Established in 1996......under the direction of Jim Baird while the school was known as Durham Magnet Center, the DSA Guitar Program has been a staple of the school since it's opening and is the only full-time guitar program in Durham Public Schools. It consists of 100+ students who range in ability levels from complete beginners to performance-level, gigging musicians.
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Our Mission.This program aims to train it's students to a high level of technical proficiency, stylistic understanding, and theoretical knowledge in order to provide them the necessary skills to play the music that really resonates with them personally. The ability to improvise, problem solve, and think creatively are crucial components to the curriculum. We aim to play in various genres and formats with the goal being to open up the entire instrument in every position as both a solo and supporting instrument in a variety of settings.
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Director of GuitarMarc Davis
Marc Davis brings 15+ years of professional experience as a performer, educator, arranger, and composer to DSA Guitar. His performing credits include NC Symphony, NC Jazz Repertory Orchestra, NC Theatre, and a ton of freelance work in the southeast region of the United States. "Coach" is passionately committed to helping his students find both their musical voice through the acquisition of technical guitar skill and their place in life. He also serves DSA as Head Coach of the JV Soccer Programs (his second obsession).
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