Stacy Arnold- Classical Guitarist

Stacy Arnold is a professional classical guitarist based in the North Texas area with over 20 years of performing experience. Mr Arnold holds a Masters degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Southern Methodist University where he was both a scholarship student and Graduate Teaching Assistant. Stacy currently heads the guitar department at Navarro College where he serves as Professor of Classical Guitar Studies.

Mr. Arnold’s students are active performers and teachers and hold positions as the head of guitar departments on University campuses. His students have been scholarship recipients at Universities such as Southern Methodist University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University and have been active participants in masterclasses and recitals at classical guitar workshops/festivals.

Stacy's concerts and performances showcase a wide variety of classical guitar music from the rich heritage of Spain and Latin America. His repertoire includes music from Renaissance Spain through the 20th century.

In addition to his solo concerts at Universities, Colleges, and Churches, Stacy has performed for various occasions with great success ranging from weddings, receptions, wine tastings, dinner music, corporate meetings/engagements, holiday/social gatherings, music festivals, libraries, elementary schools, and country clubs.

Stacy has performed for many prestigious organizations and venues such as the Waxahachie Symphony Association, Frisco Association for the Arts, Dallas Convention Center,Ft. Worth Convention Center, Ft. Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, Louisiana College, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Ft. Burgwin (Taos, New Mexico), Mansfield Women's Club, City Arts Festival (2008/2009), Frisco Arts Festival (2009), the Crape Myrtle Festival (2003), West Fest Music Festival (2006), The Vineyard at Florence, Layland Museum, the West Fest Music Festival, Chautauqua Auditorium, Barron's on 5th (Waco, Tx.), Stoneleigh Hotel (Dallas, Tx.), Belo Mansion, Fairmont Hotel (Dallas, Tx.), Omni Hotel (Ft. Worth, Tx.), Opryland Hotel, Hilton-Anatole Hotel, Rosemary Mansion, Stonesriver Mansion, Thistle Hill, Wyatt Mansion, Vanderbilt University Club, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens (Nashville, Tn.), First Baptist Church (Smyrna, Tn.), First Baptist Church (Murfreesboro, Tn.), First Presbyterian Church (Athens, Tx.), Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (Waco. Tx.), St. Paul Episcopal (Waxahachie, Tx.), New Life Church (Waxahachie, Tx.), First Baptist Church (Waxahachie, Tx.), St. Joseph Catholic Church (Waxahachie, Tx.), First United Methodist Church (Waxahachie, Tx.), and many others.

• Choro No. 1 - Heitor Villa-Lobos
• Cello Suite No. 1 (complete suite) - J. S. Bach
• La Catedral - Barrios
• Sonatina Meridional - Ponce
• 5 Preludes - Villa-Lobos
• Etudes (1,2,3,4,7,11) - Villa-Lobos
• Recuerdos de La Alhambra - Tarrega
• Lagrima - Tarrega
• Asturias - Albeniz
• Rumores de La Caleta (Malaguena) - Albeniz
• Zapateado - Sainz de La Maza
• Le Adieux - Sor
• Op. 5, No.45 - Sor
• Variations sur les Folies d Espagna - Guiliani
• Danza Brasiliera - Morel
• 4 Venezuelan Waltzes - Lauro
• Pavan I & II (Renaissance) - Milan
• Guardame Las Vacas (Renaissance) - Narvaez
• Cancion del Emperador - Narvaez
• Pachelbel's Canon - Johann Pachelbel
• El Decameron Negro - Leo Brouwer
• Preludio Triston - Maximo Diego Pujol
• Candombe en mi - Maximo Diego Pujol
• Mendelsohn' s March (wedding) - Felix Mendelsohn
• Trumpet Voluntary (wedding) - Jeremiah Clark
• Wedding March (Traditional) - Richard Wagner
• Pavanas - Sanz
• Passacalles - Sanz
• Rujero - Sanz
• Paradetas - Sanz
• Sarabande - Sanz
• Canarios - Sanz
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
• Adelita - Tarrega
• Julia Florida - Barrios
• Yesterday(Instrumental) - Beatles
• Fantasia - Milan
• Fantasia XVI - Milan

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Stacy was terrific. Having him play at the wedding was the finishing touch we needed, and his performance was perfect. He worked with us on which songs to use and made sure we were all on the same page with the specifics. I would recommend him to anyone for their event. Thanks so much, Stacy! -- Christopher W, Dallas, TX, 9/20/2009