Scott Sanchez
Classical Guitarist in Springfield, MA
Why hire Scott Sanchez?
Scott Sanchez has provided music for weddings, corporate events, private parties and concerts throughout the United States and Europe. He has great sight reading abilities, is able to learn music fast, and can find the perfect music for your event. Clients can also be assured that his state of the art sound system will enable his music to be heard in intimate and large venues. His repertoire includes a wide variety of music from the Renaissance to Jazz and popular tunes by Sting, The Beatles, Clapton, etc.
"My music will create an incredible ambiance for your special event. I am excited about the possibility of being part of your special occasion!"
Scott Sanchez
Professional and talented - a wonderful experience!
We hired Scott to play our wedding ceremony 2 weeks ago in Pittsfield, MA and we're so glad we found him! When communicating by phone and e-mail before the event, Scott always responded quickly and thoughtfully. He was also very open and willing to play any music that we requested. Scott arrived on time, and was flexible about the setup location since it was raining on and off and we had initially planned an outdoor ceremony. He played beautifully while our guests were arriving, and did an amazing job with the processional, recessional, and with an accompaniment to my brother singing mid-ceremony. Everyone commented that they loved the music, and we were so happy to have songs that were meaningful to us and our families. I would reccomend Scott in a heartbeat and will definitely hire him again if the opportunity arises!
Hired by: Jessica R.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: July 28th, 2012
Event: Wedding Ceremony in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Services provided: Classical Guitarist
Great wedding performer
My husband and I hired Scott Sanchez to play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in Northampton, MA. We couldn't be happier with his performance. We chose him after listening to samples from three different guitarists. His music really stood out among them, and his price was just as competitive. We are extremely happy with our choice. Not only is he an exceptionally good musician, Scott was very easy to work with, flexible, professional, versatile and responsive to our requests. He learned a new arrangement for our processional, and also learned a new piece from scratch for our cocktail hour--a piece originally written for piano that has a lot of meaning for my family. He even arranged a Bob Marley piece for our recessional and quietly gave us the arrangement as a gift at the end of his performance. He asked us about the type of music we wanted at the cocktail hour, and played a wide ranging repertior. He also took care of all of the technical details. Our wedding site was in a pavilion outside, and Scott brought and set up his own sound equipment, so we didn't have to worry about any of it. We got a lot of compliments from our guests on his music, and we highly recommend him!
Hired by: Laura H.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: June 30th, 2012
Event: Wedding Ceremony in Northampton, Massachusetts
Services provided: Guitarist
About
American born guitarist Scott Sanchez is often praised for his virtuosic and musically passionate performances. Referring to his British debut Classical Guitar Magazine (London, England) said, “Sanchez drew the audience into his playing with his excellent performance… a performance which at times was introspective and at others extrovert.” David Leisner, world renowned classical guitarist, and chair of the classical guitar program at the Manhattan School of Music called his playing “Very engaging, virtuosic and spirited.” Some of the highlights of Mr. Sanchez’s past concert seasons have included recitals and masterclasses for the New York City Classical Guitar Society; St. Bride’s Church in London, England; Bournemouth University in Dorset, England; King’s Chapel in Boston, Massachusetts; University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky; and Ventura Classical Guitar Society in Camarillo, California.
Sanchez's three cds on Intraspect Productions cover a vast repertoire spanning the music of the Baroque era to modern day masterpieces. In addition to his interpretive skill, his recordings also exhibit his masterful skill at transcribing and arranging music for the guitar. He recently recorded two concert etudes by Ricardo Iznaola, for the Contemporary Anthology of Solo Guitar Music for Five Fingers of the Right Hand, published by Mel Bay Publications. In a review of his most recent cd, entitled Lattice Work, Classical Guitar Magazine stated: “It must be said that throughout this hour's worth of music, Scott Sanchez shows himself in a very good light: he has the finesse and the musicianship to bring out the best in his chosen programme: his rich-toned phrasing and 'colouring' is very expressive and finely calculated yet having a naturalness to it. The disc is superbly recorded and the playing throughout is exemplary with Sanchez taking great care with details such as tone and phrasing and he has a charming way of fashioning the melodic lines from his guitar.” In addition to his solo concerts, Sanchez has also frequently performed with chamber musicians, choral groups, and as soloist with orchestra. Scott Sanchez is also active as a writer on music and his articles have frequently been published in international periodicals such as Soundboard Magazine (U.S.A.) and Classical Guitar Magazine (Great Britain).
