Program Requirements

Bachelor of Music: Classical Guitar

No prescreening round; audition unaccompanied.

Fall 2024 Audition Dates:

Early Decision: TBD ||| Regular Decision: TBD

    Fall 2024 Audition Formats

    FALL 2024 AUDITION FORMAT OPTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE SUMMER OF 2023.

    2023 AUDITION FORMAT INFORMATION:

    Applicants will have the option to audition on campus or virtually. On-campus auditions are strongly encouraged. Those auditioning in person should prepare the repertoire found below.  
     
    For those unable to audition on campus, a two-part virtual audition option is available:

    1. Submit a recorded audition via the Portfolio section of your Bienen School Supplement. After submitting your Bienen School Supplement and Common/Coalition Application, you will receive an email that includes a link to the specific recorded audition repertoire requirements and video duration specifications. The recorded audition deadline is November 15 for the Early Decision round and February 1 for Regular Decision. Repertoire requirements will be pulled from the audition requirements found on this page.
    2. Complete a 10-minute Zoom meeting with faculty. Information on the meeting format will be available via the aforementioned email. The meeting may include playing. Applicants will receive their Zoom link 3-5 days before the meeting.
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    For Final Audition:

    A program of varied solo literature and études, including:

    • One movement from a Bach suite or another equivalent work from the 16th- through 18th-century repertoire
    • Prelude, sonata, or theme and variations by Sor, Giuliani, Ponce, Torroba, Turina, Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, or equivalent repertoire
    • Études by Carcassi, Sor, Brouwer, or Villa-Lobos, or equivalent repertoire

    Other Degrees

    Master of Music: Classical Guitar