This unique Texas competition, designed to showcase outstanding classical guitar students, will award over $8,000 in cash prizes to the winners. Over the three-day event, students can compete and attend master classes and concerts by internationally recognized guitarists.

We have a Youth Competition for ages 11-18 as well as the main International Concert Guitarist Competition for college-level students.

Entry into the competition will include master classes, performances from internationally renowned guitarists David Russell (Grammy award winner), Javier Garcia Moreno, and Samuel Hines (2020 Laureate).

All of the public performances take place in University Theatre and the Vendor Fair (from March 3-5) takes place each day in the lobby outside Jonsson Performance Hall.

Event Program

 

March 2:

Lecture by Olga Amelkina Vera
5 p.m.
Jonsson Performance Hall

 

March 3:

Vendor Fair
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
the lobby outside Jonsson Performance Hall

Pre-concert: the UT Dallas Festival Ensemble directed by James Wilder
7 p.m.
University Theatre

Keynote Opening Concert: David Russell
7:30 p.m.
University Theatre
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View recording of "Western Vista" by Olga Amelkina-Vera, which was premiered by David Russell in this performance

 

March 4:

Vendor Fair
1 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.
the lobby outside Jonsson Performance Hall

Pre-concert: the Tyler Jr. College Guitar Ensemble directed by Frank Kimlicko
7 p.m.
University Theatre

Final Round Competition featuring the four finalists
In playing order, the finalists for tomorrow's Guitar Competition Finals are Calogero Miceli, Ivan Petricevic, Alejandro Rodriguez Ruiz, and Ulysses Deleon!
7:30 p.m.
University Theatre

 

March 5:

Youth Competition
9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(private)

Vendor Fair
12 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
the lobby outside Jonsson Performance Hall

Laureate Concert: Samuel Hines
4 p.m.
University Theatre

Pre-concert: the UT Tyler Guitar Ensemble directed by Dr. Dan Kyzer
7 p.m.
University Theatre

Concert: Javier Garcia Moreno
7:30 p.m.
University Theatre

Awards Ceremony and Festival Closure
8:30 p.m.
University Theatre

 

2022 Guitar Competition Results:

Adult Competition:
1st Place: Ivan Petricevic
2nd Place: Alejandro Rodriguez Ruiz
3rd Place: Ulysses Deleon
4th Place: Calogero Miceli

Alhambra Prize:
Ivan Petricevic

Martha and John Nye Audience Choice Award:
Alejandro Rodriguez Ruiz

Youth Division I Winners:
1st Place: Brandon Kim
2nd Place: Elise Garza
3rd Place: Miriam Wells

Youth Division II Winners:
1st Place: Zara Terrazas-Graham
2nd Place: Shiheng Qiu
3rd Place: Arjun Inamdar

 

The 2022 Guitar Competition is sponsored by:

The University of Texas at Dallas

The School of Arts and Humanities

Russell Cleveland

Friends of the Guitar Program

The Guitar Advisory Board

The Arts and Humanities Council

Savarez

Alhambra Guitarras

Various Locations, Various Locations

Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Arts and Performance Office
Email
972-UTD-ARTS

UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.

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