ARTIST
BIO

Boukas in Brasil IAJE

 


Richard Boukas

Artist Faculty,
New School Jazz
& Contemporary Music Program
, New York City


Malandro Recording Artist

IAJE Chair, Brazilian Music
featured columnist
Just Jazz Guitar
magazine


endorsing artist
Thomastik-Infeld Strings
B-Band Pickups

"Best Brazilian Jazz Guitarist in the U.S."
by GuitarOne magazine


Educators and
program directors
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Residency Planning

Richard Boukas in a guitar masterclass at Denver University.

Workshops
RICHARD BOUKAS
Artist Residency Programs


Creative Education and Performance
for the Contemporary Musician


"He personifies precisely the
kind of musician which we need

in the 21st century to take our art
to the next evolutionary level."

F. Joseph Docksey, Director
Lamont School of Music, Denver, CO


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Embodying a broad scope of musical styles, creative disciplines and teaching methodologies, Artist Residency Programs conducted by Richard Boukas offer unique educational and artistic experiences to all instrumentalists, vocalists, composers and educators in settings including:

matriculated university programs
guest artist presenters
specialized seminar intensives
international music festivals
Jazz education festivals & conferences
music outreach & exposure programs


Artist Residency Programs are custom-designed to address the specific educational and creative interests of university programs offering curricula in:

• Jazz Studies
• Musicianship

• World Music
• Ethnomusicology

• Classical/Early Music
• Music Technology

Richard's
multi-disciplinary approach allows
students and educators alike to enjoy a fresh approach to the exposure and practical application of essential creative concepts.


His ability to conduct residencies and workshops in Portuguese, French, Japanese and Spanish have allowed his work to be appreciated by a diversity of international cultures, musical settings and academic institutions.


Richard and his Brazilian vocal students after their concert at the Campos do Jordão Winter Festival in São Paulo. As invited guest artist-in-residence for one month, he worked alongside many reknown Brazilian Jazz and Classical artists.

contact:
RICHARD BOUKAS
Artist Residency Programs
boukmusik@earthlink.net
http://www.boukas.com

ph 718.441-4455
fx 718.441-6888
pager 917.986.8300

 

 

 

 

 

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Richard Boukas/Artist Residency Programs