Graduate and Artist Diploma

Graduate and Artist Diploma

1. A transcription of a work written before 1750
2. A Classical or Romantic work (including the Segovia repertoire) written for guitar
3. A 20th century or later work written for classical guitar

Candidates must perform at least one work for each of the three categories for a total audition of 15 minutes.  One work from each category must be performed by memory.

Suggested repertoire includes the following:

Category 1

• Dowland, Fantasie 1a, A Fancy
• Da Milano, Ricercari
• Bach, Lute Suites BWV 995 and 996, Prelude Fugue and Allegro, Cello Suite No. 6
• Scarlatti, Sonatas K. 291, K. 292, K. 11, or K. 391

Category 2

• Sor, Sonata, Op. 22
• Giuliani, Grande Ouverture
• Turrina, Sevillana
• Piazzolla, Cinco Piezas Barrios-Danza Paraguaya, Valses

Category 3

• Takemitsu, All in Twilight
• Bogdanovic, Jazz Sonata
• Henze, Drei Tentos
• Brouwer, El DeCameron Negro
• Chamber music selections: Takemitsu, Toward the Sea Piazzolla, Histoire du Tango