Guitar Ensemble

This performance class provides an opportunity for guitarists to create and perform music together in ensembles ranging from four to fourteen. The class will develop repertoire from diverse musical styles such as classical, jazz, folk, blues, and others. Students will compose and arrange music for guitar; all students will perform in an end-of-the-semester concert. It is primarily an acoustic (unamplified) ensemble with potential for occasional use of electric guitar. Each student must own an acoustic guitar; all students will have occasional responsibilities as percussionists. The course is open to two or three bass players/electric bassists who will be selected by audition. Requirements for this course include a solid foundation of guitar skills (knowledge of chords and barre chords, scales/fingerboard study, basic reading and music theory). Members of the class will be selected via audition at the first meeting; students should come prepared to play a piece of your choice. This course satisfies the Division I distribution requirement. EXP, PRJ