Beginning with a calm, reverent setting, these solos are expressive throughout. The middle section is somewhat freer in melodic presentation with the solo treated more as an obbligato line. The quiet ending
A traditional early American hymn scored for a medium-advanced instrumental soloist. A good choice for communion and other special moments during a worship service.
A dynamic collection of seasonal favorites to add color and that special touch to your Christmas celebration. The lower voice of the trombone, bassoon or cello soloist will resonate through the sanctuary or
This piece should be played with straight eighth notes throughout and a fun, light feel. There are many chromatic passages to navigate, which should be fun to play at a quick but not too fast tempo. Make
Hidden Lake reflects the gentleness and wonder of encountering a quiet, secluded lakeshore filled with dazzlingly colored flowers amid bright sunshine. The piece ends in the quiet calmness of
Ten hymns of praise suitable for use at various times throughout the year. Each flexible arrangement can be played by any number or combination of instruments, ranging from solo instrument (with piano or CD
An energetic, lyrical solo, written for Claude Smith's daughter, Pam, and easily accessible to a high school or college bassoonist. Based on a lighthearted melody, the solo has some technical passages based
When I first started thinking about In Malaysia (sometime in April 2015), I immediately heard a bassoon melody playing in my mind that grew into a larger piece of music that painted my memories
Presented in a pastoral setting, the melodic material in these solos is not modified to a large degree, allowing for a solemn and reflective setting to let the message of the hymn come through. A good
Eight timeless hymns are offered in this exceptional collection for instrumental soloists. The arrangements are thoughtful, reverent and triumphant as they resound through the sanctuary. Wonderfully
Traditional setting, slightly contemporary- begins with piano in a motif of the theme. The first section is a stylized rendition of the theme. Then, it continues in the chorus much the same. A
Light through the Darkness is an elementary piece originally written for clarinet and adapted for bassoon. The final entrance of the main theme is an introduction to tenor clef. The piece is
Mists and Sun reflects changing moods and is written in rondo (ABACA) form. The first theme (mm 5-20) should have a very ethereal, mysterious character, which is characterized by its key of g
In 2013, I had the pleasure of meeting Will Peebles, a terrific bassoonist with a passion for the small tenorbassoon known as the tenoroon. As one of my passions is writing beautiful works for instruments
This piece would serve well as a meditation. Beginning with a quiet Celtic lilt, the center section is stronger and bolder. After several bell effects, the piece returns to the mood of the beginning.