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Meeting Dates: 
Boston GuitarFest takes place from June 28 - July, 2017.
Location: 
New England Conservatory
Ages: 21 and up
Gender: Coed
Spaces: Unlimited openings
Registration Dates: Standard registration opens: Jan 16, 2017
Last day for standard registration: Aug 31, 2017
Internet registration opens: Jan 16, 2017
Last day for Internet registration: Aug 31, 2017

Description: 

Welcome to Boston GuitarFest 2017! This year marks the 12th anniversary of Boston GuitarFest and is titled "Feria Latina". Boston GuitarFest is the dream of visionary guitar virtuoso and Artist Director Eliot Fisk, and is cosponsored by New England Conservatory and Northeastern University Department of Music. Guitarists of all ages and levels will participate in a variety of available programs that include lessons, ensembles, workshops, competitions, masterclasses, concerts, and the Young Guitarists Workshop. Special guest artists Joaquín Clerch, Zaira Meneses, Eduardo Fernandez, and many other world-class artists will join Eliot Fisk in this year's festival for concerts and masterclasses. If you have not already visited the Boston GuitarFest website, you can do so at http://bostonguitarfest.org, where you can find guest artist bios, a schedule of events, videos and photos of previous festivals, housing information, and tickets and program information for all concerts.

Notes:
Boston GuitarFest XII, "Feria Latina", celebrates the Latin-American influence on the classical guitar. Participants from the world over will gather for a week of concerts, classes, outings, and camaraderie at Boston's New England Conservatory and Northeastern University Department of Music.

The Institute runs from Wednesday, June 28 to Sunday, July 2. Guitarists of all ages, levels, and backgrounds are welcome.

Participants receive:
2 private guitar lessons with distinguished guest artists
Masterclasses
Guitar Ensembles, with a performance opportunity on Sunday, July 2
Seminars and workshops
A chance to perform in Open-Mic Nights
Visit to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts
Access to all GuitarFest concerts
Access to the Luthiers Expo

** Participants who take part in the competition are not allowed to have lessons with the competition judges.

Competition information: The Boston GuitarFest performance competition attracts top-level performers from around the world. Choose this option to participate only in the performance competition. For prizes, rules, and other details, please visit http://bostonguitarfest.org

If you have questions about Boston GuitarFest, please contact the GuitarFest office at 617-585-1335.

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Extra Details

Price:**************************************************
Tuition: $575. Early-Bird Tuition: $485 if registered by May 31, 2017.
Instructor: Unassigned