Ted Williams - Classical Guitarist
Classical Guitarist Ted Williams makes his home in eastern Pennsylvania. For many years he has maintained an active career as a guitarist and teacher. He has CD releases, both as a soloist and with his wife Sarajane, a harpist.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Williams grew up in a musical home listening to his father play the guitar from an early age. Ted's first experience on stage was in folk music groups, and later he performed in jazz ensembles playing at Pocono Mountain resorts. He also worked as a studio guitarist for Fred Waring's Shawnee Press.
Ted gave his classical guitar recital debut as a teenager. He has appeared on the concert stage in New York and Philadelphia, both as a soloist and with chamber orchestras. He also gave performances at Bethlehem, PA's Musikfest, East Stroudsburg University, Moravian University, Penn State University, Temple University, Jefferson University, Muhlenberg College, Northampton Community College, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, Philadelphia Civic Center, Bethlehem Classical Guitar Society, New York City Classical Guitar Society and Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society.
Ted also performs with his wife Sarajane, a harpist, in the Williams Duo. Sarajane and Ted have appeared together at Bethlehem, PA's Musikfest, Delaware Water Gap COTA Festival, Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Pearl Buck Estate, United States Court House, Business Council of the United Nations and WPVI TV 6.
Williams' performances have received regular critical acclaim:
"Guitarist Delights in Recital" (Headline,) "...a first rate classical guitarist..."
- The Express (concert review)
"...performance by guitarist leaves crowd breathless" (Headline,) "...heated brilliance to dark passion all sprang from within Williams' agile fingers."
- The Morning Call (concert review)
“… a totally super player with great tone and technique.”
“Beautiful interpretation with just the right tempo, tone color and articulation.”
- Review by Don Witter of a performance at the New York City Classical Guitar Society
"Pennsylvania Virtuoso" - Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society (concert announcement)
His first teachers were Jim Mondillo and Paul Schocker in Easton, PA. Later studies in New York were with Alice Artzt, Albert Valdez-Blain, Leonoid Bolotine, and Bunyan Webb. Ted also received a full scholarship to study at the Philadelphia Musical Academy with Peter Segal.
Williams is a former executive board member of the New York City Classical Guitar Society, and has served on the faculties of Lafayette College, Moravian University, Muhlenberg College and Temple University Boyer College of Music. He has also served as a judge for the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition. Ted presently teaches at his private studio in Macungie, PA.
For information about bookings or lessons call/text: 610-966-5677 or email: ted@twguitar.com.