1 hour ago1 hr When you write for orchestra, you should consider the role each instrument should play in communicating your ideas. Unusually, much of your writing for the bassoon part is not aligned with the bass (taken by the cello's and violas). For instance from bar 29 the oboes, clarinets and bass are all doubled in such a way that is laden with consecutive octaves and 5ths. This is not good orchestration at all. Woodwind passage from bar 29 (bass clef at the bottom)As a basis, I would encourage you to use the bass parts as a guide for your bassoon writing and which should ideally contrast with the upper voices. Furthermore, the below central motif is uninspired/plain without some rhythmic interest. Perhaps consider adding syncopation between different parts to embed some form of dialogue. My feeling is that if you are not thinking yet in terms of that kind of dialogue, you are not ready for symphonic writing. Stick to chamber music - as I have done for much of my work - until you are comfortable with counterpoint and voice leading before going larger scale, is my suggestion!
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