Curriculum Vitae Bruce Holzman: General Information

Curriculum Vitae
Bruce Holzman
October 30, 2017
General Information
University address: Guitar

Strings
College of Music
Housewright Music Building N0202
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1180
Phone: 6446239
E-mail address: bholzman@fsu.edu
Professional Preparation
1972 Bachelor of Science, New York University. Major: Music Education.
1970 A.A., Bronx Community College. Major: Music. Guitar.
1968 Dipoma, The High School of The Performing Arts. Major: Music. Guitar.
Supervisor: Julius Grossman.
Nondegree Education and Training
2017 Audited masterclasses of Marco Tamayo.
2017 Auditor in the masterclasses of Alvaro Pieri.
2017 Auditor masterclasses of Solo/Duo, Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo.
1972–1978 Performance student in the Masterclasses of Oscar Ghiglia, Aspen Summer

Music Festival, Aspen, Colorado.
1977 Performance student in the masterclasses of Oscar Ghiglia, Academia

Musicale de Chigiana in Sienna, Italy.
1960–1972 Major Teachers of Guitar: Gustavo Lopez, (Mexico) - New York ; Rodrigo
Riera, (Venezuela), - New York, Albert Blain (Cuba), New York.
Vita for Bruce Holzman
1969 Performance student in the masterclasses of Alirio Diaz in Banff, Alberta

Canada.
1967 Performance student by invitation in classes of Alirio Diaz in Caracas

Venezuela.
Professional Experience
1988–present Associate Professor of Classical Guitar, College of Music, Florida State

University. Classical Guitar.
1981–1988 Assistant Professor of Classical Guitar, College of Music, Florida State

University. Classical Guitar.
1972–1981 Instructor of Classical Guitar, College of Music, Florida State University.
Visiting Professorship(s)
2006–2016 Boston Guitar Fest at New England Conservatory of Music.
1991–2016 Domaine Forget Academie of Music and Danse, St. Irene, Quebec, Canada.
2004–2015 Iserlohn International Guitar Festival, Iserlohn , Germany.
2001–2010 Classical Guitar Summit, National Guitar Summer Workshop, New Milford
Connecticut.
2009 East Carolina Guitarfest, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.
2008 Columbus State University.
2007–2008 Alexandria Guitar Festival, Alexandria, Va.
2005–2008 Mannes College of Music, Guitar Seminar.
1994–2005 The Stetson University International Guitar Festival and Workshop.
1994 Manhattan School of Music, New York.
1991 Keene College, New Jersey.
1988–1989 University of Arizona.
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1985 Guitar Studies International, Sulmona Italy.
1984–1985 Guitar Studies International. Madrid, Alicante, Spain.
Honors, Awards, and Prizes
The GFA Hall Of Fame Artistic Achievement Award, Guitar Foundation of America (2013).
Distinguished Teacher, The University Of Texas at Austin (2009).
Lifetime Achievement Award, The Mannes College of Music (2005).
Current Membership in Professional Organizations
Guitar Foundation of America

Tallahassee Classical Guitar Society
Teaching
Courses Taught
App Mus Maj, Guitar (MVS1416)

App Mus Prin, Guitar (MVS1316)
Applied Music Graduate Coaching (MVO6065)
Applied Music Principal Guitar (MVS2326)
Graduate Tutorial in Music (MUS5937)
Guitar Ensemble (MUN2480)
Guitar Literature I (MUL5435)
Guitar Repertory (MVS2526)
String Repertory (MVS6986)
Undergraduate Coaching All Instruments (MVO2320)
Undergraduate Coaching, All Instruments (MVO4340)
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Guitar Literature II (MUL5436)
Musical Theatre Vocal Coaching (MVO4440)
Guitar Literature II (MUL4431)
Master's Recital (MVS5977)
App Mus Sec, Guitar (MVS5256)
Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO5450)
Modified Credit, All Instruments (1-2) (MVO1410)
Musical Theatre Vocal Coaching (MVO3430)
App Mus Prin, Guitar (MVS5356)
Master's Recital (MVS5976)
Modified Credit, All Instruments (1) (MVO1310)
App Mus Sec, Guitar (MVS1216)
App Mus Undergraduate Coaching. Prin only (MVO3030)
Applied Music - Guitar (MVS)
Guitar Pedagogy (MVS4546)
Applied Music Graduate Coaching (MVO5055)
Senior Tutorial in Music (MUS4936)
Applied Music - Guitar (MVS)
Tutorial: Guitar Transcription (MUS4930)
Tutorial: International Competition (MUS4930)
App Mus Prin, Guitar, Jazz (MVJ1313)
Honors Study (MUS4904)
Doctoral Committee Chair
Acker-Johnson, J. S., graduate. (2015).

Adkins, C., graduate. (2015). Transcription.
McCallie, M., graduate. (2015). selected commissions of Julian Bream.
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Ciulei, S. O., graduate. (2014).

Hoke, J., graduate. (2014).
Desmet, S. L., graduate. (2013).
Kossler, A. J., graduate. (2013).
Cochran, M., graduate. (2012).
Johnson, Z., graduate. (2012).
Mattingly, S., graduate. (2012).
Stroud, A. N., graduate. (2012).
Yerby, J. P., graduate. (2012).
Anderson, K., graduate. (2010).
Meirinhos, E., graduate. (2010). Villa - Lobos.
Moore, J. E., graduate. (2009).
Figueiroa da Cruz, Joao Paulo, graduate. (2009).
Dunlap, M., graduate. (2008).
Beavers, S., graduate. (2006). 4 recitals and a treatise. Hommage in the music of Roland Dyens.
Manderville, K., graduate. (2006).
Manuel, C., graduate. (2004).
Parris, J., graduate. (1990).
Yelverton, W., graduate. (1989).
Afshar, L., graduate. (1988).
Frank, E., graduate. (1988). Lauro.
Robinson, S., graduate. (1983). Haydn Trios.
Garcia, J., doctoral student.
Stuart, M., doctoral student.
Villa, M., doctoral student.
Doctoral Committee Cochair
Foster, A. M., graduate. (2011).
Doctoral Committee Member
Giray, A., graduate. (2014).

