2024 CHICAGO GUITAR FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION,
JUNE 7-9
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 15
All events are taking place at
Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square
4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
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 Senior, Collegiate and Open categories,
guitars made by Saers.
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