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| Bassoon Freshman I Etudes: Practical method for the bassoon - Weissenborn 25 studies in scales and chords - Milde Concert studies, Book I - Milde Solo: Sonata in G - Merci Concerto in A - Vivaldi Sonatas - Galliard Freshman II Etudes: 25 studies in scales and chords - Milde Concert studies, Book I - Milde Sixteen daily studies - Giampieri Solo: Sonata in F - Teleman Concerto in F - Weber Concertino - David Recit et Allegro - Noel - Gallon Sophomore III Etudes: Sixteen daily studies - Giampieri Concert studies, Book II - Milde Eighteen studies - Gambaro Solo: Sonata in C - Fasch Sonata in G for violin, bassoon and cembalo - Boddecker Duo for bassoon and cello - Mozart Recit, Sicilienne et Rondo - Bozza Sonata - Hindemith Sophomore IV Etudes: Sixteen daily studies - Giampieri Concert studies, Book II - Milde Twelve caprices - Bozza Nouvelle technique du bassoon - Pierne Solo: Concerto in C - Vanhal Sonata - Saint-Saens Sonata - Etler Sonata in E – Vivaldi back to top Cello Freshman I Solo: Jewish Life - Bloch Sonata #6 - Vivaldi Fantasy Pieces - Schumann Concerto - Leo Methods, Etudes: Excercises for Violoncello - Dotzauer 21 Etudes - Duport Technique: All major scales from memory, All major arpeggios from memory Freshman II Solo: Suites #1, 2 - Bach Sonatas #1, 2 - Beethoven Concertpiece - Dohnanyi Sonata in e minor - Brahms Methods, Etudes: Excercises for Violoncello - Dotzauer 21 Etudes - Duport Technique: All major scales from memory All major arpeggios from memory Sophomore III Solo: Suite #3 - Bach Sonata #5 - Beethoven Concerto - Saint-Saens Concerto - Lalo Methods, Etudes: Technology of Cello Playing, Vol. 1 Grutzmacher 12 Studies - Franchomme 40 Variations - Sevcik Technique: Scales in sixths Sophomore IV Solo: Sonata in D Major - Bach Concerto - Boccherini Solo Suite - Bloch Methods, Etudes: Technology of Cello Playing, Vol. 1 Grutzmacher 12 Studies - Franchomme 40 Variations - Sevcik Technique: Scales in thirds back to top Clarinet Freshman I Methods: Selected Studies - Voxman Forty Studies - Rose Book III - Baermann Solo: Dance Preludes - Lutoslawski Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73 - Schumann Concerti - K. Stamitz Concertino - Weber Trio - Beethoven Trio - Mozart Repertoire: Orchestral Excerpts Vol. I - McGinnis Freshman II Methods: Thirty-two Etudes - Rose Book III - Baermann Sonata - Hindemith Solo: Sonata - Saint-Saens Concerto - Mozart Suite - Krenek Concerto - J. Stamitz Repertoire: Orchestral Excerpts Vol. II - McGinnis Sophomore III Methods: Thirty-two Etudes - Rose Odd Meter Studies - Gates 416 Exercises for Clarinet - Kroepsch Solo: Sonatas Op. 120, N. 1 & 2 - Brahms Sonata - Poulenc Sonata - Bernstein Repertoire: Orchestral Excerpts Vol. III - McGinnis Sophomore IV Methods: Thirty Caprices - Cavallini 48 Studies (Vol. 1) - Uhl 416 Exercises for Clarinet - Kroepsch Solo: Grand Duo Concertant - Weber Quartet - Hindemith Sonatine - Milhaud Concerto No. 1 - Weber Repertoire: Orchestra Excerpts Vol. IV – McGinnis back to top Flute Freshman I Methods: The Flutists' Formulae - Barrere Opus 26 - Boehm Opus 33 - Anderson 18 Etudes - Berbilquier De la Sonorite Art et Technique - Moyse Sonata in Eb or E Major - J.S. Bach Solo: Bolero - Pessard Sonata - Poulenc Seven Sonatas - Handel Four Sonatas - Telemann Album: Twenty-four Concert Solos - ed. Cavally Suite Paysanne Hongroise -Bartok/Arma Freshman II Methods: 26 Selected Studies - Altes Top Register Studies - Filas 12 Studies, Op. 15 - Boehm Solo: Concertino - Chaminade Sonata - Donizetti Sonata in G Major - C.P.E. Bach Suite Modale - Bloch Sonata in B - Beethoven Chanson et Badinerii - Camus Sophomore III Methods: 26 Selected Studies - Altes Opus 15 - Andersen 12 Daily Exercises - Wummer Solo: Sonata - Hindemith Concerto in D Major - Mozart Album: Flute Music by French Composers Sonatina - Berkeley Syrinx - Debussy Sophomore IV Methods: Opus 15 - Andersen 24 Caprices - Shade 17 Big Daily Exercises - Taffanel-Gaubert Solo: Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise - Doppler Concerto in G Major or C Major -Mozart Fantaisie - Hue Sonata in B minor - J.S. Bach Night Soliloquy - Kennan Fantasie – Taffanel back to top French Horn Freshman I Methods: The Art of French Horn Playing (Farkas) Complete Method (Franz) 60 Etudes, Vol. 7 (Kopprash) Embouchure Building (J. Singer) Solo: Preparatory Melodies to Solo Work (Shantl-Pottag) Petite Prelude (Rougeron) Reverie (Glazounov) Intermezzo (Gliere) Nocturne (Gliere) Repertoire: Orchestral Exerpts, Vol. I-VII (Chambers); Transposition E, Eb Freshman II Methods: 200 Gradual Studies, Book I (Alphonse) Progressive & Tech. Studies, Bk I (Pottag-Andraund) Studies for Natural Horn (Franz) Solo: Concerto #1 (Mozart) Andante (Strauss) Romance (Scriabine) Les Adieux (Strauss) Repertoire: Orchestral Exerpts, Vol. I-VII (Chambers) Sophomore III Methods: 200 Gradual Studies, Book II (Alphonse) 60 Etudes, Vol. II (Kopprash) Legato Etudes for French Horn (Shoemaker) Solo: Concert #3 (Mozart) Concert Rondo (Mozart) Repertoire: Orchestral Studies, Vol. I-VII (Chambers) Sophomore IV Methods: 200 Gradual Studies, Book III (Alphonse) Solo: Romance (Saint Saens) Repertoire: Orchestral Studies, Vol. I-VII (Chambers) Transposition – C back to top Guitar Freshman I Duncan, Charles The Art of Classical Guitar Playing Studies: Giuliani/Carcassi/Sor/Aguado/Carulli Giuliani - 120 Daily Studies 2 Sor Etudes 2 Short Renaissance Works A transcription of a work from the Baroque or Renaissance A 20Th-21Th century work composed originally for solo guitar Freshman II Ryan, Lee F. The Natural Classical Guitar Studies: Giuliani/Carcassi/Sor/Aguado/Carulli Giuliani - 120 Daily Studies Villa-Lobos Etudes #1 2 Sor Etudes 2 Short Renaissance Works (Milan/Mudarra/Narvaez) A transcription of a work from the Baroque or Renaissance A 20Th-21Th century work composed originally for solo guitar Sophomore III Studies: Giuliani/Carcassi/Sor/Aguado/Carulli Giuliani - 120 Daily Studies Tremolo Study - Tarrega (Recuerdos/Sueno) - Sagreras Flamenco Study 2 Sor Etudes 1 Villa-Lobos Etudes/Preludes 1 Scarlatti Sonata A transcription of a work from the Baroque or Renaissance A 20Th-21Th century work composed originally for solo guitar Sophomore IV Studies: Giuliani/Carcassi/Sor/Aguado/Carulli Giuliani - 120 Daily Studies Tremolo Study continued Flamenco Study continued 1 Villa-Lobos Etudes/Preludes 1 Scarlatti Sonata 1 Suite by Logy/Weiss/Sanz 1 Cello Suite by Bach A transcription of a work from the Baroque or Renaissance A 20Th-21Th century work composed originally for solo guitar back to top Oboe Freshman I Etudes & Studies: 40 Progressive Melodies - Barret Elementary Etudes - Sellner Scales for Oboe - Pares Solos: Sonatas, Handel Three Folk Songs from Csik, Bartok The Winter's Passed, Barlow Rep: Orchestral Excerpts: Vade Mecum Reedmaking: Beginning reedmaking Freshman II Etudes & Studies: 40 Progressive Melodies - Barret Elementary Etudes - Sellner Scales for Oboe - Pares Solos: Concerto in C Minor - Marcello Concertino - Guilhaud Suite - Piston Rep: Orchestral Excerpts: Vade Mecum Natural & Melodic Minor Scales Reedmaking: Beginning reedmaking Sophomore III Etudes & Studies: 48 Famous Studies, Ferling The Methodical Study of the Oboe - Marx Solos: