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Andrew Bergeron is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Guitar and Composition at Aquinas College, where he teaches Guitar, Beginning Guitar, Guitar Ensemble, and Integrated Theory III. He also maintains active teaching positions at Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College.
Bergeron holds a Master of Music (M.M.) degree and is internationally recognized for his 14-year artistic partnership with flutist Carmen Maret in the Folias Duo. His career spans performance, composition, and music education across West Michigan institutions.
His creative work traverses classical, world, and improvised music traditions, with six CD releases of original compositions and arrangements for flute and guitar. The album "Tango and Snow" received critical acclaim from American Record Guide for its expressive guitar work, highlighting his technical versatility across classical and flamenco styles.
Bergeron has performed globally in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, and Chile, demonstrating mastery in cross-cultural musical dialogues. His primary research and creative interests include:
- Guitar Performance
- Composition
- Classical Music
- World Music
- Improvised Music
- Flute and Guitar Ensembles
He advises music students across his institutional affiliations, though specific advisees are not documented in the source material. Information regarding research grants remains unavailable in the provided context.
Bergeron serves as a core member of the Folias Duo, functioning as both his primary artistic vehicle and collaborative laboratory for developing new repertoire at the intersection of composed and improvised traditions.
