Guitar Audition Requirements
Guitar Audition Requirements
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Degree Page: B.M. Composition
Additional Application Requirements:
- Two (2) scores of original works (with sound files, if possible).
Audition Requirements:
- Three (3) pieces from the concert repertoire and from contrasting eras (e.g., works by Milan, Dowland, J. S. Bach, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Ponce).
- Scales two (2) and three (3) octaves; arpeggio exercises for the right hand; slurs and trills for the left hand.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
Interview Requirements:
- Speak with a member of our Composition faculty and ask any specific questions you may have about the Composition degree program.
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Degree Page: B.M. Jazz Studies
For more information see the B.M. Jazz Studies Audition Requirements page.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
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Degree Page: B.A. Music
Audition Requirements:
- Three (3) pieces from the concert repertoire and from contrasting eras (e.g., works by Milan, Dowland, J. S. Bach, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Ponce).
- Scales two (2) and three (3) octaves; arpeggio exercises for the right hand; slurs and trills for the left hand.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
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Degree Page: B.M. Music Education
Audition Requirements:
- Three (3) pieces from the concert repertoire and from contrasting eras (e.g., works by Milan, Dowland, J. S. Bach, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Ponce).
- Scales two (2) and three (3) octaves; arpeggio exercises for the right hand; slurs and trills for the left hand.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
Interview Requirements:
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Speak with a member of our Music Education faculty to discuss any teaching experiences you have had, share any future teaching aspirations, and ask any specific questions you may have about the Music Education degree program. Approximately 10 minutes.
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Degree Page: B.M. Music in Combination with an Outside Field
Audition Requirements:
- Three (3) pieces from the concert repertoire and from contrasting eras (e.g., works by Milan, Dowland, J. S. Bach, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Ponce).
- Scales two (2) and three (3) octaves; arpeggio exercises for the right hand; slurs and trills for the left hand.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
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Degree Page: B.M. Performance
Audition Requirements:
- Three (3) pieces from the concert repertoire and from contrasting eras (e.g., works by Milan, Dowland, J. S. Bach, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Ponce).
- Scales two (2) and three (3) octaves; arpeggio exercises for the right hand; slurs and trills for the left hand.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
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Degree Page: B.M. Music Education & Performance
Audition Requirements:
- Three (3) pieces from the concert repertoire and from contrasting eras (e.g., works by Milan, Dowland, J. S. Bach, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Ponce).
- Scales two (2) and three (3) octaves; arpeggio exercises for the right hand; slurs and trills for the left hand.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
Interview Requirements:
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Speak with a member of our Music Education faculty to discuss any teaching experiences you have had, share any future teaching aspirations, and ask any specific questions you may have about the Music Education degree program. Approximately 10 minutes.
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Degree Page: B.M. Sound Recording Technology
Pre-screen Requirements:
- Two (2) pieces of contrasting styles.
- Three (3) scales and arpeggios of your choosing.
Audition Requirements:
- Three (3) pieces from the concert repertoire and from contrasting eras (e.g., works by Milan, Dowland, J. S. Bach, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Ponce).
- Scales two (2) and three (3) octaves; arpeggio exercises for the right hand; slurs and trills for the left hand.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
Interview Requirements:
- Meet with members of the SRT faculty, practice critical listening skills, and discuss your background in audio engineering thus far. Approximately 20 minutes.
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Degree Page: B.M. Sound Recording Technology
For more information see the B.M. Jazz Studies Audition Requirements page.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.
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Program Page: Music Minor
Audition Requirements:
- Three (3) pieces from the concert repertoire and from contrasting eras (e.g., works by Milan, Dowland, J. S. Bach, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Ponce).
- Scales two (2) and three (3) octaves; arpeggio exercises for the right hand; slurs and trills for the left hand.
Performance from memory is not required but encouraged.
NOTE: All guitarists must audition on nylon string classical guitar.