Connections for Oboe – Book 1

The Minstrel, Sea Bird and Driving Range are in the current Trinity College London syllabus. The pieces in Connections for Oboe book 1 cover a wide range of styles and present many of the same challenges found in more traditional repertoire whatever the instrument – tonal beauty, balance between melody and accompaniment, natural movement and phrasing. More rhythmically oriented pieces require coordination, a deep-seated sense of pulse, and awareness of stylistic touches and accentuations. All pieces benefit from a strong connection to mood, movement, or image.