A master source of symphonic and operatic excerpts from the works of the great composers, selected from the repertoire most frequently used for recitals, placement exams and professional auditions. The author provides comments on many of the selections which point out particular difficulties of the pieces, such as awkward transpositions, rhythms or fingerings. Where necessary to the understanding of the excerpt, some passages include second, third or fourth horn parts.

• """1812"" Overture Op.49Peter Tchaikovsky"
• Academic Festival Op.80Johann Brahms
• B Minor Mass, Hohe MesseJ. S. Bach
• Barber Of SevilleRossini
• Beethoven Overture (Fidelio Op. 72)Ludwig Van Beethoven
• Beethoven Overture (Leonore No. 3, Op. 72 A)Ludwig Van Beethoven
• Beethoven Overture (The Creatures Of Prometheus, OLudwig Van Beethoven
• Beethoven Symphony No. 1 Op. 21Ludwig Van Beethoven
• Beethoven Symphony No. 3 Op. 55Ludwig Van Beethoven
• Beethoven Symphony No. 4 Op. 60Ludwig Van Be...