Amanda Roeder is a multi instrumentalist and music educator, adjudicator, and performer. Since 2014, she has directed the choral ensembles and an award winning a cappella program at Chelmsford High School in Chelmsford, MA. She is an experienced musical theater director and pit orchestra musician for scholastic and community productions throughout northeastern Massachusetts. A passionate … Read more
Catherine O’Kelly, guitar, Arielle Burke, flute Arielle and Catherine began performing together in 2011 as students at The Hartt School. Their first performance was of Sonatina for Flute and Guitar by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, which is what prompted them to name the ensemble “Tedesco Duo.” Classical guitarist Catherine O’Kelly is an active performer throughout New England, … Read more
Duo Chinoiserie is a distinctive musical ensemble that bridges the traditions of the European Classical Guitar and the Guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither and traditional musical instrument known for its beautiful, resonant sound. Founded in 2016, Bin Hu & Jing Xai have been exploring and fostering cultural exchanges with the enduring dialogue of their musical … Read more
Described by Fanfare Magazine as “an excellent guitarist as well as an imaginative composer,” José Manuel Lezcano is Professor Emeritus of Music at Keene State College (New Hampshire) where he directs the Guitar Orchestra and Latin-American Ensemble, and teaches guitar and courses in Latin American and Spanish music. He is a twice Grammy-nominated guitarist and … Read more
Highly acclaimed classical guitarist John Muratore performs regularly as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician. As a solo artist he has appeared extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Russia. He has collaborated with numerous chamber ensembles including Emmanuel Music, the Spectrum Singers, Chorus Pro Musica, Alea III, Boston Musica Viva and … Read more
Brooks Robertson just doesn’t need much more than two thumbs, eight fingers and six strings on a wooden box to carry his listeners away. He utilizes his superb technical abilities to play bass, rhythm and melody simultaneously and surpass the borders of conventional genres. He merges hauntingly beautiful compositions, country rhythms and jazzy harmonies with … Read more
Hannah de Jesus is a classical guitarist and music educator studying Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Rhode Island. She began her musical journey with singing and piano before discovering her passion for classical guitar at fourteen. She now teaches private and group classes at Barrington Music and the Community Strings Project, dedicated to … Read more
The Transcontinental Duo, formed in 2000 by Igor Golger and Hiroko Kajimoto, performs in various styles, from baroque and classical to funk rock, even though both were students in a classical conservatory setting. They play music from official sources, as well as transcribing music from old phonograph recordings. Hiroko Kajimoto graduated from the Osaka College of … Read more
The original Providence Mandolin Orchestra was founded in 1911 by William Place Jr, one of the leading players of the era. The modern version of the PMO dates from the early 1970s, when it was revived by Hibbard Perry, a former student of Place’s. Since then, the PMO has become one of the leading American … Read more
The Perlak /Tronzo Duo bridges the worlds of classical and modern improvised music. Their repertoire consists of co-composed works that draw on new ideas and elements of their traditions. Their program includes works for solo and duo guitar in a true American style.
