Stephen Lochbaum
2010 Northwest Guitar Festival
From Alexander Dunn (Director),
I am delighted to extend an invitation to the 20th Northwest Guitar Festival, April 9-11, 2010, hosted by the Victoria Conservatory of Music in beautiful Victoria, BC. The festival boasts the ‘best of the west’ with an emphasis on the wonderful resources and talents of performing artists from western Canada including Janet Grohovac, Stephen Lochbaum, Victoria Guitar Trio, Duo Verdejo, Oberon Guitar Trio, Continuum Consort, and festival director Alexander Dunn.
The final concert is the incomparable Pepe Romero. Aside from a whirlwind touring schedule, Maestro Romero is an honorary doctorate recipient from the University of Victoria and is the force behind Victoria’s energetic guitar scene. His concert will be greatly anticipated.
Presentations and masterclasses will be offered by Stephen Boswell, lutenist Ray Nurse, composer John Oliver, Randy Pile and festival artists. Composer/performer Michael Nicolella will lead the Canadian premiere of his Vals Eterna with festival faculty and participants.
Players from western Canada and the US Northwest will vie for NWGF Competition prizes: 4th - $250CAD,
3rd – $450CAD, 2nd – $600CAD, 1st – $1000CAD
Please visit the Victoria Conservatory of Music website (http://www.vcm.bc.ca/) and click under “VCM Special Events” for general information on registration, festival programming, competition details, travel, and accommodation. Online and mail-in registration and payment is available.
I encourage you to forward this invitation to your friends, students, and guitar enthusiasts. I look forward to seeing you in Victoria to help celebrate an extraordinary guitar event.
Alexander Dunn
2010 Northwest Guitar Festival Director
PEPE ROMERO
plays in Victoria, BC as the feature concert of the Northwest Guitar Festival.
Pepe Romero is an acclaimed living legend in the world of classical music. The richness and beauty of Romero’s music has been communicated to millions of people throughout the world. He maintains a whirlwind touring schedule and is regarded as one of the top classical musicians in the word today. Maestro Romero has played for US presidential administrations, the Vatican, the Prince of Wales, has been knighted by the King of Spain, and holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Victoria. He will be joined by his colleague Alexander Dunn. Victoria and is delighted to host Pepe Romero for this special concert.
PEPE ROMERO
Sunday – 11 April at 8pm at the Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria
Conservatory of Music. Tickets cost $38.50 for adults and $5 off for
students and are available through the McPherson Box Office
(www.rmts.bc.ca or 250.386.6121) or at the door.
Tickets for evening concerts at the Northwest Festival will be available through the McPherson box office (www.rmts.bc.ca or 250.386.6121) or at the door.
Alexander Dunn & Friends
Friday April 9, 8 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria
Conservatory of Music
Victoria Virtuosi
Stephen Lochbaum & Janet Grohovac
Saturday April 10, 8 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria
Conservatory of Music
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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.
