The Competition
2012 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 29
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Young Competitors Competition First Round, Raitt Recital Hall
10 young guitarists perform 12-minute programs
Wednesday, May 30
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Young Guitarist Second Round, Raitt Recital Hall
Five young guitarists perform 15-minute programs
11:00 a.m.
Question-and-Answer session with Young Guitarist competitors and Christopher Parkening
4:30 p.m.
Opening Reception for competition and Awards Ceremony for young guitarists
Thursday, May 31
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Parkening International Guitar Competition Preliminary Round, Smothers Theatre
15 competitors perform 15-minute programs
Semifinalists announced after judges' deliberation
Friday, June 1
1:00-6:00 p.m.
Parkening International Guitar Competition Semifinal Round, Smothers Theatre
Five competitors perform 30-minute programs
Finalists announced after judges' deliberation
Saturday, June 2
7:30-10:00 p.m.
Parkening International Guitar Competition Final Round and Awards Ceremony, Smothers Theatre
Three competitors perform full concertos with orchestra
Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals presented after judges' deliberation
