The goals of the woodwinds, and brass department are to impart to each student the fundamentals of musicianship; to instill fluency in the art of musicianship through the study of posture, breathing, tone production, intonation/ear acuity, rhythm, phrasing, musical styles, sight-reading, and literature; to develop a sense of artistic integrity and ease in performance through various ensembles, recitals, and master classes; and to prepare each student for his/her future as a professional musician.