SAX 4804 01: Saxophone

SAX 4804 - Saxophone

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40307,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

James Umble

Email: jcumble@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Dr. James C. Umble  

DMA, University of Michigan  

Master’s, Performance, Bowling Green  

First Prize in Saxophone Performance: National Conservatory of Bordeaux, France  

Bachelor’s, Music Education, Susquehanna University  

Office: Bliss Hall Room 3033   

Phone: (330) 941-3636 (Dana Music Office)   

Email: jcumble@ysu.edu   

Office Hours: On request, email Dr. Umble for appointment.    

How to refer to me: Dr. Umble   

Private Instructor Information

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Course Description

4804. Saxophone. Private Music Lessons. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No Readings

Approved professional musical instrument, metronome (loud enough to clearly hear while playing), electronic chromatic tuner (basic is fine), musical study materials as assigned, approved reeds and approved mouthpiece.   

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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University Policies

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Weekly Lessons

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 No reading Lesson 1 Individually Assigned
8/31 No reading Lesson 2 Individually Assigned
9/7 No reading Lesson 3 Individually Assigned
9/14 No reading Lesson 4 Individually Assigned
9/21 No reading Lesson 5 Individually Assigned
9/28 No reading Lesson 6 Individually Assigned
10/5 No reading Lesson 7 Individually Assigned
10/12 No reading Lesson 8 Individually Assigned
10/19 No reading Lesson 9 Individually Assigned
10/26 No reading Lesson 10 Individually Assigned
11/2 No reading Lesson 11 Individually Assigned
11/9 No reading Lesson 12 Individually Assigned
11/16 No reading Lesson 13 Individually Assigned
11/23 No reading Lesson 14 Individually Assigned
11/30 No reading Lesson 15 Individually Assigned
12/7 No reading Jury Individually Assigned

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.