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.
Follow this link for Guitar Performance Study courses (lessons, masterclass, and recitals).
MUS E358 – Guitar Ensemble Arranging
Study of a diverse range of arranging techniques and concepts directly applied to the guitar. Students will start with basic two-part arrangements and progress towards the creation of scores displaying twelve to sixteen parts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced educational ensembles, as well as for commercial music.
MUS E459 – Instrumental Pedagogy
Pedagogy classes pertaining to individual instruments.
MUS E558 – Guitar Ensemble Arranging
Study of a diverse range of arranging techniques and concepts directly applied to the guitar. Students will start with basic two-part arrangements and progress towards the creation of scores displaying twelve to sixteen parts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced educational ensembles, as well as for commercial music.
MUS F450 – Chamber Music
Rehearsal and performance of chamber music.
MUS F550 – Chamber Music
Rehearsal and performance of chamber music.
MUS F551 – Practicum in Transcription for the Guitar
Guided exercises in transcribing works for the guitar originally written for piano, lute, violin, cello, or other instrument or instrumental ensemble.
MUS L101 – Beginning Guitar Class
MUS L102 – Intermediate Guitar Class
MUS L103 – Advanced Guitar Class
MUS L121 – Beginning Guitar Class and Styles
MUS L122 – Intermediate Guitar Class and Styles
MUS L128 – Guitar Heroes
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.
MUS L661 – Doctoral Guitar Recital
MUS M438 – Survey of Guitar Literature
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.
MUS M627 – Independent Study of the Literature of the Guitar I
Survey of guitar literature to 1800. Two papers required.
MUS M628 – Independent Study of the Literature of the Guitar II
Survey of guitar literature since 1800. Two papers required.
MUS M538 – Survey of Guitar Literature
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.