Guitar faculty
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Philip Candelaria, B.Mus., MMus - faculty advisor
Phone: 705-566-8101 ex. 7745
email: philip.candelaria@cambriancollege.ca
webaddress: www.canadianguitarquartet.com
Internationally acclaimed for his concert performances and recordings, Philip Candelaria has performed as soloist in the Middle East, throughout Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, the United States and across Canada. Winner of several competitions both national and international, Candelaria has performed at festivals in Argentina, Chile, Jamaica, the United States and Canada. He has recorded solo albums for Centrediscs and Cambrian Records, and has two compact discs on the Palladium label. These have been described as "masterful" (GFA Soundboard), "distinguished" (High Fidelity Magazine), and "dazzling" (Canada Music Magazine). His performances have been featured on numerous national CBC Radio broadcasts as well as Radio Canada overseas, and on many national radio programs on four continents. He has performed for heads of state, ambassadors and dignitaries and has been a featured soloist for Canada Day celebrations in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Allan Yzereef Jr., B.A., MMus
Phone: 705-670-5194
email: al@alyzereefjr.com
webaddress: www.alyzereefjr.com
Allan Yzereef Jr. earned his Masters degree in guitar performance from the University of Ottawa, studying with renowned guitarist/composer Patrick Roux, his Bachelors degree from Laurentian University studying under world renowned guitarist Philip Candelaria and received his diploma from Cambrian College under the direction of both Philip Candelaria and Louis Trepanier. Allan has received numerous awards including a first place award at the Ontario provincial competition held in Hamilton, Ontario and second place award representing Ontario at the National Competition of Canada held in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Keenan Comartin, B.A., MMus
Phone: 705-560-9833
email: Keenancomartin@gmail.com
webaddress: www.keenancomartin.weebly.com
Mr. Comartin completed a masters degree in guitar performance from the University of Ottawa. He studied with world renowned guitarist Philip Candalaria, Patrick Roux, and Louis Trepanier. He received a diploma in Music performance from Cambrian College, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Laurentian University and a Bachelor of Education degree from Nipissing University. Throughout his studies, he participated in many competitions finishing with several awards.
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