BOSTON GUITARFEST 2009 A GREAT SUCCESS!

This years Boston guitar fest VIVA MEXICO! was the best yet. Eliot Fisk (Artistic Director New England Conservatory) and Robert Ward ( Administrative Director Northeastern University) put in a lot of hard work and hours towards this years theme VIVA MEXICO! and it certainly showed. Boston GuitarFest 2009 featured 3 generations of Mexican virtuosos : Alfonso Moreno, the father of modern Mexican guitar playing and founder of the world famous Orquesta de Guitarras; Alfredo Sanchez, known internationally for his ground breaking guitar transcriptions of Bach’s key works; and the young Cecilio Perera, star member of Eliot Fisk’s class at the Mozarteum in Salzburg and first prize winner of last year’s Boston GuitarFest adult level competition.

JUNE 15th 2009

Long time La Bella endorsee is inducted into the
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame!

On June 11th, ASCAP President and Chairman Marilyn Bergman announced that Ron Carter would be added to the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame. Established in 1914, ASCAP was the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization (PRO) representing the worlds largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 320,000 songwriters, composers and music publisher members. Founded in 1975, the ASCAP foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs.

www.ascap.com
www.ascapfoundation.org

June 11th 2008

The Ritz Theater Presents, in association with La Bella Strings & the Bardavon, Odair Assad in his solo guitar premier performance "An Homage to Tom Humphrey"

At this very special event Odair Assad will perform his first solo guitar concert as an homage to his friend, the famed guitar maker Tom Humphrey, who recently passed away. Odair will perform on a guitar made especially for him by Tom Humphrey.

Saturday, June 14 at 8pm
Ritz Theater Newburgh, New York
www.safeharborsofthehudson.org

June 6th 2008

La Bella Sponsors the "Latino Dance & Music Festival"
Presented by the Texas Woman's University School of the arts

The Latino Dance and Music Festival is five days of classes, workshops, concerts, lectures and a Gran Competencia, all focusing on folkloric dance and classical guitar music representative of various Latin countries and composers. The festival culminates with a day of performances and exhibitions including the world premiere of a new work by composer Ernesto García de León, to be choreographed by guest artist Elisa de la Rosa. Many of the concerts and related activities will be open to the general public.

http://www.twu.edu/o-ll/latinofestival.htm

June 4th 2008

La Bella becomes official sponsor of Montreal Jazz Festival

La Bella will have a display booth commanded by our very own Director of Sales Robert Archigian. He will be there answering various questions about strings and your instruments. Canada's own Alain Caron will be putting on a FREE Bass Guitar workshop from 3pm to 4pm in the Jeanne-Mance Room at the HYATT Regency Montreal, which is located on 1255 Jeanne-Mance Street in Montreal.

The gigantic summer music celebration features 11 days of non-stop entertainment, from noon to midnight, right in the heart of downtown Montreal. Several city blocs are closed to traffic, as right of way is given exclusively to pedestrians, creating a festive and secure spot with cafés and bistros, an art gallery, street performers and a musical park for children. It’s the summer celebration par excellence for people of all ages and origins, a cultural breath of fresh air, and a place for incredible musical discoveries with influence such as JAZZ, BLUES, LATIN-JAZZ, BRAZILIAN, CUBAN, AFRICAN, REGGAE, CONTEMPORARY, ELECTRONICA ...

May 23rd 2008

La Bella sponsors guitar concerto
performance by Sharon Isbin

THE BARDAVON in Poughkeepsie New York/HUDSON VALLEY PHILHARMONIC presentse Sharon Isbin performing Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez with guest conductor Elizabeth Schulze. This event is sponsored by La Bella Strings.

WWW.BARDAVON.ORG

April 5th 2008

Grammy award winner Andrew York teams up with the La Bella family
Andrew York officialy becomes a La Bella Endorse

Andrew York is one of today's most visible and innovative classical guitar composers, winning a GRAMMY with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet during their sixteen-year partnership. Andrew’s discography includes “California Breeze,” a new recording for Sony Japan, three solo CD's for the GSP label, ten CD’s with the LAGQ on Delos, Sony and Telarc labels, as well as inclusion on Rhino Records “Legends of Guitar” and numerous other compilations.For the last decade, Andrew’s concert touring schedule has spanned more than thirty countries. Recent concerts include Bogotá Columbia, Ankara Turkey and Andrew’s eleventh tour of Japan. La Bella strings is very happy towelcome such a innovative composer and player to their family.
Please visit Andrew Yorks official webpage at www.andrewyork.net 

February 17th 2008

Ukuleles for Peace
La Bella makes a donation  for a very worthy cause.

Director Paul Moore head of Ukuleles for Peace, teaches children both Arabic and Jewish how to play the Uke. Along the way the children learn concomitant skills and a practical application of everyday peaceful coexistance. All the children will be playing with the very finest La Bella Ukulele strings.

http://www.ukulelesforpeace.com/

February 22, 2008

NEW YORK CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY
La Bella commits to being a sponsor

The New York City Classical Guitar Society ("NYCCGS") is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the classical guitar. We provide a forum for the listening and performing of classical guitar music through each member's right and responsibility to both teach and learn. La Bella is proud to become an official sponsor this year.

February 2nd 2008

Guitars not Guns
La Bella provides guitars to the "Guitars not Guns" music program.

"Guitars not Guns" is a non-profit organization that provides guitars and lessons to foster kids, at risk youth and other deserving children in a classroom setting with qualified teachers. No child is turned away for lack of funds.  Their goal is to  Help stop violence in schools and on the streets by providing a music program for at risk teens and other deserving children. They beleive in diverting as many children as possible from the self-destructive behaviors of drugs, alcohol, crime connected to gang activity. By providing children and teens with guitars and lessons, the organization hopes to engage their creative potential.

 http://www.guitarsnotguns.org/
http://www.sfbayarearock.com/article-viewer.php?id=5

January 10th, 2008

William Patterson University
La Bella Sponsors William-Patterson Guitarfet

William Patterson University Guitarfest 2008 is set for Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 and will feature brilliant guitarist Jason Vieaux in concert and master class. Mr. Vieaux is a winner of a top prize in the prestigious Naumburg International Competition and has produced two recordings that have sold over 40,000 copies worldwide. He was awarded first prize at the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition and is the Department Chair of the guitar department at the Cleveland Institute of Music. The William Patterson University guitar department is understandably thrilled about Mr. Vieaux's appearance at the school.

January 3rd 2008

La Bella Catalog

English    Espanol

Featured Artist

Andrew York

Ron Carter
Gipsy Kings
Gilberto Gil
Bryan Adams
Allan Holdsworth
Tony Iommi
John Pizzarelli
Stanley Clark
Bunny Brunel
Brian Bromberg
Lincoln Goines

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