Official Music Visit Dates (Listed on the UA School of Music Website-ALL INSTRUMENTS/VOICE):

• TBD. Will update shortly.

Visit Dates provided by Dr. Eddie Goodman (SAXOPHONE ONLY):

• Thursday, February 11th, 2027
• Friday, February 12th, 2027
• Saturday, February 13th, 2027
• Thursday, February 18th, 2027
• Friday, February 19th, 2027
• Saturday, February 20th, 2027

Note: If for some reason you are not able to attend one of the dates above, or you have missed these dates but still wish to have the opprotunity to perform and meet, please email Dr. Eddie Goodman to schedule an alternate date and time. Pending circumstance(s), the applicant may still be eligible for scholarship consideration. Dr. Goodman will ensure that a date/time works for everyone interested.

For alternate visiting options such as Zoom Meeting and/or Video Submissions, please see below at Zoom Meeting and Video Submission Details.

To schedule your time:

Email: edgoodman@arizona.edu

For more information about applying to the University of Arizona School of Music:

https://music.arizona.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/undergraduate-2/

Performances and meetings can be either in person on U of A’s beautiful campus, or over zoom. And as needed, performances can be submitted by video submission. This meeting (typically 1 hour) serves as an opprotunity to perform for the professor for degree path consideration, and an opportunity to address any questions you may have about the music program, saxophone studio, scholarships, and beyond. Depending on the timing of your visit, you may have the opportunity to also meet students in our studio, and to attend some of our classes, getting an initial look into the life of a music major!

Note the following:

• If an applicant does not schedule a time with Dr. Eddie Goodman to perform and meet, this may impact scholarship and degree path considerations.
• Undergraduate Students who apply by the Early Action deadline of November 1, 2026, will maximize their consideration for admission and merit aid.
• Please refer to the dates listed above when scheduling a date and time with Dr. Eddie Goodman. 

When performing for Dr. Goodman we recomend that you prepare the following materials:

Scales:

• Play 6 major scales at a tempo of your choosing. 
• Play 5 minor scales at a tempo of your choosing. Can be a combination of Natural, Harmonic, Melodic, or from just one of these (demonstrate what you are capable of). 
• Scales should be “full range” if possible – ask for clarification if needed. 

Etudes:

Two contrasting etudes of your choice from Ferling/Mule 48 Studies after Ferling

• One that is slow.
• and another that demonstrates your technical skills (faster).

Note: You are welcome to use a different etude book from below if you prefer as long as it is similar in scope. Let Dr. Goodman know your plan ahead of time:

Repertoire:

We recomment that you prepare one of the works from the repertoire list below, or something that is similar in scope and difficulty that represents  your highest proficiency. You may also pick movements deriving from different works too.

Alto Saxophone Recommendations

• Concerto by Glazunov
• Tableaux de Provence by Maurice
• Scaramouche by Milhaud
• Concertino da Camera by Ibert
• Sonata by Creston
• Concerto by Dubois
• Sonata by Eccles/arr. Rascher
• Sonata, or Chanson et Passepied by Jeanine Rueff

Tenor Saxophone (Only if your primary instrument is tenor):

• Sonata by Vivaldi/arr. Rascher
• Poem by Walter Hartley
• Sonata by James DiPasquale
• Sonata by William Schmidt
• Sonata by Arthur Frackenpohl
• Fantasia by Heitor Villa Lobos

Baritone Saxophone (Only if your primary instrument is tenor):

• 1st Cello Suite by J.S. Bach/arr. Londeix or Kynaston or Caravan
• Sonata by William Schmidt
• *Choosing from the alto saxophone list/repertoire is also acceptable.

For those Interested in Jazz

• Prepare three memorized standards of contrasting style (i.e. medium swing, ballad, waltz, latin, odd meter, straight 8th, etc). 
• Play the melody and improvise a few choruses on each.

Scales:

• Prepare and play all major and harmonic minor scales demonstrating full range scales.
• Tempos of your choosing. 

Etudes:

• Choose 1 etude from the 28 Studies after the Modes of Oliver Messaien by Guy LaCour.

Repertoire:

Prepare at least two major works in its entirety that will demonstrate your highest level of musical and technical development. It is recommend that at least one of the selections include one of the following works: Berio, Sequenza IXb; Dahl, Concerto; Denisov, Sonata; Albright, Sonata; Erik Larsson, Concerto; Bolcom, Lilith; Bolcom, Concert Suite; Lennon, Symphonic Rhapsody.

Suggested repertoire for your second piece includes (Or something similar in scope and difficulty):

• Concertino da Camera by Jacques Ibert
• Variations Pathetiques by Ida Gotkovsky
• Brilliance by Ida Gotkovsky
• Legende by Florent Schmitt
• Elegie et Rondeau by Karel Husa
• Concerto by Karel Husa
• Tre Pezzi by Giacinto Scelsi
• Distances Within Me by John Anthony Lennon
• Mysterious Morning III by Fuminori Tanada
• Sequenza VIIb by Luciano Berio
• Hard by Christian Lauba Opcit by Philippe Hurel
• Fuzzy Bird Sonata by Takashi Yoshimatsu
• Klonos by Piet Swerts
• Fantasia by Heitor Villa Lobos
• Ballade by Frank Martin
• Concerto by Donald Martino
• Sonata by David Maslanka
• Lamento and Rondo by Pierre Sancan

*Optional, but strongly encouraged: Jazz standard(s) or blues with soloing*

While we encouraged all applicants to schedule their performance and meeting with Dr. Eddie Goodman on campus, we want to make applying to the U of A as accessible as possible to those interested. If attending in-person is not possible at this time, you can schedule your meeting and perform LIVE online (Zoom) or Video Submission. Please communicate with Dr. Goodman regarding which option would serve you best. Both video submission and LIVE via Zoom performances are acceptable, and will be reviewed equally. Note that video submissions are still eligible for scholarships, but greater consideration will be given to those in person (pending circumstance – communicate with Dr. Goodman if you have any concerns).

If you are considering either of the zoom or video submission options, please contact him for more information and instructions for next steps:

Email: edgoodman@arizona.edu

If you have any questions at all, please email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible: edgoodman@arizona.edu 

I look forward to hearing from you, and to learning more about you. Bear Down!

Respectfully,
Dr. Eddie Goodman