Gallardo, G., graduate. (2011).
Jasineviciute, A., graduate. (2011).
Johnson, Z., graduate. (2011).
Zayas, N., graduate. (2010).
Chu, Y., graduate. (2008).
Ivanov, H., graduate. (2007).
Audi, C., graduate. (2006).
Gutierrez, J. J., graduate. (2006).
Knobel, B., graduate. (2006).
Steva, E., graduate. (2002).
Giray, S., graduate. (2001).
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Raychev, E., graduate. (2001).

Barton, S. A., doctoral candidate.
Goker, B., doctoral candidate.
Morgan, J. C., doctoral candidate.
Chu, Y. Y., doctoral student.
Howng, C., doctoral student.
Ruggiero, T., doctoral student.
Doctoral Committee University Representative
Bridges, C., graduate. (2016).

Segall, L. E., graduate. (2016).
Silverman, M. J., graduate. (2007).
Sasanfar, J. K., doctoral candidate.
Millard, E., doctoral student. The Use of Choir Competitions.
Master's Committee Chair
Mrofchak, C., graduate. (2016). Two Master's Recitals and Treatise.

Ginty, K., graduate. (2016).
Gillen, M., graduate. (2015).
Kam, K., graduate. (2015).
Lerman, S., graduate. (2015).
Lougheed, B., graduate. (2015).
Kaylor, M., graduate. (2014).
Cohen, M., graduate. (2013).
Stuart, M., graduate. (2012). Two recitals and Comprehensive Exam.
Bonkowski, M., graduate. (2012).
Patierno, C. H., graduate. (2010).
Ciulei, S. O., graduate. (2010).
Stroud, A., graduate. (2007).
Diatchenko, D., graduate. (1995).
Keller, R., graduate. (1994).
Cobo, R., graduate. (1990).
Holzman, A., graduate. (1984).
Bachelor's Committee Member
Souders, D. J., graduate. (2010). The Cognitive and Musical Aspects of Guitar Hero.
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Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation
Eres, V. (Apr 2016–present).
Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere
Holzman, B., & Steven Walter. (2008–2015). Guitar Professor Furman University.
Holzman, B., & Walter, S. (2008–2015). Guitar Professor. Furman University.
Holzman, B., & Walter, S. (2008–2015). Guitar Professor, Furman University.
Holzman, B., & Walter, S. (2008–2015). Guitar Professor, Furman University. Furman
University.
Positions Held by Students - Past And Present
Holzman, B., & Cochran, M. (2016). Professor of Guitar, Interlochen Academy of the Arts.
Interlochen Academy of the Arts.
Holzman, B., & Ciulei, S. (2015). Professor of Guitar, Furman University. Furman University.
Holzman, B., & Figueirôa, J. (2012–2016). Professor of Guitar, Catholic University of America.
Catholic University of America.
Holzman, B., & Anderson, K. (2010–2016). Professor of Guitar, North Hennepin College. North
Hennepin College.
Holzman, B., & Robles, E. (2010–2016). Professor of Guitar, Lincoln High School. Lincoln High
School.
Holzman, B., Dunlap, M., Wong, S., & Kossler, A. (2005–2016). Professors of Guitar, Loudoun
County Magnet Schools. Magnet High Schools.
Holzman, B., & Mattingly, S. (2005–2016). Professor of Guitar, University of Kentucky.

University of Kentucky.
Holzman, B., & Anderson, K. (2003–2008). Professor of Guitar, Bainbridge Junior College.
Bainbridge Junior College.
Holzman, B., & Meirinhos, E. (2002–2016). Professor of Guitar, Universidade Federal de

Goias, Brazil. Universidade Federal de Goias, Brazil.
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Holzman, B., & Beavers, S. (2000–2016). Professor of Guitar, Liberty University. Liberty
University.
Holzman, B., & Dunne, M. (2000–2016). Professor of Guitar, The University of Texas San
Antonio. The University of Texas San Antonio.
Holzman, B., & Manderville, K. (2000–2016). Professor of Guitar, Huntingdon College.

