The following courses are offered by the Guitar Department. Please check the Schedule of Classes for course offerings each semester and consult individual course entries in this schedule for information on course prerequisites and corequisites.
For Guitar Performance Study courses (lessons, masterclass, and recitals), please click here.
Study of a diverse range of arranging techniques and concepts for the guitar. Students will start with basic solo and two-part arrangements and progress towards scores displaying four to six parts for beginner and intermediate educational ensembles and commercial music.
Pedagogy classes pertaining to individual instruments.
Study of a diverse range of arranging and transcription techniques for the guitar. Starting with basic solo and two-part arrangements, students will progress towards scores displaying twelve to sixteen parts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced educational ensembles and commercial music.
Rehearsal and performance of chamber music.
Rehearsal and performance of chamber music.
Guided exercises in transcribing works for the guitar originally written for piano, lute, violin, cello, or other instrument or instrumental ensemble.
Credit given for only one of L101 and L121 Beginning Guitar Class and Styles.
Credit given for only one of L102 and L122 Intermediate Guitar Class and Styles.
Credit given for only one of L121 and L101 Beginning Guitar Class.
Credit given for only one of L122 and L102 Intermediate Guitar Class.
Study and performance of the musical legacy created by guitar heroes from the 1930s to the present day. This course will investigate in a practical manner the solos, riffs, compositions, and techniques of various noteworthy guitarists who often presented new and unorthodox approaches to guitar playing conventions.
The course is intended as an overview of the origins and evolution of the modern guitar, examining repertoire from about 1500 to the present. Students will be introduced to important guitar/vihuela composers and performers throughout history. Analysis of scores and sound selections will be an integral part of the course.
Survey of guitar literature to 1800. Two papers required.
Survey of guitar literature since 1800. Two papers required.
The course is intended as an overview of the origins and evolution of the modern guitar, examining repertoire from about 1500 to the present. Students will be introduced to important guitar/vihuela composers and performers throughout history. Analysis of the scores and sound selections will be integral part of the course.
