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The Parkening International Guitar Competition |
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Parkening International Guitar Competition honors Christopher Parkening's lifetime commitment to fostering musical excellence in young artists as demonstrated by his mentor the great Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia. It is held on the beautiful campus of Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, where Christopher Parkening is distinguished professor of music.
MAIN OFFICE
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4594
theparkening@pepperdine.edu
WEBSITE
http://arts.pepperdine.edu/parkening/
ELIGIBILITY
Classical guitarists 30 years old and younger (born on or after May 26, 1985) may participate.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Classical Guitar |
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| Cash prizes | More than $50,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | February 6, 2015 |
| Application notes | http://arts.pepperdine.edu/parkening/competition/repertoire.htm || http://www.cvent.com/events/parkening-international-guitar-competition-2015/event-summary-b6976e5cb0274491ba8da0448d7d0eb3.aspx |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Friday, May 29, 2015, 1:00-6:00 pm
Parkening International Guitar Competition Semifinal Round, Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University
Five competitors perform 30-minute programs, finalists announced after judges' deliberation. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 7:30-10:00 pm.
Parkening International Guitar Competition Final Round and Awards Ceremony, Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University
Three competitors perform full concertos with orchestra; Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals presented after judges' deliberation. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Live | ✘ Web (live streaming or recorded) |
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