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Brian Morris

bmorris@grcc.edu

Guitarist, Brian Morris's past performances include Notre Dame University, The Biltmore International Art Expo in Asheville, NC, the College Music Society's Regional Conference in Madison, WI and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. His programs of classical guitar, jazz, blues, original and folk songs have received enthusiastic approval from music scholars and elementary school children alike. 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 masterclasses with Manuel Barrueco, David Russell and Michael Lorimer.

From 1985-89 he was an Artist-in- Residence for the State of North Carolina where he maintained a very active performing schedule. As a member of the Les Deux Amis Guitar Duo, he won third prize in the 1985 Guitar Foundation of America's International Guitar Duo Competition, and released a CD of music for two guitars in 1989. After hearing the CD, Francis Kleynjans, the noted Belgian composer whose composition is included on the recording, promptly wrote and dedicated a new work to the duo.

Currently in his seventh year at GRCC he teaches private guitar, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Seminars, Beginning Guitar Classes, Music Interpretation, Music Listening and Music Theory. He also coordinates the GRCC Guitar Concert Series.

Courses Taught This Semester

  • MU100 - Basic Music Theory
  • MU105 - Interpretation
  • MU175 - Classic Guitar Techniques 1
  • MU176 - Classic Guitar Techniques 2
  • MU177 - Beginning Guitar
  • MU239 - Guitar Ensemble
  • Applied Guitar

My Special Interests

  • Alexander Technique
  • Yoga and Tai chi
  • Avatar Master

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My Performances

2/24/05 Grand Rapids Community College International Guitar Series


Updated on 29-NOV-05
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