Santa Monica Arts Parents Association – Sweet Serenade 2017
Auction Ends: Oct 26, 2017 11:59 PM PDT

Lessons

Violin or Conducting Lessons or Coaching by Guido Lamell

Item Number
239
Estimated Value
240 USD
Opening Bid
50 USD

Item Description

Samohi Choir dad Guido Lamell will provide two one-hour lessons in violin or conducting, or two one-hour coaching sessions for a string ensemble in preparation for a performance or competition.

Guido Lamell is a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Music Director and Conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony.  Guido has over 40 years of experience teaching violin and coaching small string ensembles, orchestras, and conductors. 

Guido received his Master’s degree in violin performance and conducting from the University of Michigan and began his career with posts as Associate Concertmaster of the Louisville Orchestra and Concertmaster of the Mexico City Philharmonic. He joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1979.

Guido made his local conducting debut in 1988 with the Topanga Philharmonic Orchestra and became its music director in 1990. He has conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s In-School Youth Concerts, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Orchestra, the Los Angeles Doctors’ Symphony and the La Sierra College Orchestra. He was appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony in 2012. On the LA Phil’s 2012 tour to Venezuela, he coached two of the youth orchestras of El Sistema and gave a conducting master class (in Spanish). He continues to provide coaching and conducting support to local schools and youth orchestras, including Samohi's orchestras.

 

Item Special Note

Scheduling of lessons or coaching sessions to be arranged with Mr. Lamell.

Expires October 31, 2018.

Donated By:

Guido and Nancy Lamell