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Youth Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal

University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

This 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 States

Raphaella 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 States

The 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 States

Hailed 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, […]

$35

Lecture: Thomas Kikta

Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

In 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 States

Guitar 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 States

Petrit 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 States

A discussion on research resources for the attendees conducting academic research.

ICAC Semifinals

Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

First set of Semifinal performances in the GFA International Concert Artist Competition.   Get Tickets   PRIZES Rose Augustine Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash* GFA Sponsored International Concert Tour, including approximately 50 concerts throughout the United States, Canada,and Mexico. Naxos CD Recording Mel Bay Publication 3 year supply (52 sets a year) of D'Addario guitar strings […]

$20