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Canberra Classical Guitar Society

Flamenco Guitar Workshop

This workshop will be presented as part of the 13 February meeting of Canberra Classical Guitar Society.¬† The workshop will be held from 4-6pm, following ensemble rehearsal that will start at 2:30pm. Guitar Society members can attend the workshop for … Continue reading

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Sydney Society Summer School celebrates 20 years

Sydney’s Classical Guitar Society Summer School celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sunday with a final concert that included the premiere of Richard Charlton‘s Journeys & Voyages which was commissioned for the occasion.¬† The expert Summer School staff included Richard Charlton, … Continue reading

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Performing arts summer school in Launceston

Launceston College (Tasmania) is holding a Guitar Summer School in January. The dates are 22nd-23rd Jan, and the cost is $100. The summer school is held at the Launceston College Music Centre and the day is divided into an introduction … Continue reading

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Rupert Boyd & Jillian Norton at Wesley Music Centre

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ANU end of term guitar recitals

It’s that time of year.¬† I will update this post with dates and times as they become available.¬† Attendance is free.¬† Normally the recitals are held at ANU School of Music, Llewellyn Hall, Rehearsal Room 3.¬† Check the ANU website … Continue reading

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Simon Powis

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 … Continue reading

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Carlos Alberto Perez

The Embassy of Spain invites you to attend the concert performed by classical guitarist Carlos Alberto P√©rez Sunday 3 October 2010, 11am – 12.30pm Carnival Stage – Parkes Way Entrance to Floriade Commonwealth Park Program¬†

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Donate your used strings – The Second Strings Project

The Second Strings Project, started in 1999, is a campaign to collect and distribute used guitar strings to needy musicians throughout the world. This effort will help keep musical creativity alive in countries that might otherwise die.¬† Details about the … Continue reading

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Lance Litchfield guitars

Brisbane-based, Australian luthier Lance Litchfield will be bringing some of his superb instruments to Canberra in October.¬† Guitar Society members and guests will have an opportunity to talk with Lance and listen to his guitars at our monthly meeting on … Continue reading

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ANU “Rhythm ‘n Blooms” free concerts at Floriade

Once again the ANU School of Music is presenting a series of concerts throughout Floriade every weekday at 12.30PM to 1.30PM on Stage 88 – a perfect way to spend the lunch hour.¬† The concerts take place between 11 Sep … Continue reading

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