2008, Dr. Bustos released his debut CD Caprichos y Sonatas which. Soundboard
magazine described as “…One of the best…it has everything one could want.
FESTIVAL APPLICATION NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: PHONE NUMBER: E-MAIL: INSTRUCTOR: Age Category (circle one): 14 and younger 15 to adult Skill Level (circle one): Beginner Intermediate
Advanced
Intermediate and Advanced Students Only: Are you interested in playing in a master class? (circle one): Yes No Tuition: Includes all workshop activities and admission to the Friday night concert; Collin College students Free Donations encouraged, suggested donation is $25 Full-time music students from other colleges
$60
All other participants
$100
Please mail application and tuition to Collin College with Guitar Festival in the memo line. Collin College, c/o Dr. Fernand Vera 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074
Classical guitarist and pedagogue Dr. Isaac Bustos enjoys an extensive performing career that has taken him to Canada, Central America, Europe and all over the U.S. The Portland Oregonian hails him as “soulful and virtually flawless.” Dr. Bustos has made several radio and television appearances and is in demand as a clinician and master class teacher. He holds an impressive number of top prizes in more than 12 major international competitions, seven of which are first prizes. In 2008, Dr. Bustos released his debut CD Caprichos y Sonatas which Soundboard magazine described as “…One of the best…it has everything one could want.” In addition to his work as a soloist, he is also a founding member and regular performer with the awardwinning Texas Guitar Quartet. Dr. Wann-Dar Tan was already an established guitarist in his homeland of Malaysia before moving to Allen, Texas. Tan has appeared in solo and ensemble performances across the U.S., Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico and Germany. He won the Singapore Classical Guitar Society Annual Competition four years consecutively and has won the Singapore Yamaha Guitar Festival Competition. He was the first guitarist to win first prize in the string division of the Corpus Christi Young Artist Competition and was praised by renowned American cellist Nathaniel Rosen as “an exciting artist of great imagination.” Tan was also the Texas state winner for the American String Teacher Association Competition and a top 10 semifinalist in the prestigious Stotsenberg International Guitar Competition. Kithara Duo (Dr. Olga Amelkina-Vera and Dr. Fernand Vera) was formed in 2002, when they were graduate students at the University of North Texas. Since then, they have performed nationally as well as in Europe and South America. Kithara Duo’s critically acclaimed debut CD, Beings, was released in 2011. The album is a world premiere recording of Amelkina-Vera’s music for guitar duo. American Record Guide wrote, “Their work is outstanding. They have a beautiful sound, a wide range of tone, a subtle and broad control of dynamics, perfect ensemble, and a subtle and expressive phrasing.” Active as teachers and event organizers, Kithara Duo are the creators and directors of the annual Collin College Guitar Festival. They are faculty at Collin College. For more information, visit www.kitharaduo.com, www.facebook.com/kitharaduo and http://mgam.com/artist/kithara-duo.
Fine Arts 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074 14PB-222
SECOND ANNUAL
COLLIN COLLEGE GUITAR FESTIVAL February 14-16, 2014 Presented by
Collin College Guitar Studies Program
Featuring Guest Artists Dr. Isaac Bustos and Dr. Wann-Dar Tan Directors: Kithara Duo (Drs. Olga Amelkina-Vera and Fernand Vera)
This three-day workshop is open to guitarists of all ages and skill levels. Students will receive individual attention from faculty with a concentration on developing solo and ensemble skills. This year we are thrilled to have Dr. Isaac Bustos and Dr. Wann-Dar Tan as our guest artists. The workshop activities will include:
- Guitar Orchestra - Technique Class - Special Topic Class - Master classes with Dr. Isaac Bustos and Dr. Wann-Dar Tan - Faculty and Student Recitals We anticipate a wonderful festival and hope you will join us for the workshop events.
Sincerely, Kithara Duo (Drs. Olga Amelkina-Vera and Fernand Vera) For more information, contact Dr. Fernand Vera at
[email protected] or 940.597.7833.
SCHEDULE AND CONCERTS: Spring Creek Campus 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074
FRIDAY, FEB. 14 4:30-5 p.m.—Registration/Orientation B-187 5-6 p.m.— Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal B-187 8 p.m.—Faculty Concert: Isaac Bustos, Wann-Dar Tan and Kithara Duo C-104 Free for Collin Students $15 General Admission
SATURDAY, FEB. 15 10-11 a.m.—Technique Class B-180 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Master Class B-180 1-2:30 p.m.—Lunch Break 2:30-3:30 p.m.—Special Topics Class B-187 3:30-5:30 p.m.—Guitar Orchestra Sectionals and Rehearsal B-150 and B-187
SUNDAY, FEB. 16 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Master Class B-180 12:30-1:30 p.m.—Lunch Break 1:30-2:30 p.m.—Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal C-104 3 p.m.—Student Concert: Solos and Guitar Orchestra C-104 Free Admission
We invite you to support the Collin College Guitar Studies Program by making a taxdeductible contribution to our Guitar Excellence Fund. This fund provides muchneeded scholarships for students and helps maintain a high level of guitar activity at the college. If you or someone you know would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to: Collin College Foundation
3452 Spur 399, Suite 429, McKinney, TX 75069 Memo: Guitar Excellence Fund
The Sabine Madriguera Memorial Scholarship A music scholarship for Collin College guitar students is accepting contributions. To make a contribution, please send your tax-deductible gift to: Collin College Foundation
3452 Spur 399, Suite 429, McKinney, TX 75069 Memo: Sabine Madriguera Memorial Scholarship
