1000 Level
Technique & Methods
Tone production, breathing techniques, embouchure development; major scales and arpeggios, mm = 120. Rochut Melodious Etudes Book I; Schlossber, Daily Drills and Technical Exercises; selected solos.
2000 Level
Technique & Methods
Extension of range, multiple tonguing, minor scales and arpeggios, m = 120. Kopprasch 60 Etudes; Blazhevich Clef Studies; (alto, tenor, bass), selected solos.
3000 Level
Technique & Methods
Development of phrasing, styles or interpretation. Rochut Melodious Etudes Book III, Blazhevich Clef Studies; LaFosse Complete Method for Trombone; Kopprasch 60 Etudes; selected solos (classical and baroque transcriptions and original compositions).
4000 Level
Techniques & Methods
Refinement of technique and musicianship. LaFlosse Complete Method; orchestral excerpts, Senior Recital or jury, major work such as Guilmant, Morceau Symphonique; McKay Sonata; Hindemith Sonata; Stevens Sonata.