Bassoon Music

Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60
Beethoven

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  Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op.60
  Mvt. IV, Allegro ma non troppo Excerpt
  by Beethoven (1770-1827)
  
  Principal Bassoon: John Schroder
  City of Birmingham Symphony Orchesta (1989)
  Walter Weller, Conductor

Audition Repertoire

Orchestral Excerpts for Bassoon Audition
Although, specific movements and sections are noted here, it is always a good idea to become familiar with an entire piece on the chance that another section might be chosen instead or used for sight reading. In addition, listening to a good recording will give you a sense of how the bassoon part fits into the overall composition along with how to emotionally interpret the music and play correct style, rhythm, and tempo.