The Department of Music has a variety of degree opportunities for students who wish to pursue their musical journey with an emphasis on guitar. Audition requirements for each degree path are described below.

 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC (GENERAL AND MUSIC EDUCATION)

  • 12 major scales (1 octave) and one of the following:
  • One solo from the standard classical guitar repertoire, or
  • One solo from the Berklee Modern Method for Guitar, or
  • One selection from studies by Sor, Carcassi, or Tarrega

 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC – JAZZ TRACK See Jazz Area Requirements

General audition requirements for a Jazz major include:

  • Major scales and arpeggios
  • Classical etude or solo
  • Jazz etude or transcription (for example Snidero, Fishman, Mintzer books)
  • Standard jazz tunes with Aebersold or iRealPro accompaniment (play the melody and improvise, rhythm section instruments also play chords/bass lines)
  • Sight-reading

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE - CLASSICAL

  • 12 major scales (minimum 2 octaves) and:
  •  Two contrasting pieces from the standard classical guitar repertoire (may include one selection from Sor, Carcassi, or Terraga studies).

 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE – JAZZ

General audition requirements for a Jazz major include:

  • Major scales and arpeggios
  • Classical etude or solo
  • Jazz etude or transcription (for example Snidero, Fishman, Mintzer books)
  • Standard jazz tunes with Aebersold or iRealPro accompaniment (play the melody and improvise, rhythm section instruments also play chords/bass lines)
  • Sight-reading

 

MASTER OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE - CLASSICAL

Thirty minutes of music in a recital-type format. Audition should include pieces from the standard classical guitar repertoire across a range of musical eras and contrasting styles.

 

MASTER OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE – JAZZ

General audition requirements for a Jazz major include:

  • Major scales and arpeggios
  • Classical etude or solo
  • Jazz etude or transcription (for example Snidero, Fishman, Mintzer books)
  • Standard jazz tunes with Aebersold or iRealPro accompaniment (play the melody and improvise, rhythm section instruments also play chords/bass lines)
  • Sight-reading

 

Please visit the Department of Music Audition page here to schedule an audition date and for more information about specific requirements for your instrument.

 

Jay Hicks

Guitar Instructor

229-333-5934

mjhicks@valdosta.edu