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Other programs by Charles:
The Guitar and the Music
of Spain
Classical Guitar Lecture
How Music Moves Us
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Classical
Guitar
History, Construction and Techniques The
romantic and sonorous classical guitar and how it differs from
other guitars is the focus of this lecture/demonstration by
Charles Truitt. The classical guitarist and educator
explores a bit of the history, style and composers of the
guitar, its construction and materials, and also demonstrates
various techniques of playing. Mr. Truitt also addresses
the question "Why is it Classical?". What
are people saying about this program?
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Topic
Music and History - Classical GuitarPresenter
Charles Truitt
Factoryville PA
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for additional info about presenter
Target Audience
For schools or community
organizations.
For any size audience.
Length
of Program
50 minutes
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Presenter's
Approach:
Mr. Truitt will
discuss various topics relating to the classical guitar,
show the instrument (possibly along with other types of
guitars for comparison), and play selections of music to
illustrate various points.
His warm approach invites interaction with the
audience, such as questions and comments.
Results:
Participants will:
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Understand the classical guitar and
how it differs from other types of guitars
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Know the types of music and playing
techniques associated with classical guitar
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Enjoy an intimate demonstration of
musical skill by an accomplished classical guitarist and music educator
Price
Range:
$300
Plus travel expenses for locations outside of a 30 mile
radius.
Logistical
Factors:
Hosting organization must provide the following:
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a well lit area measuring 6' x 6'
minimum for Mr. Truitt
(the area can be
elevated, but is not a necessity)
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a straight-backed, armless chair
(preferably not a folding chair)
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ample room for audience seating
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a sound system (depending upon group
size and room acoustics)
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if host does not have a sound system,
an AC outlet will be needed
About
the Presenter:
CHARLES TRUITT
began studying guitar in 1965.
He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar
performance from the Hartt School of Music, and a Master
of Arts in musicology from Marywood University.
His teachers have included the world renowned Oscar
Ghiglia and Michael Lorimer (master classes at Hartt),
Richard Provost (Hartt), Eli Kassner (University of
Toronto), and the late Bunyan Webb (Chautauqua).
He has been listed in Who’s
Who in the East, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in
American Education, Who’s Who in Entertainment, and The
International Who’s Who in Music and Musicians.
He is a member of the Society for Music Theory, the
Music Teachers National Association, the Guitar Foundation
of America, The College Music Society, and the national
music honor society Pi Kappa Lambda.
Mr. Truitt has been a member of the music faculty
of Marywood University since 1980, and has also served on
the faculties of Baptist Bible College, Lycoming College,
and Alfred University.
What
People Are Saying:
"Musical understanding and an excellent
technique." "The guitar as it should be played."
~ The Scranton Times
"Truitt played
lovingly."
~ The Jamestown (NY) Post Journal
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For
more information or to request this program, contact
Kim at:
Dynamic Demos, Speakers & Seminars
51 Comstock Rd Tunkhannock PA 18657
Phone: (570) 241-6807 Email:
kim@dydemos.com
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