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Adam Cicchillitti is a Part-Time Lecturer of Guitar at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Guitar Performance from McGill University and is the founder of the guitar program at Ottawa Suzuki Strings, a non-profit music school emphasizing collaborative, community-based Suzuki method training. His expertise spans classical guitar performance, music education for children, and innovative ensemble collaborations. Cicchillitti is sponsored by Augustine Strings and plays a guitar crafted by Canadian/Dutch luthier Sergei de Jonge.
His career highlights include winning major prizes at the Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competition and the Canimex concerto competition. He has recorded five albums with prominent labels (Analekta, Atma, Leaf Music), including Focus (2021 Classical Recording of the Year, East Coast Music Awards) and Intimate Impressions (2022 nominee). In 2022, he commissioned six new guitar concertos with the Thirteen Strings orchestra, set for world-premiere recordings in 2024. Collaborations with artists like flutist Lara Deutsch, baritone Philippe Sly, and guitarist Steve Cowan have produced acclaimed projects such as the Wanderlust album (2023), blending folk traditions with classical music.
Cicchillitti’s pedagogical approach prioritizes early childhood engagement through the Suzuki method, emphasizing parental involvement, positive reinforcement, and standardized graded repertoire. Testimonials praise his ability to inspire young learners through creative games and activities while maintaining rigorous technical training. Group classes and ensemble performances are central to his teaching philosophy, fostering community and collective skill development among students.
- Key Collaborations: Thirteen Strings orchestra, Steve Cowan, Lara Deutsch, Philippe Sly
- Record Labels: Analekta, Atma, Leaf Music
- Touring Sponsorships: Prairie Debut, Debut Atlantic, Jeunesses Musicales
His advocacy for classical guitar is recognized nationally, with CBC Music naming him an 'ardent ambassador' and inclusion in their Top 30 Canadian musicians under 30 list. Cicchillitti’s work bridges performance, education, and composition, reflecting his commitment to expanding the classical guitar’s repertoire and accessibility.
