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Download a PDF of the entire festival schedule here.
INDIVIDUAL CONCERT TICKETS
(All general public tickets available at the door the evening of the concert - limited/open seating - all tickets on a first-come basis.)
General Public: $10.
Students, Seniors and Missouri Western Faculty & Staff with valid ID: $5.
Information via: Missouri Western Department of Music:
(US) + (816) 271-4420
| CONCERTS / JAM SESSIONS |
| WEDNESDAY, May 13, 7:00-close: Café Acoustic (opening party & mixer), 2605 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, tel: (816) 671-1141. |
THURSDAY, May 14, 8:00 PM at the Missouri Western Leah Spratt MC Building, Kemper Auditorium.
The Nova Project - classical / electric prog (US / France). Read more here.
Post-Concert Jam Session: Foster’s (with Jazz Express), 726 Felix, Downtown St. Joseph, tel: (816) 364-4400. |
FRIDAY, May 15, 8:00 PM at the Missouri Western Leah Spratt MC Building, Kemper Auditorium.
Eduardo Minozzi Costa (Brazil). Solo classical guitar - 1st Prize Winner of the 2007 St. Joseph International Guitar Festival etc. Read more here.
Post-Concert Jam Session: HiHo (with Soca Jukebox), 1817 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, tel: (816) 233-7363.
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SATURDAY, May 16, 8:00 PM at the Missouri Western Thompson Potter Fine Arts Theater.
Hungry Monks - (US) Historical, Folk and Celtic Music. Read more here.
Post-Concert Jam Session: Magoon’s Saloon (with Jason Riley Trio), 632 So. 8th Downtown St. Joseph, tel: (816) 232-3611. |
SUNDAY, May 17, 3:00 PM at the DUC (Downtown University Campus - 515 N. 6th St.)
“Final Competition Rounds” (open to the public).
Post-Concert Jam Session: Terrible’s St. Joseph Casino (with Jason Riley Trio), 777 Winners Circle, St. Joseph, tel: 888-2946.
The three finalists in the competition will present a joint concert. Audience members (over 18) will have the opportunity to vote for competitor’s final ranking and the audience cumulative score will be tallied as one vote along with the judges. The Award Ceremony and a reception will follow the presentation of prizes. Read more here.
DELIBERATION READING BY AUTHOR, GLENN KURTZ
During Jury Deliberation, the audience is invited to remain in the hall for a reading by Glenn Kurtz from his best-selling book, “Practicing - a Musician’s Return to Music.” (New York: A. Knopf, 2007).
Kurtz wrote this autobiographical book about his musical studies at New England Conservatory (Boston) and following sojourn in Vienna, Austria. |
There will be a Jam Session / Party at various locations throughout St. Joseph (listed above) following each concert (beginning Thursday evening through Sunday evening), hosted by noted jazz / classical / rock guitarist, Jason Riley.
Please check the press materials for details.. Click here for times and locations. |
THURSDAY, May 14, 8:00 PM at the Missouri Western Leah Spratt MC Building, Kemper Auditorium.
The Nova Project - classical / electric prog (US / France).
Koid 9 Magazine in Paris cited The Nova Project as “...a true ‘return to the future’ — the revival of 16th-Century heavy metal, but there is no doubt that we are in the 21st-Century. This is the best of all possible worlds!”
Based on the classical and orchestral compositions of US / France-based guitarist and composer, Anthony Glise (who also directs our festival), The Nova Project incorporates North African rhythms, texts by 17th-Century poets (in English and French) and wildly original improvisation.
The group features Anthony Glise and Jason Riley on guitars, James Kew on 6-string electric ‘cello and Nick Baker on percussion. The group offers highly unique style of classical, rock and world music that Progression Magazine (Boston) hailed as “...tunes that sound like the California Guitar Trio after a few shots of tequila!”
Official Websites :
http://www.myspace.com/thenovaproject1
http://www.AnthonyGlise.com
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FRIDAY, May 15, 8:00 PM at the Missouri Western Leah Spratt MC Building, Kemper Auditorium.
Eduardo Minozzi Costa (Brazil). Solo classical guitar - 1st Prize Winner of the 2007 St. Joseph International Guitar Festival etc.
Other competition prizes including, Portland International Guitar Competition (US-2007), IV Beeston Guitar Competition (US-2006), XV Souza Lima Guitar Competition (Brazil-2004), VIII Musicalis Guitar Competition (Brazil-2004), Rising Project Competition (Brazil-2003), Second prize winner in Sholin Guitar Competition (US-2007).
