Bassoon Music

Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Beethoven

• Printed excerpt A:   

• Printed excerpt B:   

• Sound Clips:

Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Mvt. II, Szene am Bach,
Andante molto moto Excerpt A1 (bars 1-18), Excerpt A2 (bars 30 - 54)
by Beethoven (1770-1827)

Principal Bassoon: John Schroder
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (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.