U of L Guitar Festival and Competition

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May 102012

Here are the details about the upcoming UofL Guitar Festival and Competition:

University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition – May 24-28, 2012
UofL School of Music, Louisville, KY

Events:

Solo Artist Competition (free choice repertoire all rounds, open to all ages) Youth Competition: Division I (14 years and under) / Division II (15-17 years old) Youth Ensemble Showcase Youth Guitar Orchestra Concerts (10 concerts featuring Adam Holzman, Kapsalis/Ivanovic Guitar Duo, Tantalus Quartet, Huston/Todd Guitar Duo, Lynn McGrath, the Old Toad Guitar Duo, and Brendan Evans) Lectures, Masterclasses, and Workshops (topics include: career counseling, entrepreneurship, Suzuki guitar method, and a faculty round-table discussion)

Featured Guest Artists:

Adam Holzman Kapsalis/Ivanovic Guitar Duo Tantalus Quartet Huston/Todd Guitar Duo Lynn McGrath Old Toad Guitar Duo Brendan Evans Duane Corn Christopher Davis Dennis Davis Dieter Hennings Stephen Mattingly Kevin Shank

Registration Fees:
General Festival Fee: $150. (No additional fee is required for the solo artist competition.)

Youth Weekend Fee: $75. (No additional fee is required for the youth competition.)

Concert Tickets: $50 concert series package / $20 general / $10 students and seniors

General and Youth Weekend registrations cover entry to all concerts and events, including entry into masterclasses and the competitions.

On-campus Housing Fees (optional):

Single, $30 / night – Double, $25 / night for each guest

*Hotels nearby include Days Inn and Quality Inn.

Contact:
Stephen Mattingly, Festival and Competition Director
info@stephenmattingly.com
(502) 852-5607

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