The woodwinds program offers concentrations in bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe and
saxophone with faculty mentors experienced in shaping tomorrow's professional musicians.
Intense Individual Study
Receive highly-personalized instruction from resident studio teachers who are also seasoned
performers.
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.
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.
Top 5
Music schools in the United States - The Hollywood Reporter
Woodwinds Faculty
Tadeu Coelho — Flute
Oskar Espina Ruiz — Clarinet
Ronnal Ford — Multiple Woodwinds
Stephanie Patterson — Bassoon
Robert Young — Saxophone, Assistant Dean of Digital Media
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Dedicated performance venues
Meet Saxton Rose, 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.
