About the Classes
Master Classes:
Each student will have the opportunity to perform a piece and then receive a coaching with one of the teachers in a 20-30 minute master class. The classes will be determined by level.
Beginning students (Suzuki Book 1) will perform in a 20-minute master class with Sven Rainey or Catherine O'Kelly
Intermediate students (Suzuki Books 2-4) will perform in a 25-minute master class with Christopher Ladd
Advanced students will perform in a 30-minute master class with Christopher Ladd
Suzuki Group Class:
Suzuki instructor Sven Rainey will lead a 45-minute Suzuki group class. Activities will include games with review pieces, naming notes on the staff, improvising rhythms and melodies, and lots of other fun group games! Open only to beginning students (Suzuki Book 1).
Composition Class:
Composer Fraser Andras will teach an hour long introductory course in composition. He will begin the class with an introduction to basic music theory, followed by the creative process of composition, writing chord progressions, and writing a melody using chord tones and non-chord tones. The class will cover concepts in classical, rock, and pop composition. Open to everyone.
Composition Workshop:
Students who have experience composing in any style (classical, rock, pop) can sign up for a 30-minute master class-style workshop with composer Fraser Andras. Open only to intermediate and advanced students, but everyone is welcome to observe.
Songwriting Class:
Singer/songwriter Mandy Sullivan will teach an hour long course in songwriting. She will cover the history of songwriting, different genres and styles of songs, elements of a song, song structure, the creative process of songwriting, and how to craft a song by writing lyrics, melody, rhythm, and harmony. Open to everyone.
Songwriting Workshop:
Students who have experience with singing/songwriting can sign up for a 30-minute master class-style workshop with singer/songwriter Mandy Sullivan. Open only to intermediate and advanced students, but everyone is welcome to observe.
Guitar Ensemble:
Classical composer Michael Stubblefield has written a piece just for this festival! The piece is designed to be performed through Zoom, and the parts are written for different levels. All students who have registered for the Full Festival or the Guitar Ensemble will participate in four ensemble rehearsals and perform the ensemble piece in the final recital. Once all festival participants have registered, the parts will be assigned and emailed to everyone.
Student Performances
Musical Showcase:
Saturday, June 13th, 7:00-8:00 pm EST
Students who play an instrument other than guitar, or who play another style of guitar, are welcome to perform on their alternate instrument/style. Depending on how many participants there are, students may be able to perform more than one piece. The showcase is also open to students who want to perform with a family member. This recital will be open to family and friends. You are welcome to share the link.
Final Recital:
Sunday, June 14th, 7:00-8:00 pm EST
Each student will perform one polished piece on in their main style of guitar. It can be the piece they performed in the master class, or it can be a different piece. The Guitar Ensemble will also perform. This recital will be open to family and friends. You are welcome to share the link.
Concerts
Faculty Recital:
Friday, June 12th, 7:00-8:00 pm EST
The guitar festival faculty members will each perform a piece. This recital will be open to family and friends. You are welcome to share the link.
Around the World Concert:
Saturday, June 13th, 2:00-3:00 pm EST
Various guitarists from around the world will each perform a piece from their home. This concert will be open to family and friends. You are welcome to share the link.
Faculty
Full Registration
Price: $70 + eventbrite fee
(Full Registration includes registration for the Guitar Ensemble)
Each student will have the opportunity to:
-Perform in a master class
-Perform in the Musical Showcase
-Perform in the Final Recital
-Participate in the Guitar Ensemble
-Perform the world premiere of a new composition
-Attend the composition and songwriting classes
-Watch all the master classes and workshops
-Watch all the concerts
Beginning students will also be able to participate in the Suzuki group class.
Intermediate and Advanced students can sign up to participate in the composition workshop or songwriting workshop for an additional fee of $40.
Guitar Ensemble
Price: $25 + eventbrite fee
Participants will have the opportunity to:
-Participate in the Guitar Ensemble
-Perform the world premiere of the ensemble piece in the final recital
-Attend the composition and songwriting classes
-Watch all the master classes and workshops
-Watch all the student recitals
-Watch all the concerts
Intermediate and Advanced students can sign up to participate in the composition workshop or songwriting workshop for an additional fee of $40.
Audit the Festival
Price: $15 + eventbrite fee
Auditors will have the opportunity to:
-Attend the composition and songwriting classes
-Watch all the master classes and workshops
-Watch all the student recitals
-Watch all the concerts
View the Festival Schedule
