Woodwind studies at UF are designed to produce a well-rounded musician with knowledge in music history, music theory, performance practices, and instrumental pedagogy. The goal is to prepare the student for a variety of possible professions and/or further study after graduation.
Woodwind study includes individual lessons and studio classes with full-time resident faculty artists/teachers. The School of Music provides a wide variety of performance opportunities for woodwind players including studio recitals, Woodwind Area recitals, School of Music Convocations, guest artist master classes, and the annual Concerto Competition. Various local and regional ensembles and venues provide further opportunities for off campus performing.
***PROF. MITCHELL ESTRIN (CLARINET) IS ON SABBATICAL FOR THE 2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR, HOWEVER, HE WILL BE PRESENT DURING THE JANUARY 26 AUDITIONS. YOUR AUDITION WILL BE VIDEO-RECORDED AS YOU PERFORM FOR THE PANEL OF FACUTLY ON OTHER AUDITION DAYS. PROF. ESTRIN WILL REVIEW THE RECORDED AUDITION.
***Dr. SHANNON LOWE (BASSOON) WILL NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE JANUARY
26, 2013 AUDITION DAY. YOUR AUDITION WILL BE VIDEO-RECORDED AS YOU PERFORM FOR THE PANEL OF FACULTY AND DR. LOWE WILL REVIEW THE RECORDED AUDITION.
***DR. KRISTEN STONER (FLUTE) WILL BE ATTENDING THE FLORIDA FLUTE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE ON JANUARY 26-27, 2013. YOUR AUDITION WILL BE VIDEO-RECORDED AS YOU PERFORM FOR THE PANEL OF FACULTY AND DR. STONER WILL REVIEW THE RECORDED AUDITION.
****DR. LESLIE ODOM (OBOE) WILL BE ATTENDING THE SIGMA ALPHA IOTA NATIONAL BOARD MEETING ON JANUARY 26-27, 2013. YOUR AUDITION WILL BE VIDEO-RECORDED AS YOU PERFORM FOR THE PANEL OF FACULTY AND DR. ODOM WILL REVIEW THE RECORDED AUDITION.
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Studio Links:
Clarinet Studio
Flute Studio
Saxophone Studio