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Classical Guitar Immersion – June 16th-23rd, 2017 in Corbett, Oregon

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

Classical Guitar Immersion – Performance Development June 16th-23rd, 2017 CGI is an immersion experience where 7 guitarists join for a week of performance preparation on the historic Columbia River Gorge at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon. In this close and intimate setting students get personal attention through daily masterclasses, ensemble rehearsals Read More

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Road to Guitar Recovery – Part 1, Musicianship

Posted on May 22, 2016 by

My four month hiatus from playing taught me a lot about the guitar. Since my methodical return I have gained new technical, musical and performance skills. I hope guitarists, and perhaps even non-guitarists find these posts worth following. Guitarists who want to improve their technique as well as musicianship and performance skills should apply themselves as Read More

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Clatskanie Cultural Center Concert June 5th, 2016

Posted on May 15, 2016 by

On Sunday June 5th I’ll be performing an afternoon program at the newly remodeled Birkenfield theatre located in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 South Nehalem in Clatskanie, Oregon. The concert begins at 3 pm. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved by calling 504.728.3403 or purchased at the door the day of the performance.  The ticket booth Read More

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25th Annual Northwest Guitar Festival Recap and 2017 Festival Announcement

Posted on April 15, 2016 by

The 25th Annual Northwest Guitar Festival took place the last weekend in March at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho under founding director James Reid. The festival was started in 1991 to give students in the Northwest an opportunity to attend an event similar to the international GFA Festival but at a lower cost and for a Read More

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All Classical Portland Radio Station Performance – Thursday May 12, 2016

Posted on April 14, 2016 by

Each week, All Classical Portland presents Thursdays @ Three, live broadcast concerts showcasing local musicians, arts partners, and visiting artists.  Senior Announcer Robert McBride hosts the lively format of music-making and conversation for members of an intimate studio audience. Live Studio Audience Reservation Thursdays @ Three concerts are broadcast live and in real time from our studios in Read More

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Michael Hermes takes 1st Place at the NW Guitar Festival Youth Competition in Moscow, Idaho

Posted on April 12, 2016 by

Fifteen year old classical guitarist Michael Hermes, (Kritzer Studio student since 2012) took first place in the 25th Annual Northwest Guitar Festival’s Youth Division Competition held at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. The Youth Competition was made possible by generous donations from Michael Nicoella and Michael Partington. Michael competed against a large field of guitarists Read More

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Acoustic Guitar Masters in Baker City, Oregon Saturday, April 16, 2016

Posted on April 10, 2016 by

Baker City Community Concerts will be presenting the Acoustic Guitar Masters in performance on Saturday, April 16 at 7:00 pm at the Baker City High School Auditorium in Baker City, Oregon. Acoustic Guitar Masters brings together fingerstyle, jazz and classical music in the hands of three masters of the instrument. AGM features jazz guitarist Eric Skye. finger style guitarist Read More

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Back in the Saddle – In Performance with the Acoustic Guitar Masters

Posted on January 10, 2016 by

It’s been a long year of recovery. Most of you know that I took a bad fall off some stairs last January. I had to have my patella and quad muscles reattached. Nasty and painful business with a year long recovery, the anniversary of which is coming later this month! So now I’m jumping back Read More

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Classical Guitar Immersion June 17th-24th, 2016

Posted on July 30, 2015 by

Classical Guitar Immersion – Performance Development June 17th-24th, 2016 CGI is an immersion experience where 7 guitarists join me for a week of performance preparation on the historic Columbia River Gorge at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon. In this close and intimate setting students get personal attention through daily masterclasses, ensemble Read More

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Scott Kritzer’s December 2014 Calendar

Posted on November 28, 2014 by

I’ve got another month of active touring with performances in Oregon and Washington including a rare Portland appearance. Please find a list of performances, program and ticket information below. Copy the link in your browser and forward to your friends who live nearby! Eugene Radio Tuesday, December 2nd and Wednesday December 3rd Tuesday, December 2nd Read More

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