Cimarosa Concerto Shumann Three Romances, Op. 94 Hindemith Sonata Rep: Orchestral Excerpts: Vade Mecum Bach studies (Heinze, Rothwell) Reedmaking: Intermediate reedmaking Sophomore IV Etudes & Studies: 48 Famous Studies, Ferling The Methodical Study of the Oboe - Marx Scales for Oboe - Pares Solos: Concerto, Haydn Sonata, Poulenc Quartet in F, k. 370, Mozart Rep: Orchestral Excerpts: Vade Mecum Bach studies (Heinze, Rothwell) Reedmaking: Intermediate reedmaking back to top Percussion Freshman I Snare Drum: Extensive technique concentration during the first two semesters. Single and double strokes, closed rolls and basic rudiments are covered in detail. Books: Cirone - Orchestral Snare Dummer Whaley - Intermediate Studies for Snare Drum Cirone - Master Technique Builders for Snare Drum Keyboard Percussion: Begin technical studies with all major scales, chromatic scales, and major arpeggios. Sight reading is emphasized. Book: Cirone - Orchestral Mallet Player Freshman II Snare Drum: Continue technical studies; additional snare drum etudes assigned. Keyboard Percussion: Weekly assignments given in technical studies; continued emphasis on etude studies. Continue Orchestral Mallet Player. Book: Bailey - Mental and Manual Calisthenics Timpani: Begin technical studies on timpani. Concentration on legato stroke, rolls, muffling, cross sticksing, and staccato. Book: Cirone - The Orchestral Timpanist Sophomore III Snare Drum: Complete Orchestral Snare Drummer. Continue Intermediate Studies and Master Technique Builders. Book: Podemski - Snare Drum Method Keyboard Percussion: Continue technical studies in Bailey. Four-mallet playing must begin this semester if not already introduced. Continue reading material in The Orchestral Mallet Player. Book: Cirone - Master Technique Builders for Vibraphone & Marimba Timpani: Continue studies in Orchestral Timpanist. Book: Dowd The Well-Tempered Timpanist Sophomore IV Snare Drum: Complete Intermediate Studies this semester. Continue work in Master Technique Builders and Podemski. Keyboard Percussion: Complete Orchestral Mallet Player. Books: Goldenberg Xylophone Method Friedman Dampening and Pedaling (for Jazz emphasis) Timpani: Complete The Orchestral Timpanist. Book: Goodman Timpani Method back to top |
Piano
Representative works: Pre-baroque: One work written before ca 1650 (by Bull, Byrd, Frescobaldi, etc.) Baroque: A. J. S. Bach Preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier, French or English Suite, Italian Concerto, organ transcriptions, 3 part inventions B. Scarlatti, Soler (sonatas, suite, or chaconne) Handel, etc. Classical: Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven Sonatas Romantic: A. Chopin: Nocturnes, Preludes, Waltzes, Etudes, Mazurka, larger work (Ballade, Polonaise, Scherzo, etc.) B. Schumann (Fantasiestücke, op. 12, Arabesque, op. 18, etc.) C. Schubert (Impromptus, op. 90 or 142, Moments Musicaux, op. 94, etc.) D. Brahms (Pieces from op. 76, 116, 117, 118, 119, or Rhapsodies op. 79) E. Liszt (Consolation, Liebesträume, transcription, etc.) back to top Twentieth-century: A. Debussy (Preludes,Children's Corner) B..Ravel (Sonatine, Menuet antique) C. Prokofiev (from Visions Fugitives, Ten Pieces, op. 12, etc.) D. Other works, including one by an American (Gershwin, Copland, Barber, etc.) and one written since 1970 (Dello Joio Diversions, Muczynski Maverick Pieces, Diemer Toccata, etc.) Concertos: By any of the previously mentioned composers. Representative semester study Freshman I Baroque: One work by Bach Classical: One or Two movements from a Classical Sonata Romantic: one work by Chopin Contemporary: One work by Debussy