Sunday, May 9, 2027 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Kurt Reed: From Classical to Jazz to Rock
Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281
Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) and the Wadsworth Public Library continue Live at the Library showcasing guitarist Kurt Reed on Sunday, May 9, 2027, at 2 pm at the Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281.
Kurt Reed was recognized by the Akron Area Arts Alliance as an Outstanding Artist in Music for his contributions to the community and to the local music scene. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Akron and earned a coveted Stroud competition prize at the James Stroud All-Ohio Classical Guitar Competition. He performs with five different music projects (Verve Daddy, Lithium, Rusted Development, Favorite Mistake and Triple Threat), and his concert will feature a variety of music ranging from classical to jazz to rock.
This program is free. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 419-853-6016.
About Kurt Reed
Kurt Reed is the Owner and Director of the Fairlawn and Hudson Schools of Music. He began his journey into music at the age of 9, taking private guitar lessons at the Cleveland Institute of Music, and later with Stephen Aron at Oberlin College and the University of Akron. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance, as well as a coveted Stroud competition prize at the James Stroud All-Ohio Classical Guitar Competition.
His students have been in the finals of the Tri-C High School Rock-Off nearly every year since he began his rock program, some students even winning the entire competition. His schools offer a private lesson experience that is supportive and unique, encouraging students at all levels to perform. Reed also uses his businesses to support the greater community. His schools host an annual “Rock for a Good Cause” concert which, to date, has raised thousands of dollars for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. The concert encourages student bands to learn about the work of the Foodbank and share what they have learned during their performance. Reed was recognized by the Akron Area Arts Alliance as the Outstanding Artist in Music at the Arts Alive! Awards in 2013 for his contributions to the community and to the local music scene. The community can regularly see Reed out performing with one of his five music projects (Verve Daddy, Lithium, Rusted Development, Favorite Mistake and Triple Threat).