Huntingdon College.
Holzman, B., & Cochran, M. (1999–2005). Professor of Guitar, Palmer Trinity School. Palmer
Trinity School.
Holzman, B., & Welch, L. (1998–2014). Professor of Guitar, Marshall University. Marshall
University.
Holzman, B., & Zohn, A. (1998–2016). Professor of Guitar, Columbus State University.
Columbus State University.
Holzman, B., & Fowler, F. (1997–2016). Professor of Guitar, Youngstown State. Youngstown
State University.
Holzman, B., & Cobo, R. (1993–2015). Professor of Guitar, University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Holzman, B., Anderson, K., & Ripley, K. (1992–1997). Professors of Guitar, Thomasville
Cultural Center. Thomasville Cultural Center.
Holzman, B., & Fader, O. (1992–2016). Professor of Guitar, Manhattan School of Music.
Manhattan School of Music.
Holzman, B., & Robles, E. (1992–1998). Professor of Guitar, Pensacola Junior College.
Pensacola Junior College.
Holzman, B., Robles, E., & Moore, J. (1992–1998). Professors of Guitar, Tallahassee
Community College. Tallahassee Community College.
Holzman, B., & Oltman, L. (1991–2016). Professor of Guitar, Mannes College of Music. Mannes
College of Music.
Holzman, B., & Holzman, A. (1990–2016). Professor of Guitar, Endowed Chair, University of
Texas at Austin. University of Texas at Austin.
Holzman, B., & Afshar, L. (1989–2016). Professor of Guitar, University of Memphis. University
of Memphis.
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Holzman, B., & Willis, R. (1989–2016). Professor of Guitar, Manatee Community College.
Manatee Community College.
Holzman, B., & Chapdelaine, M. (1987–2016). Professor of Guitar, University of New Mexico.
University of New Mexico.
Holzman, B., & Kunze, A. (1987–2016). Professor of Guitar, New World School of the Arts.
College Conservatory of the New World School of the Arts.
Holzman, B., & Parris, J. (1986–2016). Professor of Guitar, Howard W. Blake School of the Arts.
Blake Magnet School.
Holzman, B., & Borczon, R. (1985–2015). Professor of Guitar, University of California at

Northridge. University of California at Northridge.
Holzman, B., & Santiago, N. (1985–2016). Professor of Guitar, Valdosta State College. Valdosta
State College.
Holzman, B., & Akerman, M. (1984–2016). Professor of Guitar, Kennesaw College. Kennesaw
College.
Holzman, B., & Yellverton, W. (1984–2016). Professor of Guitar, Middle Tennessee State
University. Middle Tennessee State University.
Holzman, B., & Frank, E. (1983–2016). Professor of Guitar, East Carolina University. East
Carolina University.
Holzman, B., & Robinson, S. (1983–2016). Professor of Guitar, Stetson University. Stetson
University.
Holzman, B., & Boyce, J. (1982–2010). Professor of Guitar, Duquesne University. Duquesne
University.
Holzman, B., & Hearn, W. (1980–2000). Professor of Guitar, Clayton State College. Clayton
State College.
Student Awards and Prizes
Holzman, B. (2015). First Prize, Appalachian State Guitar Festival and International
Competition Boone, N.C. Appalachian State University.
Holzman, B. (2015). Second Prize, Indiana International Guitar Festival and Competition,
Bloomington Ia. Indiana University.
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Holzman, B. (2014). First and Second Prizes, Troy University Guitar Competition Troy, Al. Troy
University.
Holzman, B. (2014). First Prize, Mississippi Guitar Festival Hattiesburg, Ms. University of
Mississippi.
Holzman, B. (2014). Grand Prize Winner and Audience Prize Winner. Schadt International
String Competition, Allentown Symphony Orchestra Allentown Pennsylvania. $8000 first
Prize and Appearance with the Symphony. Schadt International String Competition.
Holzman, B. (2014). Third Prize, East Carolina University International Guitar Festival and
Competition Greenville, N.C. East Carolina University.
Holzman, B. (2014). Third Prize, Southern Guitar Festival and Competition, University of South
Carolina. University of South Carolina.
Holzman, B. (2014). Three Top Prize Winners, The Classical Guitar Society of Tallahassee
Competition Tallahassee, Fl. Florida State University.
Holzman, B. (2013). Appointed Visiting Professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC.
University of North Carolina.
Holzman, B. (2013). First Prize, East Carolina University International Guitar Festival and
Competition Greenville, N.C. East Carolina University.
Holzman, B. (2013). First prize, Mississippi Guitar festival. University of Southern Mississippi.
Holzman, B. (2013). Second Prize Texas International Guitar Competition Dallas TX. Eastfield
College.
Holzman, B. (2013). Third Prize Mississippi Guitar Festival. University of Southern Mississippi.
Holzman, B. (2011). Boston Guitarfest Competition, New England Conservatory of Music Austin
Peay State University Guitar Symposium Youth Division. New England Conservatory of
Music.
Holzman, B. (2011). First Prize, Appalachian State GuitarFest Boone. N.C. Appalachian State
University.
Holzman, B. (2011). First Prize, University of Texas International Guitar Competition Dallas,
TX. University of Texas.
Holzman, B. (2011). Third Prize, Schadt International String Competition Allentown, Pa. Schadt
International String Competition.
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Holzman, B. (2011). Two Semi Finalists, Schadt String Concerto Competition Allentown, Pa.
Schadt String Concerto Competition.
Holzman, B. (2010). Four Semi-finalists Columbus State International Guitar Symposium and
Competition, Columbus, Ga. Columbus State University.
Holzman, B. (2010). Second Prize, Music Academy of North Carolina. Music Academy of North
Carolina.
Holzman, B. (2010). Second Prize, Texas International Guitar Competition Dallas, Tx. Eastfield
College.
Holzman, B. (2010). Two Semi – Finalists, Guitar Foundation of America International

Competition. Guitar Foundation of America.
Holzman, B. (2009). Fifth Prize Winner, Parkening International Guitar Competition,

Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. Pepperdine University.
Holzman, B. (2009). Second Prize, Columbus State University International Guitar Symposium
and Competition. Columbus State University.
Holzman, B. (2009). Semi –Finalist, Parkening International Guitar Competition Pepperdine

