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Aug 21, 3pm: Gordon Rowland and Douglas Wendt Duo travel from the North Bay Area to perform for us in a one-set concert. Their music emcompasses many styles—something for everyone!
Before our featured performer(s) and a break, we typically have open stage style classical & fingerstyle guitar performances. Always enjoyable.
We meet at Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608 Evers Building, Room 13. Approach from rear of church. Any questions - write us or call (916) 402-2165.
Free and open to the public! $5-10 suggested artist donation.
SGS Hosts TRIO 7 Oct. 16, 2011, 3pm
Trio 7 is a unique guitar trio of extended 7-string guitars. Their focus is on the creation of unusual transcriptions of classical orchestral works to expand the guitar trio repertoire, including works by Debussy, Bach, Rachmanioff, Stravinsky, Brahms, Faure, and Grasso. Arrangements of movie themes ranging from the 1930’s to the present may be included. The members are: Matthew Grasso, Eric Rasmussen, and Matthew Foley.
Coming
September 18, 2011, 3pm
in Carmichael, CA
Phùng Tuâń Vũ Christ Community Church
Evers Building, Room 13
Phùng Tuâń Vũ ( b. Sài Gòn, Viêt Nam 1958) began playing the guitar at the age of eight and writing music at the age of 17. Beginning in 1990, he taught guitar and guitar harmony at the HCM City Conservatory of Music until he immigrated to the United States in 2003. He has released one solo CD and composed more than 20 pieces for guitar, two of which were published in 1988 by Mel Bay Publications.
Most of the five pieces in Melodies of the Far East for Guitar were inspired by Vietnamese folk music. The eight beginning bars of Nostalgia in natural harmonics emulate the Monochord, a Vietnamese traditional single-stringed instrument. The two movements of Two Dreams were written ten years apart, and triggered by the musical sounds the composer heard upon waking from his actual dreams. The whole piece is polytonal, but based on Vietnamese folk tonalities.
Sacramento Guitar Society Live at Three Stages in Folsom!
2011-2012
FIRST SATURDAY CONCERTS
We have several dates reserved in the 100 seat Stage 3 hall. Easy to remember "First Saturday" concerts will be held in the stunning new recital hall at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College.
September 3 - off for Labor Day weekend
October 1 - Jon Mendle
November 5 - Benjamin Beirs
December 3 - off for José Porcell Flamenco Dance Troupe
January 7 - off for winter break
January 27 - International Guitar Night
February 4 - Arina Burcéva
March 3 - San Francisco Guitar Quartet
April 1 off
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo event! Zaira Meneses
June 2 - William Kanengiser
2012-2013
Nov 5, 8pm
Feb 4, 8pm
Oct.1, 8pm
Sep 18, 3pm
In Concert!
Greg Williams and Matthew Grasso
Friday, August 12th at 7pm
Just $10 advance / $12 door. Doors open 6:30
Matthew Grasso and Greg Williams perform solo concerts August 12th at the ARTSpace Gallery, 459 Main Street, Placerville.
Info and RSVP (530) 295-3496
Greg Williams performs pieces from his 2008 Magnatune CD release, A Circle of Hidden Intentions, as well as improvisations and new pieces for solo acoustic guitar and Live-Looping!
“one of the Sacramento Region’s most inspired, skilled and creative guitarists!” —Guitar Expressions Music Series Founder Derek Keller“
"Matt plays with energy, confidence and amazing virtuosity”
—Lawrence Ferrara, Concert Guitarist and San Francisco
Conservatory of Music Faculty
“I think Matthew Grasso is one of the most original, distinctive and accomplished guitarist that I have ever heard. His technique, intensity, tonal palette and concentration make his performances unique and
unforgettable experiences.” —Marc Teicholz, Concert Guitarist and San Francisco Conservatory of Music Faculty
1)Wednesday June 29th, 2011
WEDNESDAY MUSIC AT NOON - BROWN BAG CONCERTS SERIES
Matthew Grasso Solo Guitar Concert
Location:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1300 N Street,
Sacramento CA
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Donations welcome.
