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“This is not the End” Bassoon Trio Instant PDF Download

Composed by John Arthur Grant, in 2016 is this set of solo Abbreviations (or small pieces) for the bassoon.  The work comprises of 6 abbreviations.  Each abbreviation differs in tempo, style, and key and each aims to extend players’ experience beyond traditional repertoire.

This work is suitable for students studying their VCE and who are seeking a work by an Australian Composer post 1990.  This is a great work, it’s also a bit of fun!

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This downloadable PDF gives you the sheet music to this short bassoon trio by Australian Composer John Arthur Grant.  This wonderful trio was written for two bassoons and contrabassoon.  It can be played by three bassoons and /or any three bass clef instruments.

This is a fun work in which the bassoons lyrical range is highlighted and set against a driving rhythmic backdrop.

The three parts interweave sharing the melodic line in harmony and driving rhythms.    A large range of notes across the instrument are used from F3 up to B5.

Students will love playing “This is Not the End” bassoon trio:
  • Because its lots of fun and accessible.
  • Each Abbreviation has a unique challenge and are catchy and fun to play.
  • It’s motivating for students’ to stretch their abilities and play them fluently.
  • Students can have fun with the music and even perform it as a duet with bassoon and improvised percussion!
Teachers will love them because:
  • They are perfect to explore different styles and techniques on the bassoon.
  • The works use standard fingerings reinforcing the main fingerings.
  • The music is written predominantly in bass clef, with four bars appearing in tenor clef.
  • Each work allows you to highlight a specific skill, like the dynamic contrasts in Abbreviation 2; singing high notes in Abbreviation 5; and articulated notes in Abbreviation 4.
  • In addition, you can explore rhythmic variations such as ‘boogie’, “thoughtfully” and ‘funky’ in Abbreviations 4 and 6.
  • You can have students work on one or two Abbreviations a term, interspersed with other content.
  • Each movement is a performance piece on its own.
  • A recording of the premiere of the work is available on You Tube (see link on this listing) and can be used as a teaching aid.
  • Solo bassoon sheet music of this quality isn’t easy to locate!
Examiners love:

Hearing the complexities of the performance of these Abbreviations as many styles are presented in exciting ways.  Students’ skills across the range of the bassoon and across different stylistic ideas are showcased.

John Arthur Grant has incorporated some contemporary pop culture influences, as a means of inspiring performers to explore new styles.

Click here to see the Premiere performance of Six Abbreviations for Solo Bassoon by John Arthur Grant

 

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