Classical Guitar in the Bachelor of Music (BMus)

At Laurier, our classical guitar program offers a supportive and welcoming environment for new students. While we maintain high standards for musicianship, technique, and creativity, we foster these goals through a spirit of mutual growth, performance excellence, and immersion in guitar music. 

Our progressive program allows students to learn and perform classical guitar music and transcriptions from various musical eras, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern, and Contemporary periods. We encourage students to compose their own music, create solo guitar arrangements, and participate in chamber ensembles with other musicians. 

The guitar program regularly hosts world-renowned classical guitarists for guest masterclasses and encourages students to perform at numerous events both within and outside the Faculty. 

As a guitar student, you have the flexibility to pursue a Bachelor of Music in any of our ten specializations. Pathways to the Bachelor of Music Therapy are available starting in your third year. 

Join us at Laurier and embark on a journey of musical excellence and personal growth. 

First-Year Courses

• Ensemble 
• Lessons & Studio Class 
• Keyboard Foundations 
• Vocal Foundations 
• Ear Training Lab 
• Theory Foundations & Explorations 
• three elective courses

First-Year Music Electives: 

• Intro to Composition  
• Intro to Music Therapy  
• Intro to Community Music / Education 
• Intro to Small Group Performance

Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Music is determined by a holistic review of your audition, academic transcript, interview, reference and optional portfolio.

You can find the guitar audition requirements here.

Audition Advice

• The best advice is to prepare your repertoire until everything in your program feels easy and relaxed, even with complicated challenges.
• Be sure to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings during the preparation. Imagine yourself succeeding at every step of the process and pay attention to your self-talk. Be kind and patient with yourself, as if you are your own student.
• While rehearsing, create similar conditions to the audition environment. Perform all of your music at the same time of day as your audition. Ask friends, family and your instructors if you can perform for them as often as possible.
• Leading up to your audition, make sure to eat healthily, sleep regularly and exercise to maintain the mental and physical fitness required to play at your very best.
• Finally, follow the audition requirements closely and reach out to Laurier's guitar studio faculty with any questions about your repertoire.