FLUTE-Flute
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Studies compatible with the student’s training and the development of techniques, articulation, phrasing, and tone quality. Repertoire to include all Handel Sonatas, at least 6 additional sonatas from the baroque, and the 24 Andersen Studies. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h. Sample Syllabus

2605, 2606. Continued development of technique, articulation, phrasing, and tone quality. Repertoire to include Bach, Sonatas in E Minor and B Minor; Mozart, Concerto in G Major; Louis Ganne, Andante and Scherzo; Faure, Fantasy, and Telemann, Suite in A Minor, also the 24 Andersen Etudes, Op. 15. Prereq.: FLUTE 1502. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

3705, *3706. The study of solo works such as Bach, Suite in B Minor; Schubert; Variations, Po. 160; and Sonatas by Poulenc and Piston. Also at least 12 studies from Anderson, Op. 63, and 12 additional studies of comparable difficulty. Orchestral excerpts and classical concertos. *Junior recital. Prereq.: FLUTE 2606. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

4805, *4806. Survey of music etudes from the teaching standpoint, including Hughes, Op. 101, 32, and 75; 3 Caprices by Karg-Elert; Etudes by Boehm, Casterede, Briccialdi, Soussmann, Furstenau, and others. Solo repertoire to include the Prokofiev Sonata Op. 94, and the Dutilleux Sonatine. Orchestral excerpts and 20th century concertos. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: FLUTE 3706. 4+4 s.h. Sample Syllabus

CLAR-Clarinet
Major Performance

1501, 1502. Studies compatible with student’s training and the development of technique, articulation, phrasing, and tone quality. Repertoire to include Jeanjean, Arabesque; Mozart, Concerto (2nd Movement); Weber, Concertino; Stocks, Wessex Pastoral; Guilhaud, First Concertino; Pierne, Canzonetta. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h.

2605, 2606. Continues development of technique, articulation, phrasing, and tone quality. Repertoire expanded to include Hindemith, Sonata; Von Weber, Variations and Concerto No. 1; Cavallini, Adagio and Tarantella; Marty, First Fantasy; Messager, Solo de Concours; Rabaud, Solo de Concert. Prereq.: CLAR 1502. 4+4 s.h.

3705, *3706. Emphasis on the instrument in a chamber role, and the study of solo works such as Brahms, Sonatas. Op. 120, Nos. 1 and 2; Bernstein, Sonata; Debussy, Premier Rhapsody; Weber, Concerto No. 2; Mozart, Concerto; Lefebvre, Fantasy Caprice. *Junior recital. Prereq.: CLAR 2606. 4+4 s.h.

4805, *4806. Emphasis on the instrument in an orchestral role. Additional solo works to include Stravinsky, Three Pieces; Osborne, Rhapsody; Hindemith, Concerto; Widor, Introduction and Allegro; Jeanjean, Scherzo Brillante; Martinu, Sonatina; Nielsen, Concerto. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: CLAR 3706. 4+4 s.h.

OBOE–Oboe
Major Performance

1501, 1502. Studies compatible with the student’s training and the development of technique, articulation, phrasing, tone quality and reed making. Repertoire to include Boni, Sonata in G; Cimarosa, Concerto in C; Nielsen, Fantasiestucke; Grovelez, Sarabande and Allegro. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h.

2605, 2606. Continued development of technique, articulation, phrasing, tone quality and reed making. Repertoire to include Baroque sonatas and concerti; Haydn, Concerto; Headington, Sonatina; Hindemith, Sonata; Poulenc, Sonata. Prereq.: OBOE 1502. 4+4 s.h.

3705, *3706. Work on technical studies by Ferling, Brod and others. Concentrated study on reedmaking. Repertoire to include Ibert, “Tunis” from Escales; Reizenstein, Three Concert Pieces; Schumann, Three Romances; and chamber music such as Boccherini, Quintets; Mozart, Oboe Quartet; and Beethoven, Variations. *Junior recital. Prereq.: OBOE 2606. 4 s.h.

4805, *4806. Emphasis on orchestral excerpts and more advanced work from the solo repertoire. Students are expected to use their own reeds. Students learn to gouge cane and adjust the gouging machine. Solo works include Foss, Concerto; Kibbe, Serpent Music; Saint-Saens, Sonate; Britten, Metamorphoses. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: OBOE 3706. 4+4 s.h.

BASSN–Bassoon
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Studies compatible with the student’s training and the development of technique, articulation, phrasing, and tone quality. Repertoire to include representative selections such as Hindemith, Sonata; Bordeau, Premiere Solo; David, Concertino; Galliard, Six Sonatas. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h.

2605, 2606. Continued development of technique, articulation, phrasing, and tone quality. Repertoire expanded to include Mozart, Concerto K. 191; Bach, Concerto in E-Flat; Cascarino, Sonata; Graun, Concerto in G-Flat; selected Vivaldi concerti. Prereq.: BASSN 1502. 4+4 s.h.

3705, *3706. Emphasis on the instrument in a chamber role. Mozart, Divermenti; Beethoven, Duos; Piston, Trio; standard quintet literature. *Junior recital. Prereq.: BASSN 2606. 4+4 s.h.

4805, *4806. Emphasis on the instrument in an orchestral role. Memorization of major orchestral passages. Additional solo literature to include Elter, Sonata; Jacob, Concerto; Saint-Saens, Sonata; Bozza, Concertino. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: BASSN 3706. 4+4 s.h.

SAX–Saxophone
Major/Performance

1501, 1502. Basics of embouchure, articulation, phrasing, technique, and tone reviewed with Londeix, Les Gammes; Viola, The Technique of the Saxophone; and literature which includes Telemann/Londeix, Sonate; Glazounov, Concerto; Creston, Sonata; and Bonneau, Suite. Prereq.: entrance audition. 2+2 s.h.

2605, 2606. Refinement of technique, interpretation, and tone quality. Studies include Koechlin, 15 Etudes; Vol. 1 of Mule, 54 Etudes; and literature and performance of Hartley, Duo; Bozza, Piece Breve; Noda, Improvisation I; Heiden, Sonata; and chamber works. Prereq.: SAX 1502. 4+4 s.h.

3705, *3706. Emphasis on literature and performance, including Absil, Sonata; Bozza, Improvisation et Caprice; Villa-Lobos, Fantasia; Milhaud, Scaramouche; Maurice, Tableaux de Provence; Noda, Mai. *Junior recital. Prereq.: SAX 2606. 4+4 s.h.

4805, *4806. Emphasis on literature and performance to include Ibert, Concertino Da Camera; Husa, Elegie et Rondeau; Persichetti, Parable; Berio, Sequenza IXb; and Bassett, Music for Saxophone and Piano. *Senior recital including paper and oral presentation. Prereq.: SAX 3706. 4+4 s.h.