Biography

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in the South Central region of the state, Classical Guitarist Dennis Repino expressed an interest in music early in life. Mr. Repino studied at the State University of New York at Fredonia where he earned both the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees under Professor James Piorkowski. Currently, Dennis is a doctoral guitar student under the direction of Dr. Nicholas Goluses at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Mr. Repino is an award-winning guitarist who received the grand prize of the first Fredonia Guitar Competition of 2003. During his studies at SUNY Fredonia, Dennis was the recipient of the Lucia Gracia Bolton, Vincent Morette, and the Robert and Elinor Grennell Scholarships, the Dauphin and Trinity Guitarist Awards, and the Performer’s Certificate. Additionally, Mr. Repino has been awarded a scholarship and a graduate teaching award at the Eastman School of Music.

Dennis has performed throughout Western New York and Pennsylvania, appearing as a soloist and as a member of the Fredonia Guitar Quartet and the Chadwick Bay Guitar Duo. Most recently Mr. Repino has been working in a duo with fellow Eastman guitarist Timothy Shannon. Dennis has appeared in master classes with Christopher Parkening, Paul Galbraith, Nicholas Goluses, Martha Masters, Risa Carlson, the Brazilian Guitar Quartet, Eduardo Fernandez, David Tannebaum, and Rodney Stucky.

Besides being a performer, Dennis is also a successful instructor of the guitar. For over a decade students of all ages have gained from Mr. Repino’s experience, with many going on to music schools or professional playing careers. Dennis has recorded solo classical guitar music from the Renaissance to the 20th Century and has appeared on numerous local compilations. Mr. Repino also composes for the guitar, including commissioned works for the American Spirit concert series held at the Fredonia Opera House. Dennis recently recorded and produced his first compact disc of all original compositions.