MINNESOTA FLATPICKING GUITAR & DUET CHAMPIONSHIPS
Registration is limited to 15 duets and 17 guitarists. Please register early to avoid disapointment! Online registration is open now.
Friday, September 3, 2010 - Duets
Saturday, September 4, 2010 - Guitars
Heritage Square Stage - Minnesota State Fair
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Each Day
 Friday, September 3, 2010: Close vocal harmonies, expert instrumental playing and the drive and intensity associated with Bluegrass and Old-Time music are the hallmark of the best duets. In the Minnesota Duet Championship, held at the Minnesota State Fair each year, up to 15 vocal duets will compete for prizes, performing two selections in Bluegrass or Old-Time style using one or two acoustic string instruments. The top five duets go on to a second round and perform one song. The contestants are judged on the quality of their duet singing, instrumental musicianship and overall presentation. The judges listen and watch the performances from a table in the audience area, where they are able to evaluate the sound of each duet as well as thier impact on the audience.
 Saturday, September 4, 2010: In the Minnesota Flatpicking Guitar Championship up to 17 contestants will play two instrumental numbers in the traditional fiddle tune or bluegrass style in the first round. This event is modeled on contests such as the national flatpicking contest held each fall in Winfield, Kansas. The judges are sequestered back stage where they cannot see or identify the contestants. After the first round, the top five-scoring contestants will be announced. In the second round, each will go on to play two additional flatpicking guitar tunes and the Flatpicking Guitar Championship winners are announced.
NEW THIS YEAR: FLATPICKING GUITAR GRAND PRIZE
Cash Prize of $600 PLUS a Hand-Built Guitar by David Vincent Guitars! ($2500 value)
Questions about the Championships? Contact David Tousley (dtousley@gmail.com) or Katryn Conlin (katconlin@gmail.com).
The Minnesota Flatpicking Guitar and Duet Championships are sponsored by
Gold Level Sponsors
Guitar Rodeo.com
David Vincent Guitars & Mandolins
Silver Level Sponsors
b manning lutherie
Willie's American Guitars
Bronze Level Sponsors
Dakota Street Design
Hoffman Guitars
My Favorite Guitars
The Podium
Patrons
G. Edward Lutherie
LaPlant Instruments
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