Robert Vierschilling and Friends:
An Evening of Classical Guitar
Saturday, August 17, 2019 - 7 PM

Classical guitar ensembles and solos.
The repertoire will be varied to include traditional classical, Latin American, and music inspired by popular music.

BENEFIT for the Harrington School Music Program!
ADMISSION BY DONATION
Cash or bring a band instrument or acoustic guitar in at least reasonably good condition to donate to the Harrington School Music Program! The school needs both! If you have one or more in a closet or attic that is not being used, please consider donating to the Harrington School. Contact the school at 509-253-4331 if you have any questions about the music program or instrument donation.

Information on HOHS events:509-253-4719 (It's harvest time - leave a message!)

You won't want to miss this musical evening with these talented musicians!

Robert Vierschilling has an extensive background in classical guitar performance and pedagogy. After earning Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in classical guitar at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, he expanded his range as an instructor with Suzuki guitar teacher training. His Suzuki guitar student ensembles have performed at numerous venues including retirement homes, cafes, the Suzuki Association of Washington State Festival in Ellensburg, the Japan/Seattle Suzuki Institute, and at Seattle Classic Guitar Society events. Beginning this fall, he will teach music for the Harrington School District, after recently earning Washington State teaching certification through Eastern Washington University.

Mike Edmondson holds degrees in classical guitar performance from Central Washington University and the University of Idaho.  He has been a guest recitalist at Heritage University, Columbia Basin College, and the Lake Chelan Bach Festival.  Residing in Kennewick, he is a frequent performer throughout the Mid-Columbia region.  Also an avid teacher, Mike teaches guitar full-time at McLoughlin Middle School in Pasco and has previously been on staff at Heritage University and at the Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet and Music.
 
Spokane-based classical guitarist Stella Stephanie Kosim’s concert experience includes solo, duo and ensemble performances.  She has performed in master classes presented by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society, Northwest Guitar Festival, New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes and the Guitar Foundation of America for artists such as David Russell, Rene Izquierdo, Sharon Isbin, Marcin Dylla, Berta Rojas, Xuefei Yang, and the Amadeus Guitar Duo.  A graduate of the University of Washington, where she studied classical guitar performance with Michael Partington, she currently teaches children and adults of all ages. More info on Stella Kosim

Anton Sinkov has been playing guitar since he was 6. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Washington, where he studied with Steven Novacek and Michael Partington. He has performed widely around Washington state in the past. He currently enjoys playing guitar as a reprieve from his day job as an electrical engineer at PNNL whenever he can get some practicing in.