72 10 1573 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Gibbs, Jason. Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Tanit. Date Range of Work 1989 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gibbs: Tanit Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Gibbs, Jason. Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Thoughts Have Wings. Date Range of Work 1993 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gibbs: Thoughts Have Wings Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Gimbel, Allen (b. 1956). Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Sonatina. New York: Seesaw (Subito). Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 5 minutes Date Range of Work 1975 Description This piece was composed in 1975, and was a required piece for the 2021 Norma Hooks Young Artist Competition sponsored by the IDRS. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gimbel: Sonatina Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://www.allengimbel.com/bio.php United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Giron, Arsenio (b. 1932). Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Bassoon Solos. Toronto: Canadian Music Centre. Falter Gnomes Rhapsody Frolic Swing Fribble Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 8 minutes Description This piece was composed in 1990 and is based primarily on intevallic cells. While the music is primarily angular and atonal, there are instances of lyricism and also of pitch-centricity. The piece is moderately challenging, and the range extends only to A4. Date Range of Work 1990 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Giron: Bassoon Solos Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://www.musiccentre.ca/node/37192/showcase Canada Canadian Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Goodman, Alfred (b. 1920). Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Zwei Studien. Frankfurt: Litolff/Peters. I Rubato commode II Ritmico Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 4 minutes Description The music is pitch-centric although the motives feature large intervals that tend to obscure tonality, such as the tritone and M7. Hence the music tends to be rather angular, in spite of some small interval glissandi and pitch bending. This aspect is enhanced by a wide variety of rhythmic patterns found throughout, and a wide range (to Eb5). The piece is challenging. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Goodman: Zwei Studien Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Gothe, Mats Larsson (b. 1965). Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Ricerco 1. Stockholm: Swedish Music Information Centre. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 10 minutes Description This piece was composed in 2002 as a commission from Concerts Sweden, and is dedicated to Henrik Blixt. It was premiered by him on May 25, 2003 in Saltsjöbaden, Sweden. The atonal music is very challenging, requiring extremely facile multiple tonguing, tongue slaps, and multiphonics over the full range up to E5. No other extended techniques are employed. Date Range of Work 2002 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gothe: Ricerco I Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://matslarssongothe.com/ Scandinavian Sweden Swedish Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Grant, James (b. 1954). Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Stuff. Louisville, KY: Potenza Music. Description This is a relatively easy reworking of the first movement of a work composed for tuba in 2001. It is a theme and variations, with a pitch-centric lyrical but somewhat angular theme, and various “character piece” variations, such as “Cartoon Music” and “Swing it.” The range ascends only to G4. Reference The Double Reed 37/3, p. 149. Date Range of Work 2001 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grant: Stuff Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived http://www.jamesgrantmusic.com/ United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Grasso, Augusto (b. 1923). Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Work: Libera Transcription del Capriccio No. 13 by Paganini. Discography Antes BM-CD 981045 (CD) Rino Vernizzi Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grasso: Libera Transcription del Capriccio Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon Discography Italian Italy Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Gray, Simon James. Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. The Universal Theorem, Part 3: Planet. Ampleforth, YORK: Emerson. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gray: The Universal Theorem Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon United Kingdom Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource bassoONLY: Unaccompanied Bassoon Music Resource Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jon Beebe Description An account of the resource bassoONLY is a database devoted to music for unaccompanied bassoon. To use this resource, apply keywords at the top right. Keywords may be used to locate works using a wide variety of parameters, such as a particular composer and/or title, instrumentation (e.g. contrabassoon), gender, a country or nationality (e.g. Venezuela or Venezuelan), a duration (e.g. 6 minutes), a compositional style (e.g. avant-garde or jazz), range limit (e.g. C#5), difficulty level (e.g. moderately easy), extended techniques in general or one in particular (e.g. multiphonics or singing while playing), or a year of composition. The resource is incomplete, and additions and corrections are welcomed. Please contact Jon Beebe at beebejp@appstate.edu if you are able to offer assistance. The repertoire for unaccompanied bassoon is valuable for a number of reasons. Whether music is chosen for study or performance, the technical challenges are often formidable, bringing into play parameters such as texture and color that might be less salient in accompanied music. Just as an extended monologue is a supreme test for an actor, so too is the unaccompanied solo, of which a performer must have an intimate knowledge that transcends the superficial aspects in order to present a truly engaging performance. This can be especially challenging, given the diversity and complexity of modern musical techniques, languages, and styles. And finally, the better pieces seem to embody the intrinsic personae of one of the most idiosyncratic, challenging, and unique musical instruments. How the Difficulty Levels Are Applied to the Music The compositions on this site have been divided into five difficulty levels: Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderately Challenging, Challenging, and Very Challenging. While there is no absolute formula, six factors have been considered in determining an appropriate level for each piece: 1. top-most pitch and extent of high register usage 2. key signatures/changes or accidentals 3. clef 4. rhythmic/metric complexity 5. amount of conjunct vs. disjunct motion 6. the use of extended techniques. Music Resource A reference source for music research and performance practice. Composer Grgin, Ante (b. 1945). Gender Male Work Title of the musical composition. Work: Balkan Capriccio. Crans-Montana, SWITZ: Editions Marc Reift. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grgin: Balkan Capriccio Subject The topic of the resource Bassoon Swiss Switzerland