/Latin jazz trio has many lyrical sections and is composed in the style of a Cuban danzón. Includes an optional improvisation section for the top voice (clarinet, violin or trumpet)

Suited for:

       

For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-9820 . . . $22.00


Paquito D’RiveraPreludio y Merengue

 
 
A memorable recital work and excellent example of Paquito’s unique mix of Latin and modal jazz styles. The colorful and episodic Preludio is followed by an energetic, lilting Merengue in five-eight time. Includes improvised solos for the top voice (clarinet, violin or trumpet). Arranged for trio by Franco D’Rivera and Pablo Zinger.

Suited for:

       

For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-0322 . . . $39.00


Paquito D’RiveraVals Venezolano and Contradanza

 
 
D’Rivera is well known as a cross-over artist and composer (6 Grammy awards). These two exciting Latin dance pieces work well with or without the piano accompaniments. Contradanza is a tribute to legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona; the Vals Venezolano honors Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro in a lively syncopated waltz. These vibrant pieces are perfect as encores or instrumental feature pieces!

Suited for:

       

For Bassoon and Piano, 5 minutes.
BSN-9620 . . . $16.00


Abdo DagherFan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah

(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)

 
 
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (sikha), modes (maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation.

Suited for:

     

For Bassoon or Low Brass, 30 minutes.
BSN-0180 . . . $20.00


Brian DykstraTwo Bassoon Rags

Two concert rags by ragtime pianist and composer Brian Dykstra, composed for bassoonist David McGill. In the style of Joplin ragtime, but with a more contemporary style incorporating elements of later jazz styles. The Curly Maple Rag has a slow-fast-slow form, and the Lancashire Rag is lively and upbeat with a raucous coda section featuring the low end of the bassoon’s range.

Suited for:

     

For Bassoon and Piano, 8 minutes.
BSN-9630 . . . $20.00


Antonio LauroEl Niño

Venezuelan Antonio Lauro’s beautiful waltz as arranged by Paquito D’Rivera. (2 flutes and bass flute; the second flute part may also be performed on oboe or violin; the lowest part may be played on cello or bassoon instead of bass flute).

Suited for:

       

For Flute Trio (2 Flutes and Bass Flute, with substitute parts), 3 minutes.
FL-9823 . . . $25.00


Antonio LauroLauro for Bassoon

Five selections (Vals Venezolano #1 and #2, Natalia, El Marabino and Carora) by legendary Venezuelan guitarist/composer Antonio Lauro, beautifully adapted for solo bassoon by Paquito D’Rivera. An excellent recital choice, these pieces sound like a Latin Bach suite.

Suited for:

       

For Bassoon Solo, 9-10 minutes.
BSN-9822 . . . $28.00


Sally A. LewisMy Shepherd

An adaptation of Psalm 23 for vocal soloist with instrumental obbligato. The accompaniment may be performed by piano or organ (see also FL-9641 for handbell choir accompaniment for 3, 4, or 5 octave handbell choirs, instead of piano). Includes substitute C, Bb, F and bass clef (C) instrumental parts. Suitable for student or professional players.

Suited for:

       

For Voice, Obbligato Wind(C, Bb, F and Bass Clef parts), and Piano, 6 minutes.
FL-9642 . . . $14.00


Sally A. LewisMy Shepherd

An adaptation of Psalm 23 for vocal soloist with instrumental obbligato. The accompaniment may be performed by handbell choir (includes versions for 3, 4, or 5 octave handbell choirs) or piano/organ (see FL-9642). Includes substitute C, Bb, F and bass clef (C) instrumental parts. Handbell choir version includes director’s score and 8 oversized ringers’ editions. Suitable for student or professional players.

Suited for:

       

For Voice, Obbligato Wind (C, Bb, F and Bass Clef parts), and Handbell Choir, 6 minutes.
FL-9641 . . . $14.00


Ali OsmanTaqasim (Improvisations)

 
 
Sudanese composer Osman’s unusual one-movement work for bassoon and piano based on the Arabic modes (maqamat) and meters (14/4 and 10/4) of Sudanese and Egyptian traditional music. Includes a written cadenza with several quarter-tone sikhas (suggested fingerings included).

Suited for:

     

For Bassoon/Piano, 7 minutes.
BSN-0744 . . . $30.00


William Grant StillThree Songs

 
 
Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three Still songs, If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still for bassoon with piano accompaniment. Suitable for players of all levels.

Suited for:

         

For Bassoon and Piano, 10 minutes.
BSN-9702 . . . $15.00


Richard Wagner — “Pilgrims’ Chorus” from Tannhauser

A beautiful Wagnerian chorus showing off the rich sonority of the bassoon quartet (optional fifth part for contrabassoon). Arranged by Bruce Hammel.

Suited for:

     

For Bassoon Quartet (optional 5th part for Contrabassoon), 4 minutes.
BSN-9501 . . . $12.00

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