The program is designed for emerging classical guitar performers and guitar students ages 13 and above. It focuses on developing solo performance skills through private lessons and masterclasses, while enhancing musicianship through large ensemble rehearsals. Technique classes and rehearsals run for three hours each morning, and afternoons and evenings are filled with faculty recitals and lectures, student performance workshops, and masterclasses. Students receive three private lessons or masterclasses with one or more faculty members, and the week culminates with a student recital featuring solo and ensemble performances.

Feature Activities:

• Guitar ensemble rehearsals and performance

• Technique classes

• Faculty recitals and lectures

• Performance workshop

• Masterclasses with our excellent international faculty

• Private instruction

• Luthier's Fair

• Faculty concerts

• Student recital

Registration Information:

Participants must be ages 13 and above playing at a minimum Grade 4 RCM standard. Exceptions may be made with the approval of the director. Registration can be completed online or by calling 403.440.6821. Priority for selection of private instructors will be given to the earliest registrants.

Residency Option:

There is an option to stay on campus for the week with very reasonable residence fees. The facilities are a convenient five-minute walk from classes and performance halls. For more information, contact Residence Services at 403.440.6275.

Program Director:

• Brett Gunther (Mount Royal University)