Basic musicianship and technical studies including major, minor and chromatic scales and arpeggios. Embouchure development, tone production, reed making. Selected technical and solo material.

Basic musicianship and technical studies including major, minor and chromatic scales and arpeggios. Embouchure development, tone production, reed making. Selected technical and solo material.

Continuation of principles and techniques studied previous year including all scales, intervals, arpeggios, characteristics tone production, articulations, rhythms, sight-reading, standard technical, solo and ensemble material, making and adjusting reeds.

Continuation of principles and techniques studied previous year including all scales, intervals, arpeggios, characteristics tone production, articulations, rhythms, sight-reading, standard technical, solo and ensemble material, making and adjusting reeds.

More advanced technical study and repertoire development. Scales in thirds, fourths, and fifths, extended arpeggios, articulatory studies, range and dynamics development. Representation solo, ensemble and orchestral literature. Junior recital, 315 level.

More advanced technical study and repertoire development. Scales in thirds, fourths, and fifths, extended arpeggios, articulatory studies, range and dynamics development. Representation solo, ensemble and orchestral literature. Junior recital, 315 level.

Intensive study of bassoon literature, advanced technique, stylistic interpretation, and application of musical concepts to performance skills. Preparation and presentation of senior recital.

Continued advanced study in 20th century bassoon literature and Bassoon techniques, various forms and idioms. Preparation of selected repertory for the Senior Recital. Senior Recital performance required.