Bassoon Music

Symphony No. 9 in D-Minor, Op. 70 "Choral"
Beethoven

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  Symphony No. 9 in D-Minor, Op. 70 "Choral"
  Mvt. IV, Allegro assai Excerpt
  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.