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Additional Classes
(open to the public)
Alieksey Vianna
Christopher Berg
Anthony Glise - Festival Director (http://www.AnthonyGlise.com)
CLASS: “Fencing for Musicians” [St. Joseph Festival Director, Anthony Glise, is also the Missouri Western Fencing coach. The class will include basic instruction in foil fencing. If you think the music business is agressive, you’ll love this class!]
 BIOGRAPHY
The only American-born guitarist to win First Prize at the International Toscanini Competition (Italy), Anthony Glise is a product of the Konservatorium der Stadt (Vienna) and the New England Conservatory (Boston) with additional study at Harvard University, Université Catholique de Lille (France) and the Accademia di Studi “L'Ottocento” (Italy).
The only guitarist ever chosen as “Individual Artist of the Year” by the Missouri State Arts Council, Anthony is Pulitzer Prize Nominee for composition and has been awarded diplomas and performed world-wide at such festivals as Festival des Artes (Hautcombe), Ville Sable (France), ARCUM (Rome), and the Nemzetközi Gitárfesztivál (Hungary). In addition to traditional classical repertoire, concerts often include 19th-Century works performed on a priceless 1828 Staufer Viennese guitar.
Anthony’s commitment to the art has led to many diversified activities. His writings have been published extensively in The Soundboard (US), Guitar International (England) and Gitarre und Laute (Germany). He has acted as an Artist-in-Residence and Touring Artist for a number of US state arts councils and similar European programs. He is also the editor of the internationally-acclaimed series of guitar music, “The Anthony Glise Editions,” published by Willis Music Company and “The Anthony Glise Urtext Editions” by Mel Bay Publications.
An active composer, Anthony’s original compositions have been premiered in such cities as New York, Chicago, Rome, Vienna, Lille (France) and Esztergom (Hungary). His recordings include traditional works (solo, chamber, orchestral and ballet) as well as original compositions for such labels as Éclipse (France), Young Recording Artists (US) and Dorian Recordings (US). His first album, Overview, was chosen as one of the year’s “Top-5 Classical Releases” by Vienna Life Magazine.
Anthony lectures at the Academy for the Study of 19th-Century Music (Italy), and when not on tour, he lives and teaches part-time in the Flandres region of Northern France, part-time in the Black Forest region of Germany and part-time in the US.
Mr. Glise proudly endorses:
Classical Guitars by: Gioachino Giussani (Anghiari-Arezzo, Italy),Acoustic Guitars by: C.F. Martin (Nazareth, US),
Classical Strings by: E&O Mari—LaBella (New York),
Steel Strings by: C.F. Martin,
Amplifiers by: Marshall, Ltd. (London, England),
Microphones by: Audio Technica (US),
Legal Support by: Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants for the Arts (St. Louis / Kansas City, US).
For further documentation on Anthony Glise, see the websites for the above firms as well as:
• Summerfield, Maurice. The Classic Guitar. It’s Evolution, Players and Personalities since 1800. London: Ashley Mark Publishing, 2002.
• Who’s Who in America. New Providence: Marquis, 2002—present.
• Guitar Foundation of America Archives (attn: Bierce Library, University of Akron, US).
 Thomas Ransom, Owner, Ransomed Productions
(http://www.RansomedProductions.com)
CLASS: “Steps in the Studio - Recording Your Own CD”
All musicians need to record. Whether it’s merely a demo CD for prospective concert sponsors or a fully-produced CD for retail, Ransomed Productions can do it all in full digital format at a price well within the pocketbook of any musician. Ransomed Productions has been serving recording artists since 1988. Owner and engineer Tom Ransom has over 25 years in the recording business. Tom holds a degree in professional music from the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston as well as a degree in Music Education from the University of Missouri.
For over 12 years, Tom has applied his extensive education and experience to teach music technology throughout the US and has been cited for his flawless production in such magazines as Audiofile, Gramophone (US) and Les Cahiers de la Guitare (France).
Tom has three of his own CDs which he composed, arranged, recorded, mixed, and mastered. He also has written and arranged numerous instrumental and vocal compositions for radio, television and national individual artists and ensembles.
 Jason Riley, Jazz/Rock Guitarist (US — classical, electric and acoustic guitars)
Classic, Eclectic, Acoustic, Electric® http://www.JasonRiley.com
CLASS: “Jazz for Classical Guitarists”
A tremendously versatile guitarist, Jason’s professional experience includes recording, composing, teaching and performing in various styles. His formal degree in classical guitar and commercial music included extensive study in American genres, especially the Jazz idiom and improvisation.
As a recording artist, Jason has produced and released three solo CDs, Notes to Self (a compilation of original compositions), Outtakes (original arrangements of traditional works) and Spirit of Things (traditional American spirituals.
An equally successful and dedicated sideman, his playing has been featured extensively as a guest performer on many albums by other artists.
Jason’s unique and personal style of improvisation includes “live” looping and electronic effects in both acoustic and electric mediums combined with a tremendous stage presence.
His work not only exhibits an astounding proficiency in the classical arena but incorporates a profound utilization of his rock and jazz background - a feat that few guitarists ever achieve.
Jason has won competitions and reader’s polls in rock and country genres and has opened for, and performed with, countless international artists notwithstanding his frequent radio and television appearances.
When not on tour, Jason serves as a guitar professor at several universities throughout the Midwest. He is co-author (with Anthony Glise) of the university textbook, The Guitar— A History of Performance (2005) and is co-director along with Anthony of “Six Strings and the Spirit” - a series of guitar festivals held annually in Chartres, France.
Jason is under contract to and proudly endorses:
Strings by: Dean Markley (US)
Picks by: Wegen Picks (Lochem, Holland)
 David Burke, Visual Future
CLASS: “Web Design for Guitarists”
http://www.visualfuture.com
David Burke of Visual Future will present a lecture on how to design your web site as an effective tool for booking more concerts. Dave is one of the top commercial web designers and has worked frequently with the heads of the leading search engines such as Yahoo, etc. His experience in web development and tricks to insure higher traffic on your website are essential to all musicians.
 Todd Getz & Todd Giger, Getz Color Graphics, Inc.
CLASS: “Getting Your Promotional Materials to Print”
http://www.getzcolor.com
One of the leading multi-color offset printers in the MidWest US, Getz Color Graphics offers a full line of flawless quality printing and marketing options at a price that musicians can easily afford.
This lecture by Todd Getz will guide the musician through the steps necessary to get their promotional materials from the design stage to the printer.
Details on print size, screening, color, print options, die cuts and various packaging ideas are only a few of the subjects he will discuss. An absolutely essential lecture for any musician who is concerned with professional reproduction of their promotional materials. |
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