| 2007 Faculty |
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| Kirk Hanser (camp director) has been heard throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan performing most western styles of music. Half of the Hanser-McClellan Guitar Duo, Kirk is also a multi-award winning director and instructor with the Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Louis, college instructor, author and performing/recording artist. Kirk will be all over the place with his duties as camp director, and is the coordinator of this year's Solo/Ensemble adjudications and the prestigious MAGC Solo Guitar Competition. contact Kirk |
| John McClellan has performed in the U.S., South America, Europe and Australia. He performed recently with Luciano Pavarati during his last world tour, and has recorded with such musical "luminaries" as Vince Gill, Tommy Emmanuel, Jorge Morel and Mark Knopfler. John is professor of guitar at Webster University, and half of the Hanser-McClellan Duo. A highly sought-after instructor, performer and noted author on guitar pedagogy as well as the "Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions" book & DVD series, John will be leading several different classes including several Master Classes. photo by Dreyfus & Assoc. |
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| Laura Hanser (Chief Counselor) is a veteran camp councilor and former Waldorf elementary school teacher - and mother of four, ages 3 to 15. Laura's duties include planning and organizing certain non-guitar events during the week, and directing the duties of our other counselors, both parent and faculty. contact Laura |
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| Kevin Taylor first wanted to play guitar when he saw Elvis Presley. His is Founder of the Childbloom Guitar Program for kids. He has published over 250 articles on the subject of music education and parenting the young musician. He has taught and performed in a wide range of venues - from in front of the baboon cage at the San Antonio Zoo to the stage of the London Royal Ballet. Mr. Taylor has taught young people for 25 years. This summer for MAGC, he will teach and conduct ensemble classes and master classes as well as a NEW PRIMARY COURSE for 2006, "Aesthetics of Music " for young musicians. contact Kevin |
| There will be several other fantasitic teachers and clinicians throughout the week. Feel free to contact any of us with questions, or for general questions send emails to camp director Kirk Hanser. |
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| Alyssa Santoyo has won several major guitar competitions, and is currently a student under John McClellan at Webster University. Alyssa's main duties this year will involve assisting Chris with "MAGC Jr." - although I'm sure she might just play for us if we ask nicely enough! |
| "The whole faculty is fun, relaxed and talented...They inspire a passion for the guitar!" - MT, participant |
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