Augustine Strings

09/02/2026

“Prelude” by Julian Bennett Holmes

Tom Clippinger’s debut solo album delivers a diverse survey of contemporary American guitar music, bridging classical and electric soundscapes through a collection of world premiere recordings almost entirely personally dedicated and commissioned.

Recorded in Norfolk’s historic First Lutheran Church and shaped by GRAMMY-winning engineer Andreas Meyer, this project stands as a monument to living American composers whose distinct voices continue to redefine the modern capabilities of the guitar. Supported by Tidewater Classical Guitar and Augustine Strings, the release is paired with a complete co-branded visual album capturing the physical artistry and dimensionality of these works.

In the final video of this series, Tom Clippinger performs Julian Bennett Holmes’ “Prelude”

Recorded at First Lutheran Church in Norfolk, VA
Guitar: 2017 Glenn Canin

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08/03/2026

Prelude No. 3 (vivace)
By Adolphus Hailstork

Here is the third movement of the work by Adolphus Hailstork, from the debut solo album by Augustine Artist, Tom Clippinger. This album delivers a diverse survey of contemporary American guitar music, bridging classical and electric soundscapes through a collection of world premiere recordings almost entirely personally dedicated and commissioned. Captured in Norfolk’s historic First Lutheran Church and shaped by GRAMMY-winning engineer Andreas Meyer, the project stands as a monument to living American composers, whose distinct voices redefine the modern capabilities of the instrument.

Supported by Tidewater Classical Guitar and Augustine Strings, this release pairs the music with a complete, co-branded “visual album” that captures the physical artistry and dimensionality of these pieces. Ultimately, this collection is not just a personal milestone, but a collaborative testament to the evolving, living legacy of American guitar composition.

Tom Clippinger Tidewater Classical Guitar Swan Studios NYC

08/02/2026

Augustine was able to catch up with some of our many wonderful artists at the Guitar Foundation of America in Denver. What strings are you playing?

Fabio Zanon Vladimir Gorbach Bokyung Byun Laurel Harned Colin Davin Alan Liu Nanáe Fujiwara Andrew Blanch

07/17/2026

Here is Mazurka by Kile Smith, from the debut solo album by Augustine Artist, Tom Clippinger. This album delivers a diverse survey of contemporary American guitar music, bridging classical and electric soundscapes through a collection of world premiere recordings almost entirely personally dedicated and commissioned. Captured in Norfolk’s historic First Lutheran Church and shaped by GRAMMY-winning engineer Andreas Meyer, the project stands as a monument to living American composers, whose distinct voices redefine the modern capabilities of the instrument.

Supported by Tidewater Classical Guitar and Augustine Strings, this release pairs the music with a complete, co-branded “visual album” that captures the physical artistry and dimensionality of these pieces. Ultimately, this collection is not just a personal milestone, but a collaborative testament to the evolving, living legacy of American guitar composition.

Tom Clippinger Tidewater Classical Guitar Swan Studios NYC

07/12/2026

Another successful

It was great to see all of our amazing artists doing what they do best. Until next year 👋🏻

And congrats to the finalists

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07/07/2026

06/28/2026

Congratulations to the Guitar Foundation of America 2026 first prize winner, Eric Wang! Eric Wang Guitar Foundation of America

And to the finalists:

2nd: Guy Hirschberger Guy Hirschberger
3rd: Timothée Vinour Timothée Vinour
4th: Rémy Patel Rémy Patel

Special thanks to The SoundFile® for the Augustine Signature SoundFile, included in this year’s prizes for the finalists.

Congratulations to another year of celebrating guitar!

06/13/2026

“Into the Night of the Heart” by Donald Grantham performed by our Artist, Tom Clippinger

“This is the first of two solo guitar pieces Grantham wrote for me; the second was later redone for guitar quartet. It was finished shortly after I completed my DMA at UT. This piece is by far the most technically challenging in the set, but it’s so colorful and unique, very rewarding to play!”

Tom Clippinger Tidewater Classical Guitar Swan Studios NYC

05/29/2026

Prelude No. 1 (lento ma non troppo)
By Adolphus Hailstork

This debut solo album by Augustine Artist, Tom Clippinger, delivers a diverse survey of contemporary American guitar music, bridging classical and electric soundscapes through a collection of world premiere recordings almost entirely personally dedicated and commissioned. Captured in Norfolk’s historic First Lutheran Church and shaped by GRAMMY-winning engineer Andreas Meyer, the project stands as a monument to living American composers, whose distinct voices redefine the modern capabilities of the instrument.

Supported by Tidewater Classical Guitar and Augustine Strings, this release pairs the music with a complete, co-branded “visual album” that captures the physical artistry and dimensionality of these pieces. Ultimately, this collection is not just a personal milestone, but a collaborative testament to the evolving, living legacy of American guitar composition.

05/08/2026

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