Scott Kritzer

 

 

 

 

After the Performance Workshop 2005 (everyone lived)

L to R (Brent, Sharon, Joe, Donna, Scott, Karla)

 

 

Ensemble music

 

 

Donna performing in round robin

 

 

 

Sharon does too

 

 

 

 

More round robin performances

 

 

Scott Kritzer

presents

the

 

2006

Classical Guitar Immersion

April 19, 2006- April 23, 2006

Portland, Oregon

 

 

Gone are the days of the long master classes. During the 70’s one week, more frequently two week and sometimes three-week classes were taught by the greatest teachers of the day,  The long, intensive classes, where you could brush up, maybe even perform for, some of the greatest players of the day, has given way to short one or two day workshops. A player comes into town, plays a concert and the following afternoon gives a class - a hand shake and a kiss on the cheek if you’re lucky.

 

The Classical Guitar Immersion event is designed to bring back this intensive four day learning experience to serious adult classical guitarists. This is not just ANOTHER classical guitar festival or event. The CGI is a synergistic learning experience built on developing technical foundation, performance skills and friendships to last a lifetime.

 

In addition there will be opportunities for collaborative learning experiences between participants.

 

Scott Kritzer’s 2006 CGI Schedule:

This schedule may change slightly due to some unforeseen incident.

 

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

 

Participants arrive and check in a day early for best experience

 

Consultations can be done on this day if people want to arrange that.

 

6:00-8:00 Dinner and intros at the hotel reception dining area

 

8:00 – Late!

Round Robin Performances for all participants, (bring your guitar).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8:00-9:30

Breakfast

 

9:30 – head to Lon’s

 

10:00 – 12:00 Lon’s home:  Welcome and Intro to the new world order (Scott’s vision of the future of Classical Guitar pedagogy)

 

12:00-2:00 – BBQ

Lunch

 

2:00-3:00 – luthier presentation

 

3:30-5:00

Teacher Workshop

“Teaching Classical Guitar to Young People” Donna Zitzelberger

 

5:30-7:00 hotel – free time and Dinner/practice

 

7:00 – head back to Lon’s

 

7:30-9:30

Concert  by Scott Kritzer

 

10:00-Head back to hotel.  Open

Round Robin Performances for all participants (bring your guitar).  Student led classes.

 

 

 

8:30-10:30

Brunch

 

10:30 – head to Lon’s

 

11:00-12:00

Technique workshop and warm ups

 

12:00 – 3:00

Master Class Part I

 

3:00 – head back to hotel

 

3:30-5:00

Practice session- break (private consultations)

 

5:30-6:30 Dinner

 

7:00-10:00

Performance Workshop at the hotel

 

10:00-11:00 

Desert

 

11:00 - Late

Round Robin Performances for all participants (bring your guitar). Student led classes.

 

 

8:30-10:30

Brunch

 

10:30 – head to Lon’s

 

11:00-12:00

Technique workshop and warm ups

 

12:00 – 3:00

Master Class Part II

 

3:00 – head back to hotel

 

3:30-5:00

Practice session- break (private consultations)

 

5:30-6:30 Dinner

 

7:00-10:00

Performance Workshop at the hotel

 

10:00-11:00 

Desert

 

11:00-Late

Round Robin Performances for all participants (bring your guitar). Student led classes.

 

 

8:00-8:30

Breakfast

 

8:30 – check out and head to Lon’s

 

9:00-12:00

Master Class Part III and wrap up

 

12:00 – head to the handmade instrument show

 

Go to Airport (arrange for flights at no earlier than 7:00 if possible.  The next day is fine)  

 

Workshop Costs:

Cost to attendees does NOT include airfare, lodging, or meals.  

 

Students may also seek private consultation or instruction during this event.  Contact Scott for rates and availability to provide this service. 

 

 

Workshop

Cost

Notes

Master Class Performer

$195.00 US. Includes, participation in the Technique Workshops and auditing all other events.

 

Add $50.00 for performance workshop if you want to do both

Must play all three days and attend all other events.

