Survey of Woodwind Styles

Department - WWND
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - PFSS-381

The analysis of the history of woodwind instruments (saxophone, flute, clarinet) in jazz. Emphasis is placed on the various styles of major players. The study of woodwind players including Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Lester Young, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Frank Wess, Andy Kirk, Benny Goodman, John LaPorta, Gerry Mulligan, and others, through tapes, articles, and transcriptions.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: William Pierce
Prerequisites: None
Required of: Woodwind principal PERF majors
Electable by: All