TRUMP–Trumpet
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Development of basic fundamentals of breath control, embouchure and technical ability. Introduction to transposition and orchestral repertory. Study material selected from: Arban - Complete Conservatory Method; Bordogni - Vocalises, Book I (Tezak edition); Clarke - Technical Studies; Clarke - Setting-Up Drills; Gates - Odd Meter Studies; Johnston - A Primer for Trumpet Orchestral Excerpt Study; Manous - Studies in Rhythm; Schlossberg - Daily Drills; Small - 27 Melodious and Rhythmical Studies. Solo literature selected as appropriate to the student. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h. Sample Syllabus

2605, 2606. Continued study of fundamentals and literature from the previous levels. Orchestral excerpts and chamber music. Extensive work on transposition and sight-reading. Introduction of the C trumpet. Study materials: Schlossberg, Technical Studies; Clarke, Characteristic Studies; Pietsch, Virtuosity Studies; W. Smith, Top Tones for the Trumpet; Charlier, 36 Etudes. Solo literature such as Hummel, Concerto in E-Flat; Kennan, Sonata; Bohrnsdedt, Concerto; J. Stanley, Trumpet Tune; Flor Peeters, Sonata. Prereq.: TRUMP 1502. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

3705, *3706. Continued refinement of the technical and tonal aspects of trumpet playing. Improvement of transposition ability. Introduction of the D trumpet. Continued experience on the C trumpet; further study of orchestral excerpts. Study materials such as Nelson, Top Tone Duets; Petit, Petite Studies, Broiles, Technical Studies, Vol. 1; Toldman, Triple and Double Tonguing; Tomasi, Etudes. Solo literature to include: Vidal, Sonata; Hindemith, Sonata; Gianinni, Concerto; Artumian, Concerto; Stevens, Sonata. *Junior recital. Prereq.: TRUMP 2606. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

4805, *4806. Continued study of materials from previous courses. Extensive work on orchestral excerpt collections of Bartholody and Voisin. Preparation of senior recital. Solo literature such as Jolivet, Sonatina; Tomasi, Concerto; D. White, Sonata; Telemann, Concerto in D Major; Haydn, Concerto in E-Flat. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: TRUMP 3706. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

FHORN–French Horn
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Establishment of a practice routine to promote fundamental skills; tone production, air control, embouchure, flexibility, legato/staccato articulation. Transposition, sight-reading. Orchestral excerpts taken from the music of Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, A. Thomas. Study materials such as Kopprasch, Six Selected Studies, Book 1; Maxime-Alphonse, 70 Etudes, Book 1; Pottag and Andraud, 335 Studies, Book 1; Pares, Daily Exercises and Scales. Solo literature to include Mozart, Concerto No. 1; Adler, Sonata; Baroff, Sonata; Jones, Solos for the Horn Player. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h.

2605, 2606. Continued emphasis on fundamentals. Transposition, sight-reading. Orchestral excerpts: continuation of literature listed for 1501 and 1502, plus Rossini, Wagner, Dvorak, Franck, Weber. Study materials such as Kopprasch, 60 Selected Studies, Books I and II; Maxime-Alphonse, 40 Etudes, Book II; Pottag and Andraud, 335 Studies, Book I; Bach-Hoss, Suites for Cello. Solo literature to include Beethoven, Sonata for Horn and Piano, Op. 17; Chabrier, Larghetto; Rosetti, Concerto in E-Flat; Saint-Saens, Concert Piece Op. 44; Mozart, Concerto No. 3. Prereq.: CELLO 1502. 4+4 s.h.

3705, *3706. Further study of technical problems. Transposition, sight-reading. Orchestral excerpts; continuation of repertoire listed for previous courses, plus music of Bizet, Massenet, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Strauss, Stravinsky. Study materials such as Kopprasch, 6 Selected Studies, Book II; Maxime-Alphonse, 40 Etudes, Book III; Gallay, Studies and Preludes; Bach-Hoss, Suites for Cello; Kling, 40 Characteristic Studies. Solo literature to include Haydn, Concerto No.1; Mozart, Concerto No. 2; R. Strauss, Concerto No. 1; Dukas, Villanelle; Wilder, Sonata No. 3; Beethoven, Sonata, Op. 17. *Junior recital. Prereq.: FHORN 2606. 4+4 s.h.

