ALL flute students participating in large NSU ensembles (marching bands, concert bands and orchestras) are eligible for scholarships on the basis that they are enrolled on a full time basis, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Please contact the Flute Professor for further information.
ALL oboe students participating in large NSU ensembles (marching bands, concert bands and orchestras) are eligible for scholarships on the basis that they are enrolled as a full-time student and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Please contact the Oboe Professor for further information.
The NSU Clarinet Studio offers personalized instruction, masterclasses, and ensemble opportunities to help students develop their technique, musicianship, and performance skills.
Interested in studying clarinet at NSU? Contact Dr. Malena McLaren at mclarenm@nsula.edu.
ALL clarinet students participating in large NSU ensembles (marching bands, concert bands and orchestras) are eligible for scholarships on the basis that they are enrolled on a full-time basis, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Please contact the Clarinet Professor for further information.
The NSU Bassoon Studio provides personalized instruction and ensemble opportunities in a supportive environment focused on technique, musicianship, and musical expression.
Interested in studying bassoon at NSU? Contact Dr. Douglas Bakenhus at bakenhusd@nsula.edu.
Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony
Wind Symphony
Chamber Winds
Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band
Chamber Orchestra
Undergraduate Programs
Please contact the Bassoon Professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!
Graduate Programs
Please contact the Bassoon Professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!
ALL bassoon students participating in NSU ensembles (marching bands, concert bands, and orchestras) are eligible for performance scholarships on the basis that they are enrolled full-time (12 credit hours) and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Please contact the Bassoon Professor for further information.
NSU Wind Symphony
Concert Bands
Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band
NSU Jazz Orchestra
NSU Jazz Combos
NSU Saxophone Quartets
NSU Saxophone Choir
Undergraduate Programs
If the student is comfortable with jazz, then a jazz excerpt/improvisation in addition to the above materials is certainly welcome.
Please contact the Saxophone Professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!
Graduate Programs
If the student is comfortable with jazz, then improvising over a tune of the student’s choice is recommended.
Please contact the Saxophone Professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!
ALL saxophone students participating in large NSU ensembles (marching bands, concert bands and orchestras) are eligible for scholarships on the basis that they are enrolled on a full-time basis, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Please contact the Saxophone Professor for further information.
