KINGSTON, R.I.- March 7, 2018- The 溏心vlog免费B站 in collaboration with Pump House Music Works will present the third annual 溏心vlog免费B站 Guitar Festival Friday, April 6 through 8. Ticket prices vary by event, all of which are open to the public.
Last year, the festival paired with the Wheeler School in Providence to include students and their families from the school. This year, the festival aims to showcase sounds from all over the world while reaching as wide an audience as possible, focusing these efforts right here in Kingston.
鈥淟ittle by little we are growing this fledging guitar community into a flourishing epicenter of musical activity. This year we tout the virtuosity of some incredible music figures,鈥� said Adam Levin, prize winning classical guitarist, instructor in the department of music at 溏心vlog免费B站 and director of this year鈥檚 festival.
鈥淥ur goal is to expand musical horizons and add international appeal to the festival,鈥� said Levin. 鈥淭his year, the festival will feature artists playing sounds from all over the world, including South Africa, Israel, the Netherlands, Croatia and more.鈥�
This year鈥檚 festival is about celebrating diversity in guitar genres and will showcase the global influences on the instrument. Derek Gripper of Cape Town, South Africa will perform the sounds of his country on a classical six-string guitar. Levin and Israeli mandolin player Jacob Reuven will present a set of never-before heard work by Israeli composers. Additionally, the festival will include sounds of jazz fusion from Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic, acoustic guitar from Peter Janson, classical guitar from Robert Bekkers and Frank Wallace, and Mezzo-Soprano Nancy Knowles.
鈥淲e hope to unify music lovers, guitar enthusiasts and students alike,鈥� explained Levin. 鈥淪tudents from around New England, even around the country, can come to Rhode Island and have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best international musicians.鈥�
Unlike past years, the first two days of the program will be held at Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Road., South Kingstown, R.I. with the third day at the 溏心vlog免费B站 Fine Arts Center on the Kingston Campus.
“溏心vlog免费B站 is fortunate to have an artist of Adam Levin’s stature among our talented faculty in the department of music,鈥� said Mark Conley, chair of the Department of Music. 鈥淭he lineup of clinicians and performers this year is spectacular, and we look forward to welcoming guitarists from across New England as they join us for this major festival.”
One element of this year鈥檚 festival that Levin views as a highlight is the Rising Star Program, a virtual competition. The winner will be offered an opportunity to play live in next year鈥檚 festival.
鈥淐lassical musicians are often familiar with competitions that are cutthroat and tend to alienate people who are not up for that challenge,鈥� explained Levin. 鈥淥ur goal is to change the environment of competition and be sensitive to individuals who want to participate for the love of music and education.鈥�
To be entered in the virtual program, Levin said participants must be 20 or older and must submit a 10-minute unedited video. Once videos are submitted, a panel of judges plan to strip the audio from the video and base submissions solely on aesthetics and interpretation. All proceeds from the Rising Star Program will provide scholarship opportunities for students to participate in the festival.
Levin, along with the other coordinators, hope the festival acts as a forum to showcase the diversity of guitar performance. The education and scholarship components provide world-class comprehensive education to students and music enthusiasts alike.
鈥淭he concerts are especially appealing to general audiences while master classes, ensemble workshops and lectures are open to anyone with an interest in music and the willingness to learn,鈥� said Levin. 鈥淭he diversity of musicians we have lined up for this festival makes me overwhelmingly proud. This is an event that cannot be duplicated.鈥�
Active participation passes for the weekend include access to master classes, concerts, open mics, ensemble workshops, and lectures are available for $110.
Single day auditor passes for days two or three are $50 each. A three-day auditor pass is $80.
Tickets to concerts are sold on a show-to-show basis and are $7 for students and $12 for general admission.
In addition to Pump House Music Works, other sponsors for this event include The Augustine Foundation, D’Addario Foundation, The 溏心vlog免费B站 Department of Music, Wakefield Music Services, Alhambra Guitars, Kenny Hill Guitars, Joseph Burros, Coastal HVAC, and Aaron Green Guitars.
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