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Recital Report, John B. Talcott

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Through the advice of the major professor, Dr. Max F. Dalby, the writer chose to perform a recital on the clarinet and the alto saxophone, with emphasis on the saxophone. In undertaking the preparation necessary to perform a master's recital, the writer hoped to realize these objectives:

(1) To become better acquainted with major works for the saxophone and clarinet, and to develop the skills necessary to analyze and interpret those works.

(2) To improve his performing ability.

(3) To discover the problems inherent to high level performance on the saxophone and clarinet.

(4) To devise methods of teaching best …