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University/conservatory degree programs in woodwind doubling, part II: jazz
In response to my recent post about woodwind doubling degree programs, someone sent me this question: My question is, out of that list, do you know of which schools offer multiple woodwinds with a Jazz/Contemporary focus … or at least some focus on jazz? I checked out most of those pages, but it seems it’s …
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University/conservatory degree programs in woodwind doubling
I’ve updated my list of schools with woodwind doubling programs. The current count as of this writing is 5 schools with some kind of bachelor’s degree program, 15 with a master’s program, and 5 with a doctoral program.
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Review: The Many Sides of Al Gallodoro
I recently picked up a copy of The Many Sides of Alfred Gallodoro, Vol. I from Half.com. (As of this writing, they don’t have any copies left, so you’ll either have to get yours from his own website or from CD Baby. There are sound clips at both sites.) Mr. Gallodoro is a living legend …
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How well do you know your major scales?
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in MusicianshipCan you play them… …in all twelve keys, smoothly and evenly, the full range of your instrument(s)? …with a beautiful sound on each and every note, and each note right in tune? …with poised, elegant phrasing?