UNCSA

High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Woodwinds

School of Music

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Is the UNCSA woodwinds program right for you?

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5 Studios — 1 Purpose

The woodwinds program offers concentrations in bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe and saxophone with faculty mentors experienced in shaping tomorrow's professional musicians.

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Intense Individual Study

Receive highly-personalized instruction from resident studio teachers who are also seasoned performers. 

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21st Century Curriculum

The woodwinds program’s 21st century curriculum offers practical courses geared toward making you successful in today’s highly competitive and challenging musical world.

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A Transformative Conservatory Experience

At UNCSA, you'll become part of a community of musicians and other artists, motivating you to take your talent to new levels.

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Woodwinds Faculty

Tadeu Coelho
Tadeu Coelho — Flute
 
Oskar Espina Ruiz
Oskar Espina Ruiz — Clarinet
 
Ronnal Ford
Ronnal Ford — Multiple Woodwinds
 
Stephanie Patterson
Stephanie Patterson — Bassoon
 
Robert Young
Robert Young — Saxophone, Assistant Dean of Digital Media
 
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Dedicated performance venues
Meet Saxton Rose, Dean of Music
Saxton Rose, Interim Dean of Music

In 2008, Saxton Rose became only the second bassoon professor in the 50-year history of the UNCSA School of Music. He is one of America’s most recognized bassoon soloists and chamber musicians, and has served as dean since June 2021.