Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.984599 Composed by Camille Saint-Saens. Arranged by Richard Ramey. 20th Century,Children,Concert,Romantic Period,World. 117 pages. Richard C Ramey #4337725. Published by Richard C Ramey (A0.984599). This is the wonderful children's piece now scored for bassoon ensemble. Although scored for 12 bassoons, due to the intimate scoring in some movements and doublings in others, it can be performed with a smaller number of bassoonists: Introduction and Royal March of the Lion: as few as 6 players; Hens and Roosters: as few as 5 players; Tortoises: as few as 5 players; Elephant: as few as 6 players; The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods: as few as 6 players; Bassoonists: as few as 4 players; Fossils: as few as 6 players; Kangaroos: as few as 6 players; Aquarium: as few as 5 players; People with Long Ears: as few as 4 players; The Swan: as few as 5 players; Finale: as few as 5 players.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1026217 Composed by Camille Saint-Saens. Arranged by Gillian Horn. 20th Century,Romantic Period,World. 8 pages. G. Horn #5994719. Published by G. Horn (A0.1026217). The Swan, arranged for Bassoon Quartet (or 'cello or trombone quartet)Considered one of the most beautiful melodies ever written, Saint-Saëns' The Swan portrays the legend of the swan song: a popular Ancient Greek and Roman belief that the swan, the most beautiful of all animals, remained silent until its final moments of life, when it would sing the most beautiful of all songs. Originally portrayed by the ‘cello, this arrangement highlights the expressive tenor register of the bassoon, alongside the warmth of the bass notes and light ripple in the accompaniment.Duration, 3 mins. approx. Original key (G maj). Score and parts included.This arrangement was originally written for Genovia Quartet in 2020 by bassoonist Gillian Horn.www.genoviaquartet.com