Audition Requirements: 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.
