The guitar program at Lawrence is designed to provide a rigorous education in performance and a comprehensive understanding of the instrument. Students will learn scales, arpeggios, etudes and a variety of repertoire to aid them toward their musical goals. Many students enroll in the double degree program, combining their love of music with other passions. All guitar majors receive classical training but may also study jazz and may choose an emphasis in either style. Non-majors and minors are welcome to study guitar. All instruction is provided by members of the faculty.
Faculty
- Nathan Wysock, guitar
Lecturer in Music
Nathan Wysock received the Doctor of Musical Arts (with a major in guitar performance and a minor in early music) and Master of Music degrees from the Eastman School of Music. He earned the Bachelor of Music degree from Illinois State University. Mr. Wysock is an avid performer of both solo and ensemble repertoire and has performed in competitions in the United States and abroad. He has been a featured performer on Wisconsin Public Radio and is a member of Lâensemble Portique, a group dedicated to both early and modern music. He recently premiered wrecked angels by Geoffrey Gordon, a work for flute, cello and guitar. His scholarly work includes lecture recitals on tango composer Astor Piazzolla and 19th century guitarist Victor Magnien. Mr. Wysock is a dedicated teacher who has been on the faculty of several community programs, the secondary guitar program at the Eastman School of Music, and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Contact by e-mail: nathan.wysock@lawrence.edu
