Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation Workshop scholarship applications due May 31

The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation’s scholarship applications are due by Tuesday, May 31, to attend the seventh annual Crown Guitar Workshop scheduled for Aug. 28 through Sept. 4, held at Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork. Students, teachers and performers of all ages who reside in Flathead, Lake, Sanders, Missoula and Ravalli counties are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, May 31, with scholarship awards announced on Wednesday, June 15.

The scholarship provides an opportunity to study with a roster of premier guitarists who will be teaching and performing as Artists in Residence during the week-long event. Scheduled to perform this year are rock/songwriter legend, Jim Messina and his band; Grammy-winner Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa; Jazz fusion prodigy Julian Lage; Chris Eldridge of the Punch Brothers; Nashville recording legend Brent Mason; gypsy jazz artists Gonzalo Bergara and Max O’Rourke; country singer/songwriter Liz Longley; Lee Ritenour, who will be returning for his seventh straight year; rocker Shane Theriot; SoloDuo, the Italian classical duo of Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli; and Andy Aledort, Guitar World and Rock pedagogue. These artists will be featured in special workshop clinics and all will perform at various times during the week of the Crown Guitar Festival.

For more information about the Crown Guitar Workshop and Festival and a scholarship application, visit www.crownguitarfest.org or call 855-855-5900.