J茅r么me Ducharme
Course Instructor (Guitar; Guitar Ensembles)
After winning the 2005 edition of the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition, J茅r么me Ducharme began his touring carreer giving over 40 recitals and masterclasses across North America as part of the winner鈥檚 tour. In addition, J茅r么me Ducharme won several prizes in international competitions: First prize at the 2003 Montr茅al International Competition, Third prize at the 2004 GFA competition and Third prize plus the prize of the public at the 2004 Guitare-Anthony International Competition in France. Mr. Ducharme performs and adjucates regularly for guitar societies, universities and festivals.
Mr. Ducharme holds a diploma from the Conservatoire de musique et d鈥檃rt dramatique de Montr茅al and a doctorate degree from Universit茅 de Montr茅al. In 2003-2004, he spent a year studying under the guidance of Oscar Ghiglia and Stephan Schmidt in Switzerland.
Jerome Ducharme is currently a classical guitar instructor at the Schulish School of Music of 捆绑SM社区 in Montr茅al. Mr. Ducharme recorded a cd on Naxos label, praised by critics. He will soon appear on a cd featuring the music of Canadian composer Patrick Roux and will release his first solo dvd with the MelBay label this autumn.
Mr. Ducharme plays on a 2009 Daryl Perry guitar.
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