Description of Events

Monday June 13, 2022
10:30 pm – 12:00 pm  (USA Central Time)
Samuel Hines Workshop
“Creating an Individualized Technical Practice Approach”
Technical work lies at the heart of practice for any serious musician. Students are correctly told they need to practice technique but are often overwhelmed with choices and have a difficult time narrowing down what seems to be a never-ending list. Do we practice scales 2 hours-a-day like Segovia insisted? How much time should we devote to technique without taking all available practice time? With this workshop we will present a process that allows you to diagnose what your needs are and choose productive exercises that efficiently develop your playing.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm  (USA Central Time)
Prof. Eddie Healy Workshop
Theory Class - Part I
“The Devil is in the Details: How Music Theory Can Fuel Better Musical Interpretations”
While studying music theory may be good mental exercise, it’s true value lies in what it enables one to understand about what makes music really tick! If we understand more about how the music we intend to play is structured, we can create more effective and more compelling interpretations of it. In this 3-part class we will first take a deep dive into the structure of a well-known piece of guitar music, and then spend time discussing how what we have discovered about it will enable us to bring what is especially interesting about the music to the fore in our expression! 

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm  (USA Central Time)
Dr. Jay Kacherski  & Prof. Jeremy García
“Solutions for Scale Efficiency and Speed: Exploring a variety of techniques and methods for both the right and left hand” 
 

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Dr. Jay Kacherski , Conductor
Festival Guitar Orchestra (Mon-Thu, Sat Dress Rehearsal)
You will learn three pieces, two accompanied by clarinet. The Festival Guitar Orchestra will open for Jason Vieaux at the Saturday night concert, June 18.
 

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Theory Class (Part II) 

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Workshop 
Dr. Juan Carlos Laguna
"Sight-Reading on Guitar"
 

Wednesday, June 15, 2022
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Theory Class (Part III) 

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Workshop 
Jiji  (Prof. Ji Yeon Kim)
"Wearing Many Different Hats As a 21st Century Musician"
Explore different skill sets to invest in now to prepare for many different roles in the future:  Composer? Arranger? Activist? Chamber musician? DJ? The possibilities are endless.
 

Thursday, June 16, 2022 
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm - Workshop
Dr. Jay Kacherski and additional faculty
Nail Care and More

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Workshop 
Prof. Jason Vieaux 
“Building Blocks of Arranging: Processing Melody, Harmony and Rhythm to create quick arrangements for professional use” 

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lasagna Dinner & Recital
Sign up to play a piece or two in a casual recital in Fellowship Hall.
Enjoy this night of fun and fellowship with a great dinner prepared by Chef Chuck Johnson of Catering To Your Kneads. 

Friday, June 17, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Master Class 
Prof. Jason Vieaux 
4 Students will play for Prof. Vieaux who will then offer suggestions.
The audience learns from the critique as the information imparted to the student player benefits everyone. 

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm – Lunch
Courtesy of The Avalon Diner
Chicken Tenders, Salad, Ice Cream 

12:45 pm – 2:30 pm­
Vendor Showcase

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Luthier Workshop
Acquiles Torres
Venezuelan-born luthier, Acquilles Torres, will discuss the process and many considerations in constructing a fine, hand-made classical guitar.

7:00-8:30 pm – Concert
   Samuel Hines
   JIJI
   Juan Carlos Laguna 
in the St. Philip Sanctuary 

Saturday, June 18, 2022 
10:00 am - 12:00 pm – Master Class
Dr. Juan Carlos Laguna
4 Students will play for Dr. Laguna who will then offer suggestions. The audience learns from the critique as the information imparted to the student player benefits everyone. 

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Dr. Jay Kacherski, Conductor
Festival Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
We will rehearse the three pieces for tonight’s concert as well as stage entrance and exit.  Concert attire for rehearsal not required, but attire for the concert is “concert black” (black shirt  or blouse, black pants or skirt). You are the opener for Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux – an honor you will cherish. 

6:15 pm – Arrival of Guitar Orchestra 

7:00-8:30 pm – Concert
   The Festival Guitar Orchestra
   Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux
in the St. Philip Sanctuary 

8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Announcement of Competition Winners 
Contestants in the Middle School and High-School Divisions of the Youth Competition must be present. 
The other Divisions were virtual submissions and winners will be announced and posted online at 9 pm.