Guitar

Students in the Guitar Sector receive excellent training at both the undergraduate and graduate levels under the leadership of the guitar faculty, all of whom are founding members of the Canadian Guitar Quartet.

Studying Guitar

Other masterclasses, given by guest artists of national and international renown, usually involve collaboration with the Conservatoire de musique de Gatineau and the Ottawa Guitar Society. Various performing opportunities include class concerts (given twice a semester) and participation in public concerts of solo and ensemble works (presented by the Guitar and Baroque Ensembles).

Audition requirements

Undergraduate candidates should prepare:

two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent;
technical study;

Students applying to the Bachelor of Music (B. Mus.) or to the combined Bachelor of Music and Science (B. Mus./B. Sc.) must demonstrate an advanced level of technical proficiency and performance ability.

For graduate candidates, the audition should consist of around forty-five minutes of music, and must include at least three works from different style periods.

For more information, please contact Guitar Sector Head Louis Trépanier.

Get to know our faculty

Our esteemed faculty, comprised of accomplished musicians and scholars, bring a wealth of experience and a passion for teaching to every classroom and studio.

Discover our guitar professors