UI Bassoon Studio


Moscow, ID  83844
1-88-88-UIDAHO
info@uidaho.edu
 

 
 
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Here is some basic information about the School of Music and my studio.

The Lionel Hampton School of Music has approximately 250 students and 23 full-time faculty.  As your bassoon professor, I am available to you five days a week (and many weekends too!). In addition to bassoon lessons (one hour per week for majors and 45 minutes per week for non-majors), you will also have bassoon studio class or reed class once a week (optional for non-majors).

Studio Class - you will prepare for orchestral auditions and/or graduate school, discuss different techniques (tonguing, breath support, tenor clef, alternate fingerings, high register, etc.), and play bassoon ensemble music. You will also play for your peers.  It is a great learning experience and a lot of fun too!  Click here to see the studio class schedule.

Reed Class - we spend most of our time adjusting reeds.  If you make your own reeds already, you will learn to fine tune them.  If not, you will learn to make reeds using our state-of-the-art reed-making equipment.

Studio Recital - Once or twice a year, the bassoon studio will give a studio recital.  This is an excellent opportunity to perform in a more formal setting and to hear your colleagues perform too.

Click here to see my syllabus

Guidelines for Undergraduate Admission and Standards for Upper Division and Undergraduate Recitals

Undergraduate auditions:

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Fill out Online Audition Form

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Audition by the last weekend in February for priority consideration for admission and scholarships.

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All major scales- two octaves (three if possible)

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An etude that is representative of the student's level of technique, range and expression.

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One or more solo works (movements) of your choice. Consult your State Solo List for appropriate selections.

Graduate auditions:

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All major scales and all forms of minor scales - two octaves
(three for Bb - Eb)

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An etude that is representative of the student's level of technique, range and expression.

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One or more solo works (movements) of your choice.

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