Looking for melodic pieces to play?

These solos, with piano accompaniments, call upon the works of master composers in many disciplines of music.  Ragtime, opera, classical, piano, voice, or wind instruments - if the melody is beautiful, we aim to include it in this series.

You can hear and see extracts of each title by clicking on its picture.

 
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Oboe sheet music - Weeping Willow

Weeping Willow by Scott Joplin, Oboe Solo.

Wistful and melodic, with catchy, memorable melodies, this is a treat to play.  Like all Scott Joplin's ragtime numbers, it is best played  slowly to bring out the harmonies.  Intermediate level upwards, challenging and satisfying to play.
Music oboe sheet - Rosebud March 

Rosebud March by Scott Joplin, Oboe Solo.

A lively, swinging  "Carnival" march.  As tuneful as all Scott Joplin's works, this lively march is not difficult and will suit all players from intermediate level up.
Shhet music - oboe 

Solace by Scott Joplin, Oboe Solo.

This beautiful, haunting tango, the only one that Scott Joplin composed, was made famous when used in the sound track of the 1970's film "The Sting", starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. You'll love it, especially if you play it really slowly.
Oboe sheet music - Eugenia 

Eugenia by Scott Joplin, Oboe Solo.

Eugenia is a gentle, strolling, "sashaying" number - imagine you are sauntering arm in arm with your heart's delight on a lovely sunny afternoon.  Intermediate level.
Scott Joplin - oboe sheet music 

The Nonpareil by Scott Joplin, Oboe Solo.

This ragtime number is unusual for Scott Joplin in that he features four separate melodies rather than reprising the first melody.  As usual, the tunes are lilting and memorable. For intermediate to advanced players.
teddy bears picnic for oboe 

The Teddy Bears Picnic by John Bratton arr by Sandra Downing,
Oboe Solo.

What can you say about this wonderful old favourite?  It's been around for years on the piano, but NOW we have it for oboe.
sheet music for oboe 

12 Little Pieces by Joseph Haydn, Oboe Solo.

Short, tuneful pieces, of varying difficulty from easy to challenging. Originally composed for the piano, this music transcribes well to the oboe, covering the whole range of the instrument.

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