Program:
Adagio in G minor - Albinoni
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Norman Gimbel, Charles Fox
Leyenda - Issac Albeniz
Selections from "Westside Story" – Bernstein
Maria, Somewhere, America
Fantasy Finale from "Reflections" (2010) - Matthew Grasso (b.1972)
Two French Works
The Girl With the Flaxen Hair - Claude Debussy
Le Jardin Feerique - Maurice RavelMatthew Grasso’s Fifth Annual Celebration of the 7-String Guitar: 7-strings and beyond
Thursday, July 7th, 2011 (7-7-11)
Location: Watermelon Music, 207 E St, Davis, 95616 , 530-758-4010, Time: 7:07PM,
Donation: ($7.00)
Musicians
Matthew Grasso-extended 7-string
Matthew Foley- extended 7-string
Eric Rasmussen- extended 7-string
Jon Mendle- 11-stringed arch guitar
Nick Vest- harp-guitar
James Vitiello-7-string guitarist/composer
Special Guest
Guitar luthier Alan Perlman
Program:
Guitar luthier Alan Perlman will give a talk about his construction of multi-string guitars. 7-string guitarist/composer James Vitiello will present new compositions. Trio 7 (an extended 7-string guitar trio) will perform famous movie themes. Nick Vest will enchant us with the rich reverberating harp-guitar. The young virtuoso of the 11-string arch guitar, Jon Mendle will perform the music of Mertz and Falckenhagen. To keep with tradition, we will serve complimentary 7-up!
Guitar Festivals & Concerts
OREGON GUITAR QUARTET, Reno "Artown" Classical Guitar Concert I, July 12, 2011.
MAXIMO DIEGO PUJOL, workshop and concerts at Squaw Valley and Reno, July 11-15 and Reno Artown Classical Guitar Concert II July 19, 2011.
July 14-17, 2011 at Squaw Valley, CA.Featuring Guest Artists Maximo Diego Pujol, Michael Chapdelaine, Triada Trio, Greg Howard, Bartlomiej Helwing, Anna Helwing, Arina Burceva, Jon Mendle, Samantha Wells, Jan de Kloe, Wu Love, Antoniy Kakamakov, Larry Aynesmith
GEORGIA: GFA ANNUAL FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION,"America's leading guitar organization" June 28- July 3, 2011
PORTLAND, OREGONPORTLAND CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT SERIESJohn Williams, David Russell, Gabriel Bianco, etc.
PORTLAND CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT SERIESJohn Williams, David Russell, Gabriel Bianco, etc.MEXICO: Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival a week of Guitar music in paradise - applications for 2012 due Sept. 2011
South Bay Guitar Society 8th Annual GUITAR Solo & Ensemble FESTIVAL March 18-20th, 2012, Evergreen High School, San Jose, CA
MORE WEDNESDAY MUSIC AT NOON CONCERT SERIES
NOVEMBER 30, 2011 12PMWEDNESDAY MUSIC AT NOON CONCERT SERIES
WEDNESDAY MUSIC AT NOON CONCERT SERIESGuitarist Brandon Yip and FriendsLocation: Westminster Presbyterian Church 1300 N Street, Sacramento CA
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church 1300 N Street, Sacramento CA Sacramento Guitar Society Artists performing solos and ensembles
Wednesday September 1st, 2010 has come and gone with great success! Future concerts scheduled for: Sep 5, 2012
Sep 25, 2013 Sep 25, 2014 Sep 22, 2015
Sep 25, 2014 Sep 22, 2015Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church 1300 N Street, Sacramento CA Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Donations welcome.
Guitarist Daniel Roest & FriendsLocation: Westminster Presbyterian Church 1300 N Street, Sacramento CA
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church 1300 N Street, Sacramento CA January 11, 2013Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pmDonations welcome.
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pmDonations welcome.LILY AFSHAR will be coaching chamber music with guitar and performing a Chamber Concert (August 9th) Register now for August.
August 6-15, 2011 Beverly Hills International Music Festival and Chamber Concert with Lily Afshar Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills 8844 Burton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90211 for more info call: 310-779-7622
The Bi-Annual LA GUITARRA CALIFORNIA Sept. 9-11 San Luis Obispo
From Alex De Grassi:
We still have space available in our 11th annual Laurel Mill Lodge Summer Intensive Guitar Workshop
Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10 at Laurel Mill Lodge in Los Gatos, CA. Laurel Mill Lodge is located in Los Gatos, California in a secluded clearing amongst the redwoods along the Soquel Creek in the Santa Cruz mountains. We'll focus on technique, performance, and arranging in a three-part workshop featuring a master class, lecture / demonstrations, and one-on-one time.
