concerts
Concert tickets now available to the Public!
Concert Tickets to the William Kanengiser Concert and Master Class, the Celso Machado Concert as well as the Festival Showcase Concert are now available to the General Public! See the Concerts Page for more information and ticket purchase details on these events.
William Kanengiser
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Mr. Kanengiser’s appearance is made possible by a generous contribution by the Hill Guitar Company, inc. |
Recognized as one of America’s most brilliant guitarists, William Kanengiser has developed a unique repertoire for his instrument, ranging from dazzling arrangements of Mozart, Handel, and Bartók to his innovative excursions into the music of Eastern Europe and the Caribbean. Praised by the Los Angeles Times for his “dizzying execution” and “exceeding vitality and warmth,” Mr. Kanengiser has performed in recital and as guest soloist with orchestras in virtually every major American city, ranging from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to San Francisco’s Herbst Theater, as well as throughout Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Concert: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 7:00pm | $15.00 to Festival Participants
This concert is suitable for children of age 6 and above. Daycare will be provided nearby for younger children during this concert for a modest fee.
Master Class Audit: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 9:00am to 12:00 | $15.00 to Festival Participants
This very special event is open to students, teachers and observers attending the Festival. If you wish to participate as a performer for this master class you can download an Information and Audition Form to learn how to seize this rare opportunity. Only Suzuki students may audition to perform at the master class. Space is limited to six performers.
Go to William Kanengiser’s website to learn more about this extraordinary performer and clinician.
Celso Machado
Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 6:00 | $15.00 to Festival Participants
Celso Machado master of ritmos brasileiros, virtuoso guitarist, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist brings joy to his audiences, with his subtle mixture of musical inspiration, irresistible rhythm and inspired lunacy.
Celso Machado’s solo performances transport his audiences through the richness and diversity of Brazilian music, and beyond. While Celso’s music is rooted in the percussive rhythms, harmonies and spirit of Brazil it also reflects his incurable fascination with other world music traditions. He has gained mastery of a vast array of instruments including: the Arab nay, the southern Italian tamburello, Moroccan guembri, and most recently the African kora. These influences blend seamlessly into his own sound; his own unique contribution to the evolution of Brazilian music.
“Celso Machado is a samba school by himself.”
— Caroline Kutter, Les Cahiers de la Guitare, Paris, France (translated)
“A one-man compendium of Brazilian diversity who doubles as a guitarist and percussionist par excellence. Reminiscent of Bobby McFerrin, the multi–talented Machado finds an orchestra–full of ways to use his voice and makes percussion instruments of his entire body: cheeks, mouth, chest, hands and legs – not to mention the various parts of the microphone stand. Yet Machado also showed serious chops as a guitar player with an intricate, high speed solo in which he constantly altered the instruments tuning in mid–flight ...”
— Lawrence B. Johnson in a special to the Detroit News
For over thirty years he has performed on concert stages throughout Brazil, Western Europe, Canada, and in the United States. Celso’s last four solo CDs have been nominated for four Juno Awards which includes his recently released CD, Jogo da Vida, for CBC Records. This year Celso will publish a new set of compositions for guitar with Editions Henry Lemoine and next January/February 2008 he will tour with the Brazilian Guitar Festival curated by Sergio Assad.
Go to Celso Machado’s website to learn more of this creative and exciting performer.
While this concert is suitable for all your family members, however, daycare will be provided during the event for a modest fee.
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The Showcase Concert is made possible by a generous contribution by Ruben Flores, Classical and Flamenco Guitars. |
Showcase Concert
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 6:00
$15.00 to Festival Participants
For over twenty years Suzuki Guitar has evolved in the world to bring about the highest level of playing by young students. The week will feature a very special Showcase Concert which will present the worlds very finest young Suzuki Guitar performers.
See the students’ page to find out how students may audition to participate in the prestigious and inspiring event.
A portion of the proceeds of this concert will go to Wheels for Iraqi Kids, a special program dedicated to helping the children of Iraq. Please see the festival news! page for more information about this program and the amazing difference one child can make in the lives of many.
Daycare will be provided nearby for younger children during this concert for a modest fee.
Special Events
Every Child Can!™ (ECC!)
For parents, teachers and interested individuals.
Opening Ceremony & Orientation
We'll kick things off in a grand way.
Student performances
A number of offerings are available for all students of any level in the Suzuki Guitar School™. There is no additional charge to participants for taking part in these exciting events. See the students page for specific dates and times of these events.
- Mid–day Recitals
- Schools Concert
- Ensemble Concert
- Gala Concert
Parent Lectures and Panel Discussions
We have assembled the leading teachers in the Suzuki community to offer what may be hundreds of accumulative years of research and experience. Sessions will be offered daily and open discussions usually follow the presentations.
Party!
This will offer us an opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments from the week and to say good–bye to our new found and old friends.
festival schedule
Here is the preliminary festival schedule. Dates and times are subject to change. The final schedule will be offered in the Festival Guide which will be given to you at registration.
Daily offerings, beginning on tuesday will include Yoga (8:30am - 9:00am), student classes (consult your individual schedule for times and room numbers) and professional development courses.
The venue will take place in two locations...
- SCCC stands for Santa Clara Convention Center and
- LCG stands for Longay Conservatory of Guitar.
saturday, july 5
| Every Child Can!™ | 9:00am to 4:00pm | LCG auditorium |
sunday, july 6
| Professional Development: Unit 1 | 9:00am to 5:00pm | LCG auditorium |
monday, july 7
| William Kanengiser Master Class | 9:00am to 12:00 noon | SCCC Theater |
| Registration | 1:00pm to 4:00pm | SCCC 203 |
| Professional Development Units 2, 3 and 5 begin: Consult your individual schedule for the time and location of Unit Training | ||
| Opening Ceremony | 5:30pm | SCCC Theater |
| William Kanengiser Concert | 7:00pm | SCCC Theater |
tuesday, july 8
| Midday Recitals 1 and 2 | 12:00pm and 1:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Parent discussion: TBA | 4:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Special presentation: iJam | 5:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Schools’ Concert | 6:00pm | SCCC Theater |
wednesday, july 9
| Midday Recitals 3 and 4 | 12:00pm and 1:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Free Afternoon! |
thursday, july 10
| T-shirt day! Show your spirit and wear your festival t-shirt! | ||
| Midday Recitals 5 and 6 | 12:00pm and 1:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Parent discussion:TBA | 4:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Special presentation: TBA | 5:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Celso Machado Concert | 6:00pm | SCCC Theater |
friday, july 11
| Midday Recitals 7 and 8 | 12:00pm and 1:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Parent discussion:TBA | 4:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Special presentation:TBA | 5:00pm | SCCC 209/210 |
| Showcase Concert | 6:00pm | SCCC Theater |
saturday, july 12
| Professional Development: Unit 1 | 9:00am to 11:00am | LCG auditorium |
| Ensembles Concert | 1:00pm | SCCC Exhibit Hall D |
| Gala Concert/Ceremony | 2:00 pm | SCCC Theatre |
| Festival Party! | Following the Concert | LCG |
sunday, july 13
| Professional Development: Unit 1 | 9:00am to 4:00pm | LCG auditorium |
