Guitar
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music Therapy
- Major scales in two octaves with right hand fingering im, ia, ma; keys of C, G, D, A, and E.
- A basic knowledge of left-hand and right-hand functions (i.e. slurs, rest stroke, and free stroke).
- An understanding of classical guitar notation including the fingerboard through ninth position and sight reading in first position, simple etudes (i.e. Sor, Carcassi, Carulli).
- Two standard etudes; one of which should be selected from Sor Twenty Studies (Segovia Edition) or Carcassi 25 Studies, Opus 60.
- Two compositions from the following list OR two compositions, selected by the applicant, that demonstrate technical facility and musicianship:
Bach - Prelude in D Minor
Milan - Six Pavanes (Franco Colombo NY 2090-8)
Ponce - Preludes (Schott GA 125-125)
Six Renaissance Lute Pieces in D Major (Colombia Music Company)
Villa-Lobos - Preludes I - V (Max Eschig)
Bachelor of Music
- Major Scales in two octaves with right hand fingerings im, ia, ma; keys of C, G, D, A, and E.
- A basic knowledge of left-hand and right-hand functions (i.e. slurs, rest stroke, and free stroke).
- An understanding of classical guitar notation including the fingerboard through ninth position and sight reading in first position, simple etudes (i.e. Sor, Carcassi, Carulli)
- The following compositions are representative solos appropriate for those auditioning for the Bachelor of Music degree. Other compositions of comparable difficulty are also acceptable.
Capricho Arabe - Tarrage (Many)
Prelude, Cello Suite No. 1 - Bach (Schott)
Preludes No. 1, 2, or 5 - Villa-Lobos (Eschig)
Study No. 17 - Sor (Segovia Edition - Marks)
Fantasia - Mudarra (Many)
Vals - Ponce (Schott)
Guardame las Vacas - Narvaez (Many)
Fantasie - Wiess (Schott)
Sonatina - Mereno-Torroba (Columbia)
La Catedral - Barrios (Belwin)
Guitar Minor
- A basic knowledge of left-hand and right-hand functions (i.e. slurs, rest stroke, and free stroke).
- An understanding of classical guitar notation including the fingerboard through ninth position and sight reading in first position, simple etudes (i.e. Sor, Carcassi, Carulli).
- Two selections, selected by the applicant, that demonstrate technical facility and musicianship.
For graduate auditions, or if you have any questions, please contact Professor Nelson Amos.
