CCM's Annual Classical Guitar Workshop Celebrates Silver Anniversary July 28-Aug. 3

CCM hosts its

25th annual Classical Guitar Workshop

July 28-Aug. 3, featuring

a variety of hands-on learning opportunities for classical guitarists of all ages and skill levels

. Aspiring artists may participate in master classes and ensembles (all organized by level, from beginner to advanced), sessions focusing on recital preparation, music theory, early music instruments, as well as additional special sessions titled "Arranging Music for Guitar," "Analyzing and Performing Torroba's 'Suite Castellana,'" "Francisco Tarrega's Works for Solo Guitar" and more.

The weeklong workshop includes a series of free, public concerts showcasing participants and the workshop's faculty. See below for details.
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25th ANNIVERSARY CLASSICAL GUITAR WORKSHOP
Schedule of Free Public Performances

Monday, July 28 | 8 p.m.

FACULTY ENSEMBLE RECITAL

Featuring Renato Butturi, Clare Callahan, Leighann Narum, Carlos Perez, Rodney Stucky, Karl Wohlwend, Jeffrey Van; repertoire includes three "Chilean Pieces," original works by Chilean virtuoso guitarist (and faculty member) Carlos Perez in celebration of the workshop's 25th anniversary

Location:

Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

Wednesday, July 30 | 8 p.m.
WEEKEND FACULTY RECITAL
Featuring Amy Brucksch, Julie Goldberg, Christopher Hubbard, Kevin Mulhall, Christopher Wilke
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
                  

Thursday, July 31 | 8 p.m.

STANLEY YATES RECITAL

Faculty, Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, TN)

Location:

Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

Friday, August 1 | 8 p.m.

CARLOS PEREZ RECITAL

First place winner of 2006 Joaquin Rodrigo International Competition (Madrid, Spain)

Location:

Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

Saturday, August 2 | 8 p.m.
25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Featuring faculty and workshop participants -- over 80 guitars onstage at once; repertoire includes the world premiere of Fantasma de Falla by faculty member Jeffrey Van, as well as solos and chamber music
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater

Sunday, August 3 | 2 p.m.
PARTICIPANTS RECITAL
Solos and ensembles rehearsed during the week
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
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All events are free and open to the public and take place on the CCM campus at the University of Cincinnati.

For an application or additional information, please visit www.ccmguitarworkshop.org or call 513-281-2865.