Roosevelt University (CCPA)
Chicago
College of Performing Arts | Roosevelt University
Guitar Audition Information
Classical Guitar Audition
Requirements
All
repertoire is to be performed from memory.
Repertoire
requirements are just a guide as to what kind of repertoire and level of
difficulty is to be presented by the applicants. Applicants can play any pieces
that will best show their technical and musical abilities, keeping in mind that
the repertoire must include three of the following stylistic periods:
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary.
- Freshman/Sophomore (BM): A
study by F. Sor : (Nos.1-10,Segovia ed.); two other pieces of comparable
difficulty but contrasting style. Sight reading may be included.
- Music Education (BM): In
addition to the instrumental audition, guitar applicants must present a
short vocal audition for the Chair of the Music Education department.
- Junior/Senior (BM): A
study by F. Sor (Nos. 12-20, Segovia ed.); two other pieces of comparable
difficulty but contrasting style. Sight reading may be included.
- Graduate (MM): Two
contrasting movements from a Suite by J.S. Bach; an advanced work by Sor
or Giuliani; an advanced work by a 20th-century composer. Sight reading
may be included.
- Performance Diploma: Three
contrasting movements from one of the Lute Suites by J.S. Bach; a movement
from a concerto; an advanced work by Sor or Giuliani; an advanced work by
a 20th-century composer. Sight reading may be included.
Updated on
09/11/2018