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SUMMARY:Catherine O’Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Classical guitarist Catherine O’Kelly is an active performer throughout New England\, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. She performs regularly as part of the concert series for The Shirley Meeting House in Shirley\, MA.  In June 2020 she founded and directed the Online Guitar Festival\, providing performance opportunities\, master classes\, composition classes\, and songwriting classes to guitarists of all ages and levels.  \nCatherine earned her Master’s degree in guitar performance from The Hartt School in CT where she studied with Richard Provost; and a BA in music and philosophy from Vassar College. She is currently finishing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in classical guitar performance at The Hartt School in West Hartford\, CT\, where she studies with Christopher Ladd.  She has performed in master classes for Jason Vieaux\, Odair Assad\, Sergio Assad\, Andrew York\, Vladimir Gorbach\, Antigoni Goni\, Oscar Ghiglia\, Eliot Fisk\, and Jorge Caballero. \nIn addition to her performing and academic studies\, Catherine teaches at The Rivers School Conservatory in Weston\, MA; Dana Hall School in Wellesley\, MA; Powers Music School in Belmont\, MA; and at The Community School of the Arts in Storrs\, CT\,  and is currently a board member of the Boston Classical Guitar Society.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/catherine-okelly/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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SUMMARY:Bokyung Byun
DESCRIPTION:Please note this is a Friday evening concert\, and a free event. Reservations recommended but not required; seating is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nMake your free reservation \n\nAugustine Foundation Concert \nBokyung Byun enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation. She holds the distinction of being the first female winner of the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition\, where Falletta herself described Bokyung’s performance as “stunning\, showcasing her gorgeous tone\, immaculate technique\, and sophisticated musicianship.” \nShe was the 2021 grand prize winner at the Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition and the Montreal International Classical Guitar Competition.  Bo is the recipient of the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant \nBorn in Seoul\, Korea\, Bo began playing guitar at the age of six. At eleven\, she took the stage for her first solo recital\, leading to an early start in her teen years performing numerous concert tours around Korea. By her teen years she had gained national attention for first-prize finishes in three renowned Korean competitions.  She soon moved to New York City where she entered The Juilliard School at the age of sixteen. She holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California. Teachers and mentors include Scott Tennant\, William Kanengiser\, and Sharon Isbin. \nIn 2020\, Bokyung co-founded Guitarlab which provides an innovative online learning platform offering cutting-edge classes designed for young professionals around the world.  She is currently on the guitar faculty of University of North Texas.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/bokyung-byun/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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SUMMARY:Val Ramos\, flamenco guitar
DESCRIPTION:With: Tere Luna\, Bolero and Rumba Flamenca singer \nPortsmouth’s Guitar Sunday Series proudly presents international Flamenco guitar master Val Ramos performing a recital of traditional and contemporary Flamenco guitar music\, with a cameo performance by Rumba Flamenca singer Tere Luna. \nVal Ramos is recognized internationally as one of the best Flamenco guitarists in the United States. He made his professional debut in 1985 on the Disney Channel’s  “Coming On!\,” a show that visited college campuses all across America to show off exceptionally talented students. He plays with his brother Jose Ramos and the Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble. He has played and toured throughout Europe and the US\,  released three CDs of original Flamenco guitar compositions\,and has been featured in a variety of guitar music samplers produced by the Connecticut Guitar Society. \nHe has been hailed as “a hidden treasure of Flamenco in the Americas. Superb musicianship” (Flamenco Connection) and “The best of classical Flamenco brought to modern standards” (Rootsworld.com).
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/val-ramos/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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SUMMARY:Colin Davin
DESCRIPTION:Augustine Foundation Concert \n“Precision\, musical intelligence and passion” are words that have been used to described guitarist Colin Davin.  He has been hailed as “the real thing;  a player with a virtuoso’s technique\, a deeply expressive musicianship\, and a probing imagination” (American Record Guide). \nFor the past seven years Colin has served on the conservatory faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music as Co-Head of the Guitar Department alongside Jason Vieaux. He holds a Master of Music from The Juilliard School\, where he studied with Sharon Isbin; a Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California with William Kanengiser (of the LA Guitar Quartet)\,  and underwent preparatory studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music with Jason Vieaux.  He has recently joined the faculty of Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester\, Virginia\, as Director of Guitar Studio and Associate Professor of Guitar. \nColin performs regularly as a soloist and as a guest artist with orchestras around the world.  He collaborates with  GRAMMY Award winning soprano Estele Gomez and Dallas Symphony Orchestra principal harpist Emily Levin.  He is recently back from performing in Australia and in October will play the guitar part in Mahler’s 7th Symphony with the Cleveland Orchestra in Cleveland\, Vienna\, and Israel.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/colin-davin/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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SUMMARY:The Hampton Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Hampton Trio is an ensemble of mandolin\, mandola\, and classical guitar (Robert Margo\, mandolo/mandolin\, Beverly Davis\, guitar\, and Mark Davis\, guitar/mandolin). Their program is varied and reflects their interest to popularize and add to the existing repertoire for this particular group of instruments. Their programs often include classical guitar duos by Mark and Beverly Davis and mandolin solos by Robert A. Margo. They are all members of the New American Mandolin Ensemble and have appeared in plucked string music festivals in throughout Europe and the USA.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/the-hampton-trio/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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SUMMARY:Bokyung Byun\, Classical Guitar