University Malibu, Ca. Pepperdine University.
Holzman, B. (2009). Semi-Finalist, Dr. Luis Segall Competiton Vina Del Mar, Chile. Dr. Luis
Segall Competiton.
Holzman, B. (2009). Three Semi- Finalists, Southwest GuitarFest International Festival &
Competition. University of Texas, San Antonio.
Holzman, B. (2008). First Prize Winner Greenville Guitar Competition Greenville, N.C. Eastern
Carolina University.
Holzman, B. (2008). Semi – Finalist, Columbus State University International Guitar

Symposium and Competition. Columbus State University.
Holzman, B. (2008). Semi – finalist, JoAnne Falleta International Guitar Concerto Competition.
JoAnne Falleta International Guitar Concerto Competition.
Holzman, B. (2008). Third Prize and Audience Prize Winner, Schadt String Concerto
Competition, Allentown, Pa. Schadt String Concerto Competition.
Holzman, B. (2008). Third Prize, Boston Guitarfest Competition, New England Conservatory of
Music Boston, Ma. New England Conservatory of Music.
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Holzman, B. (2008). Two Semi-Finalists, Schadt String Concerto Competition Allentown Pa.
Holzman, B. (2006). Fourth Prize Winner Columbus State University International Guitar
Symposium and Competition Columbus, Ga. Columbus State University.
Holzman, B. (2006). Semi-Finalist Guitar Foundation of America Competition Columbus

University, Columbus, Ga. Columbus University.
Holzman, B. (2006). Semi-Finalist, Texas International Guitar Competition Dallas, TX. Eastfield
College.
Holzman, B. (2006). Two Semi- Finalists Christopher Parkening Guitar Competition Malibu,
Ca. Christopher Parkening Guitar Competition.
Holzman, B. (2006). Two Semi-finalists (1 of 10 International) for JoAnne Faletta International

Guitar Concerto Competition- Buffalo, N.Y. JoAnne Faletta International Guitar Concerto
Competition.
Holzman, B. (2005). Fourth prize Winner, Columbus State University International Guitar
Holzman, B. (2005). Semi-finalist Appalachian State International Guitar Competition Boone,

NC. Appalachian State University.
Holzman, B. (2005). Semi-finalist Lachine Guitar Competition Montreal, Canada. Lachine

Guitar Competition.
Holzman, B. (2005). Semi-finalist, Portland International Guitar Competition, Portland, Or.

Portland State University.
Holzman, B. (2005). Third Prize Winner, Columbus State University International Guitar
Holzman, B. (2005). Two Semi-finalists Columbus State University Guitar Symposium and
Competition, Columbus, GA. Columbus State University.
Holzman, B. (2005). Two Semi-finalists Schadt String Concerto Competition Allentown, Pa.
Holzman, B. (2004). Finalist, Coria International Guitar Competition Coria, Spain. Coria
International Guitar Competition.
Holzman, B. (2004). First Prize Winner Columbus State Guitar Symposium and Competition
Columbus, Ga. Columbus State University.
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Holzman, B. (2004). Fourth Prize Winner, East Carolina University Guitar Festival &
Competition. East Carolina University.
Holzman, B. (2004). Honorable Mention, Mount Dora Young Artist's Competition. Mount Dora
Young Artist's Competition.
Holzman, B. (2004). Second prize Winner, Columbus State Guitar Symposium and Competition
Holzman, B. (2004). Second Prize Winner, Rantucci International Guitar Competition Akron,
OH. University of Akron.
Holzman, B. (2004). Semi-finalist Guitar Foundation of America International Competition

Montreal, Quebec. Guitar Foundation of America.
Holzman, B. (2004). Semi-finalist Rantucci International Guitar Competition Akron, OH.

University of Akron.
Holzman, B. (2004). Third Prize Winner, Columbus State Guitar Symposium and Competition.
Columbus State University.
Holzman, B. (2004). Two Semi-finalists Appalachian State Guitar Competition, Boone, NC.
Appalachian State University.
Holzman, B. (2003). Fourth Prize Winner, Columbus State Guitar Symposium and Competition
Holzman, B. (2003). Named ASTA with NSOA "Young Artist of the Year" Florida. American
String Teacher's Association.
Holzman, B. (2003). Semi-finalist, Portland Guitar Competition Portland, OR. University of

Portland.
Holzman, B. (2003). Third prize Winner, Columbus State Guitar Symposium and Competition
Holzman, B. (2003). Third Prize, East Carolina University Guitar Festival and International
Competition. East Carolina University.
Holzman, B. (2003). Three Semi-finalists, Appalachian State Guitar Competition Boone, NC.
Appalachian State University.
Holzman, B. (2003). Two Quarter Finalists, Stotsenberg International Guitar Competition

Malibu, CA (1 of 20 International). Stotsenberg International Guitar Competition.
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Holzman, B. (2002). "Presidential Scholar in the Arts" with performance at Kennedy Center
Washington, D.C. "Presidential Scholar in the Arts".
Holzman, B. (2002). Appearance on NBC's "Today" show – interview and performance. NBC's
"Today" show.
Holzman, B. (2002). First Prize Winner, Le Concours Internationale de Guitare Spinelli

Montreal, Quebec Canada. Le Concours Internationale de Guitare Spinelli.
Holzman, B. (2002). First Prize, Portland Guitar Festival Portland, Oregon. University of
Portland.
Holzman, B. (2002). Second Prize Winner, Mt. Dora Spring Festival Competition Mt. Dora, Fl.
Mt. Dora Spring Festival Competition.
Holzman, B. (2002). Soloist Performance with Tampa Bay Symphony. Tampa Bay Symphony.
Holzman, B. (2001). Fourth Prize winner Guitar Foundation of America International

Competition La Jolla, Ca. Guitar Foundation of America.
Holzman, B. (2001). Fourth Prize, The Guitar Foundation of America International

Holzman, B. (1996). Semi-finalist, G.F.A. International Competition St. Louis, Mo. Guitar
Foundation of America.
Holzman, B. (1995). Quarter-finalist, G.F.A., Los Angeles, Ca. Guitar Foundation of America.
Holzman, B. (1995). Winner State and Regional Rounds, Second Place, National Music
Teacher's National Association Collegiate Artist Competition. Music Teacher's National
Association.
Holzman, B. (1993). Third Prize, The Guitar Foundation of America International Competition.
Guitar Foundation of America.

