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Quotes About the 2019 Competition

"Pepperdine and Malibu are the center of the classical guitar universe thanks to Professor Parkening. The next generation of musicians is wonderful."

–Manuel Del Arroz, Malibu Surfside News

"I'm absolutely blown away and impressed with the level of talent in this competition. I haven't seen a better performance anywhere."

–Edye Rugolo, Malibu Surfside News

Contact

Parkening International Guitar Competition
Pepperdine University
Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

theparkening@pepperdine.edu

Applications and Competitors
310.506.4079

Sponsorship Inquiries
310.506.4594

Media and Publicity
310.506.4055

Competition Staff

Christopher Parkening
Artistic Director
About Christopher Parkening

Rebecca Carson
Executive Director

Paul Vacchiano
Competition Manager

Parkening International Guitar Competition

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