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Willam Jenks CD Release Concert and Reception
Concert - Saturday, October 14th at 7:00 PM
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William Jenks will be releasing his second CD entitled, "Sounds of the scenic route" including works by
Albeniz, Bach, Pachelbel, Villa-Lobos, Tarrega and more. Come enjoy great music, food, and wine as William performs live in concert at this season’s opening gala performance. The
performance will begin at 7:00 PM with the CD release reception immediately following.
Inspired by the legendary Andrés Segovia, William Jenks is one of the most celebrated classical
guitarists in the Northwest and continues to touch audiences with his beautiful interpretations of the classic guitar repertoire.
Highly sought after as a performer, Mr. Jenks has performed in a broad range of venues such as two solo
performances in 2004 and 2005 at the Portland Wine and Arts Festival, a performance on October 1, 2005 at the Newport Performing Arts Center and a performance in 2005 in front of a crowd of
3,000 people at Cycle Oregon. William performed for the re-opening of the Elgin Opera House about which the Elgin Times wrote, “He put on a tremendous show, just himself along with the
guitar. The music was soothing and entertaining and the crowd was very receptive to his style of performance.”
Other performances include a guest artist performance with the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, being selected to perform
in a special reception for Mayor Vera Katz as well as opening the 2006/2007 Portland Classic Guitar Concert Series which was broadcast on public access television.
His musical journey began at the tender age of six when he began performing choral music, which culminated in a
magical performance of Magnificat under the world-renowned composer and maestro John Rutter at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York. William began studying classical guitar at age 23
with Ken Johnson at Colorado Christian University where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree. William has also studied with David Franzen, Bryan Johanson, and Scott
Kritzer and performed in the master classes of world-renowned classical guitarists Christopher Parkening, Scott Tennant and Ricardo Iznaola.
In addition to his performing career, William Jenks is also a highly acclaimed guitar instructor. He recently
founded Oregon’s only exclusive classical guitar teaching studio and guitar shop known as Portland Classic Guitar where he holds regular student recitals and hosts Portland’s only Classical
Guitar Concert series. He and his staff teach hundreds of beginning to advanced students ranging in ages from 5 to 75. Mr. Jenks is also on staff as an adjunct faculty instructor at
Portland Community College where some of William’s students have gone on to pursue a career in music.
William is available for lessons, concerts, weddings and corporate events and currently resides in Portland, Oregon
with his wife Cassandra and two sons Zach and Grant.
Ticket prices are $20 general admission and $15 for students, seniors and Portland Guitar Society members.
Willam Jenks CD Release Concert and Reception
Concert - Saturday, October 14th at 7:00 PM
Concert located at Portland Classic Guitar concert hall at
11923 SE McLoughlin Blvd. in Milwaukie.
For advance tickets please call 503-652-1418.
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