Competition.
Holzman, B. (1990). First Prize, Gold Medal- Eighth International "Alirio Diaz" Competition
Caracas, Venezuela. "Alirio Diaz" Competition.
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Competition.

Holzman, B. (1988). Second Prize, The Guitar Foundation of America International

Competition.
Holzman, B. (1987). First Prize The Guitar Foundation of America International Competition.
Holzman, B. (1986). First Prize - The Casa de España Competition San Juan, Puerto Rico. The
Casa de España Competition.
Holzman, B. (1986). Second Prize, The Guitar Foundation of America International

Holzman, B. (1986). Third Prizes, Casa de España Competition, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Casa de
España Competition.
Holzman, B. (1985). Third Prizes, "Concours Internationale de Guitarrre" Paris, France.

"Concours Internationale de Guitarrre".
Holzman, B. (1984). First Prize - The Casa de España Competition San Juan, Puerto Rico. The
Casa de España Competition.
Holzman, B. (1984). Third Prize, Casa de España Competition, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Casa de
España Competition.
Holzman, B. (1984). Top Prize Winner, "Incontri Chitarristici de Gargano," Italy. "Incontri
Chitarristici de Gargano".
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Holzman, B. (1983). Third Prize, "Alirio Diaz Competition" Caracas, Venezuela. "Alirio Diaz
Competition".
Holzman, B. (1981). Third Prize, "Guitar 81," Toronto International Competition, Canada.
Toronto International Competition.
Holzman, B. (1981). Third Prizes, "Concours Internationale de Guitarrre" Paris, France.

"Concours Internationale de Guitarrre".
Holzman, B. (1980). First Prizes, The Augusta Symphony Orchestra "Paganini Competition for
Guitar" Augusta, Ga. The Augusta Symphony Orchestra.
Holzman, B. (1978). First Prize, The Carmel Classical Guitar Festival Competition. Carmel
Classical Guitar Festival.
Holzman, B. (1978–2005). First Prize, twelve times for the State, Regional, and National
Rounds of the Music Teacher's National Association Wurlitzer Collegiate Artist's
Competition. Music Teacher's National Association.
Holzman, B. (1978). First Prizes, The Augusta Symphony Orchestra "Paganini Competition for
Guitar" Augusta, Ga. The Augusta Symphony Orchestra.
Research and Original Creative Work
Presentations
Master Classes
Holzman, B. (2017, July). Masterclasses. Master class delivered at Iserlohn Guitar Festival 2017,
Iserlohn Germany. (International)
Holzman, B. (2017, July). Private Lessons, Competition Judge. Master class delivered at
Domaine Forget Academie of Music and Danse, St. Irene Quebec Canada. (International)
Holzman, B. (2017, June). Private Lessons. Master class delivered at Boston Guitar Fest, New
England Conservatory of Music, Boston Mass. (International)
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Holzman, B. (2016, July). Masterclasses, International Competition Judge. Master class

delivered at Iserlohn International Guitar Festival, Iserlohn Germany. (International)
Holzman, B. (2016, July). Private Lessons and International Competition Judge and Master
Classes. Master class delivered at Domaine Forget Academie of Music and Danse, St.
Irene Quebec Canada. (International)
Holzman, B. (2016, June). Private Lessons and Competition President of the Jury. Master class
delivered at Boston Guitar Fest, New England Conservatory. (International)
Holzman, B. (2016). "Across Oceans", Young Guitarists from the Schwob School of Music and
the People's Republic of China. Master class delivered at Columbus State International
Guitar Festival, Columbus State University. (International)
Holzman, B. (2015, August). Masterclasses,Iserlohn International Guitar Festival. Master class

delivered at Iserlohn International Guitar Festival, Iserlohn, Germany. (International)
Holzman, B. (2015, July). Member of Competition Jury, Domaine Forget Academie of Music
and Danse. Master class delivered at Domaine Forget Academie of Music and Danse, St.
Irene, Quebec, Canada. (International)
Holzman, B. (2015, July). Private Lessons and Masterclasses, Domaine Forget Academie of
Music and Danse. Master class delivered at Domaine Forget Academie of Music and
Danse, St. Irene, Quebec, Canada. (International)
Holzman, B. (2015, June). President of Competition Jury, New England Conservatory, Boston
Mass. Master class delivered at Boston Guitar Fest, New England Conservatory, Boston
Mass. (International)
Holzman, B. (2015, June). Private Lessons at Boston Guitar Festival. Master class delivered at
Boston Guitar Fest, New England Conservatory, Boston Mass. (International)
Holzman, B. (2014, August). International Competition Juror, Masterclasses, Iserlohn Guitar

