Clarinet Studio
Flute Studio
Oboe Studio
Saxophone Studio
Bassoon Studio
The Woodwind Area at The University of New Mexico is known for recruiting talented student musicians of the highest standard. Students come from across the United States. Scholarship and admission auditions are held every Spring semester.The artist woodwind faculty provide individualized instruction to prepare students for professional ensembles, symphony orchestras, military service bands, public and higher education or graduate education at conservatories or schools of music. The faculty are both performance and music education oriented with similar and successful methodologies and philosophies.
Students participate in studio classes and recitals, guest artist master classes, lectures and recitals, chamber music recitals and large ensembles. Courses include private applied lessons. chamber music coaching and instrumental pedagogy and repertoire. There are approximately 60 woodwind majors.
Traditional events include the two-evening Clarinet Marathon, Saxophone Fiesta and Woodwind Night performances every semester. The New Mexico Winds Woodwind Quintet Invitational is held every Spring semester.
