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About the Program

The School of Music and Dance offers many ways for woodwind instrumentalists to be involved in music. The curriculum in all concentrations offers a balanced program that includes private instruction with active professionals; music theory and musicianship; music history; solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance; and jazz. Many performance opportunities are available for students, including the University Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Orchestra as well as Saxophone Ensemble, Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, and miscellaneous chamber ensembles.

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Faculty

Dr. Janet AverettDr. Janet Averett
Clarinet, Clarinet Ensemble
408-924-4682
janet.averett@sjsu.edu
MUS 253

SJSU Spartan LogoDr. Michael Adduci
Oboe

Dr. Yueh ChouDr. Yueh Chou
Bassoon
408-924-4633
yueh.chou@sjsu.edu
MUS 105

Catherine PayneCatherine Payne
Flute
408-924-4333
catherine.payne@sjsu.edu
MUS 201

SJSU Spartan LogoDale Wolford
Saxophone



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