or Ravel Freshman II Baroque: One Scarlatti sonata Classical: One or Two movements from a Classical Sonata Romantic: one work by Schubert Contemporary: One work by Debussy or Ravel Sophomore III Baroque: One work by Bach Classical: One Classical Sonata Romantic: Two works by Chopin. One work by Schubert Contemporary: One work by Prokofiev Sophomore IV Baroque: One Scarlatti sonata or Handel Chaconne or Suite Classical: Continue Classical Sonata Romantic: One work by Schumann. One work by Brahms Contemporary: Continue Prokofiev All semesters- technical exercises: standard scales, arpeggio, chord patterns as outlined in the Liszt Technical Exercises (Alfred), Czerny op. 299 and op. 740, and other similar materials. back to top Saxophone Freshman I Etudes: Progressive & Varied Etudes - Gee The Saxophonist's Workbook - Teal Top Tones for the Saxophone - Rascher Solo: Aria - Bozza Beyond These Hills - Wirth Second Prelude - Gershwin/Rascher Sonata - Vivaldi/Marx Freshman II Etudes: Progressive & Varied Etudes - Gee The Saxophonist's Workbook - Teal Top Tones for the Saxophone - Rascher Solo: Aria - Ibert Histories - Ibert Siciliene - Lantier Sonata No. 3 - Handel/Rascher Sophomore III Etudes: Selected Studies - Voxman Three Octave Scales & Chords - Allard Top Tones for the Saxophone - Rascher Solo: Three Romances - Schumann/Hemki Sonata - Woods Sonata - Eccles Fantaisie-Impromptu - Jolivet Sophomore IV Etudes: 48 Etudes - Ferling Three Octave Scales & Chords - Allard Top Tones for the Saxophone - Rascher Solo: Sonata in A minor (solo flute) - Bach Tableaux de Provence - Maurice Sonata - Jacobi Picnic on the Marne – Rorem back to top String Bass Freshman I Solo: Gaelic Melody - Minkler Bariolage Badinage - T. Brunson Menuet - H. Schlemuller Two Classical Pieces - Reinagle/Drew Methods, Etudes: Nuova Methodo (part 1) - Billie Orchestral Excerpts Vol. 1 Zimmermann Freshman II Solo: Sarabande - Corelli Duo for 'cello and Doublebass - J. Massenet Contemporary Modal Solos - M. Weinstein Methods, Etudes: Nuova Methodo (part 1) - Billie Orch. Excerpts Vol. 2 - Zimmerman Sophomore III Solo: Sonata #1 - Marcello Sonata in Bb Major - Telemann Parade - E. Ratez Methods, Etudes: Nuova Methodo (part 1) - Billie Orchestral Excerpts Vol. 3 Zimmermann Sophomore IV Solo: Sonata #2 - Marcello Sonata in E minor - Mozart Grounds for Solo Doublebass - F. Baines Adagio and Allegro - J. E. Galliard Methods, Etudes: New Method for Doublebass, Bk. 1 - Simandl Orchestral Excerpts Vol. 4 - Zimmermann back to top Trombone / Euphonium Freshman I Etudes: Rochut - Melodius Etudes for Trombone,Vol. I Blazhevitch, Studies in Clefs Remington, Warm-up Exercizes Kopprasch, 60 Studies Gillis - 70 Studies (bass trombone) Gillis - 20 Etudes (bass trombone) Solos: Galliard, Six Sonatas Guilmaut, Marceau Symphonique Freshman II Etudes: Continuation of Freshman I Studies Blume: 36 Studies Solos: Barat - Piece in Eb Major Andante and Allegro Saint Saens. - Cavatine Sache - Concertino Sophomore III Etudes: Blazhevitch, Studies in Clefs Rochut - Melodius Etudes for Trombone,Vol. II Solos: David, Concertino Jones, Sonata Sanders: Sonata Sophomore IV Etudes: Continuation of Sophomore III Studies Solos: Basset: Sonata George: Sonata Bach: Cello Suite #2 back to top Trumpet Freshman I Etudes: Arban - Complete Conservatory Method Balay - Quinze Etudes Goldmann - Practical Studies Solos: Barat - Andante et Scherze Brandt - First Concert Piece Op. 11 Neruda - Concerto Freshman II Etudes: (in addition to previous) Brandt - 34 Orchestral Studies Chavanne - Etudes Virtuosite Solos: Vivaldi - Concerto en Sol Mineur Haydn - Concerto Chance - Credo Turrin - Caprice Sophomore III Etudes: (in addition to previous) Charlier - Etudes Transcendants Williams - Method for Transposition Concone - Lyrical Studies Solos: Bozza - Rustiques Bloch - Proclomation Hindemith - Sonate Persichetti - Hollow Men Selected Orchestral Excerpts Sophomore IV Etudes: (in addition to previous) Arban Maire - Methode Vol. III Bordogni - 24 Vocalises Smith - Top Tones Solos: Hummel - Concerto Kennan - Sonata Turrin - Intrada Sutermeister - Gavotte de Concert Selected Orchestral Excerpts back to top Tuba Freshman I Scales, arpeggios, long-tones Blazhevich: 70 Studies Bordogni: 43 Bel Canto Studies Tyrrell: Advanced Studies Solos: Bach/Bell: Air and Bouree Haddad: Suite for Tuba Hartley: Suite for Unaccompanied Tuba Freshman II All of previous, plus: Kopprasch: 60 Selected Studies Solos: Barat: Introduction and Dance Marcello: Sonatas for String Bass Vaughan: Concertpiece No. 1 Sophomore III All of the above, plus: Arban: Method for trombone Vasiliev: 24 Mlodious Etudes Solos: Lebedev: Concert Allegro Vaughan Williams: Six Studies in English Folksong Williams: Second Concerto Sophomore IV All of the above, plus: Solos: Arnold: Fantasy for Tuba Stevens: Sonatina Wilder: Sonata back to top Voice Freshman I Technique: Principles of correct posture and breath Relaxation and Support Resonance and Resonators Tonal on-set and release Major scales in one octave in an open vowel, Major arpeggios, staccato and legato Sightreading Diction: Uniformity of the 7 Italian vowels Beginning knowledge of English and Italian lyric diction Repertoire: Four songs prepared by memory (at least one in a foreign language, usually Italian) Italian songs of the 17th and 18th centuries; English and/or American Art songs * Suggestion: Se tu ma mi - G. Pergolesi 24 Italian Songs and Areas - G. Schirmer Freshman II Technique: Breath Management Balanced tone quality through one octave Ability to sing sustained tones, portamento, major and minor triads Major scales and arpeggios (all vowels) Natural minor scale, Minor arpeggios Sightreading Diction: Knowledge of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for English and Italian Repertoire: Four songs prepared by memory (at least one in a foreign language - usually Italian) Songs from the Italian, English, and American repertoire * Suggestion: Weep you no more - R. Quilter Seven Elizabethan Lyrics - Boosey & Hawkes Sophomore III Technique: Chromatic scale Major, minor, diminished augmented triads Modifying vowels Flexibility in register changes Awareness of vocal mechanism Legato and staccato technique in scales and arpeggios, Harmonic minor scale, Melodic minor scale, Extending range Sightreading Diction: Four songs prepared by memory German pronunciation – beginning and continuation of Italian vowels, double consonants, dipthongs and tripthongs English diction Repertoire: Songs from the German, Italian, English and American repertoire; Easy arias from operas or oratorios * Suggestion: Frühlingsglaube - F. Schubert Op. 20, No. 2, second ver., D. 686b - International Sophomore IV Technique: Resonance in the extreme ranges, coloratura technique Uniformity of tone quality through the passaggio Major scales and arpeggios All three forms of minor scales and arpeggios Sightreading Diction: Refinement of articulation in the German, Italian, English and American repertoire Repertoire: Songs from the German, Italian, English and American repertoire; Easy arias from operas or oratorios * Suggestion: Honor and Arms - G. F. Handel Samson - International Non so più cosa son- W. A. Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro - G. Schirmer back to top |