4805, *4806. Continuing emphasis on fundamental technical problems. Transposition, sight-reading. Orchestral excerpts: continuation of literature listed for previous courses plus Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Mahler, Schoenberg, and other 20th century composers. Study materials such as Pottag and Andraud, Selected Studies 305, Book II; Bach-Hoss, Suites for Cello; Gallay, Etudes and Preludes; Maxime-Alphonse, 20 Etudes, Book IV; Mueller, 22 Etudes. Solo literature to include Haydn, Concerto No. 2; Mozart, Concerto No. 4; Tomasi, Concerto; Donato, Concerto; Hindemith, Sonata. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: FHORN 3706. 4+4 s.h.

TROMB–Trombone
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Emphasis on all playing fundamentals. Establishment of a warm-up procedure. Establishment of good practice habits. Introduction to the F attachment. Introduction to tenor clef. Study materials such as: tenor trombone - Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book I; Fink, Introduction to Tenor Clef; Blume-Fink, 36 Studies for Trombone with F Attachment. Bass trombone - Ostrander, Method for Bass Trombone, and Melodious Etudes for Bass Trombone; Solo materials to include: tenor trombone - Marcello, Sonatas Nos.1, 4, 6; Jacob, Concerto (1st Movement); Barat, Andante et Allegro. Bass trombone - McCarty, Sonata; Mozart-Sansone, Concert Rondo; Galliard, Sonata No. 5. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h. Sample Syllabus

2605, 2606. Continued emphasis on all playing fundamentals, warm-up and practice habits, and sight-reading. Concentration on developing range, endurance, and dynamics. Continued work in tenor clef. Introduction to alto clef. Continued work with F attachment. Study materials such as; tenor trombone - Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book I and II; Fink, Introduction to Alto Clef; Kopprasch, 60 Studies, Book II. Bass trombone - Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes; Tyrrell, 40 Progressive Studies for Tuba; Menken, Orchestral Excerpts, Books I and II. Solo materials to include: tenor trombone - David, Concertino; Grafe, Grand Concerto; White, Sonata. Prereq.: TROMB 1502. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

3705, *3706. Continued emphasis on all playing fundamentals, warm-up and practice habits, and sight-reading. Continued study of orchestral excerpts. Study on baritone horn is recommended. Emphasis on ensemble playing and playing “lead”. Study materials such as: tenor trombone - Blazevich, Clef Studies; Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book II; Pederson, Intermediate Etudes for Tenor Trombone. Bass trombone - Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes; Blazevich, Advanced Studies, Book I (for Tuba); Weissenborn, Studies, Book II for Bass Trombone. Solo materials to include: tenor trombone - Hindemith, Sonata; Bozza, Homage a Bach; Casterede, Sonatine. Bass trombone - Ross, Prelude, Fugue, and Big Apple; Stevens, Sonatina. *Junior recital. Prereq.: TROMB 2606. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

4805, *4806. Culmination of all playing fundamentals in a solo recital. Introduction to study on the alto trombone. Perfection of orchestral audition repertoire. Study materials such as: tenor trombone - Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book II; Pederson, Advanced Etudes for Tenor Trombone; Mazted, 20 Advanced Studies. Bass trombone - White, Tetra Ergon; Persichetti, Serenade for Unaccompanied Tuba; Beversdorf, Sonata for Tuba. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: TROMB 3706. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

BHORN–Baritone Horn/Euphonium
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Study of fundamentals. Development of daily practice and warm-up routines. Knowledge of bass and treble clefs. Introduction to tenor clef. Study materials such as Arban, Complete Method; Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book I; Kopprasch, 6 Etudes; Blume, 26 Etudes. Solo literature to include Galliard, Sonata in G; Barat, Introduction and Dance; Telemann, Sonata in F; Morel, Piece in F; Marcello, 6 Sonatas. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h.

2605, 2606. Continued emphasis on fundamentals. Introduction of alto clef. Orchestral and band parts. Emphasis on sight-reading. Study materials such as Arban, Complete Method; Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book I and II; Voxman, Selected Etudes; Bitsch, 20 Etudes. Solo literature to include Hindemith, Bassoon Sonata; Bach, Cello Studies; David, Concertino; Mozart, Bassoon Concerto; Whear, Sonata; Pryor, Blue Bells of Scotland. Prereq.: BHORN 1502. 4+4 s.h.

