Javier Pérez Garrido has been selected as a member of the Latin Recording Academy, a distinction of great relevance in the music industry. This designation highlights his remarkable contribution and talent in the realm of Latin music, solidifying his position as an outstanding professional in this field.

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The Heroic Overture, Op.26a by Javier Pérez Garrido is one of the selected works of this important event. This workshop-contest will host important teachers such as the conductors Víctor Enguídanos Royo (Tercio de Levante), Francisco Javier Gutierrez Juan (Municipal of Seville), Héctor Jesús Hurtado Salazar (SAM Santa Cecilia) and the composer Javier Pérez Garrido (CSMN). The selected students, from different countries, will receive some lessons, including an analitic approach to the Heroic Overture by professor Pérez Garrido and will conduct during the concert for opting to the competition prizes. The final concert will be at Centro Cultural Ramón Alonso Luzzy in Cartagena, Spain (july 8th, 19.00 p.m)

This week, Javier Pérez Garrido was interviewed by Mr. Umemoto for WindBandPress. On the occasion of the Japanese premiere alongside the Tokyo Blas Orchester of 'A Trip to Spain' this Sunday, the composer reflects on his career, offering advice and suggestions for conductors, bands, and young composers. If you’re looking for tips to achieve successful concerts, you can’t miss this interview that we have just published on our website!

Join us in commemorating a significant milestone: 25 years since Javier Pérez Garrido composed his first musical piece! To express our gratitude for your unwavering support throughout the years, we are thrilled to announce a limited-time offer. Until June 30th, all sheet music from Perez Garrido Music will be available at an incredible 25% discount!

The Unión Musical from Torre Pacheco, under the direction of maestro Antonio García Gil, is gearing up to captivate its audience with the first performance in the Region of Murcia of 'Beethoven is dancing salsa!'. This musical suite is based on themes by the German master, adapted to Latin music by Javier Pérez Garrido.

The Nativity scene of the iconic San Juan Bautista church in San Juan, Alicante, is gearing up to unveil its charm on a unique opening night. This special event will feature the participation of the talented Laudate Duo, composed of singer Concepción Pérez Boj and pianist Cristina Cámara Rovira. The magical atmosphere of the holiday season will be enriched by carefully selected enchanting melodies. Among them, the standout is the Huertana Lullaby in the version by Javier Pérez Garrido, a piece that reinterprets this emotional and evocative lullaby from the Murcian orchard.

The internationally renowned competition based in Los Ángeles, the Akademia Music Awards, has just announced the musicians that will be officially awarded during the next Gala Event in California, 2019. Among them, Spanish composer Javier Pérez Garrido has won at the “Best Song: Instrumental/Ambiental” category for composing the symphonic fantasy based on the legendary and wild west Far West Fantasy.

On October 5th, starting at 8:00 p.m., the majestic Roman Theatre of Mérida will host an unprecedented concert in celebration of the Guardia Civil's 2024 Patroness Day. The Guardia Civil's Music Unit, under the expert direction of Lieutenant Colonel Jaime Enguídanos Royo, will open this special event by performing Fanfarria, Op. 50 by composer Javier Pérez Garrido.

On February 16, 2025, the Tokyo Blas Orchester will host a spectacular concert at the Asakusa Public Hall to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with a program entitled “Past and Future”. Under the direction of the renowned conductor Masaki Watanabe, the orchestra will take the audience on a journey that bridges the past with a bold vision of the future. Among the highlights of the evening will be the Japanese premiere of A Trip to Spain, a symphonic suite for wind band composed by Javier Pérez Garrido. Additionally, the orchestra will perform Richard Strauss's monumental tone poem Ein Heldenleben, showcasing their ability to tackle challenging and grand-scale musical works.

Javier Pérez Garrido has achieved a remarkable milestone in his academic career by obtaining a Doctorate with honors from the University of Murcia. His doctoral thesis has made history as the first methodological approach designed specifically for clarinetists to learn flamenco.

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I am Javier Pérez Garrido, a "cum laude" PhD in education and a conservatory music professor for many years. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge of music and helping students like you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams.

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Next Wednesday, March 19th, the "Tertulia La Vara" Procession Association is preparing to kick off its Holy Week events in Cartagena with an unforgettable occasion. Starting at 8:00 PM, the Casino on Calle Mayor will become the epicenter of tradition and culture, where emotion and spirituality will intertwine in a unique evening. The distinguished lawyer José Muelas will be in charge of delivering the opening speech for this event, which will also present the poster commissioned by this procession association to Mariang Maturana.

Javier will stay as a composer in residence at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he also have two premieres with the Symphony Band under the direction of Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj. The concert, at William Abott Concert Hall (December, 9th) will have the first world performance of a new version of Concertino de los Filabres, for 2 solo trumpets and band, as well as the American premiere of his sinfonietta nº1, Op.63 Last Day of the Dinosaurs, a piece commissioned by Banda Sinfónica del C.I.M. "La Armónica de Buñol" for being premiered during the WASBE Conference, 2019.

One of the most prestigious composition competition of symphonic music for bands, the International Composition Contest 'Vila de Muro', has just declared winner the band work “Halloween Suite, Op.57” by composer and conductor Javier Pérez Garrido. Preceded by renowned artist based in New York Johan de Meij -winner of the 6^th edition with “Fifty Shades of E”- Javier has already achieved to be one of the important personalities awarded by this competition.

Recently, two concerts have included "spanish pasodobles" for band composed by Javier Pérez Garrido. The first one, at William Abbott Concert Hall (University of Wisconsin-River Falls -Javier is the composer in residence at this University during this year-) scheduled the first American performance of Víctor Barrio, with the Symphony Band and director Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj.

Serón, Almería - In an emotional and musical event, the Almerian town of Serón is gearing up to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first composition by the talented musician Javier Pérez Garrido. This distinguished composer, whose family ties are deeply rooted in this picturesque village, will be honored with a unique concert that promises to capture the musical and cultural essence of the region.