Festival. Master class delivered at Iserlohn Guitar Festival, Iserlohn Germany.
(International)
Holzman, B. (2014, July). Member of International Competition jury , private lessons, ensemble
coaching, Le Domaine forget Academie of Music and Danse. Master class delivered at Le
Domaine forget Academie of Music and Danse, St. Irene Quebec, Canada. (International)
Holzman, B. (2014, June). President of International Competition Jury, private lessons, Boston
Guitar Fest. Master class delivered at Boston Guitar Fest, New England Conservatory of
Music. (International)
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Holzman, B. (2013, July). Private lessons, masterclasses, ensemble coaching, Le Domaine

Forget Academie of Music and Danse. Master class delivered at Le Domaine Forget
Academie of Music and Danse, St. Irene Quebec, Canada. (International)
Holzman, B., & Holzman, B. (2013, July). Masterclasses, Iserlohn Guitar Festival. Master class
delivered at Iserlohn Guitar Festival, Iserlohn, Germany. (International)
Holzman, B. (2013, June). President of International Competition Jury, Artist Faculty, Private
lessons, Boston Guitar Fest. Master class delivered at Boston Guitar Fest, New England
Conservatory of Music. (International)
Holzman, B. (2010). SouthEast Guitar Congress at Southeast Guitar Festival. Master class
delivered at Southeast Guitar Festival, Boaz, Alabama. (Regional)
Holzman, B. (2004, February). Masterclass, Columbus State University. Master class delivered
at Columbus State University, Schwob School of Music, Columbus, Ga. (International)
Holzman, B. (1995). Masterclass, The University of Montreal. Master class delivered at The
University of Montreal, Auditorium. (International)
Holzman, B. (1994). Masterclass, The Mannes College of Music. Master class delivered at The
Mannes College of Music, Auditorium. (International)
Holzman, B. (1991). Masterclass, Keene College. Master class delivered at Keene College, New
Jersey. (Regional)
Holzman, B. (1991). Masterclass, The Manhattan School of Music. Master class delivered at
Manhattan School of Music, Auditorium. (International)
Holzman, B. (1991). Masterclass, The North Carolina School of the Arts. Master class delivered
at Guitar Program, Winston - Salem North Carolina. (International)
Holzman, B. (1990). Masterclass, The University of Arizona. Master class delivered at Guitar
Program, Tuscon, Arizona. (International)
Holzman, B. (1990). Masterclass, The University of New Mexico. Master class delivered at
Guitar Department, Albequerque. (National)
Holzman, B. (1989). Masterclass, Yale University. Master class delivered at Guitar Area, New
Haven, Connecticut. (International)
Holzman, B. (1989). Masterclasses, The University of Arizona. Master class delivered at Guitar
Department, Tuscon, Arizona. (International)
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Holzman, B. (1988). Masterclass, Wooster College. Master class delivered at Guitar Area,
Wooster, Ohio. (Local)
Holzman, B. (1988). Masterclasses, Carver High School. Master class delivered at Guitar Area,
Montgomery Alabama. (Local)
Holzman, B. (1982). Masterclass, The University of North Texas. Master class delivered at
Guitar Department, Denton, Texas. (International)
Holzman, B. (1981). Masterclass, Eastfield College. Master class delivered at Guitar Area,
Dallas, Texas. (State)
Holzman, B. (1975). Masterclass, Stetson University. Master class delivered at Guitar Area,
Deland, Florida. (State)
Holzman, B. (1974). Masterclasses, InterAmerican University. Master class delivered at Guitar

Area, San German, Puerto Rico. (Regional)
Performances
Invited Performances
Holzman, B., & Holzman, A. (Guitar Duo). (2013). "The Holzman Brothers" [Concert].
[Origination of the work by Sergio Assad]. University of Kentucky Louisville, KY:
Holzman, B. (Duo with Saxophone). (2002). Kaleidoscope Faculty Chamber Music Series
[Concert]. [Origination of the work by Various]. DRH: FSU.
Holzman, B. (Participant in Trio with violin and cello). (2000). Faculty Chamber Music Series
[Concert]. [Origination of the work by Various]. Ruby Diamond Hall: Florida State
University.
Holzman, B. (Duo on recital of Lubomir Georgiev, cellist). (1997). Faculty Recital [Concert].
[Origination of the work by Various]. DRH: FSU.
Holzman, B. (Participant in Orchestra). (1991–2007). Guitar Orchestra [Concert]. [Origination

of the work by Various]. Academie of Music and Danse: Domaine Forget Quebec,
Canada.
Holzman, B. (Participant in Orchestra). (1990–1996). Guitar Orchestra [Concert]. [Origination

