Find your program overview, plans of study, and course descriptions below.
The programs of study for Woodwind majors are designed to develop skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments.
NOTE: Curriculum is subject to change. In case of a discrepancy, the MSM Academic Catalog is the authoritative source of requirements. View the Academic Catalog here.
Sample Schedule for Bachelor of Music / Woodwind Major (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon)
Total Curriculum Credits: 122
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Major Instrument6 cr
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Woodwind Lab (WW1151-1152)2 cr
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Music Theory Core (TH0001-0002)8 cr
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Aural Skills (AS0111-0112)4 cr
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Music History Core (MH0001-0002)4 cr
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Humanities Core (HU0001-0002)6 cr
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Required Piano (RP0111-0112)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument6 cr
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Woodwind Lab (WW1151-1152)2 cr
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Music Theory Core (TH0003-0004)6 cr
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Aural Skills (AS0211-0212)4 cr
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Music History Core (MH0003-0004)4 cr
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Humanities Core (HU0003-0004)6 cr
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Required Piano (RP0211-0212)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument8 cr
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Woodwind Lab (WW1151-1152)2 cr
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Music History Electives (MH0500-2999)6 cr
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Humanities Electives (HU0500-2999)6 cr
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Practical Foundations (ME1500)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument8 cr
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Woodwind Lab (WW1151-1152)2 cr
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Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)4 cr
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Humanities Electives (HU0500-2999)6 cr
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Orchestral Conducting (CD0211-0212)4 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)2 cr
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5 Setting the Stage Workshops (ME1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
**All woodwind players must participate in large ensembles for 8 semesters as assigned by the Ensembles Office; in addition, 4 semesters of chamber music must be completed as assigned by the Ensembles Office.
Sample Schedule for Bachelor of Music / Woodwind Major (Classical Saxophone)
Total Curriculum Credits: 126
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Major Instrument6 cr
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Music Theory Core (TH0001-0002)8 cr
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Aural Skills (AS0111-0112)4 cr
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Music History Core (MH0001-0002)4 cr
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Humanities Core (HU0001-0002)6 cr
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Required Piano (RP0111-0112)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Freshman/Sophomore Sax Performance Class*** (SX0100)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument6 cr
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Music Theory Core (TH0003-0004)6 cr
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Aural Skills (AS0211-0212)4 cr
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Music History Core (MH0003-0004)4 cr
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Humanities Core (HU0003-0004)6 cr
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Required Piano (RP0211-0212)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** LP15002 cr
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Freshman/Sophomore Sax Performance Class SX0100***2 cr
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Concert Attendance CA10000 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument8 cr
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Music History Electives (MH0500-2999)6 cr
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Humanities Electives (HU0500-2999)6 cr
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Practical Foundations (ME1500)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)2 cr
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Junior/Senior Sax Performance Class (SX0200)***4 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument8 cr
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Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)4 cr
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Humanities Electives (HU0500-2999)6 cr
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Orchestral Conducting (CD0211-0212)4 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)2 cr
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Junior/Senior Sax Performance Class (SX0200)***4 cr
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5 Setting the Stage Workshops (ME1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
**All woodwind players must participate in large ensembles for 8 semesters as assigned by the Ensembles Office; in addition, 4 semesters of chamber music must be completed as assigned by the Ensembles Office.
***Saxophone majors are required to participate in the repertoire and performance class each semester enrolled, thus requiring these students to register for additional credits each semester.
Sample Schedule for Master of Music / Woodwind Major (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon)
Total Curriculum Credits: 54
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Woodwind Lab (WW2151-2152)2 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Woodwind Lab (WW2151-2152)2 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Woodwind Lab (WW2151-2152)2 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Graduate Electives3 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Woodwind Lab (WW2151-2152)2 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Graduate Electives3 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
**All woodwind players must participate in large ensembles for 4 semesters as assigned by the Ensembles Office; in addition, 4 semesters of chamber music must be completed as assigned by the Ensembles Office.
***Saxophone majors are required to participate in the repertoire and performance class each semester enrolled, thus requiring these students to register for additional credits each semester.
Sample Schedule for Master of Music / Woodwind Major (Classical Saxophone)
Total Curriculum Credits: 54
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Graduate Sax Repertoire Class (SX2200)***2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Graduate Sax Repetoire Class (SX2200)***2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Graduate Electives3 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Graduate Sax Repertoire Class (SX2200)***2 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Graduate Electives3 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Graduate Sax Repertoire Class (SX2200)***2 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
**All woodwind players must participate in large ensembles for 4 semesters as assigned by the Ensembles Office; in addition, 4 semesters of chamber music must be completed as assigned by the Ensembles Office.
***Saxophone majors are required to participate in the repertoire and performance class each semester enrolled, thus requiring these students to register for additional credits each semester.