Let James Allen McClure be your choice for the perfect Classical Guitar at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. James Allen McClure will travel up to 3000 miles from Anacortes, Washington.
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LOCATION:
Anacortes,
Washington
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Anacortes, WA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
La Conner, Bow, Orcas, Shaw Island, Oak Harbor, Burlington, Lummi Island, Olga, Whidbey Island N A S, Bellingham, Lopez, Mount Vernon, Deer Harbor, Blakely Island, Clearlake, Eastsound, Sedro Woolley, Waldron, Coupeville, Nooksack.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Classical Guitar
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Guitar
GENRE:
Ambient, Classical, Italian, Latin, Meditational, New Age
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1992
PAY RANGE:
$200-$3000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Dr. Duncan Mckenna, Al Turray, Aaron Schearer, Andres Segovia, F. Carulli, M. Carcassi, W. Foden, I. Albeniz, N. Paganini, C Parkening, J. Williams, M. Barrueco, E. Fisk
DESCRIPTION:
Classical guitarist available for your wedding, dinner parties, corporate events, or any special occasion. Classically trained from the age of six, I turned to other fields of music at the age of thirteen to Mix Rock and Roll, Metal, and blues. In 1990 I returned to classical study, and have been performing for restaurants, weddings, and "many" other venues in the Pacific N.W. region since 1992. From the beautiful romantics of W.Foden, F. Tarrega, and I. Albeniz, to the exciting performance pieces composed by these masters such as Leyenda, Sevilla, Cataluna, and the Grande Gavotte, the classical portion of my repertoire covers close to four hours of uninterrupted music. I most recently have incorporated seven of N.Paganini's Twenty Four Caprices.(1-6&24) Spanish, Italian, Latin, European, American, and originals, something for everyone who enjoy the classical guitar as I do myself! Takamine acoustic/electric guitar, and surround sound Roland/Yamaha P.A. system delivers excellent distribution of the notes without being too loud or overwhelming. (very clean acoustics) I look forward to helping make your event a truly enchanting one! Full repertoire is committed to memory... soulfully inspired without staff music blocking your view.
Some of these video samples may take a little more time to load depending on their length and content....
Many thanks 2 Aaron Barna Photography for the recent wedding photo's..
Three of my favorite composers are William Foden, Isaac Albeniz, and Niccolo Paganini...
"William Foden" (1860-1947) St. Louis born child prodigy, a leading and foremost guitar vituoso of his time. The contributions of this great American Guitarist as a composer, performer, and educator have to date been largely overlooked by an entire generation of guitarists.
"Isaac Albeniz"(1860-1909) Born in Gerona Spain, another child prodigy... a pianist and composer who's great accomplishments are too many to begin to list...
Paganini's 24 Caprices on Guitar? Who would have ever thought it possible! Even Niccolo himself I think would be impressed, thanks to Elliot Fisk's transciption of all 24 Caprices! Thank you Mr.Fisk for your awesome recording of them as well!
"Niccolo Paganini" (born Genoa October 27th 1782, died Nice May 27th 1840) was an Italian Violinist, guitarist, and composer.
He was one of the most celebrated violinists of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique...
SONG LIST:
Caprice I - Niccolo Paganini
Asturias/Leyenda - Isaac Albeniz
Variaton on a Theme - Mozart - Fernando Sor
The Wizard - William Foden
Caprice II - Niccolo Paganini
Barcarolle - William Foden
Gavotte - J.S. Bach
Rondo - Matteo Carcassi
Minuet - J.S. Bach
Grand Gavotte - William Foden
Caprice III - Niccolo Paganini
Song Without Words - Charles Dorn
Rondo - Fernando Sor
Prelude - James McClure
Caprice - Mateo Carcassi
Vivace - Mario Giulani
Prelude - J.S. Bach
Etude - Napoleon Coste
Maria - Francisco Tarrega
Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Francisco Tarrega
Andante - Fernando Sor
Prelude - Andre Segovia
Spanish Ballad - Unknown
Esperanza - William Foden
Caprice IV - Niccolo Paganini
Caprice V - Niccolo Paganini
Caprice VI - Niccolo Paganini
Prelude in D - Gary Yeatman
Capricho Arabe - Fransisco Tarrega
Low D Study - James McClure
Sonata - Mateo Albeniz
Sevilla - Isaac Albeniz
Prelude in G - Gary Yeatman
Allegretto - Mateo Carcassi
Bouree - J.S. Bach
Allegretto - Mario Giuliani
Cadiz - Isaac Albeniz
Pizzicato - William Foden
La Coquette Mazurka - Charles De Janon
Allegretto - Fernando Carulli
Spring - Antonio Vivaldi
Greensleeves - Francis Cutting
Cataluna - Isaac Albeniz
Caprice XXIV - Nicolo Paganini
Granada - Isaac Albeniz
U light up my life - J. Brooks
Bridal chorus - R. Wagner
Wedding March - F. Mendelssohn
7 Originals - J. McClure
Selections of Christian music - Vaious Composers
Seek ye First
Sing Hallelujah
Create in me a clean heart
This is the day
Oh the blood of Jesus
Lord I Lift your name
He has made me glad
Majestic is your name
Jesus name above all names
Mas Amor, Mas Poder
More Love, more power
Holy One of God
As the Deer
Holy Spirit Come
Theres Power in the Blood
There's a River of Life
Sing A new Song
Song of the body of Christ
Lead me Lord
I am the Vine
Soon and Vey Soon!
Amazing Grace
I love You Lord
Song Of Service - J.A.M.
One For The Lord - J.A.M.
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--Sandra Y. Bellingham, WA 6/14/2008
James is a wonderful and gifted artist. The music was beautiful. He did an excellent job of maintaining contact with us before our wedding, getting timing and expectations set properly and his execution was flawless.
--Michael R. Lacey, WA 4/1/2008
James was wonderful! He arrived early to set up and was prepared for the arrival of the guests. He focused on the style requested and yet played a few personal requests from the guests. He was professional, on-time, reliable, and yet very flexible- all the things you want in a musician. We would hire him again in a heartbeat!
--Ann F. Snoqualmie, WA 2/9/2008
Please note, in addition to Anacortes, James Allen McClure also serves the surrounding towns of La Conner, Bow, Orcas, Shaw Island, Oak Harbor, Burlington, Lummi Island, Olga, Whidbey Island N A S, Bellingham, Lopez, Mount Vernon, Deer Harbor, Blakely Island, Clearlake, Eastsound, Sedro Woolley, Waldron, Coupeville, Nooksack and many other locations in and around the Anacortes area.
Saturday, July 26, 2008