Bradford Werner
Guitar Victoria Showcase Concert
Guitar Victoria Showcase Concert
A Fundraiser for Guitar Victoria
DATE/TIME: February 11th, 2010, 8:00pm
VENUE: Alix Goolden Hall – Victoria Conservatory of Music 907 Pandora Ave.
Tickets at the door: $10 General / 5 Students & Seniors
www.guitarvictoria.com
Info: admin@guitarvictoria.com
A showcase of Victoria’s Professional Talent. Proceeds go toward Guitar Victoria and to guitar programs in need such as the Victoria Conservatory Summer Guitar Academy.
We need your support so spread the word and come see a great concert!
Free tickets to students age 15 and under, pick them up at the Victoria Conservatory Front Desk (900 Johnson Street, M-F 9:00-5:00pm. There’s still 20 left so pick them up fast!
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Performers include:
- Victoria Guitar Trio performing latin influenced trio music by Patrick Roux
- Continuum Consort, soprano Elizabeth MacIsaac, flutist Emily Nagelbach, and guitarist Douglas Hensley Songs of Mystery and Night by David Loeb
- Carli & Julie Kennedy , performing original songs from their recent recording!
- VCM Guitar Orchestra, directed by Michael Dias
- Quelus Duo, performing the first movement of Hetu’s Double Guitar Concerto with string quartet: the string trio is Satori Strings: Cathryn Kennedy, Zachary Taylor and Elizabeth Jane Fields and to form the quartet we have special guest Philip Manning.
- Duo Verdejo, performing works for Viola and Guitar (Megan Verdejo, viola)
- Alexander Dunn, performing Beatles arrangements and in music by John Oliver in guitar quartet
- Douglas Hensley, performing with the spectacular Continuum Consort
- Michael Dias, performing in nearly everything! What a guy! Victoria Trio, Quelus
- Bradford Werner, your host for the night, Quelus Duo, Victoria Trio
- Adrian Verdejo, joins Megan Verdejo to showcase guitar-viola works, Victoria Trio
Intermission will feature draw prizes for: Free guitar lessons from the performers, CDs, books, and more!
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sVCM Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010
Victoria Conservatory of Music Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010
Please visit the official website for applications and brochures and more:
www.vcm.bc.ca (see Summer Academies -> Guitar)
The Summer Guitar Academy is the perfect place to submerse yourself in the world of classical guitar with other like-minded students in a week of music exploration and study that you won’t forget! For all ages, from novice to advanced players.
Victoria has cultivated a very active classical guitar community – come learn from inspiring faculty with extensive experience in all facets of classical guitar.
Faculty
- Bradford Werner (Artistic Director, A.V.C.M.)
- Alexander Dunn (B.Mus., M.Mus., Ph.D.)
- Douglas Hensley (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
- Adrian Verdejo (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
- Michael Dias (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
- Stephen Lochbaum (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
- Janet Grohovac (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
| Prgrams |
Summer Guitar Academy – $395
3 hours of group lessons; 6 hours of guitar orchestra; 4 hours of masterclass; 4 hours of performance workshops/lectures; performance in Student Concerts and Competition; admission to all Guitar Academy Concerts.
Private Lesson Package – $106
Students enrolled in the Summer Guitar Academy can add 2 one-hour private lessons with a faculty member. Take advantage of this opportunity to get one-on-one instruction with our inspiring SGA faculty!
Schedule
| Monday – Friday, July 5 – 9 | |
| 9:15am – 9:30am | Tune-up & Greetings |
| 9:30am – 10:30pm | Competition and Small Group Lessons |
| 10:45am – 12:00pm | Guitar Orchestra |
| 12:45pm – 1:45pm | Masterclass |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Workshops and Lectures |
| Monday, July 5 | |
| 7:30pm | Faculty Concert |
| Tuesday, July 6 | |
| 12:45pm – 1:45pm | Stephen Lochbaum |
| Wednesday, July 7 | |
| 7:30pm | Janet Grohovac |
| Friday, July 9 | |
| 2:00pm | Guitar Academy Student Recital |
| 7:30pm | Guitar Academy Student Showcase & Orchestra Concert |
Audition Required
A short casual interview is required with the Artistic Director to ascertain musical level. Out-of-town participants are permitted to be interviewed by phone or email. All levels and ages are encouraged to audition.
Academy Competition
Academy participants are encouraged to compete and experience the Academy Competition, but participation is not mandatory. Prizes: $700, $400, $200, and more! Required piece: any Classical/Romantic Era etude (such as Sor, Guiliani, Mertz, etc.).
| Concerts |
| Faculty Showcase: Guitar Academy Faculty and the Victoria Guitar Trio Monday, July 5, 2010, 7:30pm Wood Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music $15 adults, $10 students Stephen Lochbaum Janet Grohovac Guitar Academy Student Recital Guitar Academy Student Showcase & Orchestra Concert |
| Application Information |
Application Deadline: June 4, 2010
Classes fill up quickly, so apply early. Registrants after this date may be accepted on a space-available basis, but will not be guaranteed full services.
To apply for the Summer GuitarAcademy, please complete and send in the Application Form or apply in person at the VCM.
Financial Assistance
Bursary Deadline: May 15, 2010
Some bursary assistance will be available. Applicants must comply with all deadlines and requirements. Late applicants will not be considered for financial assistance.
To apply for a bursary, please fill in the Bursary Application Form* and return it to:
Katie Pinilla
Student Accounts/Financial Aid Coordinator
Victoria Conservatory of Music
900 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3N4
Or by fax to 250-386-6602
Accommodation
Out-of-town students are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. Reasonable rates are offered at the University of Victoria residences. Phone: 250-721-8395 or email: housing@uvic.bc.ca.
Program Information
Bradford Werner, Artistic Director
250-592-9278
General Information
Emily Nagelbach
Manager, VCM Summer Academies
250-386-5311 ext.231
* Due to the fact that the summer bursaries are funded by a corporate sponsor, we require financial information to award a bursary.
VCM Summer Guitar Academy 2009 Concerts
Concerts
Summer Guitar Academy Faculty Concert
Monday, July 6, 2009, 7:30pm
Robin and Winifred Wood Hall
Victoria Conservatory of Music
$15 adults, $10 students
Victoria Guitar Trio
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 7:30pm
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Victoria Conservatory of Music
$15 adults, $10 students
Academy Student Recital
Friday, July 10, 2009, 7:30pm
Metro Studio
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Admission by Donation
