Concert Tonight with the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet
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Carmen Maret
Apr 11, 2008, 12:36:31 PM4/11/08
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Dear Friends of the MAJIC Concert Series,
Please join us tonight for a special event!
Announcing the April MAJIC (Musical Arts for Justice in the
Community) Concert Series Event
Featuring the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet
http://www.grcc.edu/guitarQuartet
CONCERT FEATURES THE WORLD PREMIER OF ANDREW BERGERON'S
ARGENTINE DANCE SUITE WRITTEN ESPECIALLY FOR THE GRAND RAPIDS GUITAR
QUARTET!
Friday April 11, 2008, 7PM @ Bethlehem Church
(250 Commerce in the Heartside District of Downtown Grand Rapids)
Free with Suggested Donation of $10
(all at-the-door donations go to the GR Coalition to End
Homelessness)
Concert is part of the MAJIC (Musical Arts for Justice in the
Community) Concert Series, A
ministry of Bethlehem Church
http://www.grmajic.org/
Bio's
The Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet was formed in 2006 by Brian Morris,
Jason Werkema, Andrew Bergeron, and Michael Stockdale, then the four
faculty guitar teachers at Grand Rapids Community College. Their
MAJIC
concert debut presents original classical music transcriptions and
the
world premier of Andrew Bergeron's composition Argentine Dance Suite,
written especially for the group.
Brian Morris
Brian Morris' programs of classical guitar, jazz, blues, original and
folk songs have received enthusiastic approval from music scholars
and
elementary school children alike. He has performed with the West
Shore
Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony; and at the College Music
Society's Regional Conference in Madison, WI, the Kennedy Center and
has twice been featured as a presenter of Latin American Music at the
Kellogg Institute for International Studies on the campus of Notre
Dame University. Brian has been a member of the music faculty at
Grand
Rapids Community College since 1992, where he teaches guitar and
other
music courses.
Earning music degrees from both Florida State University and Montana
State University, Brian's past teachers include Christopher Parkening
and Bruce Holzman. He has participated in master classes with Manuel
Barrueco and David Russell, and has recorded three CD's, Are We All
the Same Age?, a CD of original songs for Shakti Recordings, Ballet
Burlesque, a CD of music for two guitars for Liscio Recordings, and a
solo guitar CD called Suite Music for the Classical Guitar available
at cdbaby.com and brianmorrisguitar.com.
Michael Stockdale
English-born guitarist, Michael Stockdale is a graduate of London's
prestigious Royal College of Music where he studied with Charles
Ramirez and Patrick Bashford. Mr. Stockdale has given numerous
performances as a soloist and chamber musician and has been featured
on both English and American radio and television. In 1993, Mr.
Stockdale received the Chamber Music America/ASCAP award for
adventurous programming. Aside from his many accomplishments as a
classical musician, Michael has been active in Christian Music for
over 20 years. In 2003, he performed with Michael English in a
special
concert to benefit Prison Fellowship Ministries. Since moving to
Grand
Rapids in 2003, he has become a part of the Worship and Creative Arts
Department at Resurrection Life Church, ministering with several
groups. Before moving to the Grand Rapids area, Mr. Stockdale was the
Chair of Music and Director of Detroit's Institute of Music and Dance
(1991-96) and was on the adjunct faculty of Wayne State University.
He
currently divides his teaching time between Grand Rapids Community
College and Cornerstone University.
Andrew Bergeron
Originally from Holland, Michigan, Andrew Bergeron splits his
creative
efforts between composition and performance. During his Master's
degree in composition at Michigan State University, Andrew Bergeron
composed music for a variety of ensembles including, solo guitar,
guitar and flute, electro-acoustic music and chamber music. He
received his Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Philosophy from Grand
Valley State University, and has performed solo guitar recitals
throughout mid-Michigan before co-founding the flute and guitar duo
Folias. Andrew Bergeron teaches classical and Suzuki guitar at Grand
Rapids Community College and Aquinas College.
