James Edwards In Concert

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Presented by JCGS

WHERE:
School House Retreat, 8448 Wagner Creek Road,
Talent, Oregon

WHEN:
Sunday, August 27, 2006 3:00 pm

CONTACT:
488-3521

ADMISSION:
$20.00 General
$5.00 Students
Children under 12 Free

The Jefferson Classical Guitar Society is proud to present James Edwards, classical guitarist, lutenist and composer in and intimate concert on Sunday, August 27 at 3 PM. The concert will take place at the beautiful School House Retreat, 8448 Wagner Creek Road, Talent Oregon.

Classical guitarist James Edwards has been a performer, teacher, and recording artist for over 25 years. Mr. Edwards opened our 2005-2006 concert series with a wonderful concert featuring guitar, baroque guitar and lute. James’ other performance credits include: the 1999 and 2005 La Guitarra California Festival, soloist with the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, the Santa Barbara Arts Festival, Richard Schneiders’ Lost Mountain Guitar Festival and many collaborations with theatre and dance companies. Mr. Edwards’ many compact disc recordings feature his arrangements of American, Spanish, and European classics. Mel Bay Publications has published many of these in several books currently available. In addition to the traditional classical guitar repertoire, James performs his own vibrant arrangements of Handel, Mozart, Puccini, Debussy, Brahms, and many other works by the great composers. He also has created a unique American repertoire with treatments of well known works by Gershwin, Rodgers, Joplin, etc., along with his original compositions; blending his classical background with his earlier influences of folk and jazz.

“A wide-ranging choice of repertoire performed with taste and flair. All together a fine program.”

-Frederick Noad

This concert will feature some of Mr. Edwards most recent compositions. For those of you who love guitar music, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear one of the great west coast guitarists.

Light refreshments will be served.

Advanced reservations are recommended, since this is a small venue. You can learn more about James by visiting www.jamesedwardsguitar.com and you can find out more about the SchoolHouse Retreat (including a map and directions) by visiting

www.schoolhouseretreat.com

Jaxon Williams Debut Solo Guitar Recital

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Presented by JCGS

WHERE:
Unitarian Center,
87 Fourth Street,
Ashland, Oregon

WHEN:
Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:00 pm

CONTACT:
552-9515

ADMISSION:
$15.00 General
$12.00 Seniors
$5.00 Students
Children under 12 Free

Classical Guitarist, Jaxon Williams will present his debut solo guitar recital on Saturday, August 12, at 8:00 pm at the Unitarian Center, 87 Fourth Street, in Ashland. The concert celebrates the release of his new solo guitar CD. The Jefferson Classical Guitar Society sponsors the concert. Tickets are $15.00 general, $12.00 seniors, and $5.00 students. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free. Tickets will be available at the door one half hour before the concert.

In the spring of 2006, Jaxon Williams successfully defended his title as top high school classical guitarist in the State of Oregon in the annual competition sponsored by the Oregon Music Educators Association. An Ashland High School graduate with honors, Jaxon has studied in master classes with numerous internationally recognized concert artists such as Jason Vieaux, Ana Vidovic, Dusan Bogdanovich, Martha Masters, and Philip Hii. He has been a member of the Jefferson Classical Guitar Society since its inception and has performed in many of the organizations events. He has been a student of Ashland guitarist, Joseph Thompson for the last six years.

This concert is Jaxon’s musical farewell to his hometown of Ashland where he was born and raised. In the fall, he will begin his studies at Brigham Young University where he has received both academic and music scholarships. Jaxon will perform works from his newly released CD including pieces by the Spanish composers Albeniz, Granados, and Tarrega, as well as music by J. S. Bach and Andrew York.

Williams’ AHS music theory and composition teacher Russ Otte said, “Why wouldn’t any community want to celebrate this wonderful young man, who met the challenge to repeat as state champion? He’s limited only by what he’s willing to achieve.”

For more information, call 552-9515 or visit www.JeffersonGuitar.org on the web.

Gene Bertoncini Concert and Masterclass

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Solo Nylon String
Jazz Guitar
Concert

Date: Friday, April 28, 2006
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Old Siskiyou Barn
Old Siskiyou Highway

This event is sponsored by the Siskiyou Institute and Jefferson Classical Guitar Society
$20 ~ Student discounts available

For information, reservations and directions please all 541-488-3869 or e-mail info@siskiyouinstitute.com Events at the Barn frequently sell out quickly. Seating and parking are limited and on a reservation only basis.

Gene Bertoncini is one of the pre-eminent jazz guitarists active today. His fluid technique has won him international praise and such accolades as the “Segovia of jazz”. An eloquent and versatile improviser, Gene has been heard with an extraordinary range of jazz greats, including performances and recordings with Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Wayne Shorter, Hubert Laws and Paul Desmond, among others, as well as with such distinguished vocalists as Tony Bennett, Carmen McRae and Lena Horne, Vic Damone and Edye Gorme.

The Washington Post proclaimed his last solo appearance in New York City the best jazz concert of 1999. Mr Bertoncini’s acclaim is hardly confined though, to this country. His recent CD “Body and Soul”, with his own arrangements of classic standards won international raves, including recognition in Brazilian critic’s and listener’s polls as one of the best jazz recordings of the year; those same polls also named him the best acoustic jazz guitarist. Gene Bertoncini ‘s striking new CD on Ambient Records, “Quiet Now”, features his own innovative solo arrangement of classic jazz and popular songs.

A prolific and popular studio musician Gene has also worked with composers and arrangers such as Lalo Schifrin and Michel
Legrand, in addition to numerous television appearances. Mr. Bertoncini has also worked with the Metropolitan Opera
Orchestra and the New York Pops Orchestra.

In addition to an active performing and recording schedule, Gene Bertoncini teaches at the Eastman School of Music, the New England Conservatory, New York University and the Banff School of Fine Arts. He has been a highly sought-after guest clinician in colleges and universities throughout the country.

For more information on Gene Bertoncini you can visit his website at www.genebertoncini.com

For information, reservations and directions please all 541-488-3869 or e-mail info@siskiyouinstitute.com Events at the Barn frequently sell out quickly. Seating and parking are limited and on a reservation only basis.
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Workshop and Master Class with Gene Bertoncini ~ Solo Nylon String Guitar
Saturday April 29, 2006
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$5 for students and teachers, $10 for the general public.
Several Student Scholarships Available

This workshop is open to teachers, students and others interested in learning more about the art of arranging and improvising for the solo guitarist. The workshop will help develop creative linear and harmonic skills in improvisations through a deeper knowledge of the guitar fingerboard and finger techniques.

Gene Bertoncini teaches at the Eastman School of Music, the New England Conservatory, New York University and the Banff School of Fine Arts. He has been a highly sought-after guest clinician in colleges and universities throughout the country.