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David Crittenden is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music and Private Lesson Instructor in Guitar at Bethel University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he has taught Beginning Guitar, Intermediate Guitar, and Private Guitar Lessons since 1988. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) from the University of Georgia (1996), a Master of Music (M.M.) from Ball State University (1982), and a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) from the University of Georgia (1974).
- Education:
- Doctorate of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) - University of Georgia (1996)
- Master of Music (M.M.) - Ball State University (1982)
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.) - University of Georgia (1974)
Research and Performance: Crittenden specializes in classical guitar performance and composition, blending expertise across Guitar Performance, Classical Guitar, and Composition. His recent collaborations span diverse genres including Celtic and North American folk, jazz, gospel, and pop, with performances at venues like the Fitzgerald Theatre and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. He was a long-time member of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, contributing to recordings such as Over Land and Sea and Pictures at an Exhibition. His compositions appear on recordings by Jeff Lambert, Joseph Pecoraro, and the Vida Guitar Quartet, with published works like Prelude and Dance and From a Distant Fiddle available through Amoriello Guitar Publications and Alfred Music Publishing.
Publications and Teaching: Crittenden's compositions include intermediate to advanced works like Two Nocturnes, Whirlwind, and Greensleeves (What Child is This). His teaching philosophy emphasizes personalized instruction, with a focus on skill development regardless of students' experience levels. He maintains a personal website at davidcrittendenmusic.com for compositions, recordings, and instructional materials.
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