This comprehensive two-year program provides extensive artistic and professional training in performance, music literature, guitar pedagogy, business skills and music research. The curriculum includes two solo recitals plus two years of chamber music. M.M. candidates are encouraged to develop a repertoire of individual interest and are assisted in developing and implementing a career plan. The vibrant NCSA artistic community provides numerous opportunities for candidates to explore innovative ideas in programming and performance. In addition, the guitar faculty and NCSA touring office assist candidates in booking off-campus performances and obtaining employment.
Candidates elect additional music literature courses from diverse offerings.
Career Enhancement courses address topics in music business, artistic development and music research. A 25-30 minute program of varied solo concert works performed from memory. Demonstrate sight-reading proficiency. Auditions must take place on the NCSA campus. Graduate assistantships are designed to enhance the professional preparation of M.M. candidates and boost the quality and quantity of instruction to NCSA high school and undergraduate guitar students.