" The mix of contemporary colors, the rhythmic alternation between ternary and binary measures give this piece a peculiar sonority, full of emotion. " - René POTRAT

A piece to be played for exams from 5 years of instrument practice

Inspired by a painting during an opening, the piece reflects the composer's emotions.

" A small reverie, but a little risky. " - Jean-Michel MAURY

A Piece for exams and auditions for students playing oboe for 2 years onwards.

" As its name suggests, here is a little air that can last a very long time! For young instrumentalists from the first year of practice. " - Pascal PROUST

" This piece is written with the wish to bring the musician in the strange atmosphere that can be felt for example in a cave or in a cathedral. To be played by young instrumentalists with 1 year of musical experience. " - Arnaud MEIER

" Latin American popular music created for beginners, with many small patterns interspersed with silences to learn to count! This piece proposes three variations and a coda. From the technical point of view, only arpeggios or conjunct intervals are used. The musical text can be worked alone thanks to piano playback. " - Alain LOPEZ

A Piece for students from 1 year of instrument practice

" Some measures to make head spin ... for young musicians from 2 years of instrument practice. " - Pascal PROUST

" A small trip in calm waters... for young instrumentalists of the first cycle of conservatories. " - Pascal PROUST

A Piece for students from 3 years of instrument practice

A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - for students playing Oboe for 3 years onwards

" The wind carries away the yellow leaves fallen on the pavement, the cafes put tables and chairs in... I evoke here a fall tour that is difficult to do quietly in Paris. How to take your time in this city with so many streets to cross (musical phrases of 3 measures), cars or buses to avoid (musical phrases starts on the second time). While the chestnut vendors are on subway entrances, how not to hurry like others (theme B) to 'catch' the subway... " - Alain LOPEZ

A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - for students playing Oboe from 3 years onwards

" Pall Mall, a pretty street in London where it is good to stroll... and where you can meet a young musician who plays this easy air. " - Pascal PROUST

A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - for students for 4 years onwards

" Old cowboy stories told by young Oboe players - from 4 years of instrument practice. " - Pascal PROUST

An original and tonic piece from 4 years of instrument practice

" Here is the drawing of a theme built as an arch on the pillars of the piano left hand, declined in three rhythmic forms (linear, swing and with cadence) to address flexibly some technical issues to be acquired over the 4 first years of practice... " - Pascal SAINT-LEGER

A musical journey to propose to young instrumentalists with 4 years of musical experience.

A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - for students playing Oboe for 4-5 years onwards

" Here is the drawing of a theme built as an arch on the pillars of the piano left hand, declined in three rhythmic forms (linear, swing and with cadence) to address flexibly some technical issues to be acquired over the 4 first years of practice... " - Pascal SAINT-LEGER

A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - from 5 years of Oboe practice

" The purpose of this composition is to familiarize yourself with the unusual 5/4 metric, often associated to the famous jazz standard by Paul Desmond, Take Five. Rhythms and articulation are varied but without major difficulty. This piece is dedicated to the saxophonist "Michel Itier". " - Alain LOPEZ
A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - for students playing Oboe for 5 years onwards

A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - from 6 years of Oboe practice

" Original composition using the famous habanera rhythmic cell (dotted quarter/dotted quarter/quarter), without which there would not be any tango... " - Alain LOPEZ

A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - for students playing Oboe for 6 years onwards

We play this music with images of a fun little movie in our head... For a hearing or an exam from 6 years of practice.