Upcoming Performances and News:
April 2013
House Concert
Sunday, April 7, 2013
3:00PM sharp; doors open at 2:00PM
RSVP's only; contact goldsmith@DoolinGuitars.com for reservations or call (503) 688-3376. $15 suggested donation
CD Release: "Collage"
Pamela's second album, Collage, is hot off the press! It features the latest and most complex works in her repertory, including guitar/piano duets with master pianist Rhonda Ringering, compositions written by the classical guitar greats, and a contemporary piece written by Oregonian composer Jason Heald. Pamela will have the album available for purchase at her performances. Email her at pamela@goldsmith.net to reserve or mail order a copy.
'Pamela Goldsmith Classical Guitar' is on Facebook.
Pamela Goldsmith is available for private lessons in her studios in Northwest and Southwest Portland, Oregon. Pamela is also a guitar instructor at the St. Johns Community Center, and an adjunct faculty member at Linfield College (McMinnville, Oregon), where she teaches private, group and chamber classes. Pamela performs classical guitar at local venues, private performances, special occasions and concerts.
Pamela received her Master's Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Portland State University in 2003. While working toward her degree, she was granted a graduate assistant position and gained experience teaching guitar classes at PSU.
A native of New England, Pamela received her Bachelor's Degree in classical guitar studies from the University of Maine in Orono in 1993. In 1991 she was granted the first place winner of the Downeast Classical Guitar Competition held in Maine.
Pamela was first introduced to classical guitar by her instructor Joe Zuccala in Massachusetts. His inspiration and guidance prepared her for her future as a student and teacher. Since studying with Zuccala, Pamela has worked with Keith Crook at the University of Maine, Jeff Ashton and Bryan Johanson at Portland State University and Scott Kritzer in Portland Oregon. Pamela has performed in Master Classes for Ana Vidovic, Scott Kritzer, Scott Tennant, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, David Leisner, and audited a class by Sharon Isbin.
Pamela also performs in The Goldsmith/Ringering Duo, with pianist Rhonda Ringering. They perform a mixture of classical and new music and have appeared together on the Umpqua Community College Concert Series, Linfield College, The Old Church, Water Music Festival’s “Poulshock” Weekend, and more. They are dedicated to bringing great music to everyone and to “unstuffing” classical music.
Pamela is passionate about the history and vitality of the pieces in her repertoire. Please listen to one of the samples above from her cd entitled Seven Lovely Pieces. Contact Pamela directly for more information on her lessons, performances and music.
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