# BsnXcerpts — Audition Preparation Aid

> Orchestral audition excerpts for bassoon and contrabassoon. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Burdiss.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsnxcerpts/id1510010868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Burdiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496727055)
- Category: Music, Music, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.1 · 33 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bsnxcerpts/id1510010868/reviews.md

## What is BsnXcerpts?

Contained in this app are 46 excerpts commonly asked on orchestral auditions. Every effort has been made to keep the visual quality high, without sacrificing the original appearance of the excerpts. Some of the excerpts may not look the best, but it is in my opinion that this is better than re-engraving the parts. This app is equally geared towards bassoon and contrabassoon, containing the major excerpts for both instruments. 

You can also get random excerpts using the "randomize" feature, and get a jump start on auditions.

The excerpts in this app are:
Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3
Beethoven Symphony No. 4
Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Beethoven Symphony No. 6
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
Brahms Symphony No. 1
Brahms Symphony No. 3
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Brahms Violin Concerto
Donizetti L'elisir d'amore
Dukas L'Apprenti sorcier
Mahler Symphony No. 2
Mahler Symphony No. 4
Mahler Symphony No. 5
Mahler Symphony No. 9
Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3
Mozart Così fan tutte
Mozart Symphony No. 35
Mozart Symphony No. 41
Mozart Le nozze di Figaro
Ravel Boléro (Note: Sheet music unavailable for Ravel due to copyright limitations)
Ravel Ma mére l'Oye (Note: Sheet music unavailable for Ravel due to copyright limitations)
Ravel Miroirs (Note: Sheet music unavailable for Ravel due to copyright limitations)
Ravel Rapsodie espagnole (Note: Sheet music unavailable for Ravel due to copyright limitations)
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
Rossini La gazza ladra
Sibelius Symphony No. 2
Sibelius Violin Concerto
Smetana The Bartered Bride
Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra
Strauss Death and Transfiguration
Strauss Don Juan
Strauss Don Quixote
Strauss Ein Heldenleben
Strauss Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
Stravinsky The Firebird
Stravinsky L'histoire du soldat
Stravinsky Le Chant du rossignol
Stravinsky The Rite of Spring
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6
Wagner Tannhäuser

## Key features

- 46 orchestral audition excerpts
- Bassoon and contrabassoon focus
- Maintains original score appearance
- Randomize feature for practice
- High visual quality


## Frequently asked questions about BsnXcerpts

### What instruments does BsnXcerpts support?

BsnXcerpts is designed for both bassoon and contrabassoon players, featuring major excerpts for both instruments.

### How many excerpts are included in BsnXcerpts?

The app contains a comprehensive collection of 46 commonly asked excerpts for orchestral auditions.

### Does BsnXcerpts have ads?

No, BsnXcerpts is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted practice experience.

### What is the price of BsnXcerpts?

BsnXcerpts is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.

### What devices is BsnXcerpts compatible with?

BsnXcerpts is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is BsnXcerpts updated?

The app was last updated on July 10, 2021, with version 1.2.2.

### Can I get random excerpts in BsnXcerpts?

Yes, BsnXcerpts features a 'randomize' function to help you get a jump start on audition preparation by presenting random excerpts.

### What is the age rating for BsnXcerpts?

BsnXcerpts has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-07-10

Minor bug fixes and improvements!

### 1.2.1 — 2020-10-04

Minor bug fixes and improvements for iOS 14.

### 1.1 — 2020-08-15

Added Favorites Feature to keep track of your favorite excerpts
Updated More screen
Updated copyrighted content

### 1.0 — 2020-04-26

No release notes.

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All apps by Alexander Burdiss: https://appshunter.io/developer/1496727055

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