Guitar Day
Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration information coming soon . . .
Guitar Day
Registration Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Join us for Guitar Day at Shenandoah Conservatory! Participants enjoy a full day of performances by Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and students, a group ensemble performance featuring all participants, masterclasses and an opportunity to learn from a special guest artist.
Registered students will receive an email from colin.davin@su.edu one to two weeks prior to Guitar Day, including important details about the day, as well as ensemble parts for the final performance. Attending parents and teachers should also register.
An Tran
Praised by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity” and by Soundboard magazine for an “exquisite sense of space, touch, and mood,” guitarist An Tran approaches performance with purpose, guided by a belief in music as a shared human experience.
A Vietnamese guitarist based in the United States, Tran’s work reflects a long-standing desire to serve as a bridge between cultures and traditions. From his debut recording to his most recent projects, he has focused on bringing Vietnamese music into contemporary classical contexts while collaborating closely with living composers from around the world. These collaborations have often resulted in works written specifically for him, inspired by people and places central to his life and shaped with an understanding of his technical range and expressive voice.
2026 Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Large Ensemble Rehearsal | Armstrong Concert Hall |
| 11 a.m. | An Tran Workshop | Armstrong Concert Hall or Armstrong Hall, Room 39 |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch (meal passes provided) | Family Kitchen at Allen Dining Hall |
| 1 p.m. | Colin Davin Workshop | Armstrong Hall, Room 39 |
| 2:30 p.m. | An Tran Concert | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall |
| 4 p.m. | Ensemble Dress Rehearsal | Armstrong Concert Hall |
| 5 p.m. | Guitar Day Concert Visiting Ensembles and Soloists Shenandoah Conservatory Ensembles Guitar Day Large Ensemble | Armstrong Concert Hall |
Schedule is subject to change.
Financial Assistance
The $30 registration fee includes lunch, a t-shirt and admission to the full day of events.
Shenandoah Conservatory believes the arts are for everyone. Like all nonprofit arts organizations and higher education institutions, we strive to maintain our stewardship of limited resources and balanced budgets while intentionally removing barriers to participation and belonging. Full and partial scholarships are available to those who require financial assistance.
See the Guitar Day Registration Form (link coming soon) for more information about the registration fee and financial assistance.
Contact Us
Questions? Email Director of the Guitar Studio and Associate Professor of Guitar Colin Davin at colin.davin@su.edu for more information.