Johnson County Community College
Press Release
College Information and Publications
913-469-8500
Julie Haas, Associate Vice President, Marketing Communications, ext. 3120
Peggy Graham, Writer, ext. 3425
Tyler Cundith, Sports Information Director, ext. 3122
2/23/09
Story by Peggy Graham
Douglas Niedt plays guitar at JCCC
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Douglas Niedt, guitarist, will play at noon Monday, March 23, in the Recital Hall of the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, as part of the free Ruel Joyce Recital Series featuring Kansas City classical artists.
A native of St. Louis, Niedt (pronounced "neet") began his study of the guitar at age 7 with his father, an amateur guitarist. He later polished his playing through studies at the Juilliard School and the Segovia Master Classes in Spain and with Christopher Parkening, Narciso Yepes and Jorge Morel.
He made his New York debut at the age of 21 in Carnegie Recital Hall. Since then he has appeared before audiences across the country. His CD, Pure Magic, received a rave review in England’s Classical Guitar Magazine and led to his appearance on the cover of Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. He also has Christmas CD titled In Heavenly Peace.
His performance video, Douglas Niedt — American Virtuoso, has been released by Bransong Music and is available (as are his published arrangements and his CDs) on Niedt’s official website, www.DouglasNiedt.com.
Recognized for his excellence in teaching, he is head of the guitar program of the
Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
The spring 2009 Ruel Joyce Recitals continue at noon Monday on the following dates:
| Mar. 30 |
Brass Knights
(Polsky Theatre) |
| Apr. 6 |
Francesca Manheim, violin
Ya-Ting Liou, piano |
The series is named for Ruel Joyce, a longtime jazz bassist who headed the local musicians federation from 1977 until his death in 1989. The concerts are cosponsored by the JCCC music department, Community Services and the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 913-469-8500, ext. 3605.
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