Department of Music Areas
Woodwind Study
Woodwind Area News
- MSU Double Reed Ensemble 12-Days of Christmas Performance December 5th (2009-11-19)
- Faculty Flute and Organ Recital, Sunday Nov. 15, 3:00PM (2009-11-10)
- Faculty Clarinet/Saxophone Recital on Thursday September 24 (2009-09-21)
- MSU Senior Bassoon Recital on YouTube (2009-05-09)
- Double Reed Day 2009: A Great Success. (2009-04-02)
- Faculty perform at Holmes Community College (2009-04-02)
Performance Opportunities
The woodwind studios at Mississippi State University provide an intensive learning atmosphere where students interact with artist faculty and work toward the achievement of their fullest musical capability. Lessons focus on aspects of performance from orchestral and band to chamber and solo literature. Required studio classes feature topics ranging from the history of the various woodwinds to important new literature and performance techniques. Students also have the chance to perform and be critiqued by their peers. If you are challenged by high expectations and wish to reach your fullest potential, come join the excitement in the woodwind studios at Mississippi State University.
Woodwind Studio Information
Lessons: All Mississippi State woodwind students take lessons ranging from half an hour to one hour per week. These lessons focus on all aspects of performance from orchestral and chamber to solo literature.
Studio Class: In addition to the above, a monthly studio class is held during which students performances are critiqued by their peers. The studio class also discusses topics ranging from the history of woodwinds to important new works in the various woodwind literatures.
Guest Artists: Guest artists in various specialties visit the Music Department at Mississippi State University during the year. The guest artists often perform a solo recital in addition to master classes in their specialty area.
Woodwind Ensembles at State
Mississippi State University has several woodwind ensembles comprised of woodwind majors and minors. In addition, talented non-majors are invited to audition for the woodwind ensembles. These ensembles are a major part of the woodwind student's performance experience. The ensembles rehearse once a week and perform the finest literature encompassing a wide spectrum of styles including classical and jazz / popular idioms. The woodwind ensembles perform regularly both on and off campus each semester.
- Clarinet Ensemble
- Double Reed Ensemble
- Flute Ensemble
- Recorder/Early Music
- EnsembleSaxophone Ensemble
- Woodwind Quintet
Vocal Area Faculty
Sheri Falcone is an Instructor of Applied Woodwinds at Mississippi State University. At Mississippi State, Ms. Falcone teaches clarinet, saxophone, directs the clarinet and saxophone ensembles. (read more...)
Lana Johns is Professor of Flute at Mississippi State University. She holds degrees in flute performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and The Florida State University. (read more...)
Dr. Elaine Peterson is a Lecturer in Music History and Double Reeds at Mississippi State University. In this position, she teaches music history, music appreciation, and private oboe and bassoon lessons. (read more...)