Guitar Audition Requirements

Select the degree you are interested in to review the audition requirements and additional degree information.

Guitar Audition Requirements

Degree Page: B.M. Composition

Additional Application Requirements:

  1. Two (2) scores of original works (with sound files, if possible). 

Audition Requirements:

  1. 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).
  2. 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:

  1. Speak with a member of our Composition faculty and ask any specific questions you may have about the Composition degree program.

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.

Degree Page: B.A. Music

Audition Requirements:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.

Degree Page: B.M. Music Education

Audition Requirements:

  1. 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).
  2. 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:

  1. 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.  

Degree Page: B.M. Music in Combination with an Outside Field

Audition Requirements:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.

Degree Page: B.M. Performance

Audition Requirements:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.

Degree Page: B.M. Music Education & Performance

Audition Requirements:

  1. 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).
  2. 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:

  1. 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.

Degree Page: B.M. Sound Recording Technology

Pre-screen Requirements:

  1. Two (2) pieces of contrasting styles.
  2. Three (3) scales and arpeggios of your choosing.

Audition Requirements:

  1. 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).
  2. 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:

  1. Meet with members of the SRT faculty, practice critical listening skills, and discuss your background in audio engineering thus far. Approximately 20 minutes.

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.

Program Page: Music Minor

Audition Requirements:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.