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Eastfield 2008 Guitar Festival
Eastfield College offers a comprehensive program of courses which enables
the student to pursue guitar study at the college/university level. Classes
for beginners, intermediates and advanced performers are offered for youth,
teens and adults through the college's Continuing Education Division.
Eastfield College offers a complete set of introductory classes, ensembles and private lessons for both the day and evening student. The entry level course for Guitar Studies is Guitar Class I — MUAP 1192. The course provides an introduction to elements common to acoustic and classical guitar styles and includes the study of chord progressions, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic exercises. Correct technique and posture is stressed at each level of progress. Once the prerequisite skills of Guitar - I are mastered, the student may then progress to Guitar Ensemble — MUSI 1137 and private/applied guitar. These lessons are offered in both classical and jazz styles. Consult instructors for further information and for the prerequisites of these courses
Each member of the Guitar Studies Program is a skilled performer within his or her respective guitar style, and is an active member of the music making community in the Dallas area and abroad.
The Guitar Studies Program in conjunction with SPAR, Student Programs
and Resources, sponsors the campus Guitar Club. The club, which has elected
student officers, provides guitar students numerous opportunities for
cultural enrichment. The activities include hearing guest artists and
teachers who are internationally known for their expertise in guitar,
to field trips, concerts, student performances, and international field
trips. In recent years, Guitar Club members have traveled for classes
and performances to Mexico and Spain.
| MUSI 1192 | Guitar Class I (Day and evening sections available) |
| MUAP 1161 | Guitar Class 1/2 hour private lesson in classical or jazz guitar must be taken in conjunction with guitar ensemble |
| MUSI 1137 | Guitar Ensemble (Day and evening sections) |
| MUSI 1370 | Guitar Literature& Materials |
In addition, the Guitar Club sponsors local and international field trips.
NOTE: Guitar Classes for children, teens and adults are offered through the Continuing Education Division
Eddie Healy (eddiehealy@hotmail.com) Eddie Healy began his study of the classical guitar with Dr. Enric Madriguera. He went on to study with Tom Johnson at the University of North Texas, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in classical guitar performance there. He then completed a Master of Music degree with Robert Guthrie at Southern Methodist University. He was awarded a scholarship from the Dallas Federation of Music Clubs, and was the recipient of the Alice Jones-Berding scholarship in 1995.
Eddie currently teaches at The University of Texas at Dallas, Eastfield College, the Spring Creek and Central Park campuses of the Collin County Community College District and the Gray School of Music. He also performs regularly as soloist, accompanist and ensemble member in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
His original compositions are performed by both professional and student groups in the area. Some of them were utilized as competition pieces by the Collin College One O’Clock Guitar Ensemble when they received First Prize in the Large College Ensemble category at the University of Texas at Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Competition in 2007. The guitar trio in which he plays received second place in the University/Professional category at the same competition using his pieces. He is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Texas at Dallas with his first guitar instructor, Dr. Madriguera, serving as his advisor.
Randall Nye (randy.nye@dcccd.edu) Randall Nye holds both Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in
Guitar Performance from Southern Methodist University where he was a
scholarship student of Robert Guthrie. He has performed in master
classes with Manuel Barrueco, Abel Carlevaro, Elliot Fisk, Oscar
Ghigila, Jeffery Van and Jose Luis Rodrigo in Madrid, Spain. Additional
private study was undertaken with Sharon Isbin, Enric Madriguera and
Angel Romero.
Mr. Nye has taught and given performances throughout Texas, New
Mexico, and Mexico and was a featured performer and teacher at the
Yugoslavian International Guitar Festival in 1991, performing in concert
and on radio. He has taught at several colleges in the North Texas area.
Currently serving as Lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas,
Collin County Community College, Richland College and Eastfield College,
where he is coordinator of Evening Guitar Studies and directs a guitar
ensemble. Mr. Nye has also adjudicated in several solo and ensemble
competitions.
As an arranger, Mr. Nye’s arrangements and transcriptions have been
studied and performed in many schools, universities and workshops
throughout the United States and Mexico.
Claire Greer - classical guitar
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