Stacy Arnold-Classical Guitarist

Stacy Arnold is a professional classical guitarist in Dallas, Texas who has performed concerts, private and corporate event occasions, and weddings for over 30 years and is available to perform as a part of a distinguished concert or artist series or provide an elegant, beautiful, and sophisticated musical setting for weddings and special event occasions.

Mr. Arnold has performed hundreds of weddings and event occasions, including distinguished performances for Ferrari, Aston Martin of Dallas, Lockheed Martin, celebrity chefs Stephan Pyles and Kent Rathbun, Baylor, Scott and White Health, St. Marks School of Dallas, Lone-Star Auctioneers (Ft. Worth), and The Fluor Corporation. Stacy Arnold holds a Master of Music degree in guitar performance from Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts and is professor of classical guitar studies at Dallas Baptist University where he directs the guitar program. Mr. Arnold has previously served as professor of classical guitar studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary/Texas Baptist College and Nelson University. Please visit Stacy Arnold's professional website for additional information.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Stacy Arnold is a professional concert artist recognized for his artistry as a concert soloist, recording artist, and educator whose concert performance has been described by the Evangel University Artist Series as "a variety of guitar music, stylistically pleasing in every way" and applauded for his innate musicianship, virtuosity, and beautiful tone. Mr. Arnold maintains an active concert schedule and has toured throughout the United States performing concerts at Universities, Colleges, Arts organizations, music festivals, and various concert and artist series. Mr. Arnold's concerts are characterized by performances that represent the entire history of the guitar, presenting composers from the 16th century Renaissance to the modern day, with an emphasis on the music of Spain and Latin America.

Stacy Arnold is professor of classical guitar studies at Dallas Baptist University and has previously served as professor of classical guitar studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary/Texas Baptist College and Nelson University. Mr. Arnold holds a Master of Music degree in classical guitar performance from Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts where he was a scholarship recipient and graduate teaching assistant under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed concert guitarist, teacher, and composer Robert Guthrie. He also holds a Bachelor of Music degree in classical guitar performance from Middle Tennessee State University where he studied under the guidance of Dr. William Yelverton. He has been guided in master class instruction by David Tanenbaum (San Francisco Conservatory of Music) and Robert Guthrie (Taos, New Mexico).

Stacy Arnold’s debut recording Eli’s Gift has been enthusiastically described as “excellent, very expressive and emotive……a great, warm rich tone to the guitar and the playing is deeply poetic.” Eli’s Gift is a portrait of guitar composers from the Renaissance to the 20th century.

As an active concert soloist, Mr. Arnold has toured throughout the United States at many prestigious and distinguished venues as St. Johns Lutheran Church Concert Series (Phoenixville, PA), The Festiva Concert Series (First Presbyterian Church, Greenwood, SC), Advent Concert Series (First Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX), Marvin Concert Series (Tyler, TX.), Keller Public Arts Concert Series, Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest Chamber Music Concert Series (Abilene, TX), The Waxahachie Symphony Association, St Joseph' s Catholic Church Concert Series (Waxahachie, TX.), Cass County Performing Arts Council, Noel Masterworks Concert Series (Shreveport, LA.), Hill College Performing Arts Series, Fort Worth Guitar Guild, Mu Phi Epsilon Sunday Concert Series, City Arts Festival, Blue Mountain College (Blue Mountain, MS.), Lord of Life Lutheran Church Concert Series, Evangel University Artist Series (Springfield, MO.), Mississippi State University Concert Series, University of Louisiana, and Louisiana College.

PRIVATE EVENTS | CORPORATE EVENTS

Event performances include performances for a variety of both personal, professional, and corporate occasions. Whether your event includes a corporate gathering of business associates, a gathering of family or friends at a residence or venue, or another type of social occasion, Stacy Arnold’s performance will provide an elegant, beautiful, sophisticated ambiance for an ideal musical setting for your special event occasion. Performances for events include an eclectic variety of classical music, the Choros, Waltzes, and Jazz-influenced Sambas of Latin America, a variety of Spanish composers, as well as a variety of music from the 16th century Renaissance to the Modern-Day.

Mr. Arnold has performed hundreds of event occasions and his performances have been described as ““Mr. Arnold is an extremely talented Classical Guitar Player…..his music is lovely and provided the perfect setting for our event,” and “Stacy is professional, polite, and a wonderful musician. His beautiful playing added to the elegant atmosphere of our brunch.” Past performances include Texas’ premier and distinguished event venues, cathedrals and churches, historic homes, botanical gardens, country clubs, picturesque Texas ranches, luxurious hotels, and private residences.

