Canberra Classical Guitar

Canberra Classical Guitar Society presents Australian classical guitarist Simon Powis in his only Canberra concert in 2010.   Powis completed studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with Raffaele Agostino and Greg Pikler in 2004, and in 2006 he was invited to undertake a Masters of Music at Yale University on a full scholarship.  Upon completing this degree he was accepted as the first guitarist in over two decades to undertake doctoral studies at Yale.

Where: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest.
Tickets at the door.  Full $20, concession $20
Enquiries: 0403 640 669

Canberra Classical Guitar Society presents the renowned duo of New Zealand guitarist John Couch and Australian violinist Judith Hickel performing together in a delightful concert.  The program will include selections from their collaborative CD “Andre’s New Shoes”

When: Friday, 10 September, 7:30pm
Cost: Tickets at the door. Full price $20, concession $15.
Where: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest.
Enquiries: 0403 640 669.

Our next regular monthly meeting is planned for Sunday, 12 September 2010 from 2:30-5pm at Wesley Uniting Church, 20 National Circuit in Forrest.

A NEW VOICE: Australian guitar music with Vietnamese cultural influences

Le-Tuyen Nguyen will present a lecture-recital of new Australian guitar compositions inspired from the Vietnamese music culture at ANU’s Llewellyn Hall on 31 August at 10am. Traditional folk songs, melodic and rhythmic idioms from various regions of Vietnam are brought to life in harmony with art music of the twenty-first century. Each composition displays the explorations of musical and technical possibilities for the guitar. Creating and finding its own paths to a new stylistic identity, this genre of music has emerged as a new voice in contemporary Australian music.

You can find Le-Tuyen’s program and biography at the School of Music website.

Free admission.

Continue Reading »

Enjoy a day of hands-on music activities with Music For Everyone, the ACT’s community music organisation, and winner of the National Music in Communities Award 2009 as the best all-round community music program in Australia.  Drumming for all ages and abilities, an instant guitar ensemble, and award-winning youth rock bands feature in this day-long program of enjoyable music-making.  This event is part of the Canberra International Festival of Music www.cimf.org.au Details and times of all activities available at www.mfe.org.au

Do you play classical acoustic guitar? Then you can be part of the biggest guitar ensemble Canberra has ever seen.  Register and download the music from www.mfe.org.au , come along with your guitar and music-stand to the free ensemble rehearsal, pause for a short performance from Music For Everyone’s Tarantella Guitars, and then take part in the giant ensemble performance.  Suitable for players of all ages who can read music, adult and youth, elementary to advanced levels. Continue Reading »

Perth-based classical guitarist Alan Banks will be among the throng of artists performing at the 2010 National Folk Festival. Alan will be conducting a workshop (Introduction to the lute) as well as performing during the Easter long weekend.   Flamenco and other performance styles are also on the extensive festival program.

Good news if you live in Tasmania or are under 5 years of age – you get in free. Otherwise, dig deep.