2Ob

Transcribed from “Terpsichore” Michael Praetorius’ important collection of Renaissance dances. Also published in the United Kingdom by Noteworks. For: 2Ob, 2EH, 3Bn, CBn

Amusing settings of ‘Chopsticks’. English horn 1 can be played by oboe d’amore. For: 2Ob, 2EH, 3Bn, CBn.

Bach’s great ‘St. Anne's’ triple fugue in E-flat (BWV 552). It belongs with the Prelude [7803A] but can be performed separately. Demanding but worth the work! Premiered by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's double reed section. Sounds wonderful with more than one player on a part. For: 2Ob, 2EH, 3Bn, CBn

Something for every player in this majestic Prelude in E-flat (BWV 552). It belongs with the Fugue [7803B] but can be performed separately. Premiered by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's double reed section. Sounds really wonderful with more than one player to a part. For: 2Ob, 2EH, 3Bn, CBn

Historic march from Louis XIV’s double reed band. Can be performed without contra with a bassoon playing the contra part one octave lower wherever possible, or a bassoon can be added to the contra part playing at the notated octave. For: 2Ob, EH, Bn, CBn. The parts can be doubled.

Reflective, dignified music written for the 1695 funeral of Queen Mary found in John Bannister’s ‘The Sprightly Companion’. Can be performed without contra with a bassoon playing the contra part one octave lower, or a bassoon can be added to the contra part playing at the notated octave. For 2 Ob, EH, Bn, CBn

Lively music for double reed band. Second oboe part can be played by English horn. Arranged by the late Mark Walker for The Ohio State University double reed ensemble. This arrangement may be duplicated as needed. Please credit the arranger and editor in programs. For: 2Ob, 2Bn, optional CBn

Cheerful settings of ‘Lazy Mary Will You Get Up?’, ‘Polly Put the Kettle On’, ‘This Old Man’, ‘London Bridge’ ‘Hickory, Dickory Dock’ and ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’. Ideal for school & senior concerts. The second oboe part can be played by an oboe d’amore. For 2Ob, EH, Bn. Also for woodwind quartet [0511] but instrumental parts are not interchangeable.