Background
Isbin, Sharon was born on August 7, 1956 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Herbert Stanford and Katherine Isbin.
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Sharon Isbin
Edit ProfileClassical guitarist guitar educator
Education
Bachelor, Yale University, 1978; Master of Music, Yale University, 1979.
Career
Professor of guitar, Manhattan School Music, New York City, 1979-1989; professor of guitar, Mannes College Music, New York City, 1984-1989; professor, department head, The Juilliard School Music, New York City, since 1989. Artistic director Guitarstream International Festival Carnegie Hall, New York City, 1985, Guitarfest Ordway Music Theatre, St. Paul, 1985-1987, Guitarjam series American Public Radio, 1988-1989.
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Nationality
American
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National Education Association solo recitalist grantee. Recipient 1st Prize Toronto International Guitar Competition, 1975, Top Prize Munich International Competition, 1976,2nd Prize Queen Sofia International Competition, 1979.National Education Association solo recitalist grantee. Recipient 1st Prize Toronto International Guitar Competition, 1975, Top Prize Munich International Competition, 1976,2nd Prize Queen Sofia International Competition, 1979.