St. Joseph International Guitar Festival

Home

Competition
- Rules & Regulations

Concerts

Masterclasses

Additional classes
(Open to the public)

Full Schedule
(of all classes & concerts)

Venues & Directions

Fees & General Info
(Performers, Auditors, Concert Tickets, Day Passes, Housing, Flights, Languages, Disclaimer)

Past Performers & Presenters

Application Form
(Performers & Auditors)


Sponsored by
The Department of Music,
Missouri Western State College,
St. Joseph, Missouri, USA

2005 St. Joseph International Guitar Festival & Competition
Thanks to everyone who attended, performed, competed and volunteered!
A WORD FROM THE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

Dear Friends of the St. Joseph International Guitar Festival & Competition,

I’m pleased to announce the winners of the 2005 competition sponsored by Missouri Western State University, Department of Music (Department Head, Dr. Matt Gilmour) in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA.

The competition was EXTREMELY severe with competitors that came to St. Joseph from the US, Canada, Bulgaria, Uruguay, Brazil, Germany, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, Costa Rica.

Headline Performers included musicians and dancers from the US, Poland, Spain, Mexico, Argentina and Nicaragua, including the ensemble, Tango Lorca (directed by Beau Bledsoe), Isaac Bustos and Robert Trent with post-concert jam sessions organized by the brilliant jazz/rock/prog guitarist, Jason Riley.

The final ranking of the competition was:
FIRST PRIZE: Alieksey Vianna (Brazil)
SECOND PRIZE: Marco Sator (Uruguay)
THIRD PRIZE: Joseph Williams (USA)

I would like to point out that this is the first time that an American has been able to place in the competition (with past finalists including guitarists from Nicaragua, Mongolia and Serbia). A prize list is here.

We’re EXTREMELY proud of the tremendous level of guitarists that appeared in this year’s festival and especially proud of the camaraderie that we have developed among all the musicians through this festival. I sincerely hope that you will look for these brilliant guitarists and support their international careers when they appear in your area.

I look forward to keeping you informed of next year’s ST. JOSEPH INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL & COMPETITION and remain,

With Very Highest Regards,
Anthony GLISE,
Festival Director

Thursday, May, 26, 2005 Friday, May, 27, 2005 Saturday, May 28, 2005
Isaac Bustos (Nicaragua) solo classical guitar - 1st Prize Winner of the 2004 Competition and numerous other international competitions. Robert Trent (USA) 10-string classical guitar Tango Lorca - One of the leading Tango ensembles featuring musicians and dancers from Eastern Europe, North and South America. http://tangolorca.com
Sunday, May, 29: Final Competition Rounds (open to the public).
More concert information is here.
There will be Jam Sessions / Parties at various locations throughout St. Joseph following each concert (beginning Wednesday evening through Sunday evening), hosted by famed jazz / classical / rock guitarist, Jason Riley. Click here for locations.

CONCERT TICKETS: General Public...$15. - Students/Seniors...$10.
(All general public tickets available at the door the evening of the concert - limited/open seating - all tickets on a first come basis.) More ticket information is here.
Information via: Missouri Western Department of Music: (US) + (816) 271-4420
Special thanks to:
  • Dr. Matt Gilmour: Organization and Support:Chair, Department of Music, MWSC.
  • Jeff Fuson: Big Ape Studios - Festival web design and maintenance.
  • Megan Schreiber-Wyeth: Festival Photo Documentation.
  • Audio Technica (US): the official microphone of the St. Joseph International Guitar Festival.
  • Marshall Amplification (London): the official amplifier of the St. Joseph International Guitar Festival.
  • Mel Bay Publications
  • E & O Mari - LaBella Strings: the official guitar string of the St. Joseph International Guitar Festival.
  • Wegen Guitar Picks - handcrafted guitar picks.
  • Barbara Whitchurch: St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau.
  • “The Dome” performance space provided through the courtesy of Ed and Linda Hood, Owners and Directors.