Document Actions

Woodwinds

San José State University's School of Music and Dance offers many ways for woodwind instrumentalists to be involved in music. The curriculum in all concentrations offers a balanced program that includes private instruction with active professionals; music theory/musicianship; music history; solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance; and jazz. Many performance opportunities are available for students including the University Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, miscellaneous chamber ensembles plus saxophone ensemble, flute choir, and clarinet choir.

Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Masters of Arts in Music
Minor in Music

Flute

Concerto in G Major, Concerto in D Major, Mozart

Sonatas, J. S. Bach (any one)

Fantasie, Fauré

Concertino, Chaminade

Sonata, Hindemith

Syrinx, Debussy (flute alone)

Selected Studies, Anderson, Opus 18 (easier), opus 15, (harder) International Edition.

Chromatic scale low C to high C to low C.

 

Oboe

Concerto in F Minor, Corelli-Barbirolli

Concerto in G Minor, Handel

Piece in G Minor, Pierne

Oboe Concerto, Haydn (second movement)

Selected Studies (Voxman) Rubank (prepare one fast and one slow piece)

 

Clarinet

Any piece from Stubbin’s Recital Literature For Clarinet, vol. I or II (published by Wahr, Ann Arbor, Michigan); or any of the following:

Concert and Contest Collection, Rubank

Rhapsody, Osborne

Sonata, Hindemith

Concertino, Weber

Concertos 1 or 2, Weber

Grand Duo Concertante, Weber

Fantasia and Rondo, Weber

32 Etudes, C. Rose

Sonatas 1, 2, Brahms

Sonata, Poulenc

Three Pieces, Stavinsky

Concerto, Mozart

All major scales in two or three octaves. Chromatic scale from low E1 to high G3.

 

Bassoon

Concerto, Opus 75, Weber, C. M.

Six Sonatas, Galliard

Sonata, Hindemith

Concerti, Vivaldi

Sonata, Etler

Sonata in Bb (duo), Mozart

Twenty-six Melodic Studies, Opus 15, Jaucourt

Studies, Opus 8, Weisenborn

Aerobic Bassooning, Read

 

Saxophone

Two movements of contrasting nature from below:

Sonata, Eccles, pub. Southern

Sonata, Jacobi, pub. Southern

Two Bourees, Purcell, pub. Bourne

Rossari Etudes, Vol. I - II, pub. Southern

Hite Melodic Progressive Studies, Southern

Concerto, Glazounow, pub. Leduc

All major scales in two octaves. Chromatic scale, low Bb1 – F3

 

How can I contact one of the woodwind faculty?

All woodwind faculty may be contacted by e-mail or through the Music Office to set up an introductory lesson.

Are private lessons open to non-music majors?

Private lessons are currently available only to music majors. Music minors may take private lessons only by permission of the Director of the School of Music and Dance.

Do I need to be a music major to perform in a Woodwind Ensemble?

No, all ensembles are open to majors and non-majors by audition.

Can anyone be a music major?

No. All students must audition for placement in the Bachelor of Arts program and for acceptance into the Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts programs. Most music majors already have had extensive experience in their chosen area of music.

Are there scholarships available?

Yes. Awards are based upon performance level and the specific needs of the School. Scholarship auditions are held three times annually on campus. Students who live far away may submit a recording for consideration. Contact music@email.sjsu.edu or the Recruitment Office at 408-924-1377 for information on the dates. All music majors enrolled in the Spartan Marching Band receive an automatic supplemental scholarship award.

When should I apply for admission to the program?

Apply to the University as early as possible during the fall semester of your last year in high school or junior college. Then contact the Music Office to set up an audition or a scholarship audition.