Brian Morris Classical Guitarist from Grand Rapids, MI

Brian Morris is in his twenty-sixth year as a member of the GRCC Music Faculty. An associate of the Michigan Arts and Humanities Touring Program, Brian maintains an active performing schedule performing both as a soloist and with the Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet. He has performed with the West Shore Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony; at the College Music Society's Regional Conference in Madison, WI, the Kennedy Center and has twice been featured as a presenter of Latin American Music at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies on the campus of Notre Dame University. He was the Director of the 2010 and 2016 Mid America Guitar Ensemble Festivals and a faculty member and ensemble director for the Interlochen Summer Guitar Workshops. In addition, he has given master classes and workshops at Mott Community College and Kellogg Community College. Brian is the Director of the GRCC International Guitar Series and has been a concert organizer for over twenty years. Earning music degrees from both Florida State University and Montana State University, Brian's past teachers include Christopher Parkening and Bruce Holzman. He has also participated in master classes with Manuel Barrueco and David Russell. His four CD's include music for solo guitar, guitar ensemble and original songs

• Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring | J. S. Bach
• Canon in D | J. Pachelbel
• Tango en Skai | Roland Dyens
• Suite Del Recuerdo | Jose Luis Merlin
• American Pie | Don Mclean
• Conviction of the Heart | Kenny Loggins