​2023 CHICAGO GUITAR FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION,
JUNE 3-4
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REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO MAY 28TH AT MIDNIGHT
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All events are taking place at
Roosevelt University
430 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Parking: https://www.parkwhiz.com/
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​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 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 Senior, Collegiate and Open categories,
guitars made by Saers.
Competition Rules and Information

Concerts:
Saturday, June 3rd, Domenico Mottola
Sunday, June 4th, An Tran
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​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 4th as an opening act of the final concert at 7 pm.

 
Master classes, Lectures and Clinics
Domenico Mottola
An Tran
Sergio Assad
Denis Azabagic
Javier Villafuerte