Note: Students will study each instrument for half the semester beginning with flute.

1. The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

a. General pedagogical philosophies of each instrument.

b. Appropriate teaching techniques at various levels of proficiency.

c. Identifying potentially successful students for flute and saxophone study.

d. Identifying performance problems and possible solutions.

2. The student will be able to demonstrate skill in:

a. Proper assembly and playing posture.

b. Producing a characteristic tone quality over the practical range of the instrument

c. Proper execution of various styles of articulation.

d. Major scales through 4 sharps and 4 flats in two octaves.

e. Chromatic scale over the practical range of the instrument.

f. Tuning the instrument, understanding intonation tendencies throughout the range and solutions to problems of intonation.

g. Selected studies from Petersen, Advanced Method for Flute, Rubank.

h. Appropriate selected materials for saxophone (see Dr. Carroll's syllabus).

1. Course requirements:

a. Attend class and participate in discussions.

b. Completion of all written and playing assignments by the instructor(s).

c. Complete all examinations, quizzes etc.

d. Complete Proficiency Examination for the woodwind faculty.

2. Evaluation - Grades will be determined by:

a. The final grade for the course will be determined by an average of the flute grade and the saxophone grade. Students may pass the course but fail the proficiency. In such case, they must play the proficiency exam again at the end of the following semester.

b. The flute grade is based on: written exams = 50%, playing exams = 50%. (See Dr. Carroll's syllabus for saxophone grade determination).

c. Grade scale: 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, etc.

The course will include lecture, class discussion, performance, observation, one-on-one instruction, and teaching demonstration (in class).

Stokes, Sheridon W., and Condon, Richard A., (1981). The Illustrated Method for Flute. Culver City, California. Trio Assoc.

All university policies regarding attendance, completion of work, cheating, plagiarism (and any not mentioned in this statement) are in force for the duration of the class.  

The aforementioned requirements, assignments, and policies are subject to change. In such case, students enrolled in the class will be fully notified. Students needs and experiences will be considered in modifying this course syllabus. The instructor reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.

Full cooperation and assistance will be given to any student who may be physically challenged in some way or have validated special needs. If you need course adaptation or accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment to see me as soon as possible.