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Frank Bongiorno

Contact:

bongiornof@uncw.edu
Studio: CA 1042
910.962.3395

 

Office Hours:

M-F, 8-9:00 AM
(by appointment)

 


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Saxophone Studio

The UNCW Saxophone Studio

Welcome to the UNC Wilmington Saxophone Studio informational link!  This link is designed to provide UNCW saxophone students, as well as prospective students, helpful information regarding saxophone study at UNCW.  The links below may be viewed online, or downloaded and printed as a pdf file where indicated.

The primary goal of the UNCW saxophone studio is the study of saxophone fundamentals to develop skills, musicianship, and pedagogical concepts necessary for establishing a strong foundation in understanding and mastering the saxophone mechanics used in making music.

This goal is achieved through the study and performance of various materials, based on the student’s curriculum, as outlined in the Saxophone Repertoire list, with a strong focus on the musical aspects of technique, articulation, tone development, air stream control, musical interpretation, and extended techniques, among others.

Saxophone Syllabus, Spring 2010

Includes information regarding purpose, objectives and requirements for the following:

  • Seminar
  • Lessons
  • Additional information including organizations & music dealers

Saxophone Repertoire & Select Recordings, Books (pdf.)
Includes recommended repertoire for the undergraduate saxophone.

• Solo saxophone literature (classical & jazz) for S, A, T &
  baritone
• Select etudes & exercises
• Select saxophone discography
• Select chamber music

Additional Saxophone Materials for Download

Saxophone Pedagogy
This pdf link is a site to access articles and other pedagogical materials written by Frank Bongiorno:

Altissimo Development: Parts 1 & 2

Altissimo Development: Part 3

MUS 184/384 Jazz Ensembles & MUS 130/330 Combo

Saxtet Spring 2010


Excerpts of tunes:

Combo Saxtet



MUS 130/330 Saxophone Chamber Music

Spring 2008 Syllabus 

Quartet Listening

 

 

 

MUS 365 Modern Jazz (Lecture)

 

Power point lectures (pdf)

Modern Jazz Intro Hard Bob & Clifford
Decline of Swing Blakey
Charlie Parker Miles 50's
Dizzy Miles 60's
Bebop Altos, Trumpets, and Bud Coltrane 55-61
Cool A Love Supreme
Brubeck Free Jazz
Study Guides
Midterm Readings Listening Guide
   
Final Exam Materials
 

Listening examples:

 MUS 325 Jazz Techniques & MUS 372 Jazz Pedagogy

Jazz Ensemble Director Observation Sheet

Jazz Pedagogy Syllabus

Jazz Techniques Syllabus

Jazz Pedagogy/Techniques PP Lectures
1. Introduction 5. Ensemble Sections  
2. Jazz Program 6. Rhythm Section  
3. Jazz Concepts 7. Ensemble set-up  
4. Auditions 8. The Jazz Director  

Study Score/Travelin
MP3

   

 

 


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