Jason Werkema
Jason Werkema is Associate Professor and Chair of the Music Division
at Grace Bible College, Grand Rapids, MI. With expertise in both
classical and jazz guitar, he is distinguished in Michigan as a
leading guitar pedagogue. An accomplished musician, he has performed
concerts in churches, recital halls, and schools throughout the
United
States, Canada, and Europe, including a series of performances at the
1992 World's Fair in Sevilla, Spain. He has participated in guitar
master classes and/or private study with renowned guitarists
including
David Russell, Sharon Isbin, Alice Artzt, Clare Callahan, Nicholas
Goluses, Chris Buzzelli, Randy Johnston, Fareed Haque, John
Holmquist,
Joshua Breakstone, Mark Elf, Paul Vondiziano, and Brian Morris.
Previous to his current administrative/faculty position, he finished
a
Bachelors of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance at
Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI and a Masters of Music
degree in Jazz and Classical Guitar at Bowling Green State
University,
OH. He is currently nearing the completion of the Doctor of
Philosophy
degree in Higher Education Leadership through Western Michigan
University. In addition to his full-time responsibilities at Grace
Bible College, he serves on the music faculty at Cornerstone
University and at Grand Rapids Community College. Furthermore, Mr.
Werkema is a founding member of the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet
(GRGQ). Apart from music, he enjoys fly-fishing, golf, running,
biking, camping, and especially family time. He and his wife, Darcie,
have three children, Adam, Holly, and Melissa.
More Info:
Bethlehem Church
250 Commerce Ave. S.W.
GR, MI 49503
616 456 1741 * www.blc-grmi.org
Contact: Carmen Maret, Project Director
616 406 9655
grm...@gmail.com
Musical Arts for Justice in the Community (MAJIC) is a ministry of
Bethlehem Church that will present a 2007-2008 concert series
featuring local and regional musicians who will play public concerts
to raise money for social justice organizations throughout the
greater
Grand Rapids area.
Performances will take place the second Friday of every month in the
Bethlehem Church Sanctuary located at 250 Commerce 49503 in downtown
Grand Rapids. Concerts are October 12, 2007 through May 9, 2008
making
for 8 different performances. The performances will begin at 7:00PM.
Concerts are Free with a $10 Suggested Donation, 100% of the
donations
at the door will be donated to The Grand Rapids
Coalition to End Homelessness. Free parking is available in the
garage below
the church and in the lot across the street from the church.
Looking forward to seeing you at the concert!
Carmen Maret
Please join us tonight for a special event!
Announcing the April MAJIC (Musical Arts for Justice in the
Community) Concert Series Event
Featuring the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet
http://www.grcc.edu/guitarQuartet
CONCERT FEATURES THE WORLD PREMIER OF ANDREW BERGERON'S
ARGENTINE DANCE SUITE WRITTEN ESPECIALLY FOR THE GRAND RAPIDS GUITAR
QUARTET!
Friday April 11, 2008, 7PM @ Bethlehem Church
(250 Commerce in the Heartside District of Downtown Grand Rapids)
Free with Suggested Donation of $10
(all at-the-door donations go to the GR Coalition to End
Homelessness)
Concert is part of the MAJIC (Musical Arts for Justice in the
Community) Concert Series, A
ministry of Bethlehem Church
http://www.grmajic.org/
Bio's
The Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet was formed in 2006 by Brian Morris,
Jason Werkema, Andrew Bergeron, and Michael Stockdale, then the four
faculty guitar teachers at Grand Rapids Community College. Their
MAJIC
concert debut presents original classical music transcriptions and
the
world premier of Andrew Bergeron's composition Argentine Dance Suite,
written especially for the group.
Brian Morris
Brian Morris' programs of classical guitar, jazz, blues, original and
folk songs have received enthusiastic approval from music scholars
and
elementary school children alike. He has performed with the West
Shore
Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony; and at the College Music
Society's Regional Conference in Madison, WI, the Kennedy Center and
has twice been featured as a presenter of Latin American Music at the
Kellogg Institute for International Studies on the campus of Notre
Dame University. Brian has been a member of the music faculty at
Grand
Rapids Community College since 1992, where he teaches guitar and
other
music courses.
Earning music degrees from both Florida State University and Montana
State University, Brian's past teachers include Christopher Parkening
and Bruce Holzman. He has participated in master classes with Manuel
Barrueco and David Russell, and has recorded three CD's, Are We All
the Same Age?, a CD of original songs for Shakti Recordings, Ballet
Burlesque, a CD of music for two guitars for Liscio Recordings, and a
solo guitar CD called Suite Music for the Classical Guitar available
at cdbaby.com and brianmorrisguitar.com.
