MUAC 3733 - Woodwind Methods
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42609,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
David Kana
Email: djkana@ysu.edu
Course Description
3733. Woodwind Methods. Designed to prepare students for instrumental music teaching relative to woodwind instruments (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone). Components include concepts of tone production, embouchure, articulation, and technique. Study material stresses common features as well as differences. Prereq.: MUTC 1531 or MUTC 1531N or permission of instructor. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Material as assigned | Saxophone | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 8/31 | Material as assigned | Saxophone | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 9/7 | Material as assigned | Saxophone | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 9/14 | Material as assigned | Saxophone | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 9/21 | Material as assigned | Saxophone | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 9/28 | Material as assigned | Second instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 10/5 | Material as assigned | Second instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 10/12 | Material as assigned | Second instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 10/19 | Material as assigned | Second instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 10/26 | Material as assigned | Second instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 11/2 | Material as assigned | Third instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 11/9 | Material as assigned | Third instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 11/16 | Material as assigned | Third instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 11/23 | Material as assigned | Third instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 11/30 | Material as assigned | Third instrument | Daily practice - assigned individually |
| 12/7 | Final exam | Final exam preparation |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.