He has taught at Wesleyan University, Trinity College, UMass Amherst, and Springfield College. He is currently on the faculty at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire. He earned his Bachelor’s of Music degree at the University of Denver as a student of the Cuban classical guitarist, Ricardo Iznaola, and graduated with a Master’s of Music degree from Yale University where he was a student of the American classical guitarist, Benjamin Verdery. As a student, he also performed in masterclasses for renowned guitarists such as Eliot Fisk, David Russell and Pepe Romero, among others.
"Scott is a first-rate talent, not only in terms of playing the guitar, but also in selecting music that's appropriate for the occasion. Go with Scott, and you'll be glad you did." Ryan Pasquini, Wedding Ceremony 10\08\11
"...Colorful and poignant… an authority
and confidence that is most convincing."
Soundboard Magazine (U.S.A.)
"...Possessed of fast and fluent fingers… a
great sense of infectious enthusiasm for
music."
Classical Guitar Magazine (Great Britain)
"...Sanchez retains the elegant
ornamentation, expressive vibrato and
broad, warm tone of the Spanish
masters."
Springfield Union News (U.S.A.)
Influences
Pepe Romero, LA Guitar Quartet, Andres Segovia, Julian Bream, Arthur Rubinstein, The Beatles, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, Paco De Lucia, Jeff Beck....
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 180 minutes
Tasteful ambient music for your event. Music for concerts available also.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Access to power outlet and a comfortable area to set up a music stand, PA system and chair
Performance Schedule
09-22-2013 — Wedding- The Inn at Longshore in Westport, Connecticut
08-16-2013 — Wedding - Cohasset, Massachusetts
06-29-2013 — Birthday Party -Sheraton Hotel, Springfield, Massachusetts
06-08-2013 — Wedding-Stonover Farm, Lenox, Massachusetts
Past Booked Dates:
04-27-2013 — Anniversary Party - Rindge, New Hampshire
04-12-2013 — Concert - Watertown Public Library, Massachusetts
12-05-2012 — Concert-The McCauley, West Hartford, Connecticut
11-29-2012 — Concert-Franklin Pierce University, New Hampshire
11-13-2012 — Concert-Glenmeadow, Longmeadow, Massachusetts
10-28-2012 — Concert-Loomis Village, South Hadley, Massachusetts
10-26-2012 — Concert-The Arbors of Amherst, Massachusetts
10-24-2012 — Glastonbury Riverfront Comm Center in Connecticut
10-21-2012 — Concert-Amherst Town Library, New Hampshire
10-20-2012 — Venerini Academy Alumni Association-Worcester, Massachusetts
10-07-2012 — Wedding-Simsbury, Connecticut
10-06-2012 — Wedding-Mt. Sunapee, New Hampshire
09-22-2012 — Wedding-Coventry, Connecticut
09-08-2012 — Wedding-Quechee, Vermont
09-01-2012 — Wedding-Camp Lenox, Lee, Massachusetts
08-18-2012 — August 18, 2012 Wedding-New Hartford, Connecticut
08-02-2012 — Private Event - Annual Fundraising Gala featuring Mr. Steve Forbes, CEO of Forbes Media Coolidge Historic Site Plymouth, Vermont
07-28-2012 — Wedding-Pittsfield, Massachusetts
07-22-2012 — Wedding-Country Club, Queechie, Vermont
07-15-2012 — Concert-Fountains of Boca Ciega, St. Petersburgh, Florida
07-14-2012 — Concert- Newport Richey, Florida
07-12-2012 — Concert-Plymouth Harbor, Sarasota, Florida
06-30-2012 — Wedding-Look Park, Northampton, Massachusetts
06-16-2012 — Wedding-Elm Court Estate, Lenox, Massachusetts
Experience
2006: 25 gigs
2007: 25 gigs
2008: 25 gigs
2009: 25 gigs
2010: 25 gigs
2011: 25 gigs
2012: 30 gigs
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