​is hosting the
2020 CHICAGO GUITAR FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION,
MAY 29-31, 2020 
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WE ARE BACK IN 2020 FOR ANOTHER WEEKend event.

​three music genres:
classical
world
jazz

​WE INVITE guitarists and musicians of all ages, levels and backgrounds. Internationally celebrated artists will visit Chicago to judge the competition, lead ensembles, give master classes, clinics, lectures and PRESENT concerts that are sure to impress.  
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EVENTS


Competition:

The competition is open to all guitarists,  in 4 age categories:
Junior - 13 and under, Senior - 17 and under, Collegiate - 21 and under, Open- 22 and up
for a total of $5000,- in cash prizes
and a special prize, guitar made by Lyon and Healy, valued at $ 1700,-
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Master classes:

 Classical: Thomas Viloteau, and Denis Azabagic
World music: Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic
Jazz: Scott Mason, Paul Wertico, Neal Alger, Henry Johnson, John Moulder


Lectures and clinics:

"In the black box"
Technique of the Classical Guitar,
by Thomas Viloteau

"Starting from scratch"
Effective way to work on a new piece of music
by Denis Azabagic

"Upright to electric: 
transferring string bass styles to bass guitar"
by Scott Mason


Concerts:

 Friday, May 29th, CCPA Jazz Faculty concert: 
Scott Mason, Paul Wertico, Neal Alger, Henry Johnson, John Moulder

Saturday, May 30th, Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic Duo

 Sunday, May 31st, Cavatina Duo and Thomas Viloteau

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​Festival Ensemble

Everyone is welcome!
Zhivko Nikolov, CCPA alumnus will lead rehearsals and a concert performance.
Join us to play, learn and have fun together. Music will be available for download one month
before the festival.

 
Artists and Judges:

Classical
Thomas Viloteau
Denis Azabagic

World
​Fareed Haque
Goran Ivanovic

Jazz
Scott Mason
Paul Wertico
Neal Alger
Henry Johnson
John Moulder

Competition Judges
Ann Waller
Norm Ruiz
Zhivko Nikolov
Kacey Ellis

Vendors:

Performers Music
Ric Larsen, luthier
Steven Walter Guitars
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Contact Information and Registration