Study of tone production, breath support, embouchure development, one octave major and minor scales and arpeggios and elements of basic musicianship. Selected technical studies and solo material.

Study of tone production, breath support, embouchure development, one octave major and minor scales and arpeggios and elements of basic musicianship. Selected technical studies and solo material.

Entrance by audition. In-depth study of trombone performance techniques, including all major/minor scales and arpeggios, selected technical studies, clef studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Chamber ensemble and recital performance required.

Entrance by audition. In-depth study of trombone performance techniques, including all major/minor scales and arpeggios, selected technical studies, clef studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Chamber ensemble and recital performance required.

Concentration on basic musicianship, technical studies, stylistic interpretation. Lip flexibility studies within one and a half octaves, increased tone, velocity and dynamic range. Selected technical, solo and ensemble literature.

Concentration on basic musicianship, technical studies, stylistic interpretation. Lip flexibility studies within one and a half octaves, increased tone, velocity and dynamic range. Selected technical, solo and ensemble literature.

Continued in-depth study of trombone performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, diminished 7th and dominant 7th chords, advanced clef studies, multiple tonguing, technical studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Chamber ensemble and recital performance required. Sophomore Proficiency required.

Continued in-depth study of trombone performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, diminished 7th and dominant 7th chords, advanced clef studies, multiple tonguing, technical studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Chamber ensemble and recital performance required. Sophomore Proficiency required.

Continuation of previous studies; emphasis on stylistic interpretation, rhythmic fluency, advanced lip and wrist flexibility exercises, phrasing and articulation, clef studies and repertoire development. Junior recital, 315 level.

Continuation of previous studies; emphasis on stylistic interpretation, rhythmic fluency, advanced lip and wrist flexibility exercises, phrasing and articulation, clef studies and repertoire development. Junior recital, 315 level.

Advanced in-depth study of trombone performance techniques, technical studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Detailed study of representative works from all historical periods. MUSR 325 Junior Recital performance required.

Advanced in-depth study of trombone performance techniques, technical studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Detailed study of representative works from all historical periods. MUSR 325 Junior Recital performance required.

Advanced technical study and extended repertoire development. Intensive study of trombone solo, ensemble, and technical materials. Preparation and presentation of senior recital.

Advanced study in contemporary trombone literature and trombone techniques, including; alto trombone, improvisation, and computer assisted performance. Chamber ensemble and recital performance required.

Advanced study in contemporary trombone literature and trombone techniques, including; alto trombone, improvisation, and computer assisted performance. Preparation of selected repertory for the Senior Recital. MUS 425 Senior Recital performance required.