Luthier Showcase at the GFA
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesCome listen to the assorted guitars on offer by the Luthiers and vendors exhibiting at this year's GFA. Compare their tones and volume in the intimate Clarke Recital Hall at the University of Miami.
Youth Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal
University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesThis year, The GFA Youth Guitar Orchestra will perform a world premiere by popular UK composer Mark Houghton, his latest Guitarchestra No. 10, to open the evening concert of Marcin Dylla on Wednesday June 19, 2019. The Youth Guitar Orchestra is open to all registrants 18 or younger. Music will be distributed to participants at least one month prior […]
Raphaella Smits
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesRaphaella Smits plays worldwide in her unique way on eight-string guitars and historical instruments. Recognized as ‘an uncommonly musical guitarist’ (Tim Page, New York Times), she always commits to the soul of the music. Her solo recitals as well as her performances with the most distinguished colleagues always meet enthusiastic audiences and press. In addition […]
Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal
University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesThe 2019 GFA Community Guitar Orchestra will perform a special arrangement of the final cut from the EMMY-award winning score to the Netflix mini-series Godless by Carlos Rafael Rivera. The GFA is once again pleased to offer the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Community Guitar Orchestra. All registrants, regardless of performance level, are […]
Educators’ Happy Hour
Come join us in fraternizing and networking at the GFA Educators' Happy Hour. Location TBD.
Marcin Dylla & the Youth Guitar Orchestra
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesHailed by Washington Post as “among the most gifted guitarists on the planet” Polish guitarist, Marcin Dylla is a rare phenomenon in the recent history of Classical Guitar. Many music critics, connoisseurs, and music lovers certify that Marcin Dylla is among the world’s elite of classical guitar players. He has earned this position, among others, […]
Lecture: Thomas Kikta
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesIn this lecture, Thomas Kikta discusses Mindful Learning in Practice and Performance As a Classical Guitarist, Vocalist, Composer, Pedagogue, Producer, Audio Engineer and Author Thomas Kikta is a versatile artist who has been the director of the Classical Guitar and Recording Arts and Sciences at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. for thirty years. […]
Guitar Society Round Table at the GFA
Foster 263, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesGuitar Societies come together to confer on best practices in organizing and operating their non-profits.
Petrit Çeku Technique Workshop
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesPetrit Çeku’s exquisite sensibility and expressiveness have attracted and engaged audiences worldwide. He has performed many recitals throughout Europe and North America and was a soloist with major symphonic orchestras such as Baltimore Symphony, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, State Hermitage Orchestra of St. Petersburg and Zagreb Philharmonic. He also appears regularly with the famed string ensemble […]
Research Resources Round Table at the GFA
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesA discussion on research resources for the attendees conducting academic research.