Guitar Sunday: Michael Bester & Amanda Roeder

Guitar Sundays: Live Guitar Performances
at Portsmouth Public Library & Portsmouth Music and Arts Center

This popular series from Portsmouth Public Library and PMAC (Portsmouth Music and Arts Center) is back, produced and curated by Mitch Shuldman.

Drawing from a rich selection of guitar talent from both New Hampshire and the greater Boston area, the series of recitals will highlight the versatility and range of the guitar from classical to jazz to acoustic.

July 10 @ Portsmouth Public Library
3 PM
Outside
Michael Bester, guitar and Amanda Roeder, flute

Together, Michael Bester (guitar) and Amanda Roeder (flute) perform music from the 19th and 20th centuries ranging from the Romantic era to tango, folk, and pop.

Amanda Roeder is a multi instrumentalist and music educator, adjudicator, and performer. Since 2014, she has directed the choral ensembles and an award winning a cappella program at Chelmsford High School in Chelmsford, MA. She is an experienced musical theater director and pit orchestra musician for scholastic and community productions throughout northeastern Massachusetts. A passionate educator and community builder, she has served on the boards of numerous organizations that promote quality music education, including the Massachusetts Music Educators Association, the Contemporary A Cappella Society, and the NE Voices festival. She holds degrees in music education from the University of Massachusetts and Gordon College.

Michael Bester is an acoustic and electric guitarist, bassist, arranger, producer, and composer. He is versed in numerous styles, from classical and jazz to rock and pop and beyond. He has performed in the Bester Papineau guitar duo, as well as in orchestras for theatrical productions in the greater Boston area. He holds a degree in music performance from the University of Miami.

Registration is not required. This concert will be held rain or shine, under the tent beside the library.