Now in its tenth edition, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Guitar Guild, the University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival continues to demonstrate the truly universal nature of the guitar while uniting artists and audiences alike.
Festival Schedule:
9:00 am–1:00 pm: REGISTRATION
Location: URI Music Annex Lobby
9:00 am–5:00 pm: LUTHIER EXPO
Invited Builders from across the country
Location: URI Music Annex
9:00–9:30 am: TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
Location: URI Music Annex
9:30–10:30 am: TONEWOOD AMERICA PANEL DISCUSSION / Q&A With Luthiers Kenny Hill, Garrett Lee, Marshall Brune, and Toby Rzepka
Curated by Spencer Ladd
Moderated by Gef Fisher
Location: URI Music Annex
10:30 –11:30 am: GUITAR SHOWCASE
Guitars from the Expo played by featured young artists
Moderated by Gef Fisher
Location: URI Music Annex
10:00 am–12:30 pm: LESSONS
Individual lessons with Festival Artists
Location: URI Fine Arts Center, D wing and URI Music Annex
11:30 am–1:00 pm: FAMILY-STYLE LUNCH
Location: URI Music Annex
12:30–1:30 pm: COMPETITION FINALS
Location: URI, Fine Arts Center
2:00 pm: STUDENT CONCERT
Rising Stars Participants, Invited Guitar Ensembles, Mandolin Lovers
Location: URI, Edwards Hall
5:30 pm: GALA FINALE CONCERT & COMPETITION PRIZE CEREMONY
Prelude: Mega Guitar Orchestra, Elite Mandolin Ensemble
Meng Su, Classical Guitar
Location: URI Edwards Hall
