University Band - Saxophone

Catalog description

This course is a non-auditioned ensemble and is open to the entire student body at BYU-Idaho. This ensemble is designed to broaden the musical experience of its members. Music Education majors are encouraged to participate on a secondary instrument. Preparing for performance is a process. It requires not only the learning of notes and rhythms, but it should be a synthesis of studying the piece: learning about the composer and the appropriate historical style, understanding the composer's intentions, demonstrating that intention through discussion and performance. You will be expected to listen regularly to the recordings of the pieces the band is playing, preparing your personal part along with other members of your section, and pass off your music individually and with your section. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required. Careful preparation through personal practice and sectional rehearsals is also required. Auditing may be allowed with instructor approval.