of the work by Various]. [Artistic direction by Dr. S. Robinson]. Elizabeth Hall: Stetson
University.
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Consultant for Luthier
Holzman, B., & Humphrey, T. (1985–1990). Advised in design of the Thomas Humphrey
classical guitar named "The Millennium.". Thomas Humphrey, Luthier.
Producer of Compact Disc Recording
Holzman, B. (2009). Tantalus Guitar Quartet - Debut.
Holzman, B., & Holzman, A. (1991). Adam Holzman.
Students with Compact Disc Recordings
Holzman, B., & Tantalus Quartet. (2009). Debut. Various.
Holzman, B., & Zohn, A. (2007). A Guitar Recital, Independent Recordings.com. Independent
Recordings.
Holzman, B., & Dunne, M. (2004). Music in the Missions. Various.
Holzman, B., & Richter, D. (1991). From London to Tokyo- DGT 91A100. DGT.
Holzman, B., & Diatchenko, D. (1990–2002). Acoustic Journey Six String- 2000 Passion,
Fuego, and Romanza. Various.
Holzman, B., Oltman, L., & Newman, M. (1990–2012). Passions- Newman and Oltman Duo
10058-2-F Sheffield A Night at the Opera- MMD 601344- Music Masters Laments and
Dances- 0162-67145-2- Music Masters Tango Suite!: Romance for Two Guitars- 7171-2
Music Masters A Christmas Pastoral. Music Masters.
Holzman, B., & Robinson, S. (1990–2008). The American Record- CRC 2204 Centaur Stephen
Robinson, Guitar CRC 2056 Centaur Under the Influence (With Angelita Floyd, Flute) R
01061- Lakeside Records A Christmas Feeling, Grand Solos R01061 Lakeside Records.
Centaur, Lakeside.
Holzman, B., Morris, B., & Hoey, J. (1988). Ballet Burlesque- Les Deux Amis, Guitar Duo- LCD
1002- LISCIO. Liscio.
Holzman, B., & Cope, R. (1987). Duende!, Lisa Mann, flute, Roger Cope, Guitar SNS 0018
Sonari. Sonari.
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Holzman, B., & Cobo, R. (1985–2000). Tales for Guitar CD 1034 Ess. A.Y. Recordings Brouwer,
Vol, Naxos Recordings, COBO, Ess, A.Y. Recordings, Quiet Time, Peracy Co., Walking on
the Water, Ess, A.Y. Recordings. Multiple.
Holzman, B., & Afshar, L. (1983–2010). Mario Castelnuovo- Tedesco, 24 Caprichos de Goya-
Summit Records DCD 167, A Jug of Wine and Thou, Summit Records Possesion, Archer
Records. Multiple.
Holzman, B., & Chapdelaine, M. (1982–2000). Sonata Romantica, Guitar Works of Manuel
Ponce NPD 85523 Newport Classics. Multiple.
Holzman, B., & Holzman, A. (1981–2016). Adam Holzman, Guitar, HRH Records CD 056 and
Naxos Sor, (Vol 1 and 2), Naxos Ponce, Naxos Mertz Recordings. Naxos.
Holzman, B., & Borczon, R. (1980–1996). B&B Duo- CRC 2234 Centaur Records Twelve
Strings (Transcriptions for Two Guitars) CRC 3057 Centaur Records. Centaur.
Service
Florida State University
FSU Department Service
Member, Currrculum Committee (2013–present).
Member, Recital Policies Committee (2000–present).
Chair, Guitar Auditions (1972–present).
Chair, Guitar Department (1972–present).
Member, Recital Juries - Strings (1972–present).
FSU Program Service
Coordinator, Instituted Doctoral Degree in Guitar Performance (1983–2016).
Coordinator, Instituted Master's Degree in Guitar Performance (1973–2016).
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The Profession
Juror for a Performance
Junior, Senior, Master's, Doctoral, Project recitals. All strings. COM: COM (1972–present).
Judge for an Exhibition
Boston Guitarfest International Competition. Boston, MA: New England Conservatory (2006–
2016).
Domaine Forget International Guitar Competitions, all rounds. Guitar Competitions, Quebec,
Canada: Domaine Forget (2015).
Iserlohn Guitar Festival Competition. Iserlohn, Germany: Iserlohn Guitar Festival (2006–2015).
East Carolina GuitarFest and Competition. Greenville, NC: East Carolina University (2009).
Southwest Guitarfest. San Antonio: University of Texas at San Antonio (2007).
Community College Symposium. Tallahassee, Fl: Florida State University (2005).
Columbus State University Guitar Symposium and Competition. Columbus, Ga: Columbus State
University (2004).
JoAnne Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. Buffalo, NY: JoAnn Faletta
Concerto Competition (2004).
Schadt String Competition Semi-Finals and Finalists. Allentown, Pa: Schadt String Competition
(2000–2002).
The 42nd International Music Competition of the ARD, Guitar. Munich, Germany: National
Radio Germany (1993).
The Guitar Foundation of America International Competition. Akron, Ohio: Guitar Foundation
of America (1993).
National Competition Finals of the American String Teacher's Association. University of

Indiana, Bloomington, Ia: American String Teacher's Association (1988).
Georgia Music Teachers' Association Competition. Georgia: Collegiate Artist Competition

