Admission requirements Turkish Music

Theory

• Familiar with basic Makams, such as Rast, Ussak, Hicaz, Nihavend: Their scale(s) and tonal centers. Knowledge of their basic seyir (melodic progression/itinerary).
• Able to sing and/or play the basic makams, ascending and descending. Attention to intonation should be given.
• The candidate should have general knowledge of either:
• The repertoire and playing techniques used in regional styles of traditional Anatolian folk music (e.g. Aegean, Central, Anatolia and Teke)  

OR

• The repertoire and basic forms of classical Turkish music (e.g. Pesrev, Sarki, Beste, Saz Semai)

Performance

• Prepare a programme of 10-15 minutes (2-3 pieces). The pieces should differ in terms of style/ rhythm/ form (see theory bullet point 3)
• Candidate cannot play with ensemble, just solo or backing track.
• Perform a Taksim from the Makam of your choice.  
• Basic sight reading (prima vista) of a given Turkish music score.