SAX 5800A - Saxophone
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 31048,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Joseph Carucci
Professional Qualifications:
D.M.A. Saxophone Performance, University of Kentucky
M.M. Saxophone Performance, University of Kentucky
B.M. Music Education and Saxophone Performance, Eastman School of Music
Director, Dana School of Music & University Theatre
Email: jwcarucci@ysu.edu
Office: Bliss Hall 3004
Office Phone: 330-941-1439
Preferred Contact Method: Email
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | no readings | no readings | no readings |
no readings
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 Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | No reading | Blues | |
| 5/18 | No reading | Blues | 1-2 chorus transcription |
| 5/25 | No reading | Blues | 12 key - motivic application |
| 6/1 | No reading | Blues/Autumn Leaves | Blues Performance |
| 6/8 | No reading | Autumn Leaves | Memorize |
| 6/15 | No reading | Autumn Leaves | Apply motive |
| 6/22 | No reading | Autumn Leaves | Apply motive 2 |
| 6/29 | No reading | Autumn Leaves/All the Things | Autumn Leaves Performance |
| 7/6 | No reading | All the Things You Are | Apply Motive Memorize |
| 7/13 | No reading | All the Things You Are | Apply motive 2 |
| 7/20 | No reading | All the Things You Are/Oleo | Perform All the Things |
| 7/27 | No reading | Oleo | Memorize Apply Motive |
| 8/3 | No reading | Oleo | Apply motive 2 |
| 8/10 | No reading | Oleo | Perform Oleo (and other tunes) |
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.