(1987).
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Service to Professional Associations
Elected Member, Board of Advisors, The Guitar Foundation of America (2008–2012).
Board of Directors, Guitar Foundation of America (1993–1995).
Board of Directors, Guitar Foundation of America (1991–1993).
Interviews
Guitart magazine with video and audio CD included. (2005). Guitart International; Bruce and
Adam Holzman. Guitart Magazine.
Soundboard Magazine for Guitar Foundation of America. (2005). Bruce Holzman, interviewed
by Leo Welch. Soundboard Magazine.
The Community
Consultant - Artistic Director, Tallahassee Classical Guitar Society, Community Service (1999–
2016).
Presented Guitarist Jorge Caballero Residency and Concert, Community Service (2015).
Co-presented The Amadeus Duo, concert and Masterclasses, Community Service (2015).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass of Anton Baranov, GFA winner, Community Service
(2015).
Presented Guitarist Pavel Steidl Residency and Concert, Community Service (2014).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass of Solo/Duo, Community Service (2014).
Co-presented Masterclass of Marco Sartor, Community Service (2014).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass of Vladimir Gorbach, Community Service (2013).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass of the Assad Brothers, Community Service (2013).
Presented concert and Masterclass of Adam Holzman, Community Service (2013).
Co-presented with TGS concert and Masterclass of Goran Krivokapic, Community Service
(2006).
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Co-presented concert of William Carey college guitar ensemble, Community Service (2006).
Presented and hosted concert and Masterclass of the Assad Guitar Duo, Community Service
(2005).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass of Jeremy Jouve, Community Service (2005).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass of Lily Afshar, Community Service (2004).
Co-presented recital-Blake High School Ensemble, Community Service (2004).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass of Aliexi Vianna, Community Service (2004).
Co-presented concert Amadeus Duo, Community Service (2003).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass, Benjamin Verdery, Community Service (2003).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass Antigoni Goni, Community Service (2002).
Co-presented concert of Francois Fowler, Community Service (2002).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass of Andrew Zohn, Community Service (2002).
Co-presented concert and Masterclass with Martha Masters, Community Service (2002).
Presented recital and Masterclass of Denis Azabagic, winner of GFA, Community Service
(2000).
Co-presented concert of Japanese guitarist, Toru Kannari, Community Service (1999).
Presented concert and Masterclass of Judicael Perroy, winner of GFA, Community Service
(1999).
Presented concert and Masterclass of Fabio Zannon, winner of GFA, Community Service (1998).
Co-presented concert and Masterclasses for Mary Akerman, guitarist, Community Service
(1997).
Presented Gordon O'Brien concert and Masterclass, Community Service (1996).
Acoustical Society of America Conference, Washington, D.C, Community Service (1995).
Presented Recital of Ricardo Cobo at F.S.U, Community Service (1994).
Presented Recital and Masterclass of Kevin Gallagher at F.S.U, Community Service (1994).
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Arranged and presented Recital and Masterclass by David Starobin, Community Service (1988).
Arranged and presented Recital and Masterclasses by Pepe Romero, Community Service (1987).
Arranged and presented Recital and Masterclasses by Manuel Lopez Ramos, Community Service
(1987).
Arranged and presented Recital by David Russell, Community Service (1986).
Program Director, Tallahassee Classical Guitar Society- Presented Recitals, Community Service
(1981).
Consultation
D'Dario Guitar String Company. Artist Educator Free Strings Promotion (2015–present).
Tallahassee Classical Guitar Society. Consultant (2000–present).
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University address: Guitar

E-mail address: bholzman@fsu.edu

1972 Bachelor of Science, New York University. Major: Music Education.

1970 A.A., Bronx Community College. Major: Music. Guitar.

Nondegree Education and Training

2017 Audited masterclasses of Marco Tamayo.

2017 Auditor in the masterclasses of Alvaro Pieri.

2017 Auditor masterclasses of Solo/Duo, Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo.

1972–1978 Performance student in the Masterclasses of Oscar Ghiglia, Aspen Summer

1977 Performance student in the masterclasses of Oscar Ghiglia, Academia

1969 Performance student in the masterclasses of Alirio Diaz in Banff, Alberta

1967 Performance student by invitation in classes of Alirio Diaz in Caracas

1988–present Associate Professor of Classical Guitar, College of Music, Florida State

1981–1988 Assistant Professor of Classical Guitar, College of Music, Florida State

1972–1981 Instructor of Classical Guitar, College of Music, Florida State University.

2006–2016 Boston Guitar Fest at New England Conservatory of Music.

2004–2015 Iserlohn International Guitar Festival, Iserlohn , Germany.

2009 East Carolina Guitarfest, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

2008 Columbus State University.

2007–2008 Alexandria Guitar Festival, Alexandria, Va.

2005–2008 Mannes College of Music, Guitar Seminar.

1994–2005 The Stetson University International Guitar Festival and Workshop.

1994 Manhattan School of Music, New York.

1991 Keene College, New Jersey.

1988–1989 University of Arizona.

1985 Guitar Studies International, Sulmona Italy.

1984–1985 Guitar Studies International. Madrid, Alicante, Spain.

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

Guitar Foundation of America

App Mus Maj, Guitar (MVS1416)

Applied Music Principal Guitar (MVS3970)

Doctoral Committee Chair

Acker-Johnson, J. S., graduate. (2015).

Ciulei, S. O., graduate. (2014).

Doctoral Committee Cochair

Foster, A. M., graduate. (2011).

Doctoral Committee Member

Giray, A., graduate. (2014).

Raychev, E., graduate. (2001).

Doctoral Committee University Representative

Bridges, C., graduate. (2016).

Master's Committee Chair

Mrofchak, C., graduate. (2016). Two Master's Recitals and Treatise.

Bachelor's Committee Member

Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation

Eres, V. (Apr 2016–present).

Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere

Holzman, B., & Walter, S. (2008–2015). Guitar Professor. Furman University.

Holzman, B., & Walter, S. (2008–2015). Guitar Professor, Furman University.

Positions Held by Students - Past And Present

Holzman, B., & Mattingly, S. (2005–2016). Professor of Guitar, University of Kentucky.

Holzman, B., & Meirinhos, E. (2002–2016). Professor of Guitar, Universidade Federal de

Holzman, B., & Manderville, K. (2000–2016). Professor of Guitar, Huntingdon College.

Holzman, B., & Borczon, R. (1985–2015). Professor of Guitar, University of California at

Student Awards and Prizes

Holzman, B. (2010). Two Semi – Finalists, Guitar Foundation of America International

Holzman, B. (2009). Fifth Prize Winner, Parkening International Guitar Competition,

Holzman, B. (2009). Semi –Finalist, Parkening International Guitar Competition Pepperdine

Holzman, B. (2008). Semi – Finalist, Columbus State University International Guitar

Holzman, B. (2006). Semi-Finalist Guitar Foundation of America Competition Columbus