We are a close group of intelligent, talented, kind and social young adults, each with a quality work ethic and mutual love of music. Constructive criticism is encouraged in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support and we value a good sense of humor.
Our studio has approximately 9–12 music majors and several non-majors. The ratio of performance and education majors is usually 50:50.
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Classes and Curriculum
The program includes weekly studio classes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Tuesday classes are devoted to various topics including mock auditions, mock master classes, performance class, orchestral part study and various discussions. Friday studio class is devoted to group reed making. Undergraduates are also required to attend a second reed hour during the week. All students must have 50 reed blanks by the end of autumn semester.
Lesson material consists of foundational exercises including intervals, articulated scales and long tones. Students also study etudes, major and minor scales, orchestral parts and a solo. Juries are required at the end of each semester for all undergraduates, and at the discretion of the teacher for graduate students.
Practice
Performance majors are encouraged to practice a minimum of three hours a day; lesson material will reflect this time commitment. Music education majors are encouraged to practice as much as possible, with a minimum of 60–90 minutes per day. Music education majors are some of the hardest-working students on campus — lesson assignments will vary depending on how much each individual student can successfully complete in a week.
Performances
The studio regularly performs together for the annual HalleBOOia! concert in October and the Music Celebration Concert in December. Bassoon students also gain leadership and teaching experience by serving as coaches and staff members for our Double Reed Workshop and the summer Double Reed Camp.
Jesse Schartz
Assistant Teaching Professor of Bassoon
schartz.3@osu.edu
- Alma Maters: The Ohio State University (MM), University of Phoenix (MA), University of Arkansas (BM)
- Areas of Expertise: Bassoon • Pedagogy • Chamber Coaching • Woodwind Literature
- Watch Professor Schartz in recital, on YouTube:
Admissions and Outreach Opportunities
I am pleased that you are considering the musical possibilities at Ohio State. Request a visit.
Connect with our undergraduate admissions coordinator, Tanya Sparks, at sparks.348@osu.edu.
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One of the best ways to get acquainted with a university and its School of Music is to take advantage of its outreach programs. This is an excellent way to experience campus and get to know both the faculty and current students.
- Double Reed Workshop (January) *
- High School Honor Band (January)
- Spring Visit Day (April)
- Double Reed Camp (Grades 8–12) (June)
- Practice Audition Day (October)
* Not all events occur each year. All events subject to change. Visit Outreach.
