McGuire’s recital not just ‘banging’ on guitar

Dear Editor,

    The author of the article "Recital takes listeners on a journey" referred to Josh McGuire’s performance as "[consisting] of various types of banging, scratching, thumping and other behaviors that would get most people thrown out of their local guitar store." This is an uninformed statement made by someone who neglected to even talk to Mr. McGuire about his piece.
    This piece, Alberto Ginastera’s Sonata for Guitar, is a 20th-century work that uses modern, extended guitar techniques. These techniques are percussive, yes, but are certainly not "banging." They require months of dedicated practice and would NOT get one thrown out of his/her "local guitar store." Mr. McGuire’s work needs to be appreciated, not shrugged off in a carelessly written review.

Jennifer McGuire
Staff Accompanist
Porter Hall

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