WOODWIND FUNDAMENTALS

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Music: Education BM Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain and demonstrate basic care and maintenance of woodwind instruments. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate basic playing proficiency on flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain and demonstrate the function of the embouchure and proper air support. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate knowledge of most common intonation issues and fixes. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and solve some of the most common problems of beginning woodwind students. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of method books, etude books, and appropriate solo repertory. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Demonstrate knowledge of recommended manufacturers and models of woodwind instruments and accessories. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain and demonstrate basic care and maintenance of woodwind instruments. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate basic playing proficiency on flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain and demonstrate the function of the embouchure and proper air support. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate knowledge of most common intonation issues and fixes. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and solve some of the most common problems of beginning woodwind students. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of method books, etude books, and appropriate solo repertory. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Demonstrate knowledge of recommended manufacturers and models of woodwind instruments and accessories. Audience: Undergraduate