Bachelor of Music in Music Performance - Woodwinds in Stockton United States | University of the Pacific

Our woodwind program equips you with the skills to thrive in diverse career paths, from orchestral positions and chamber music to studio work, freelance performing, teaching, or creative ventures. We're dedicated to ensuring your post-graduation achievements.

Students receive personalized weekly lessons with focused guidance. Accomplished accompanists and motivated peers create an ideal environment to refine your ensemble abilities.

4-year Bachelor of Music in Performance, Woodwinds curriculum at University of the Pacific
Each woodwind studio provides specialized ensemble training and instruction on complementary instruments. You'll have access to our collection of professional-grade instruments, including:

Flute Studio - Burkart elite piccolo, Yamaha gold brass alto flute, Armstrong bass flute
Clarinet Studio - Eb models (Buffet and Yamaha), Buffet Bb and A (4 instruments), Buffet alto, bass (2 Buffet Low C's), Selmer contra-bass clarinet, Buffet basset horns (2)
Saxophones - full range from sopranino to bass
Oboe - Loree English horn, Loree AK and Fox Renard oboes
Bassoon - contrabassoon
Oboe and bassoon players enjoy exclusive access to our reed-making facility, equipped with premium tools and materials such as:

Wicked Edge sharpening system
Innoledy oboe cane gouger, various shaper tips, tube cane
Bassoon gouging, profiling, and shaping tools, tube cane
Additionally, you'll gain from regular masterclasses with visiting artists and our strategic location near the Stockton Symphony, regional arts organizations, and San Francisco's renowned Symphony, Opera, and Ballet companies - all providing exceptional learning experiences close to campus.