Texas Guitar Competition and Festival: Prizes and Sponsors
Competition Prizes
Youth Competition (both divisions)
- First Place: $300
- Second Place: $200
- Third Place: $100
plus merchandise from SAVAREZ
Adult Competition (ages 18+)
- First Place: $3,000
- Second Place: $2,000
- Third Place: $1,000
- Fourth Place: $500
- Audience Choice Award: $500
plus merchandise from SAVAREZ.
Per U.S. IRS regulations, prizes awarded to non-U.S. citizens may be subject to tax withholding, dependent upon the current tax treaty between the U.S. and the winner’s country of citizenship. U.S. citizens who are awarded prizes will not have tax withheld, and will receive an IRS Form 1099 from UT Dallas at the end of the year if the total of earnings from UT Dallas are $600 or more.
Sponsors
Richard Kurjan
Virginia and Russell Cleveland
Joseph and Deonne Sullivan
Guitar Advisory Council
Bass Council
Competition Directors:
Kathryn Evans, Executive Director
James Wilder, Artistic Director
Eddie Healy, Youth Competition Co-Director
Vanessa Corder, Youth Competition Co-Director
Dan Hodan, Youth Competition Co-Director
Nikhil Chaturvedi, Student Marketing Assistant
Ex Officio Members of the Guitar Advisory Council:
Nils Roemer, Dean, Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at UT Dallas
Kathryn Evans
Enric Madriguera, (d. April 14, 2024)
Dennis Kratz
Cindy Pitney
James Wilder
Members of the Guitar Advisory Council:
Russell Cleveland, Chairman
Suvanee Chirachanchi
Michael Craddock
Anne Findley
Chad Hunter
Lori Ann Jones
Richard Kurjan
Camille Fu
Christina Madriguera
Julie Madriguera
Joseph Sullivan
Wei W. Wang
Support the Guitar Studies Program at UT Dallas
Please help celebrate the legacy of Dr. Enric Madriguera by supporting the 23rd Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival. This event not only honors his profound impact but also empowers young and emerging classical guitarists to reach their full potential. By contributing today, you will help provide them with access to master classes and performances led by world-renowned artists. Your generosity ensures that this important event continues to inspire and elevate the next generation of classical guitarists.
Please donate today by visiting giving.utdallas.edu/bass or mailing your check to: Terry Han, UT Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Road, SPN10, Richardson, Texas 75080. Please select “Guitar Festival” from the dropdown menu or note it in the check memo.