Classical guitarist Danielle Cumming is an active performer, studio teacher and lecturer. She holds a Doctorate in Performance from McGill University and a Masters in Performance from the University of Toronto, where she studied with Norbert Kraft.

A native of Canada, Danielle’s performances have been broadcast on national television and radio. In addition to giving recitals in North America, Danielle has performed in Europe and has served on international guitar competition juries.

After a year of study in Spain, Danielle released her solo CD, postcards, a recording of 20th century repertoire with world music influences. She continued to pursue her interest in issues of exoticism in classical and popular guitar music in her doctoral paper, Led Zeppelin and Carlo Domeniconi: Truth Without Authenticity?

In addition to teaching guitar and popular music history, Danielle is also a certified yoga instructor, and has created yoga programs to help musicians prevent injuries and handle performance anxiety.

Danielle Cumming uses D'Addario Strings.

Classical Guitar Studies in Germany Program
Danielle Cumming is the faculty director of The Classical Guitar Studies in Germany Program, for which she will travel with students to Germany to participate in the International Guitar Symposium in Iserlohn. The course runs from August 9-16, 2009, concludes with follow-up coursework in the Summer II term, and is offered under MUSC 450 Special Topics, 2 credits. For more information contact Dr. Danielle Cumming or click the above link for the full information flyer.

Guitar in the Gallery Series
Danielle Cumming is the director of the Guitar in the Gallery series, presenting emerging professional guitarists in the Fulton Hall Art Gallery on select Thursdays throughout the year. Please click here for more information or contact Dr. Cumming.

Classical Guitar Festival
On Saturday, April 4, Salisbury University will host its first Classical Guitar Festival, offering participants the opportunity to play in master classes, a competition, the Festival Ensemble, and hear Peabody guitarist Zane Forshee in recital. Please click here for more information

Fulton Hall (FH) 246
Office: (410) 677-3269
E-mail: dmcumming@salisbury.edu
personal website: http://www.daniellecumming.com