Michael Stockdale
English-born guitarist, Michael Stockdale is a graduate of London's
prestigious Royal College of Music where he studied with Charles
Ramirez and Patrick Bashford. Mr. Stockdale has given numerous
performances as a soloist and chamber musician and has been featured
on both English and American radio and television. In 1993, Mr.
Stockdale received the Chamber Music America/ASCAP award for
adventurous programming. Aside from his many accomplishments as a
classical musician, Michael has been active in Christian Music for
over 20 years. In 2003, he performed with Michael English in a
special
concert to benefit Prison Fellowship Ministries. Since moving to
Grand
Rapids in 2003, he has become a part of the Worship and Creative Arts
Department at Resurrection Life Church, ministering with several
groups. Before moving to the Grand Rapids area, Mr. Stockdale was the
Chair of Music and Director of Detroit's Institute of Music and Dance
(1991-96) and was on the adjunct faculty of Wayne State University.
He
currently divides his teaching time between Grand Rapids Community
College and Cornerstone University.
Andrew Bergeron
Originally from Holland, Michigan, Andrew Bergeron splits his
creative
efforts between composition and performance. During his Master's
degree in composition at Michigan State University, Andrew Bergeron
composed music for a variety of ensembles including, solo guitar,
guitar and flute, electro-acoustic music and chamber music. He
received his Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Philosophy from Grand
Valley State University, and has performed solo guitar recitals
throughout mid-Michigan before co-founding the flute and guitar duo
Folias. Andrew Bergeron teaches classical and Suzuki guitar at Grand
Rapids Community College and Aquinas College.
Jason Werkema
Jason Werkema is Associate Professor and Chair of the Music Division
at Grace Bible College, Grand Rapids, MI. With expertise in both
classical and jazz guitar, he is distinguished in Michigan as a
leading guitar pedagogue. An accomplished musician, he has performed
concerts in churches, recital halls, and schools throughout the
United
States, Canada, and Europe, including a series of performances at the
1992 World's Fair in Sevilla, Spain. He has participated in guitar
master classes and/or private study with renowned guitarists
including
David Russell, Sharon Isbin, Alice Artzt, Clare Callahan, Nicholas
Goluses, Chris Buzzelli, Randy Johnston, Fareed Haque, John
Holmquist,
Joshua Breakstone, Mark Elf, Paul Vondiziano, and Brian Morris.
Previous to his current administrative/faculty position, he finished
a
Bachelors of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance at
Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI and a Masters of Music
degree in Jazz and Classical Guitar at Bowling Green State
University,
OH. He is currently nearing the completion of the Doctor of
Philosophy
degree in Higher Education Leadership through Western Michigan
University. In addition to his full-time responsibilities at Grace
Bible College, he serves on the music faculty at Cornerstone
University and at Grand Rapids Community College. Furthermore, Mr.
Werkema is a founding member of the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet
(GRGQ). Apart from music, he enjoys fly-fishing, golf, running,
biking, camping, and especially family time. He and his wife, Darcie,
have three children, Adam, Holly, and Melissa.
More Info:
Bethlehem Church
250 Commerce Ave. S.W.
GR, MI 49503
616 456 1741 * www.blc-grmi.org
Contact: Carmen Maret, Project Director
616 406 9655
grm...@gmail.com
Musical Arts for Justice in the Community (MAJIC) is a ministry of
Bethlehem Church that will present a 2007-2008 concert series
featuring local and regional musicians who will play public concerts
to raise money for social justice organizations throughout the
greater
Grand Rapids area.
Performances will take place the second Friday of every month in the
Bethlehem Church Sanctuary located at 250 Commerce 49503 in downtown
Grand Rapids. Concerts are October 12, 2007 through May 9, 2008
making
for 8 different performances. The performances will begin at 7:00PM.
Concerts are Free with a $10 Suggested Donation, 100% of the
donations
at the door will be donated to The Grand Rapids
Coalition to End Homelessness. Free parking is available in the
garage below
the church and in the lot across the street from the church.
Looking forward to seeing you at the concert!
Carmen Maret
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