Guitar Studies with Celil Refik Kaya

Completion of this Music Degree specialization prepares one for a career as an instrumental performer (solo or ensemble) private instrument teacher and the state-certified public school teacher (Kean University). Continued study may include a master's degree (NJCU only) in instrumental performance or instrumental literature.


Audition requirements for the guitar program are to be discussed with the coordinator of the program. The audition will comprise classical guitar studies and repertoire as well as scales and other aspects of technique as suitable. Studies by Fernando Sor, Mauro Giuliani, Leo Brouwer and Heitor Villa-Lobos will be appropriate.

Master of Music in Performance (NJCU) : a short program (1/2 hour) of works from three different historical periods (Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, Modern/Contemporary) with at least one multi-section work, sets of pieces by the same composer, and two studies by Heitor Villa-Lobos, demonstrating the advanced level that is expected.

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