Music Instrumental: Woodwinds (MPAWW-GE)

MPAWW-GE 2121 New Music Ensemble (3 Credits)

Typically offered Fall and Spring

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2122 Large Flute Ensemble (3 Credits)

Typically offered Fall

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2123 Saxophone Orchestra (3 Credits)

Typically offered Fall and Spring

The NYU Saxophone Orchestra is a conducted ensemble of 8-20 or more saxophones. Students have an opportunity to perform on the entire family of saxophones: sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass saxophones. The ensemble’s repertoire spans all styles, from traditional to contemporary music.(by audition)

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2132 Orchestral Flutes (3 Credits)

Typically offered Spring

Course Repeatable for Credit. Study of standard and contemporary orchestral flute repertoire with focus on solo and sectional playing (open to flute performance majors)

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2133 Masterclass (3 Credits)

Typically offered not typically offered

The emphasis in this class in on the student performance & analysis of woodwind music. Students prepare & perform for Artist Teachers who offer insights into technical & interpretive topics including phrase shaping, expressive timing, ornamentation, & extended techniques.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2135 Orchestra Rep Ensemble (3 Credits)

Typically offered Spring

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2136 Woodwind Performance Juries (0 Credits)

Instrumental Performance juries assess each student’s growth in instrumental techniques including intonation, rhythm, tone production, articulation, dynamics, and musicality. Juries take place at a designated time at the end of the semester and are evaluated by each student’s program director and any additional invited faculty. Jury repertoire is selected in conversation with each student’s private teacher, and each student studies their jury repertoire in their private lessons.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2141 Flute and Piano (3 Credits)

Typically offered Fall and Spring

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2142 Clarinet and Piano Repertoire (3 Credits)

Typically offered Fall and Spring

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2143 Double Reed Repertoire (3 Credits)

Typically offered Fall and Spring

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2144 Saxophone and Piano Repertoire (3 Credits)

Typically offered Fall and Spring

Course Repeatable for Credit. Study of traditional and contemporary repertoire for the saxophone and piano including all style periods. (required of all saxophone performance majors)

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2145 Reed Making (3 Credits)

Typically offered Fall and Spring

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes

MPAWW-GE 2181 Graduate Recital in Woodwinds (1-2 Credits)

This course is a culmination of a student’s graduate degree. It requires the student to incorporate elements from their entire course of study to research, program, prepare, and present a successful degree recital.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: No

MPAWW-GE 2300 Independent Study (1-6 Credits)

Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer terms

It should be noted that independent study requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per point. Independent study cannot be applied to the established professional education sequence in teaching curricula. Each departmental program has established its own maximum credit allowance for independent study. This information may be obtained from a student?s department. Prior to registering for independent study, each student should obtain an Independent Study Approval Form from the adviser.

Grading: Grad Steinhardt Graded

Repeatable for additional credit: Yes