We have unfortunately cancelled the 2021 edition of GuitarFest West. The Festival will return in August 2022, thanks for your continued support!

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The MRU Conservatory and the Classical Guitar Society of Calgary are proud to present the 2021 edition of the GuitarFest West International Classical Guitar Competition and Youth Workshop in Calgary, Alberta!

For more details on this event, please head to the following website: GuitarFest West 2021

***In adherence to current Alberta Health Services and Mount Royal University Covid-19 protocols the competition and youth workshop will be entirely held online. Competitiors will submit pre-recorded YouTube videos over 3 rounds to be assessed and adjudicated by our faculty.  
 

Course	CRN	Day	Fee
GuitarFest West - Adult (18+)	70150	Monday - Saturday	$100
GuitarFest West Workshops - Youth (Under 18)	70151	Monday - Saturday	$150

 

Adjudicators
Jeffrey McFadden (University of Toronto), Ralph Maier (Mount Royal University, University of Calgary), Illana Matos (University of Lethbridge), Marc Teicholz (San Francisco Conservatory of Music)

 

Program Director
Brett Gunther (Mount Royal University)

 

Co-Director
Emma Rush (Mohawk College)