We recognize that pre-college guitar training is varied and somewhat inconsistent. We also recognize that the average guitar major accepted at Louisiana Tech University may never have studied classical guitar before. The following information, therefore, is offered as a guideline for your preparation.

We require three pieces to be played for your audition. They should include one technical study showing your ability to play arpeggios and two pieces from contrasting musical periods. The following are pieces commonly played at auditions. All but the technical work, should be played from memory:

Studies:

Carcassi, 25 Melodious Studies: Nos. 2, 3, 7, 13, 15 Sor, Twenty Studies, edited by Segovia Giulliani: Any studies one page or longer in length.

Repertoire:

Six Lute Pieces From the Renaissance, Columbia Music.

Villa-Lobos: Any Preludes or Etudes, Max Eschig.

Bach: Bouree or Allemande, from First Lute Suite. Sarabande from Third Cello Suite. Any movement from The First Cello Suite.

Tarrega: Adelita Lagrima

Brouwer: Selected works from, Simple Studies, Vol. 1 & 2, Max Eschig.

These pieces are merely suggestions. We urge you to show this list to your teacher and, based on these suggestions, he/she will be able to suggest appropriate pieces you may currently be studying.

Guitar lessons will be given at the discretion of the faculty member.

Prepare scales and arpeggios and three selections of contrasting styles and periods as follows:

1. Three octave scales and arpeggios in three different keys (two major and one minor) and at various speeds played legato separate bows, slurred (three or more notes per bow) and spicatto.

2. One movement of unaccompanied Bach (Double bass majors substitute one orchestral excerpt from the standard repertoire).

3. One movement of a concerto (or a showpiece).

4. An etude or caprice.

At least one of the selections should be performed from memory. Sight-reading may be required. Applicants may bring their own pianist or audition without accompaniment.

String lessons will be given at the discretion of the faculty member.

All music department ensembles are open to qualified students regardless of major. Membership is by audition and can be arranged by contacting the appropriate director or conductor. Call 318-257-4200 for information.