Past event performances have included many distinguished businesses and clients including Ferrari, Aston Martin of Dallas, celebrity chefs Stephan Pyles and Kent Rathbun, Lockheed Martin, Medco ER (Plano), Henry S. Miller, St. Marks School of Dallas, Lone-Star Auctioneers (Ft. Worth), Chick-Fil-A Corporation, The Fluor Corporation, Baylor Scott & White Health, The Dallas Opera, Keller Town Hall, Judge Carol Bush, The Dove's Nest, Catholic Young Adult Association, Ashton Depot, Dallas Convention Center, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau.

WEDDINGS

Wedding ceremony performances have included over 30 years of performance artistry and experience in the Dallas and Fort Worth area as well as throughout the state of Texas to provide an elegant and beautiful musical setting for a bride’s special day. Mr. Arnold has performed hundreds of weddings and and his performances have been described as “absolutely beautiful, outstanding, and made the ceremony perfect!”

Mr. Arnold’s wedding experience includes traditional and contemporary ceremony music selections, professional experience with coordinators and photographers, and performances at Texas’ premier and distinguished wedding venues. Wedding performances have included a variety of ceremony settings ranging from beautiful and distinguished wedding event venues, cathedrals and churches, historic homes, botanical gardens, country clubs, picturesque Texas ranches, luxurious hotels, and private residences.

The music selections for this very special day include a variety of choices ranging from the popular traditional wedding music of “Canon in D” (Pachelbel’s Canon), “Ave Maria”, “Air on a G String”, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”, “The Wedding March”, “The Bridal Chorus”, “The Trumpet Voluntary”, as well as Contemporary, Romantic, Spanish, Classical, Latin, Hymns & Worship, Renaissance, and Baroque music favorites. Special music requests for a bride’s processional and other areas of the ceremony are available to make this special day a personal, elegant, and beautiful occasion.

Stacy Arnold performs on a beautiful classical guitar by legendary and renowned luthier Paul Jacobson. Mr. Arnold's CD recording is available on I-Tunes, Amazon, and his professional website.

SELECTED REVIEWS | TESTIMONIALS

“What a talent!! Stacy, thank you for making the cocktail hour so elegant and classy. Everyone raved how wonderful you are….”
-Dr. Mika Thomas 1/2023 – (Birthday Event/Residence/Dallas, TX.)

“Stacy was absolutely great. He was professional, very friendly, and an incredible talent playing the classical guitar at our family Christmas party. Everyone loved it. We highly recommend him!”
-Kim S. 12/2019 (Residence/Christmas Event/Dallas, TX.)

“Stacy was wonderful to work with. In addition to being an outstanding musician, he was extremely easy to work with, was very professional, respectful, and very responsive to our needs. I hired him only a week before our wedding. He worked directly with the music coordinator at my church to make sure he knew what was needed . On the day of the event, Stacy arrived early to set up and really put my mind at ease. I would recommend him without any hesitation!!”
-Raquel M. (Bride – 5/2014)

“There are truly no words to describe how wonderful an experience we had with Stacy Arnold. His professionalism, communication, and musical talents were all exceptional. He made the wedding day so special– his attention to detail, integrity, and easy going demeanor were outstanding! Thank you, Stacy…you blessed us with your music and your presence…we will always be grateful!”
-Amy R. (Bride – 1/2023)

“Stacy.....Just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful music you provided at my mother’s birthday on August 4 at the Melrose Hotel. The selections you played – so beautifully – set just the right tone for the occasion. And it was such a pleasure to work with you – appreciate your professional, yet caring approach! Regards,”
-Vicky C. – 8//2018 (Private Event Performance – Melrose Hotel, Dallas TX)

“I hired Stacy to play as a surprise for my sister’s Rehearsal Dinner, and he was wonderful to work with. He was willing to travel a long distance to play at the event, and was very quick to answer emails and phone calls. I could truly tell that he cared about making the event special. Stacy’s music is absolutely beautiful. He played a fabulous selection of elegant classical guitar music and played requested songs even on a short notice. I highly recommend Stacy!”
-Lydia P, (Wedding Rehearsal Dinner – Comfort, TX)

“What an amazing performer! Stacy was the epitome of grace and professionalism and really created the perfect ambiance for the evening. This was our annual hospital dinner for the management and the doctors affiliated with the hospital. They were absolutely charmed with his music. And he always knew when to step back when our CEO needed to speak. Would hire Stacy again in a minute!!”
-Peggy L. (Corporate Dinner Performance – Bonham, TX)

“Mr. Arnold is an extremely talented Classical Guitar Player. I hired him for a luncheon of over 100 ladies. He arrived early and was completely set up and playing at the scheduled time. His music is lovely and provided the perfect setting for our event. His play list is extensive and I received an abundant amount of positive comments from the guests. I will keep him in mind for my next event. I would highly recommend Stacy Arnold. You won’t be disappointed!”
-Patricia W. (Corporate Luncheon Performance – Conroe, TX)