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GUITAR

Audition Requirements

We look forward to hearing your audition! See the following audition material options:

Classical Guitar Repertoire

  1. A movement from one of the lute suites by J. S. Bach.
  2. One of the Preludes by Villa-Lobos.
  3. A movement or entire piece (five minutes maximum) from the Segovia repertoire: Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Moreno-Torroba, Ponce, Tansman, Turina, etc.

Jazz Guitar Repertoire

  • Play the melody, "comp" the chords, and improvise a solo over the chord changes of two jazz standards, one with a swing groove and the other with a Bossa nova groove.
    • These tunes and skills should be performed with an accompaniment backing track, such as a Jamey Aebersold or iReal Pro app track. Backing tracks will be available for most standards at the time of your audition, but you can bring and use your own if you prefer.
  • You may also be asked to demonstrate how you play major scales (and any other modes you know), chord voicings, and your sight reading ability (if you are able to).

Other Guitar Repertoire

  • If admitted into the music program on guitar, you will be required to study jazz and/or classical guitar as a main part of your focus (with some exploration of techniques used in other styles), as the jazz and classical styles tend to push our musicality and command of the instrument in ways that prepare us for learning to play in any style we want to. If you have not yet studied classical and/or jazz guitar, that is okay. Come and show us what you love playing and what you have been working on. Show us your best and favorite stuff. You can do this on an electric or acoustic guitar. An amp will be available for those auditioning on electric guitar.
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Undergraduate Admissions

May 28, 2022 02:21 AM
Prospective Students must apply to both BYU and the School of Music
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Tour the School of Music

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