The 2025/05 VCGS BBQ Picnic
This is a VCGS member-exclusive event. Click here for more details.
Join us as we kick off the summer with our annual VCGS BBQ Picnic! Enjoy great food, drinks, outdoor fun, and an open stage to share your music — all while connecting with fellow classical guitarists.
We're excited to announce that our very own Luis Angel Medina—guitar instructor at Capilano University and Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) candidate at the University of Toronto—will once again be leading a guitar technique workshop!
This event is our way of saying thank you to all VCGS members for being part of our vibrant classical guitar community. Spend a relaxing afternoon reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and celebrating the artistry that unites us.
Note: No at-door tickets. RSVP is required. Full details will be sent to registered participants.
25 May (Sun), 4:00 PM
John Hendry Park (Trout Lake Park)
Registration will close on Friday, May 23 to allow time for final preparations and ensure a smooth experience for all participants.
More detailed information including the venue access will be sent out to registered participants before the event.
Guitar Technique Workshop with Luis Angel Medina
Luis Angel Medina, recently appointed as a guitar instructor at Capilano University, brings over 13 years of teaching experience to our community. His students regularly achieve top honors in local competitions and have earned prestigious Provincial Gold Medals through the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) certificate program. Luis also founded the Vancouver Classic Guitar Festival, now celebrating five successful years—stay tuned for next summer's edition!
With a strong background in performance, Luis served as a Teacher Assistant during his Master's in Guitar Performance at the University of Georgia, teaching and supporting guitar majors. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree at the University of Toronto, focusing on the works of Mexican composer Julio Cesar Oliva. Beyond his studies, Luis is an active performer and serves as Director of Operations for the Toronto Guitar Society.
Don't miss this chance to learn from an accomplished guitarist, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy the vibrant VCGS community.
We've reserved a beautiful BBQ picnic spot for a special afternoon to welcome and celebrate our VCGS members! Join us for a relaxing day of delicious barbecue, musical inspiration, great company, and the shared joy of classical guitar in a friendly, open-air setting.
Tickets are just $10 and include all BBQ food and drinks. We'd like to thank you for being a part of this growing community—your support and presence make VCGS what it is.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, recharge, and celebrate the music that brings us together!
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@vancouverguitar.org
This event is a VCGS member-exclusive event.
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