All auditions must be on classical guitar using classical technique. Performance from memory required.
Bachelor of Music in Performance
- Perform a major or melodic minor scale, two octaves, ascending and descending.
- Perform two contrasting pieces for classical guitar and an etude
- Sight read a short piece.
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music Education and Music Minor
- Perform a major or melodic minor scale, two octaves, ascending and descending.
- Play two contrasting pieces for guitar from the classical guitar repertoire.
- Sight read a short piece.
Specific Technique Requirements and Suggested Repertoire
- A solo work from the 17th or 18th century.
- A solo work from the late 19th or 20th century.
- Etudes by Fernando Sor, Matteo Carcassi, Dioniso Aguado, Mauro Guiliani, or equivalent.
- Performance from memory required.
To schedule an audition or an interview with faculty members please contact Diane MacBeth (or 717-337-6131). For all other inquiries regarding the music program and audition requirements, please contact Dr. Amanda Heim, Coordinator for Recruitment, at aheim@gettysburg.edu or 717-337-6146.