Congratulations Winners!
Open Division
1st Prize Alberto Quintanilla
2nd Prize Leonela Alejandro
3rd Prize Chandler Dillingham
Collegiate Division
1st Prize Flavius Wagner
2nd Prize William Tanner
3rd Prize Sonya Wert
Senior Division
1st Prize Sonya Wert
2nd Prize Ryan Ivanov
3rd Prize Andreas Hofer
Honorable Mention Nathan Park
Junior Division
1st Prize Catalina Wert
2nd Prize Avyukth Bharathi
3rd Prize Jay Yum
2024 CHICAGO GUITAR FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION,
JUNE 7-9
All events are taking place at
Old Town School of Folk Music
909 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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.
Competition:
The competition is open to all guitarists across four age divisions:
Junior - 13 and under
Senior - 17 and under
Collegiate - 21 and under
Open - No age restriction
Compete for a total of $5000 in cash prizes
and special prizes for all categories: guitars made by Saers, total value of $4800,-
Competition Rules and Information
Concerts:
Friday, June 7th, Kenny Reichert and Ana Everling
Saturday, June 8th, Bokyung Byun
Festival Ensemble
Everyone is welcome!
Join us to play, learn and have fun together. Music will be available for download one month
before the festival. Festival Ensemble performance will take place on June 9th as an opening act of the final concert.
Master classes, Lectures and Clinics
TBA
