Christopher Parkening Classical Guitar Syllabus Classical Guitar: Private Lessons and Master Classes
Days and Times: TBA with each Student
Office AMB 232
Telephone on campus #4462
Off campus (310) 506-4462
Relation to the Christian Mission of Pepperdine University:
The mission of the Classical Guitar Program is to help students
pursue the highest levels of personal excellence in mastering the
classical guitar, with the ultimate purpose of inspiring them to use
their unique talents and abilities for the glory of God.
Goals:
The student will possess a well-rounded musicianship in Classical
Guitar, including technique, artistry, repertoire, sound production,
performance skills, recording technique, ensemble playing, sight
reading, teaching skills, and an understanding of important aspects
of the music business
Objectives:
to develop excellent classical guitar technique (including proper
sitting position, left and right hand technique, speed skills,
scales, tremolo, harmonics, arpeggios, rasgeado, legato, barring,
noise reduction, slurs, trills, pizzicato and the fundamentals of
effective practice). The method of development of these objectives
will focus on playing pieces from the instrument’s repertoire that
contain appropriate technical exercises within them. Foundational
studies and exercises will also be used to further specific areas of
technique.
to develop musicianship and interpretative skills in the
traditions of musical excellence of Andrιs Segovia (including poetic
lyrical phrasing and romantic musical spirit), with the ultimate aim
of creating a foundation that could enable the student to become a
concert performer and recording artist.
to cultivate a beautiful guitar sound, shaping each note to create
a variety of tonal colors and a wide dynamic range, including
effective principles of fingernail shaping and string activation.
to develop, refine and expand repertoire suitable for performance
and teaching, including transcription, arrangement, and encouragement
of new compositions.
to participate in ensemble settings: two guitars, guitar and
voice, flute and guitar, concerti, etc.)
to impart effective teaching skills.
to expose students to guest workshops in a variety of pertinent
subjects.
Audition Requirements:
Audition by CD, DVD, or in person shall include three pieces of
contrasting styles, memorized, preferably from the Selected
Repertoire List. The student shall also submit a repertoire list of
pieces that have been previously studied or performed. At minimum,
the student should have completed the level of study equivalent to
The Christopher Parkening Method, Volume Two.
Suggested Repertoire:
The student may choose, but is not limited to, pieces from the
Selected Repertoire List as a basis of study in this program.
Assessment:
Students will be assessed and graded based on the following:
25% repertoire, 25% technique, 25% musicianship, and 25% effort.
In addition, students will be assessed based on their mastery of
the objectives for individual progress and development set forth in
this syllabus, and by successful completion of Fall and Spring
Juries, Junior and Senior Recitals, and participation in master
classes.
Disability Services:
Any student with a documented disability needing academic
accommodations is requested to speak with the Disability Services
Office (Tyler Campus Center, Room 264) and the instructor, as early
in the semester as possible. All discussions will remain
confidential.
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