Classical Guitar Corner 2023 Summer School

June 11 – 17   2023

Registration is now closed for 2023 as we reached the maximum number of participants. However, you can sign up for the waiting list by filling out the form below.

When:

The annual Classical Guitar Corner Summer School will be held from  June 11th through June 17th 2023.

The first evening (the 11th) will start with afternoon check-in, dinner, and an opening concert. The final morning (the 17th) will conclude with breakfast and a group meeting.

Where :

The summer school will be held at Endicott College in Beverly MA. Endicott is a picturesque liberal arts college in the town of Beverly. Beverly Massachusetts is located 16 Miles out from the city of Boston, and is located opposite the ocean on the scenic North Shore coastline.

What:

The CGC Summer School will bring together dedicated amateur guitarists from around the country (and around the world!) to work on their technique, theory, musicianship, ensemble skills, and general musical understanding. There will be five full days of group ensembles, individual lessons, workshops, large ensemble, musical analysis, and socializing with other guitarists.

Teachers:

There will be five main teachers as well as some special guests at the Summer School and being an intimate environment, you will be able to interact with them all on a regular basis.

Who is it for?

The summer school is specifically focused on the classical guitar, its techniques, and repertoire. It is recommended that you have at least a Grade 2 ability with reading and performance (approximately grade 2 for AMEB/ABRSM/Royal Conservaroire). You will be participating in ensemble groups that match your level of experience and also a large ensemble, so the ability to read standard notation at a basic level is a must. Apart from these requirements, we welcome all interested guitarists to take part in what will be an educational and enjoyable experience.

*Please note that all participants must be over the age of 21 by June 2023, this is due to our liability coverage.

Accommodation

Participants will be staying on campus at Endicott College close to the Arts facilities, dining hall, and rehearsal rooms.  Rooms are available as private rooms with a private bathroom or shared rooms with a private bathroom. All rooms have air conditioning, wi-fi and are in a new building.

Meals

The price of accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, starting from Dinner on the 11th until breakfast on the 17th. The meals at Endicott are quite exceptional with a large modern dining hall, and a variety of meal stations to choose from.

Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Socializing

Meal times and evenings are great times to socialize with your fellow guitarists. Picnics, playing pool, talking over a glass of wine, and discussing ideas over a meal all provide a great way to make friends and have fun.

Student Concert

All participants are welcome to perform a piece in our student concert. You will never find a more supportive and appreciative audience!

Daily Schedule

Individual Lessons : Each participant will be guaranteed two individual lessons with the teachers, and there will be more added if scheduling permits. These lessons are 30 minutes each and are open to fellow participants to sit in and listen.

Small Ensemble : These ensembles will be put together with players of similar levels. Groups will work in the mornings with the same instructor for the duration of the school. In these sessions the instructor will go through daily technique warmup and ensemble repertoire to be performed in the final concert.

Large Ensemble : At the end of each day we will get together to work on a guitar orchestra pieces that includes all of the school participants.

Presentations and Workshops : These will vary each day to include a variety of topics presented by a different teacher each day.

Concerts : The teaching team will be performing concerts most nights with socializing to follow.

Registration

CGC Summer School Fees include All lessons, workshops, concerts, and ensemble classes. Fees also include full meals and accommodation.

• Private room with private bathroom: $1650
• If you would like to bring your partner and share a room the fee is $2600. This includes concert tickets and full meals.

At the moment the registration for Summer School 2023 is closed but you can sign up for the waiting list using the form below. In case there are cancellations we will contact the people in the waiting list in order of sign up.

Deposit

To secure your registration you will need to make a deposit of $100. To be added to the waiting list there is no need to pay the $100 deposit, just fill out the form below.

This deposit is non-refundable and will guarantee a place and room at the summer school.

Step 1 – Information

Step 2 – Registration Deposit

To register for the Summer School you will need to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit. This deposit secures your spot and we will follow up with you to organize the payment of the remaining fees. The deposit is put towards your full payment.

Step 3 – Get Excited!

Once we have received your registration information and your deposit we will get in contact with you about the Summer School. We are excited to see you in the Summer for some great music!

Balance payment and cancellations

Your deposit is due at the time of registration and it will secure your place at the Summer School if there are still places available. This $100 deposit is non-refundable.

Once you have registered you will have until April 1st, 2023 to pay the balance of the Summer School fee. Payment will be available from January 1st and you will be emailed with a link to the payment portal. This second payment will be refundable up until May 7th, 2023 after which there will be no refunds given due to our non-refundable financial obligations to Endicott College.