3705, *3706. Continued study of orchestral and band parts. Study of trombone recommended. Study of materials such as Smith, Top Tones for Trumpet; Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book II; Bitsch, 20 Etudes. Solo literature to include Ross, Partita; Stevens, Sonatina; Cords, Concert Fantasie; Hindemith, Bassoon Sonata; Ross, Capriccio Furioso; Bach, Sonata in G; White, Lyric Suite. *Junior recital. Prereq.: BHORN 2606. 4+4 s.h.

4805, *4806. Continued study of orchestra and band parts. Study materials such as Bozza, 13 Etudes Caprices; Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book III; Rieunier, 22 Dechiffranges Rythmiques. Solo literature to include Jacob, Fantasia; Horovit, Concerto; Boda, Sonatina; Curnow, Symphonic Varients; Hartley, Sonata Euphonica; Bach, Sonata in D. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: BHORN 3706. 4+4 s.h.

TUBA–Tuba
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Study of fundamentals. Development of daily practice and warm-up routine. Playing of study and solo literature one octave lower. Study materials such as Blazevich, 70 Studies, Vol. 1; Arban, Complete Method; Kopprasch, 60 Etudes, Vol. 1; Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book I. Solo literature to include David, Concertino; Telemann, Sonata in F; Lebejew, Konzert; Marcello, 6 Sonatas; Barat, Introduction and Dance. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h.

2605, 2606. Introduction to tenor clef. Orchestral parts; chamber literature. Study materials such as Blazevich, 70 Studies, Vol II; Kopprasch, 60 Studies, Vol. II; Barbatou, Melodious Etudes, Vols. I and II. Solo literature to include Hindemith, Sonata; Mozart, Concerto No. 3; Blavet, Sonata in G; Vinci, Sonata in D; Wilder, Sonata. Prereq.: TUBA 1502. 4+4 s.h.

3705, *3706. Continued study of orchestral parts and chamber literature. Study materials such as Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book I and II; Bitsch, 20 Studies; Gregson, Concerto; Heiden, Concerto; Pisciotta, Sonata. Solo literature to include Schumann, Adagio and Allegro; Stevens, Sonatina; Bach, Sonata in G; Mozart, Concerto No. 2; Strauss, Concerto No. 1. *Junior recital. Prereq.: TUBA 2606. 4+4 s.h.

4805, *4806. Introduction of F tuba (if not already used). Continued study of orchestra parts and chamber music. Study materials such as Bordogni-Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Book III; Reynolds, 48 Etudes; Sauter, Eight Random Thoughts; Kraft, Encounters II; Beversdorf, Concerto: Jacob, Tuba Suite; Largent, Four Shorts; Vaughan Williams, Concerto. Solo literature to include Takacs, Sonata Capricciosa; Penn, Three Essays; Reynolds, Sonata; Woolf, Per Tuba Ad Astram. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: TUBA 3706. 4+4 s.h.

PERC–Percussion
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Keyboard percussion, snare drum and tympani. Concentration of the development of basic techniques and daily practice studies. Sight-reading, sticking, phrasing, and tempo flexibility are emphasized. Various solos for appropriate level of study are stressed on each instrument. An original multi-percussion composition to be written. All major and minor scales, and arpeggios in all keys. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h. Sample Syllabus

2605, 2606. Continued development on the above instruments. Emphasis on marching percussion and writing percussion scores. Projecting good rhythm and learning independent coordination on the drum set. Development of four mallets on marimba. Various solos for appropriate level of study on each instrument. Expanding octaves and speed on all major and minor scales, arpeggios in all keys. Prereq.: PERC 1502. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

3705, *3706. Continued development of technique, articulation, sticking, and sight-reading in bass clef. Emphasis on percussion accessories and applying them to orchestral excerpts. Latin percussion studies include timbales, bongos, conga drums, and Latin percussion accessories. Various solos for appropriate level of study on each instrument. Expanding octaves and speed on all major and minor scales, arpeggios in all keys. Prereq.: PERC 2606. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

4805, *4806. Continued development with emphasis on literature and performance. Writing an original percussion ensemble piece. Continuation of orchestral excerpts and learning orchestral audition repertoire. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: PERC 3706. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus