Janet Grohovac
VCM 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.
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sJanet Grohovac – St. David’s-by-the-Sea Summer Music Series
St. David’s-by-the-Sea Summer Music Series
Janet Grohovac, Guitar
DATE: Saturday, August 8th at 7:00 pm.
LOCATION: St. David’s-by-the-Sea, 5182 Cordova Bay Rd.
Admission by Donation
Featuring works by Canadian composer Jacques Hetu, Spanish composers Turina and Torroba, Italian composer Regondi, Cuban composer Brouwer, and Argentinian composer Piazzolla!
Janet Grohovac – Northwest Guitar Festival 2009
Congratulations to Victoria’s very own Janet Grohovac for winning the 2009 Northwest Guitar Festival Competition! Of the twenty-four Canadian & American competitors four were chosen to present their final programs with Janet giving a spectacular concert winning her the top prize.
1st place: Janet Grohovac (Victoria)
2nd place: Peter Powell (Calgary)
3rd place: Brett Gunther (Calgary)
4th place: Bradford Werner (Victoria)
A secondary round of applause to Murray Visscher as three of the above guitarists have either studied with Murray over the years or are in current studies with him now. The Victoria guitarist’s have also studied with Alexander Dunn at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and the University of Victoria.
Other Victoria representations saw Micheal Dias, the 2008 Winner, give a wonderful concert of Ponce and Hetu as well as a performance by the Victoria Guitar Trio with Michael, Adrian Verdejo, and Bradford Werner.
Congratulations Janet!
