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34th Annual
Christopher Parkening Master Class
July 22-26, 2008
 The Department of Music at Montana State University-Bozeman is once again proud to offer the 34th Annual Christopher Parkening Master Class for Classical Guitarists . This unique summer master class offers instructional opportunities to soloists and ensemble performers. In conjunction with the master class, seminars covering “How to Learn a Piece of Music from the First Day” and “Technical and Musical Confidence with the Guitar”will be offered by John Sutherland and Mastering Classical Guitar Sound Production by Scott Bach.
Auditors of the master class are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the master class events, the seminars, and take advantage of the opportunity to study privately with teaching assistant John Sutherland.
The 2008 Master Class Teaching Assistants:
- John Sutherland
whom Christopher Parkening calls “one of the finest teachers in the U.S.,”
- Scott Bach
whom Christopher Parkening calls "extremely knowledgeable about guitar sound production,"
Guest Artist Concert
 Pablo Sáinz Villegas,
Pablo Sáinz Villegas, winner of the inaugural Christopher Parkening International Guitar Competitionin 2006, has quickly established himself as one of the world’s leading classical guitarists. He returns by great demand, as special guest artist to the master class with a reprise performance. He has performed in over twenty countries on such prestigious stages as New York’s Carnegie Hall, Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and Milan’s Sala Verdi. Recipient of more than twenty-eight international awards including the “Andrés Segovia” award, Mr. Sáinz Villegas has appeared as soloist with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, the New York Virtuosi Chamber Symphony, Orchestra I Pomerigi Musicali and Orquesta de Radio Televisión Española, among others. He has participated in renowned international festivals in Brasilia, Granada and Strasbourg, and has worked with prominent composers including George Crumb, Cristóbal Halffter and Helmut Lachenmann. Pablo Sáinz Villegas has recorded Luciano Berio’s monumental Sequenze XI on the Naxos label and has released a CD of Spanish music on the same label that features the world premiere recordings of Five Anecdotes by Andrés Segovia and Sonata-Fantasia by Federico Moreno-Torroba. The recording was selected “CD of the Week” by “Musik Heute” magazine.
2008 CHRISTOPHER PARKENING MASTER CLASS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday, July 22nd
8:00 – Noon Registration in Howard Hall (the Music building)
1:30pm Trip to the Missouri Headwaters
(Departure from Howard Hall)
Wednesday, July 23rd
8:00 – noon Christopher Parkening Master Class
2:00pm Depart for Bridger Bowl
3:00 – 4:00pm Gilbert Heatherwick guest lecture
4:00 - 5:30pm Hiking at Bridger Bowl
5:30pm Master Class Picnic
6:30 – 7:30pm Concert by “Triad”
Thursday, July 24th
8:00 – noon Christopher Parkening Master Class
1:30 – 3:00pm “Mastering Classical Guitar Sound Production” – Scott Bach
3:30 – 5:00pm “How to Learn a Piece of Music from the First Day” – John
Sutherland
Friday, July 25th
8:00 – noon Christopher Parkening Master Class
2:00 – 3:30pm “Technical and Musical Confidence with the Guitar” – John
Sutherland
7:30pm Concert by Pablo Sainz Villegas, guest artist
Saturday, July 26th
8:00 – noon Christopher Parkening Master Class
7:30pm MASTER CLASS STUDENT RECITAL
Experience Montana!
Bozeman is located one and one-half hours north of Yellowstone National Park and is home to some of the most impressive blue-ribbon rivers in the lower 48 states. Glacier and Waterton National Parks, with their spectacular mountain scenery and wildlife, are located a few hours drive to the north of Bozeman. Nestled at the foot of the Gallatin and Bridger mountain ranges, with hiking and camping opportunities just minutes away in Hyalite and Mystic canyons, Montana State University’s location makes participation in the master class a truly inspirational experience. MSU is also home to a world-class planetarium and dinosaur exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies.
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Enrollment
All applicants for student status must submit an unedited 10-minute DVD recording (this includes former Master Class students). Exception: former students who were selected to perform in the closing Master Class Student Recital need not submit an audition recording. Completed applications for student status must be received no later than April 1st, 2008 in order to be considered for the class. Ensembles (i.e. guitar and flute; guitar and violin, etc.) are welcome to apply for student status.
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Housing
Dormitory-style housing is available to registered master class participants. The cost is $26.00 per night for a single room and $21.00 per person per night for a shared room. Housing must be reserved ON-LINE at:
http://www.montana.edu/cs/accommodations.php
The Christopher Parkening Master Class provides a unique experience for all students and lovers of the classical guitar. Mr. Parkening’s masterful teaching technique, the supportive atmosphere of the student and participant body, the congeniality of western hospitality and the spectacular surroundings will inspire and move all participants.
To learn more about Christopher Parkening visit:
Christopher Parkening's Web Site
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