The Extensible Electric Guitar Festival

Since its development in the mid-twentieth century, the electric guitar has had a profound influence on many aspects of music, creating new sounds, spurring the development of new musical styles, and reshaping concepts of musicianship. In the early twenty first century, despite retaining its iconic status as a symbol of innovation and transgression, the electric guitar and its uses now seem commonplace; in short, the instrument may be in danger of losing its edge.
The Extensible Electric Guitar Festival, co-directed by Matt Malsky and David Claman, aims to rediscover and showcase the electric guitar’s spirit of innovation and exploration. To that end we are looking for music and musicians that use the electric guitar in innovative ways and which extend its capabilities. Music which uses the electric guitar as a controller, with electronics and computers, and with multi-media are encouraged. There will be two evening concerts as well as papers and presentations which consider the electric guitar.

XEG Schedule

All events take place at Clark University in Worcester MA

Friday Evening Concert 7:30 pm, Razzo Recital Hall

Composition/Notes