Artist description Founded by John DeChiaro, the Professor of Guitar at the University of Southern Mississippi, The Mississippi Guitar Quartet is the first and only performing ensemble of its kind in Mississippi. The quartet presents a wide variety of musical styles to include classical masterpieces of Pachelbel, Bach, Mozart, Strauss and Bizet, ragtime favorites of Scott Joplin, popular Broadway classics such as West Side Story and well known religious selections. Many of the selections performed are arranged by the members of the quartet. The Mississippi Guitar Quartet, now in their fourth season, have performed extensively throughout the region, and they are available for master classes and workshops as well as concerts. The quartet has recently been named to the Mississippi Arts Commission Touring Artist and Education Developer roster, which can be located online at www.arts.state.ms.us

Music Style Classical Guitar Ensemble

Musical Influences Segovia, Julian Bream, Los Romeros

Similar Artists Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Progetto Avanti, John Williams

Group Members The Mississippi Guitar Quartet is comprised of Guitarists; John DeChiaro, Professor of Guitar at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Michael Boyd, Professor of Guitar at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville; Steve Kennedy; and Chas Evans.

Instruments Guitar

Albums Reflections, Soundscapes

Press Reviews "Four professors join forces to create pleasant Chamber Music. These folks may come off as more listenable than some of the newer, more popular guitar ensembles; their sound lacks the automotive exhaust and urban sprawl of some of the bigger names. Their Joplin rags are patient, relaxed and fun." Henry Todd Bono - Listen.com

Additional Info The Quartet's debut self titled recording will be available in mid-2002

Location Hattiesburg, Mississippi - USA

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