Florida Guitar Foundation

FGF Competition: Semifinals
2017-03-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Eight (8) competitors will move on from the initial rounds of competition to the semifinals. Each competitor will play their choice of music for ten (10) minutes.
Semifinals are free and open to the viewing public.

Master Class: Łukasz Kuropaczewski
2017-03-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Three players are invited to play for a Master Class with Łukasz Kuropaczewski as part of the activities surrounding the Florida Guitar Foundation’s First Guitar Competition.
This event is free for attendees, players will be randomly picked from the competition entrants.
The Patricia Louise Frost North Building, Multipurpose Room – 3rd Floor.
Clarke Recital Hall
Frost School of Music, University of Miami

FGF Competition: Adult Finals
2017-03-18 16:30 - 18:20 | Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Three (3) competitors will move on from the initial rounds of competition to the finals. Each competitor will play their choice of music for twenty (20) minutes.
The final round of competition is free and open to the viewing public.
Prizes for the Open Competition are:
1st place: $3,500
2nd place: $1,500
3rd place: $750

Open Mic Night
2017-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
NEW TIME: Friday, March 31, at 7:00pm!
We are looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you then!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Member's Recital
2017-04-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Member Recital and Spring Concert
On Saturday, April 29, 2017 the Florida Guitar Foundation invites you to hear our members and guitar ensemble perform. This concert is free and open to the public.
Members are invited to perform! Please email info@floridaguitar.org to tell us what you’d like to play.
Saturday, April 29, 2017. 8 PM.
Clarke Recital Hall
University of Miami
5501 San Amaro Dr.
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Open Mic Night
2017-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
NEW TIME: Friday, May 5, at 7:00pm!
We are looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you then!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2017-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
NEW TIME: Friday, June 2, at 7:00pm!
We are looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you then!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2017-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
NEW TIME: Friday, July 21, at 7:00pm!
We are looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you then!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2017-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
NEW TIME: Friday, August 18, at 7:00pm!
We are looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you then!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Master Class with Ana Vidović
2017-09-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
Master Class
September 28, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Miami Conservatory of Music
2911 Grand Ave #400a
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Please also join us on Friday for her concert at Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami.

Open Mic Night
2017-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
NEW TIME: Friday, October 6, at 7:00pm!
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2017-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Friday, November 3, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2017-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Friday, December 1, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Master Class with the Texas Guitar Quartet
2017-12-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Fillmore Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Saturday, December 9, 2017 – 10:30 am
Fillmore Hall
Frost School of Music
University of Miami

Formed in 2008, the Texas Guitar Quartet has been hailed as “Impeccable in every respect” by Classical Guitar Magazine. Throughout the U.S. and from Central America to Spain, audiences have embraced the quartet for their daring programs, dazzling virtuosity and joyful music making. Recent highlights include performances for the Encuentro Internacional de Guitarra 2016 (Nicaragua), Victoria Bach Festival, Guitar Foundation of America Convention, Festival Internacional del Noreste (Mexico), and Texas Music Festival. During the summer of 2015, the quartet presented a series of concerts in historic cathedrals along the Camino de Santiago, Spain.
The TxGQ recently premiered a landmark new work by lauded American composer Nico Muhly in collaboration with Grammy-winning chamber choir Conspirare, Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and the Dublin Guitar Quartet. The group continues to push the boundaries of the guitar quartet medium by premiering new works by Joseph Williams II, Peter Lieuwen, Mark Anthony Cruz and John Truitt and creating daring arrangements of orchestral works by Mozart, Beethoven and Ravel.
Red, the quartet’s first album, was released to critical acclaim and was praised by Guitar International as a “tremendous accomplishment for the classical guitar… the TxGQ perform with virtuosity, clarity, balance, and a refined character which will no doubt help to establish them as one of today’s leading guitar quartets.” Their upcoming album, Icon, features the complete 40th Symphony by Mozart and will be released in 2017.
The TxGQ has been featured in concertos with the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra (Maestro Marcelo Bussiki), Camerata Bach and Nicaraguan Youth Symphony (Maestro César Bermúdez Rodriguez), Sam Houston State University Symphony Orchestra (Maestro Zachary Carretin) and the Abilene Philharmonic (Maestro David Itkin). They have been part of the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Artist Roster since 2010. The TxGQ is Isaac Bustos, Jonathan Dotson, Jay Kacherski, and Alejandro Montiel.
Texas Guitar Quartet

Isaac Bustos
bustosguitarist.com
A top prize-winner in thirteen international guitar competitions, Isaac enjoys an extensive performing career that has taken him all over the world.
Isaac holds a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from the University of New Hampshire, where he was the only guitarist to ever hold a full scholarship, a Master of Music degree from the University of Texas at Austin where he also completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree under the tutelage of world-renowned American guitarist Adam Holzman.
Dr. Bustos is on faculty at Texas A&M University Department of Performance Studies where he is Director of Guitar Studies. Additionally, Isaac directs the TAMU International Guitar Symposium & Competition.

Jonathan Dotson
jonathandotson.com
A relentless and passionate ambassador for the classical guitar, Dotson has concertized in venues ranging from nightclubs in Austin, TX, to gothic cathedrals in Palencia, Spain. Jon holds multiple degrees in guitar performance from Kennesaw State University with Mary Akerman, and the University of Texas at Austin, where he received his doctorate under Adam Holzman. During this time, Dotson claimed top prizes at several international competitions.
Dr. Dotson has taught for the renowned guitar program of the University of Texas at Brownsville alongside Michael Quantz, and is presently teaching at Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX.

