ECU Guitar Festival Registration
East Carolina University School of Music
Greenville, North Carolina
Sponsored by Arendell Parrott Academy
Registration Information
The 2026 ECU Guitar Festival welcomes high school, college, graduate, amateur, and professional guitarists for three days of performances, masterclasses, competitions, and concerts.
Student Participant Registration
$150
Registration includes:
- All masterclasses
- Featured evening concerts
- Student performances
- Educational sessions and Festival activities
Competition Add-On
$75
Eligible registered participants may add a Festival competition to their registration for an additional $75. Competition divisions, repertoire requirements, rules, registration deadlines, and participant limits will be provided on the Competitions page.
Community Auditor Registration
$100
Community auditors may attend masterclasses, featured concerts, student performances, educational sessions, and other Festival activities. This registration does not include performing in masterclasses or student performances, or participation in the competition.
Need Assistance?
For questions about registration or assistance with online registration, please contact:
Chip Newton
Email: newtonj23@ecu.edu
Phone: 252-328-6245