Bassoon Solo Sheet Music

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

This second volume focuses on Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, but some titles are suitable for general worship as well. Titles include: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Appalachian Carol; God Rest Ye

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

Originally in a duple meter this arrangement very cleverly is in a 6-8 march style. It progresses in a rather processional manner and then transitions to a slower reflective expression. The piece returns to

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

This solo is in a march style throughout. It begins with little fanfare figures in the piano and then as it progress the soloist and piano exchange rolls. The second section is in a variation style while

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.

This is a straightforward yet beautiful arrangement of the famous tune.  It will require sensitive musicianship and good technique, but is such a fine piece, it practically plays itself.

Short, slow and fast sections. Technically very easy.

For Bassoon and Piano, by Bruno Labate. A charming piece by the Principal Oboist of the New York Philharmonic. Labate is well known among oboists for his pedagogical/recital pieces. This work for bassoon