Prior private instruction from a qualified guitar teacher is strongly advised but competency is the determining factor in receiving a scholarship.

You will be asked to sight-read a short piece to be selected at the time of the audition (you can either use a Pick/ima right hand approach or the standard classical right-hand approach)

Scales: Two major and melodic-minor (Segovia's fingerings)

Two solo works demonstrating different musical styles and techniques at an intermediate level. These selections must demonstrate accuracy in picking patterns (economy picking, alternating pick/right-hand fingers, chicken picking, etc.), musicality, and careful production of guitar tones. One of these can be a personal composition while the other must be part of the standard electric guitar repertoire.