You're Invited!
Our Signature Series of Six Amazing Classical Guitar Concerts for 2011-2012 at the new Three Stages at Folsom Lake College!
Mar 3, 8pm
May.5, 8pm
Jun.2, 8pm
Hear Classical Guitar from brilliant artists as it was meant to
be heard — in the acoustically perfect Stage Three Recital Hall!
Stage Three: 100-seat Recital Hall. An exceptional setting for acoustic music and vocals - the reverberation is exquisite. Three Stages at its most intimate, Stage Three offers a phenomenal space for classical music, film and more. Subscriptions available this summer. Six easy-to-remember "First Saturday" concerts in a wonderful venue. Mark your calendars and join us!
October 1 - Rising 11-String Classical Guitarist JON MENDLE — "Mendle is a beautiful talent and a sensitive musician. It is a joy to play with him!” - Yo-Yo Ma
November 5 – Superb artistry from BENJAMIN BEIRS — Exciting young virtuoso with numerous international competition victories, "...a truly gifted young musician” (Martha Masters, President, Guitar Foundation of America)
February 4 - Ukrainian-American Composer-Guitarist ARINA BURCÉVA — Arina Burcéva’s musical style reflects elements of Classical, Baroque, World, Impressionism and Jazz.
March 3 - SAN FRANCISCO GUITAR QUARTET — SFGQ's members are soloists Mark Simons, David Dueñas, Patrick O'Connell, and Jon Mendle, joining together in one of the world’s top guitar quartets.
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Event! ZAIRA MENESES — Mexican sensation Zaira Meneses and Cinco de Mayo coincide at Stage Three! An international artist with incredible touch and sensitivity.
June 2 - Great Classical Guitarist WILLIAM KANENGISER — William Kanengiser, founding and current member of the GRAMMY winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, finishes our series.
Oct 16, 3pm
Apr 15, 3pm
Feb 19, 3pm
Sacramento Guitar Society Monthly Meeting Featured Artists!
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Aug 21, 3pm
Matthew Grasso, Eric Rasmussen, Matthew Foley
play music arranged for Extended 7-String Guitars
Aug 21, 3pm
Open Mic Nights
If the Sunday afternoon time isn't convenient, there are community open mics such as the Acoustic Open Mic we host at the Folsom Borders Books and Music (first Friday of the month, 7:30pm) See OpenMikes.org for a complete listing of these events.
Nov 20, 3pmopen
openDec 18, 3pmHoliday event
Holiday eventJan 15, 3pmopen
openMay 20, 3pmopen
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Next Monthly Meeting
Sunday, August 21st at 3pm
Our Featured Artists
Gordon Rowland & Douglas Wendt!
Mar 18, 3pm
Nov 20, 3pm
Jun 17, 3pm
Dec 18, 3pm,
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May 20, 3pm
Sacramento Guitar Society's Free Regional Listing of Related Events
Matthew Grasso
Classical Guitarist and Composer
530-759-9071
Part-Time Faculty
Sacramento City College
California College of the Arts
American River College
Sacramento Guitar Society
Community Concert Series
Friday, August 26th at 7pm
Ian Ethan, 18-string Double -neck
$10/$12 Doors open 6:30pm
Music at 48 Natoma in Folsom
Daniel Roest, opening set
"An amazing musician... This man needs no accompaniment. Probably one of the most interesting musicians we've had here...KQCA/KCRA Channel 3 News
"In the five years that I've been working here, I've seen two standing ovations, ever. One of them was tonight.”
Sound Tech at Tupelo Music Hall
"Simply amazing. I feel like I'm witnessing something brand new." - Mark Michaels, WGDR Goddard Radio, VT
Opening set by Folsom-based guitarist Daniel Roest
“an explosive standing ovation...” Portland Classic Guitar Concert Series“Fantastic! Daniel’s concert was the highlight of the year …” Folsom Public Library
“Fantastic! Daniel’s concert was the highlight of the year …” Folsom Public Library Tickets: $15/person – on sale now! Tickets available
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at Folsom Parks & Recreation, 48 Natoma Street (Folsom Senior & Public Art Center ) Information: (916) 355-7285
OPEN LAND MUSIC
WWW.IANETHAN.COM
These meetings take place at Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, Evers Building, Room 13, unless otherwise noted.
