Woodwinds & Brass Program
Diller-Quaile offers a program of woodwind and brass study for the early beginner through the advanced high school student. Woodwind study is available for flute (age six and older), oboe (age nine and older), clarinet (age six and older), bassoon (age ten and older), recorder (age five and older) and saxophone (age nine and older). Brass study is available for trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba for students age nine and older. The typical program for a beginning student includes a 30-minute Individual Lesson and a Musicianship Class. Older students take lessons of 45 minutes to an hour in length and participate in Repertoire Class, Chamber Music, and Orchestra as they advance. Both in-person and live remote programs are available for woodwind and brass study.
Individual Lesson Program
Students enrolled in Individual Lesson Programs have a weekly comprehensive program of:
· Individual Lesson (30, 45, or 60 minutes)
· Musicianship Class
· Plus Optional Ensembles or Elective Classes
Classes & Ensembles
The classes and ensembles listed here are specific to the Woodwinds & Brass Program. For a full listing of Musicianship classes, please visit the Musicianship page, and for details on all available ensembles, visit the Ensembles page.
WOODWIND REPERTOIRE CLASS
Advanced students focus on the interpretation and performance of compositions from the standard repertoire. Students are coached on orchestral excerpts & solo works and learn from observing the work of their peers. Repertoire classes provide a venue for students to perform each week and to discuss the various stylistic periods, genres, and performance practices relevant to their repertoire.
Fridays | 5:30-6:15 PM
2025-2026 School Year
Applying for Instrument or Voice Study
Application Process
Register
Click the "Apply for the 2025-2026 School Year" button on any program page to begin your application.
Complete the Scheduling Form
Check your email for the Scheduling Form, which will be sent to the address associated with your account.
Placement Interview
If you/your child is new to instrument study at Diller-Quaile, the Department Coordinator will contact you to arrange a placement interview with the Department Head. During the interview, experienced students will perform one of their current pieces, while beginners will have the chance to try an instrument.
Program Planning
After the interview, the Department Head will collaborate with you/your family to develop a personalized program and schedule.
For questions, please email the Department Coordinator at jkantola@diller-quaile.org.