Athens Guitar Trio (recital and masterclass)
Formed in 2005 the Athens Guitar Trio has quickly found their musical stride. Each of the three members, Rylan Smith, Dusty Woodruff, and Matt Anderson, bring talent and work ethic to the group, resulting in highly musical and technical performances. For four consecutive years, the members of the Athens Guitar Trio have been chosen to play in the final recital at the Christopher Parkening Masterclasses in Montana, as well as studying as a group with Christopher Parkening in his masterclasses in 2005. They have premiered several pieces composed specifically for them. Athens Guitar Trio Website
duoATL (recital and masterclass)
DuoATL was founded in 2005 by classical guitarist Brian Luckett and flutist and composer Nicole Randall. The duo aspires to explore the incredibly intriguing and ever growing repertoire written for flute and guitar. This dynamic pairing of instruments has inspired a great diversity of composers to write for it, resulting in an exciting body of repertoire from the 20th and continuing into the 21st century. In addition to performing and recording music from the current repertoire, duoATL aims to bring both newly commissioned and original music to the concert stage. duoATL Website
John Sutherland (masterclass)
Guitarist John Sutherland was described in the Atlanta Journal Constitution as the "Dean of Guitarists." He studied with Andres Segovia, Christopher Parkening, John Marlow, Jose Tomas, and Evangelos Assimakopoulous. Since starting the guitar program at UGA in 1971, Mr. Sutherland has been responsible for initiating numerous guitar programs in the state, including those at Georgia State University, Dekalb College, and Columbus College. Mr. Sutherland has taught with Christopher Parkening in master classes at Montana State University since 1978. Mr. Parkening calls Mr. Sutherland "one of the finest teachers in the United States."
Luther Enloe (solo recital and masterclass)
Luther Enloe has been entertaining listeners with his guitar for over a decade; Luther is noted for his resonant sound quality, sensitive musicianship and lyrical phrasing. While concertizing in North America with solo guitar repertoire, Luther has additionally appeared as soloist with many ensembles including The Montana State University Chorale, The Dekalb Choral Guild and Peachtree Symphonic Winds. Luther has won awards in the Georgia Music Educators Association Competitions including the Award of Excellence in 1996 and 1998. Luther teaches guitar at Berry College in Rome, Georgia and Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. Luther Enloe Website
Esteban G. Anastasio (Seminar: Techniques in Modal Improvisation)
Esteban Anastasio has made a name for himself as a classical guitarist and a pedagogue. With an eclectic musical background Esteban has created a unique voice as a classical musician and solo artist. He is a highly sought after flamenco and fusion guitarist in the Atlanta area. He has studied with a wide range of guitarists including Ernesto Bitetti, Ede Wright, and Rusty Cooley. Esteban is also the owner of the Apollo Conservatory and runs the only Childbloom Guitar Program in the state of Georgia. Esteban Anastasio Website
Classical Guitar Summit –
A series of events for the community and student body showcasing the guitar and its repertoire through recitals and masterclasses. To be hosted by North Georgia College and State University Fall Semester 2008.
More specific times and places will be posted soon. Keep checking back with us. If you have any questions feel free to message me.
NGCSU Fine Arts Department Hosts
The North Georgia Guitar Summit
November 21st and 22nd, 2008
We are going to be playing @ the Holly Theater in Dahlonega Ga. for the PAWS Humane Society Battle Of the Bands. We could use your help to win this so Please come out and join us. April 9th 9pm Hope to see you there!
