DATES
7/20/2023 - 8/10/2023
Location
Granada, Spain
Discipline
Music
Description
This course will hone your technique and deepen your appreciation and understanding of the Spanish guitar in Granada, Spain. Daily masterclasses with some of the world's most respected, creative, and innovative guitarists. Students will also learn and perform guitar ensemble music with fellow students.
Who Should Take This Class
Intermediate and advanced guitarists. Some experience with Spanish repertoire is helpful.
Required Application Materials (please submit materials in a single document)
Personal Statement, including a detailed description of your guitar education and experience level.
Course Coordinator
Scott Morris gave his New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 1998. He has since appeared as a soloist and chamber musician throughout North America, Central America, Europe and Asia. He studied at Yale University, the USC Thornton School of Music, the Aspen Music Festival, Musician’s Institute (GIT), Mozarteum Sommerakademie (Salzburg, Austria) and Claremont Graduate University. He is the author of Classical Guitar Complete: From Basics to Bach and a D'Addario Exclusive Artist. Scott is the Professor of Guitar at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Important Course Information
Students will need to bring
- Nylon-string (classical and flamenco) guitar
- Collapsible music stand
- Tuner
- Extra strings
- Outfit appropriate for the culminating performance (black shirt and slacks or skirt, or black dress)
Passport/Visa
- All participants will need a valid and current passport for travel to Spain.
- You must provide your passport number to Summer Arts by July 10, 2023. If you do not have a current passport, you should apply for one immediately.
- United States citizens do not need a visa to enter Spain. However, citizens of other countries may.
Travel/Arrival date
- Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Summer Arts does not provide any group flights or reservations for this course. You will need to provide Summer Arts with your travel information.
- Students must arrive in Granada by July 19.
- Class will start on Thursday, July 20 at a time to be determined.
Lodging
Summer Arts will offer group lodging arrangements from Wednesday, July 19 to Thursday, August 10 (22 nights). Students will be housed in one of two buildings: the
Casa de la Alberca or the
Alhacaba. All apartments have one or two bedrooms and a full kitchen including laundry. All bedrooms are double or triple occupancy. Costs are:
- Double or triple occupancy rooms: $825
When you are notified of your acceptance to the class you will receive information on how to book your lodging.
You may also make your own reservation and payment arrangements with any hotel, vacation rental, or hostel you like in Granada.
Common expenses
The following information is for estimates only. Your individual expenses may differ.
- Airfare (from LAX or SFO to Granada): $1200-$1700
- Other transportation: $100
- Lodging (if booked through Summer Arts): $825
- Insurance: $75
- Cell phone: $100
- Food/spending money: $1000
Click here for course fees
Scholarships
Scholarship awards range from $100 to $2000 and about 80% of students receive scholarship assistance. Scholarship funds are only available towards tuition costs.
To apply for aid, complete the application when you apply online for admission to the course.
Click here for more information.
Deadlines
Application: May 22, 2023
Acceptance notification: May 29, 2023
Housing reservation and payment (if reserving housing through Summer Arts): June 19, 2023
Insurance payment June 19, 2023
Course fees: July 14, 2023
For additional information about the course, passports and visas, or any other questions, contact
summerarts@calstate.edu.