DESCRIPTION:Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine as “confident and quite extraordinary.” Korean guitarist\, Bokyung Byun enjoys a rising reputation as one of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation. She is the first female winner of the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. Ms. Falletta herself described Bokyung’s performance as “stunning\, showcasing her gorgeous tone\, immaculate technique\, and sophisticated musicianship …” She has excelled on the competitive circuit\, winning first-prize finishes in numerous international guitar festivals and in 2016\, was named the recipient of the International Artist Fellowship awarded to outstanding artists by the University of Southern California. \nBorn in Seoul\, Korea\, Ms. Byun began playing guitar at the age of six and took the stage for her first solo recital at the age of eleven. Ms. Byun moved to New York City when she was 16 where she entered The Juilliard School. She holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Southern California.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/bokyung-byun-classical-guitar/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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SUMMARY:David William Ross\, Classical Guitar
DESCRIPTION:David Ross is a guitarist/composer living in New England and serves on the faculty of Fitchburg State University\, Keene State College\, The Vermont Jazz Center\, the Concord Community Music School\, and Elm City Music. He has done recording work for PARMA Records and works as a session/studio player specializing in new music and improvisation in both chamber and solo settings. \nDavid has a B.M in guitar performance\, music theory\, and composition from Keene State College where he studied with guitarist/composer José Lezcano. He also holds an M.M and Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory; has studied guitar with Scott Tennant at the University of Southern California\, and has had frequent lessons with Pépe Romero and Manuel Barrueco. \n“A refreshing reminder of what the guitar is capable of in the hands of a passionate musician” \n– The Equinox
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/david-william-ross-classical-guitar/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T150000
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CREATED:20190829T140815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T140815Z
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SUMMARY:TJ Wheeler\, Blues & Jazz guitarist
DESCRIPTION:TJ Wheeler is a treasure of American Roots music performing a gumbo of Blues\, Jazz\, and Ragtime on a wide variety of instruments. He has been a staple around the Seacoast for over 30+ when we used to run into one another in the early days of Pressroom.  His reputation as a blues artist and educator has spread far and wide.  His workshop/concert\, residency program Hope\, Heroes and the Blues has been performed for over 450\,000 students throughout the world.  TJ brings these musical genres to life in his inspirational & interactive performances and education programs. Students from schools K -12\, universities\, and all ages audiences at Blues\, Jazz & Folk music festivals around the world have been enlightened by TJ’s knowledge of the history & stories behind the music as they are about his talented and passionate performances.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pgs-tj-wheeler/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T150000
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SUMMARY:David Newsam  (classical guitar) and Margaret Herlehy (oboe)
DESCRIPTION:Music from South America for oboe and guitar. \nMargaret Herlehy is an active chamber musician and performer. She is a resident artist in music at UNH and performs with the UNH faculty trio Sospiri.   David Newsam\, guitar\, is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston but also completed his studies in the Modern American Music program at Longy School of Music. David currently works as an assistant professor in the guitar department at Berklee where he has taught since 1989. He is also employed as a senior lecturer in music at Dartmouth College in Hanover\, NH where he teaches guitar and jazz improvisation. David created the jazz guitar program at the University of New Hampshire where he teaches\, directs the UNH Jazz Guitar Ensemble and coaches jazz ensembles. Their recently released album\, Café 1930\, explores the oboe as a lead voice in the popular instrumental music of South America including Brazilian Choro\, Classical Tango and Samba.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pgs-david-newsam-margaret-herlehy/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T150000
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CREATED:20190829T140224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T140300Z
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SUMMARY:Carl Straussner\, Classical Guitarist
DESCRIPTION:Carl Straussner is a Classical Guitarist\, Composer\, and Audio Engineer originally from Johannesburg\, South Africa. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Performance and Composition from the University of the Witwatersrand\, and a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar Performance under Eliot Fisk at The New England Conservatory.  He is both a soloist and an avid chamber musician who regularly performs concerts in the United States and South Africa. He is recognized composer writing music for guitar but also composing music for animated films\, as well as directing and producing radio documentaries.
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pgs-carl-straussner/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrott Avenue\, Portsmouth\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T150000
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SUMMARY:Adam Levin\, Classical Guitar
DESCRIPTION:Adam Levin is a native of Chicago’s North Shore. He holds bachelor’s degrees from Northwestern University in Music Performance\, Psychology\, and Pre-Med. He completed his master’s degree in guitar performance at New England Conservatory under the tutelage of Eliot Fisk. Levin is a professor of guitar at the University of Rhode Island and also teaches at the University of Massachusetts\, Boston. \nAdam is an avid chamber musician. He has performed with orchestras\, string quartet\, and various instrumental and vocal duo combinations.  His primary chamber ensemble\, Duo Sonidos\, which has expanded the repertoire for violin and guitar through new commissions. \nFrom 2008-2011\, Levin was honored as a Fulbright Scholar as well as grant awards from the Program for Cultural Cooperation Fellowship to research contemporary Spanish guitar repertoire. This three-year residency resulted in a major collaboration with 30 Spanish composers spanning four generations\, who each wrote works commissioned by and dedicated to Levin.  He has released four recordings on the Naxos label focusing on these new commissioned works of 21st Century Spanish Guitar\,
URL:https://bostonguitar.org/event/pgs-adam-levin/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center\, 973 Islington Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portsmouth Guitar Sundays
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