Applied Woodwinds

Catalog description

This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for a woodwind instrument. The emphasis is on the progressive improvement of technical facility, musicianship, expressive interpretation, and other skills necessary for solo performance. For music majors with a concentration in either flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone or bassoon. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. Repeatable: May be repeat three times. Entrance Skills: Audition Required (Students may enroll in the course, but may be dropped based on the audition result). Advisory: Concurrent participation in an appropriate ensemble and enrollment in appropriate-level major preparation courses from the MUS1A-2E sequence is strongly recommended.