About Applications
There are 3 set of fields in the Application:
•Festival Fields (everyone fills these out)
•Master Class Fields
•Competition Fields
Applications:
1) Applications and deposits will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. A deposit of $50 secures your spot.
2) The $50 deposit is applied to the total tuition
Make checks payable to “Houston Classical Guitar Festival”
Mail checks by May 15 to:
Nadene Crain, President
Houston Classical Guitar Festival
2611 Sun Cove Ln.
Pearland, TX 77584
Registration Requirements for Master Classes:
1) Spots are limited and given on a first come first served basis.
2) Only intermediate and advanced students will be invited to perform in the Master Classes.
3) Solo performers or small ensembles are welcome to register (all members of the ensemble must be present at time of the class and registered for the festival with the exception of non-guitarists).
4) You must provide name of current teacher, age, years of study & repertoire (include composers' names) for Master Class.
Requirements for Scholarships:
1) Scholarships will be given on a need basis: we strive to keep our costs as low as possible to make the Festival open to all. However, those in need of financial assistance are encouraged to apply.
2) Please email a short paragraph explaining why you need a scholarship to HCGFestC@gmail.com
3) Please turn in a brief letter of recommendation from a private teacher to aide us in the decision of awarding scholarships. Letters from instructors must be emailed directly from the teacher to HCGFestC@gmail.com
4) If you do not have an instructor or are a complete beginner and have no experience as a classical guitarist, please email us at HCGFestC@gmail.com to discuss how we can help you.
5) If you are registering as a Competitor as well, you must fill out the Competition Application Form. Be sure to include all the titles, movements, and full name for each composer. Please read the rules before filling out the form.
Tuition Packages Explained
Option 1: Middle & High School Program for HISD Schools & Beginners – $175
Includes special curriculum in group classes plus auditing all events, HCGF T-shirt, and all concerts.
Option 2: Middle School, High School, College & Adults – $220
Middle School students must be taking private lessons during the school year, and a recommendation letter from a teacher is required.
Tuition includes minimum of four lessons, all events, and HCGF T-shirt, and all concerts.
Extra lessons might be given, at no extra charge, if time slots are available.
You can add a Master Class (first come, first served) for $10.
Option 3: Full Festival plus Competition – $240
Please fill out both the online Festival and Competition Fields.
Open Division - The Competition is open to all ages and nationalities 30 years of age and younger.
Please read the entire Competition rules before filling out the Competition Fields.
Tuition includes minimum of four lessons, all events, and HCGF T-shirt, and all concerts.
Competitors must fill out the Competition Fields of the Festival Application. Be sure to include all the titles, movements, and full name for each composer.
You can add a Master Class (first come, first served) for $10.
Option 4: Competition Only – $135
Please fill out both the online Festival and Competition Fields.
Open Division - The Competition is open to all ages and nationalities 30 years of age and younger.
Please read the entire Competition rules before filling out the Competition Fields.
Tuition includes HCGF T-shirt and all concerts.
Competitors must fill out the Competition Fields of the Festival Application. Be sure to include all the titles, movements, and full name for each composer.
You can add a Master Class (first come, first served) for $10.
Master Class: Can be added only to option 2, 3 or 4 — $10
Open only to Intermediate and Advanced Players.
You must bring music with you.
Master Classes will be given by:
Queries? Contact:
Jay Kacherski, Artistic Director: by email: HCGFestC@gmail.com
Nadene Crain, President: 713-305-2336 or by email nacrain@comcast.net
Are you competing?
•Yes, Show me the Rules •No, just fill out the Festival Application