Bassoon,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401689 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score and part. 10 pages. Robert A. Howard #984859. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1401689). 'Invocation and Dance' begins with an introductory summons call from the bassoon (with piano chords), outlining the irregular metre feature of the whole work. Then follows the main dance section, in ternary form. Its main A section material centres around C (which returns with variation towards the end), and consists of a jaunty 7/8 bassoon theme, accompanied by unsettled piano harmonies. The contrasting central B section, in the dominant key, continues to explore irregular metre with 'hiccups' in the rhythm, as piano 'oom cha' chords support a bassoon melody based mainly on fourths. The opening invocation call recurs in slight variation at the end to bring the work full circle. Note: the score provided also serves as the piano part.Duration: 5 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Bassoon,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998748 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Score and part. 11 pages. Robert A. Howard #5722589. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998748). This single movement mini-sonata for bassoon and piano was written specifically for a festival at the Royal Academy of Music, London. The piece develops various ideas deriving directly from the piano's introductory chord sequence, throughout the work's nine-minute duration. Meanwhile, the structure combines formal elements usually found in a sonata, such as a recurring rondo theme, variation procedures, and a distinct scherzo section. This extended piece explores the full three and a half octave range of the solo instrument and therefore is suited to more advanced bassoonists (& pianists), including students and professional players. This document is the full score and also serves as the piano part. Duration: 9 minutes 10 seconds. Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).

Bassoon,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998753 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Lent. Score and part. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #5754525. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998753). This short character piece for bassoon and piano (in D flat major) explores a memorable main theme based on a simple 'rise and fall' motif. The work is in a clear ternary form, with a contrasting middle section in the relative minor key (B flat minor). The bassoon delivers the melodic material throughout, exploring a range of two and a half octaves, while the piano provides attractive accompaniment figures. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for most bassoonists and pianists, including students and more advanced players. The work can even be used as a carefree encore. It is also available in a version one semitone lower, in C major, via SMP. This document is the full score only, and serves as the piano part too.

Bassoon,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998783 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Lent. Score and part. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #5987539. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998783). This short character piece for bassoon and piano (in C major) explores a memorable main theme based on a simple 'rise and fall' motif. The work is in a clear ternary form, with a contrasting middle section in the relative minor key (A minor). The bassoon delivers the melodic material throughout, exploring a range of two and a half octaves, while the piano provides attractive accompaniment figures. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for early grade bassoonists and pianists, including students. The work can even be used as a carefree encore. The original version in Db major is also available via Sheet Music Plus. This document is the full score, and serves as the piano part too.