GFA Vendor Expo
Fillmore Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesCome check out the vendors at Guitar Foundation of America Convention! The Vendor Expo will take place in the Henry Fillmore Band and Nancy Greene Halls at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Vendors include: MicroTōne GuitarsProductions d’OZ/Doberman Sean Spurling Guitars Kevin J. Cope Vicente Carrillo Guitars Editions Henry Lemoine Wiseman Cases Ubach […]
IEC Winners’ Concert
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States2018 International Ensemble Competition Winners' Concert. The winners of the Guitar Foundation of America's International Ensemble Competition are invited to perform at the next GFA Convention and Competition. International Ensemble Competition University of Miami | Miami, FL, USA June 20-22, 2019 Eligibility The GFA International Ensemble Competition is comprised of an Artist and […]
Senior Finals International Youth Competition
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesThe Senior Finals for the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition. International Youth Competition PRIZES Senior Division (Ages 15–18) 1st Prize: $2,000* 2nd Prize: $1,000* 3rd Prize: $750* 4th Prize: $500* Other prizes awarded to all finalists will include: Strings generously donated by D’Addario, Savarez, and Augustine Gift Certificates from Guitar Solo Publications […]
Masterclass: Manuel Barrueco
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesGrammy Nominated Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry has been continually described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. His career has been dedicated to bringing the guitar to the […]
ICAC Final
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesFinal round 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 in addition to […]
Award Ceremony GFA International Competitions
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesICAC Competition Winner Announced and other awards.
Youth Division 1st Round – 2020 Competition
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesPreliminary Round: 7 minutes of free repertoire, three competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
Open Division Semi Final – 2020 Competition
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesSemi-Final Round: 10 minutes of free repertoire. 3 Competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
Youth Division Final Round – 2020 Competition
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesYouth Division Final Round. 3 competitors will perform 15 minutes of free repertoire, including at least two contrasting works.
Open Division Final Round – 2020 Competition
Final Round: Final Round: 3 competitors will perform 20 minutes of free repertoire. Must include at least two (2) contrasting works and one composition of at least five (5) minutes length that has not been played in the previous rounds.