Alejandro Montiel
Described by Soundboard Magazine as a “flawless musician, filled to the brim with polished technique,” guitarist Alejandro Montiel enjoys a performing career that has taken him throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, and Europe. He holds graduate degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and the University of Texas at Austin.
In addition to performing, arranging and recording, Dr. Montiel directs the guitar programs at Sam Houston State University and Lone Star College. Alejandro resides in Houston with his family.

Jay Kacherski
“Virtuosismo” and “technical dominance” are the words used by the press to describe American guitarist and Fulbright scholar Dr. Jay Kacherski. A native of New York, Kacherski has given solo and ensemble performances throughout the United States and Mexico including a highly praised performance of Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with the Lake Charles Symphony.
Dr. Kacherski is on the guitar faculty at Loyola University, the University of New Orleans, and McNeese State University, as well as NOCCA, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. He is also an Associate Editor for Soundboard Magazine, the director of the Francis G. Bulber Youth Orchestra Guitar Program, a reviewer for the American String Teacher Journal, and Associate Artistic Director of the “Classical Minds” International Guitar Festival in Houston, Texas.

Open Mic Night
2018-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Friday, January 12, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2018-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Friday, February 2, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2018-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Friday, March 2, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

FGF Classical Guitar Competition
2018-03-15 - 2018-03-17 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Read More Here
Concerts
David Russell
March 15, 2018 – 8 PM
Gusman Concert Hall
University of Miami
1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
David Russell Master Class
March 16, 2018
10:00am Gusman Concert Hall
Grisha Goryachev
March 17, 2018 – 7 PM
Gusman Concert Hall
University of Miami
1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Grisha Goryachev Master Class
March 16, 2018
7:00pm – Filmore Hall
Details

Read More Here

Registration covers one (1) entry to the competition, master classes, and admission to performances by David Russell and Grisha Goryachev.
By entering and by your presence, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media by the Florida Guitar Foundation.
In the Youth Division, three (3) competitors will be selected to participate in the final round.
In the Open Division, 8 (8) competitors will be chosen to play in a semifinal round. Of them, 3 finalists will be chosen to perform in the final round.
Competitors will be evaluated on their technique, musicianship, and overall presentation. Judges’ comments will not be made available to competitors. Competitors are encouraged to inquire for comments from the judges directly only after the competition has ended.
Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. All music must be performed from memory. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty. It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation. All judges’ decisions are final.
All master classes and competition events are free and open to the public. Due to limited space, not every student will have the opportunity to perform in masterclasses with the guest artists. Performing students will be chosen by random drawing.

Youth Competition (Under 18)
First Round
6 Minutes
March 16, 2018 – 7:00pm
Final Round
3 Finalists, 10 minutes each
March 17, 2018 – 1:30pm
1st Prize: $500 – Matteus Cobo
2nd Prize: $300 – Patricia Hernandez
3rd Prize: $200 – Benjamin La Cruz

Per U.S. IRS regulations, prizes awarded to non-U.S. citizens may be subject to tax withholding, dependent upon current tax treaty between the U.S. and the winner’s country of citizenship. U.S. citizens who are awarded prizes will not have tax withheld, and will receive an IRS Form 1099 from the Florida Guitar Foundation at the end of the year if the total of earnings are $600 or more.

David Russell Masterclass
2018-03-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States

Adult Round 1 & 2 - 2018 Competition
2018-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
In the Open Division, 8 competitors will be chosen to play in a semi-final round. Of them, 3 finalists will be chosen to perform in the final round.
Competitors will be evaluated on their technique, musicianship, and overall presentation. Judges’ comments will not be made available to competitors. Competitors are encouraged to inquire for comments from the judges directly only after the competition has ended.
Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. All music must be performed from memory. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty. It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation.
All judges’ decisions are final.
Prizes:
1st place: $3,500
2nd place: $1,500
3rd place: $750
Register Here

Adult Round 3 - 2018 Competition
2018-03-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States

Youth Preliminary Competition - 2018
2018-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
In the Youth Division, 3 competitors will be selected to participate in the final round.
Competitors will be evaluated on their technique, musicianship, and overall presentation. Judges’ comments will not be made available to competitors. Competitors are encouraged to inquire for comments from the judges directly only after the competition has ended.
Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. All music must be performed from memory. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty. It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation.
All judges’ decisions are final.

Grisha Goryachev Technique Workshop
2018-03-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Fillmore Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States

Adult Semi-Finals - 2018 Competition
2018-03-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
In the Open Division, 8 competitors will be chosen to play in a semi-final round.
Competitors will be evaluated on their technique, musicianship, and overall presentation. Judges’ comments will not be made available to competitors. Competitors are encouraged to inquire for comments from the judges directly only after the competition has ended.
Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. All music must be performed from memory. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty. It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation.
All judges’ decisions are final.

Youth Finals - 2018 Competition
2018-03-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States

Adult Finals - 2018 Competition
2018-03-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
3 Adult Finalists will be chosen to perform in the final round.
Competitors will be evaluated on their technique, musicianship, and overall presentation. Judges’ comments will not be made available to competitors. Competitors are encouraged to inquire for comments from the judges directly only after the competition has ended.
Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. All music must be performed from memory. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty. It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation.
All judges’ decisions are final.

Open Mic Night
2018-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Friday, April 6, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2018-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Friday, May 11, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

CANCELLED- Open Mic Night
2018-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Open Mic on August 10th is cancelled, we are sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience.
Friday, August 10, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133

Open Mic Night
2018-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Friday, September 7, at 7:00pm
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org.
This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to offer a friendly environment for performers and a forum where we can discuss guitar related subjects with all participants.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Miami Conservatory of Music
Mayfair Center
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400-A
Miami, FL 33133
