Woodwinds

The Curtis woodwind department integrates new students into the full musical life of the school from the moment they arrive.

Working with distinguished artist-faculty members, wind players study solo repertoire and concertos, orchestral repertoire, and chamber music.

Curtis aims to educate and train musicians for 21st-century careers as performers on the highest professional level, through a unique learn-by-doing approach. Students can expect to perform often on the Student Recital Series and in other school-sponsored recitals from the beginning of their Curtis careers.

  • "When I think of Curtis I think about how lucky I was to be deeply immersed in an environment where I could explore how to become a serious artist. The process of discovering the philosophy behind great musicianship is what I was able to learn at the school."

    — Anthony McGill (Clarinet ’00)
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Woodwind Faculty

  • Curriculum

    The Curtis curriculum is designed to meet students where they are in their musical journeys and to offer instruction, guidance, and inspiration as they pursue their goals.

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  • Audition Requirements

    Auditions may consist of pre-recorded submissions, interviews, and in-person rounds during February and March. Audition dates, repertoire, and prescreening requirements vary by department.

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Degree Programs

Degree programs available for those studying flute include the following:

Degree programs available for those studying oboe, clarinet, or bassoon include the following:

Student Performances

Legacy of Woodwinds

To tell the story of the woodwind department at Curtis and its extraordinary impact on wind playing in the United States is, in many ways, to tell the story of Marcel Tabuteau.

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