Limited to 5 players

Must attend all other events and support peers.

By audition (send WMV or MP3 unedited to scott@miramont.com )

Master Class Auditor

$25.00 US a day

Unlimited number of auditors

No audition or qualifications

Performance Workshop Performer

$150.00 US. Includes participation in one Performance Workshop, Technique Workshops, and auditing all other events.

Must have piece memorized

The piece may be of any sort

Limited to 8 players.

 Must attend all other events and support peers.

By audition (send WMV or MP3 unedited to scott@miramont.com )

Performance Workshop Auditor

$25.00 US

Unlimited number of auditors

No audition or qualifications

Auditor all events – all days

$95.00 US

This ticket gives the buyer the ability to audit all events and classes including the technique workshops, teaching workshop given by Donna and also admission to the very intimate and private house concert on Thrs. Evening.

Technique Workshop and Warm-up Performer

Free and mandatory workshop for Master Class and Performance Workshop performers.

 

Bring your guitar and footstool and be prepared to get technical coaching while we warm-up with a technique workout.

Technique Workshop and Warm-up Auditor

$15.00 US

 

Teaching Children the Classical Guitar by Donna

Free to all workshop participants and all events-all days auditors

 

$25.00 US to one day auditors, general public

This class is for anyone wishing to teach classical guitar to young people

“Romancing the Guitar”

 Concert by Scott Kritzer featuring works by Albeniz, Villa-Lobos, Sor, Puccini, de-Falla and others.

Free front row, VIP seats to all workshop participants and all events-all days auditors.

 

$20.00 US to one day auditors, general public

Concert given by Scott to kick off the event. 

Audition Requirements:  Video submissions taken Jan 01-Feb 28 : Announcements of placing by March 05

Please send video in WMV format (preferred).  In this video you should perform the piece that you can play the very best.  (if you can’t do video send unedited MP3) to scott@miramont.com

 

Logistics

 

Hotel:

WOW!  We managed to find a very nice place for us to stay for a super reasonable price.  This place is first rate and all the rooms overlook the beautiful Willamette River.  The price of your room includes a full breakfast buffet and a light dinner reception with drinks.  We are arranging for rooms to be shared amongst participants to keep the cost very low.  Each room will have a bed or beds and a living room area with a pull out couch.  Plenty of options for two and for the few hours that we’ll actually be sleeping it will be more than adequate.  Contact Karla at kfisherx@hotmail.com to arrange booking of shared rooms.  Make sure your room is confirmed with Karla before showing up at the hotel. 

 

If you don’t want to share a room and just want to book yourself tell them that you are with the Scott Kritzer workshop for our special rate. 

 

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What to bring and wear

Bring your guitar and footstool and a positive learning attitude.  Bring any other items that you want to bring to share music and learn.  Do not bring dress clothing unless that is the way you dress every day.  This is a workshop and formal dress is not required.   Do bring a swim suite and work out attire if you wish to use the amenities at the hotel. 

 

 

RSVP

 

Payments should be made to PayPal at http://www.paypal.com. Go to ‘Send Money’ and enter scott@miramont.com . Performer’s payments in full are due no later than March 15th. Auditors should pay no later than April 15 if paying by PayPal.

 

About Scott:  www.scottkritzer.com

 

About Donna:

Donna Zitzelberger has over 30 years experience on the guitar, and works professionally with flute, voice/choirs, piano, and percussion ensembles for both recordings and live performances.  She teaches the guitar in Thousand Oaks, CA privately and in her after-school program where children are given much performance opportunity.  She has studied directly under the founder of "Guitar Principles", Jamie Andreas and is a certified instructor of “The Principles” methodology.  Currently, she is co-authoring a children’s version of “The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar”.  She is a classical guitar student of Mr. James Smith, the Chairman of the Classical Guitar Department at the University of Southern California.  She has also studied under Mr. Scott Kritzer.   Donna's passion is teaching children excellent guitar technique in an atmosphere that balances the hard work of instrument study with loads of fun.  

 

Visit www.scottkritzer.com for more information