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Hayes School of Music
Appalachian State University
813 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

Phone: (828)262-3020
Fax: (828)262-6446

Email: music@appstate.edu

 

Strings/Guitar Music at ASU

celloApplied lessons in violin, viola, cello and double bass are an integral part of the six degree programs offered at the Hayes School of Music. Click here for more information about orchestral string studies.

guitarGuitar is available as a principle instrument in all undergraduate and graduate music degree programs. Students may major in classical guitar for all degrees, and jazz guitar in the Music Therapy and Music Industries Studies programs. Prospective students must audition in the style appropriate to their proposed degree program. Click here for more information

harp pictureStudents of harp receive instruction on solo and ensemble repertoire. As a principle instrument, the harp satisfies the requirments of applied instruction for all degree progrmas at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Click here for more information.

 


The String/Guitar Audition

The audition consists of a solo (or solos) of the student's choice that contains contrasting musical styles and tempi. Literature should be chosen that allows the student to demonstrate his/her present level of performance. The student may be asked to perform scales/arpeggios and to sight read appropriate literature. The School of Music schedules three audition dates each year. In addition, individual appointments for auditions are possible throughout the year.

Scholarships for String Musicians

Music scholarships are granted by the School of Music after a prospective student has successfully completed an audition/interview and has been accepted for admission to the University. The amount of scholarship support is determined by talent and financial need. Scholarships usually are awarded for a specific period of time (e.g., four academic years, one academic year, one semester). Click here for more information.