Guitar Auditions

All guitarists seeking entrance into the music program and/or scholarship monies must perform the following: 

  • Major and minor scales, two octaves (PDF file of fingerings is available upon request)
  • One of the 20 Studies by Fernando Sor (Segovia Ed.) OR one of the 25 Melodic & Progressive Studies, Op. 60 by Matteo Carcassi
  • One selection from Albums 3 or 4 of the Royal Conservatory, Guitar Repertoire and Studies
  • Sight-reading

B.A. MUSIC (WORSHIP ARTS) MAJORS

  • All requirements stated above, except the selection from the Royal Conservatory Albums.
  • One contemporary piece played as a solo or with accompaniment track. This should reflect the student's ability to play melodically and also demonstrate chord knowledge. (electric guitar optional on one selection)            

PERFORMANCE MAJORS

  • All requirements stated above
  • One additional classical piece. Student's choice.

PERFORMANCE (CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC) MAJORS

  • All requirements stated above, except the selection from the Royal Conservatory Albums. 
  • Two contemporary pieces played as a solo or with accompaniment track.  This should reflect the student's ability to play melodically and also demonstrate chord knowledge. (electric guitar optional on one selection

RECORDED AUDITIONS
Students for whom performing an on-campus audition is prohibitive (for example international students) may request to submit their video auditions via the internet or on a high quality DVD (no audio recordings permitted). Please send your requests to: music@cornerstone.edu

AUDITION ACCOMPANISTS
No pre-recorded accompaniments are accepted except where expressly stated above. Applicants requiring an accompanist are strongly encouraged to bring their own; however, a staff accompanist is available upon request. Applicants requesting a staff accompanist must include photocopies of their audition selections and a staff accompanist fee of $10.00 (personal checks only) with the audition application form. Applicants have an opportunity to rehearse with the staff accompanist prior to the audition.