San
Joaquin
Valley
Guitar
Society, Inc.
(Established 2003)
Events

California State University,Fresno
Guitar Panorama
and
Juan Serrano
International Guitar Competition
April 18th-23rd, 2006

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Schedule of Events:
All events in Wahlberg Recital Hall(WRH) April 18th-23rd, 2006.

Competition, Exhibition and Masterclass Information:

Juan Serrano International Guitar Competition

Prizes: 1st Prize-2006 Kenny Hill (USA) Classical Guitar and $300. 2nd Prize-$1600 classical guitar and $200. 3rd prize $800 flamenco guitar and $100.

Juan Serrano International Guitar Competition Guidelines: The competition is open to all classical guitarists regardless of age, who are at the outset of their careers, and are not represented by artist management or record labels. Past prizewinners of this competition are eligible to participate, but past winners of this competition are not eligible to compete again. There are no set pieces; the only requirement is that all performers must play classical guitar. Performers are encouraged to show diversity and contrast in their programming that exhibits a wide range of stylistic, technical, and interpretive elements in order to show judges panel a well-rounded performance.

Each competitor will be ranked from 1-10 in four separate categories:

  1. Programming-Diversity, Creativity, and Breadth of Repertoire.
  2. Interpretation-performance practice, tempo, dynamic control, phrasing.
  3. Technique- Rhythmic Accuracy, Articulation, Intonation, Tone Quality and Variety of Tone.
  4. Artistry-Memorization, Stage Presence, and Artistic Maturity.

The first round limits each performer to 10 minutes of stage time; the second round limit is 15 minutes and the Final round 20 minutes. There will be 8 semi-finalists and 4 finalists chosen for the respective rounds. Judges will all be chosen from outside the Central San Joaquin Valley. In the event a judge would be evaluating their own student their score will be thrown out for that performer and the average of the scores of the remaining judges will be used instead.

Entry Fee: $15 Payable to CSUF Foundation-Guitar Festival.

Mail by April 14th to:
Dr. Corey Whitehead, Guitarist-Lecturer
CSU, Fresno, Dept. of Music
2380 E. Keats Ave. M/S MB77
Fresno, CA 93740

CSU, Fresno

High School Division Competition 2006

The 2006 High School Division Competition at California State University, Fresno will be held from 8-10am on Sat. April 22nd.

Each student must perform 2 contrasting works for classical guitar with the total duration of the performance being 7 minutes.

"Grade Two" selections from Aaron Shearer, Frederick Noad, Christopher Parkening, and Scott Tennant's Pumping Nylon Repertoire Series are highly recommended. More difficult repertoire may be played as desired.

First Prize: $100, 1st Place trophy, and $400 Scholarship to CSU Summer Arts Guitar Workshop July 16-29, 2006.

Second Prize: $75, 2nd place trophy, and $200 Scholarship to CSU Summer Arts July 16-29, 2006.

Third Prize: $25, 3rd place trophy, and $200 Scholarship to CSU Summer Arts July 16-29, 2006.

Application deadline is April 14th, 2006. Apply by email to cwhitehead@csufresno.edu

Entry fee $10 payable by check by April 14th, 2006 to: Corey Whitehead

Mail by April 14th to:
Dr. Corey Whitehead, Guitarist-Lecturer
CSU, Fresno, Dept. of Music
2380 E. Keats Ave. M/S MB77
Fresno, CA 93740

Masterclasses:A live recording must be received by April 1st in order to apply to perform in the masterclasses. Please indicate the class or classes in which you wish to perform. Include your name, address, and email information. Recordings will not be returned or used for any other purpose. If you are selected to perform, you will be required to submit your chosen piece and the $60 performers fee via mail before April 14th, 2006. Submit recordings to:

Dr. Corey Whitehead, Guitarist-Lecturer
CSU, Fresno, Dept. of Music
2380 E. Keats Ave. M/S MB77
Fresno, CA 93740

CSU Summer Arts 2006
"Flamenco Forms and Techniques in the
Classical Counter Repertoire"

July 16-29, 2006


Concert Calendar

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Past Events
CSU Summer Arts

July 10-22, 2005


Concert Calendar

  • Steve Thachuk & Scott Tennant. Monday, July 11-8pm-TBA
  • Eliot Fisk. Wednesday, July 13-8pm-TBA
  • Steve Robinson & Michael Chapdelaine. Friday, July 15-8pm-TBA
  • Nicholas Goluses & Ben Verdery. Tuesday, July 19-8pm-TBA


For more information contact:
David Schramm (559) 325-8057 or dave@schrammguitars.com
Corey Whitehead (559) 278-2670 or coreywhitehead@yahoo.com
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