Guitar Festival

The Bloomingdale School of Music Guitar Department presents:

GUITAR FESTIVAL

Saturday, April 29

The Kosciuzko Foundation - 15 East 65th Street

3:30 - 4:30 PM Masterclass with guest artist Koh Kazama

5:00 - 6:30 PM Student Concert

6:30 - 7:30 PM Community Mixer hosted by BSM

7:30 - 8:30 PM Faculty / Guest Artist Concert

A New York City native, Koh Kazama is a concert guitarist and educator exposing audiences to the endless possibilities of the classical guitar. His diverse repertoire ranges from early music played on period instruments to contemporary music using electronic effects. He has been invited to perform in renowned venues, festivals, and concert series, including Carnegie Hall, Miami International GuitART Festival, Killington Music Festival, Long Island Guitar Festival, and WNYC New Sounds Live series. He has also premiered works by a wide range of prominent composers, including Michael White, David Lang, William Anderson, Paula Matthusen, and Kendall Williams.

Dr. Kazama holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in psychology, Master of Music, and Artist Diploma at Yale University. He received a full scholarship to attend Yale, and he was the recipient of the Eliot Fisk Prize, which was awarded to an outstanding guitarist whose artistic achievements and dedication have contributed greatly to the department. He is currently on the faculty at New World School of the Arts, a partner of Miami Dade College, University of Florida, and Dade County Public Schools in Miami.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Kosciuszko Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, New York, United States