Eduardo has performed throughout North and South America as a soloist and as a member of the Trio Opus 12, (along with leading Brazilian guitarists Paulo Porto Alegre; ex Brazilian Guitar Quartet member) and Daniel Murray. He has performed with Quartz in Campos do Jordão, Curitiba, Santos, São Carlos, Osasco, Bauru and São Paulo.
He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in guitar performance, at Brazil's leading university - The University of São Paulo, under Dr. Edelton Gloeden and while still a student, gave the Brazilian premiere of the 24 Preludes and Fugues by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
He has acted as cultural attaché to the U.S., under the sponsorship of the São Paulo United States Consulate General.
Official Website:
http://www.edumusic.iblogger.org/Website/index.html
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SATURDAY, May 16, 8:00 PM at the Missouri Western Thompson Potter Fine Arts Theater.
Hungry Monks - (US) Historical, Folk and Celtic Music.
 The Hungry Monks are centered around the creative talents of Hazel Ketchum and John Holenko. The Hungry Monks have performed together for over 20 years in concert, TV and radio throughout the US.
Featuring guitars, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, whistle, bohdran, vocals and even Renaissance lute, the Hungry Monks perform Traditional, Contemporary, and Original acoustic songs and instrumentals in the Celtic and historical tradition, while drawing on a wide range of influences including Medieval & Renaissance, Folk, Blues, Classical and Jazz.
Combining strong original songs and instrumental compositions with an ear toward improvisation, The Hungry Monks weave a rich tapestry of sound, melodic and rhythmic, grounded in the folk traditions of many cultures. Combined with the traditions and technique of Western Classical Music, this eclectic mix produces an interesting ensemble sound featuring acoustic sounds and beautiful vocals.
The Hungry Monks have released several CD recordings on their own label, Hungry Monk Recordings. As well as being active performers, The Hungry Monks are also highly active music educators and publish their own works through Hungry Monk Publications.
Official Website : http://www.hungrymonkmusic.com/
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SUNDAY, May 17, 3:00 PM at the DUC (Downtown University Campus - 515 N. 6th St.)
“Final Competition Rounds” (open to the public).
Post-Concert Jam Session: Terrible’s St. Joseph Casino (with Jason Riley Trio), 777 Winners Circle, St. Joseph, tel: 888-2946.
The three finalists in the competition will present a joint concert. Audience members (over 18) will have the opportunity to vote for competitor’s final ranking and the audience cumulative score will be tallied as one vote along with the judges. The Award Ceremony and a reception will follow the presentation of prizes.
DELIBERATION READING BY AUTHOR, GLENN KURTZ
 During Jury Deliberation, the audience is invited to remain in the hall for a reading by Glenn Kurtz from his best-selling book, “Practicing - a Musician’s Return to Music.” (New York: A. Knopf, 2007).
Kurtz wrote this autobiographical book about his musical studies at New England Conservatory (Boston) and following sojourn in Vienna, Austria.
There has been TREMENDOUS conjecture by literary critics as to who various characters are based on in this writing. Rumor has it that Kurtz will announce, at this reading - for the first time - the actual persons on whom he based these fascinating characters...several are believed to be in this year’s festival...
A few passing quotes regarding Kurtz’s book, “Practicing...” are below:
"Best of 2007."
—Oscar Villalon, The San Francisco Chronicle
"It is to the immense credit of Kurtz... that he has written such a thoughtful and fluid meditation on the subject."
—Dave Itzkoff, The New York Times
“'Practicing' is a fantastic example of what memoir as a literary form can best deliver: a person delving honestly, profoundly and fearlessly into... life's big questions.”
—Samantha Dunn, The Los Angeles Times
"...a sensuous, evocative memoir about love lost and regained...."
—Chuck Leddy, The San Francisco Chronicle
“Practicing is elegant, methodical and deeply engaging. It is science and poetry in one book.”
—Rosanne Cash |
Masterclasses (FREE and open to the public)
All classes and masterclasses held in the Leah Spratt Building, MC 101 Theater. Bring your guitar and have a free lesson from these brilliant players! |
SATURDAY: May 16.
This year we will run two masterclasses back-to-back on Saturday to give local residents an opportunity to perform or audit.
ALL CLASSES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC !
ADDITIONAL CLASSES PENDING !
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hazel Ketchum - As a founding member of “The Hungry Monks,” Hazel will give a general class for all guitarists (classical, folk, historical).
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eduardo Minozzi Costa - Our last First Prize Competition winner, Brazilian guitarist, Eduardo Minozzi Costa, will give a class for all guitarists, focusing on performance styles and technique. |
Competition - Concerts/Masterclasses - Jam Sessions
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