The Paris Conservatoire's rigorous curriculum for training both singers and instrumentalists led to a wealth of musical treasures in the form of pieces composed specifically for the end-of-year examinations, which culminated in a public prize competition, the Concours du Conservatoire. The solos composed for these examinations, both the sight-reading works and the longer contest pieces (morceaux de concours), constitute the first extended series of compositions for woodwinds, brass, and harp in music history, being composed nearly annually for each instrument beginning in the 1830s. The wealth of musical treasures resulting from this systematic accumulation of works represents the historical core of these instrumental repertories today. The present volume contains a selection of morceaux de concours and other pieces written in a similar style, representing some of the most influential oboists and composers associated with the Conservatoire.

(Rubank Book/CD). This top-rated collection of solo literature is known by teachers and students everywhere. Each book offers a superb variety of solos customized for that instrument, and most state solo/ensemble contest lists include several solos from this collection. (Piano accompaniment sold separately.) Features include: * High quality studio recordings by professional soloists * Accompaniment only tracks for student practice * Tempo adjustment software (most titles) allowing students to learn at their own pace

(Rubank Solo Collection). This top-rated collection of solo literature from the celebrated Rubank catalog is known by teachers and students everywhere. Each edition offers a superb variety of solos customized for that instrument. Most state solo/ensemble contest lists include several solos from this collection. Also available: * Solo Book - Bb Cornet, Trumpet or Baritone T.C. (HL04471730) * Solo Book - Baritone B.C. (HL04471750) * Solo Book with Online Media (Performance/Accompaniment Recordings (stream or download) and Printable Piano Accompaniments) - Cornet/Trumpet (HL04002518) * Solo Book with Online Media (Performance/Accompaniment Recordings (stream or download) and Printable Piano Accompaniments) - Baritone B.C. (HL04470007) * Solo Book with Online Media (Performance/Accompaniment Recordings (stream or download) and Printable Piano Accompaniments) - Baritone T.C. (HL04002586) Contents: Air Gai (Berlioz) * Andante and Allegro (Clerisse) * Andante from Concerto in Eb (Haydn) * Calm as the Night (C. Bohm) * Concertino (Ostransky) * Dedication (R. Strauss) * Elegie (Duquesne) * L'Allegro (Koepke) * Morceau de Concours (Alary) * My Regards (Llewellyn) * Orientale (Barat) * Petite Piece Concertante (Balay) * Premier Solo de Concours (Maniet) * Romance in Eb (Ostransky) * Sarabanda and Gavotta (Corelli) * Serenade (O. Bohme)

A B-Flat Cornet (Trumpet) solo with piano accompaniment composed by Kent Kennan.

A B-Flat Cornet (Trumpet) solo by Vittorio Giannini.