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2024 Spring VCGS Guitar Ensemble Concert
May
5
12:15 PM12:15
VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2023-24

2024 Spring VCGS Guitar Ensemble Concert

Time: 12:30 PM, doors open at 12:15 PM
Location: Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver

What do 15 guitars sound like? Come find out and support our VCGS Guitar Ensemble on Sunday, May 5th at 12:30 noon, playing together in concert plus and in solos, and duets. 

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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Spring 2024
May
18
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Outreach, 2023-24

Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Spring 2024

  • 2881 Main Street Vancouver, BC, V5T 3G1 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Event time: 6:00 pm

Location: St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall, 2881 Main StreetVancouver, BC, V5T 3G, Canada

You’re invited to our Open Stage. Come out and support our celebration of young talent. See up-and-coming guitar students performing their latest works on stage. The level of talent of these young performers is always amazing.

Registration is now open! Registration closes at midnight, on April 27th.
Late Registration closes at midnight, on May 5th.

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Okanagan Guitar Festival 2024
Jul
4
to Jul 7
VCGS Concerts, VCGS Outreach, 2023-24

Okanagan Guitar Festival 2024

  • The University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 3rd Okanagan Guitar Festival, presented in collaboration with the VCGS , is a unique opportunity for guitarists and music lovers to immerse themselves in four days of concerts, masterclasses and workshops in Kelowna. This year’s faculty includes Daniel Bolshoy, Alec Pearson, Alan Rinehart, Galina Jitlina, Louise Southwood, liana Matos, Philip Hansen and Austin Culler.

VENUE : The concerts will be held at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels (608 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna), masterclasses and workshops will be at UBC Okanagan (3333 University Way, Kelowna).

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Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival 2024
Jul
11
to Jul 14
VCGS Concerts, VCGS Outreach, 2023-24

Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival 2024

The 5th Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival, presented in collaboration with the VCGS and sponsored by Capilano University, is designed as an intensive learning experience in the beautiful setting of Capilano University in North Vancouver. VCGFest is a unique opportunity for guitarists of all levels to participate in masterclasses, workshops, guitar orchestra, a participants’ concert and to be inspired by faculty concerts by Iliana Matos, Dr. Jeffrey McFadden, Dr. Daniel Ramjattan and Luis Angel Medina.

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Rondeau in the garden
Jul
25
6:00 PM18:00
2023-24, Local Listing

Rondeau in the garden

VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver - Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at 6pm

EMV’s annual fundraising gala returns in 2024 with Rondeau in the Garden! The evening will feature EMV’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence, mandolin and lute virtuoso Alon Sariel, other EMV musicians. Presenters are Event Chair & Emcee Julian Scott and Auctioneer Fred Lee.

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Workshop & Masterclasses with Alon Sariel
Aug
1
to Aug 3
2023-24, Local Listing

Workshop & Masterclasses with Alon Sariel

Special invitation: Unconventional Bach with Alon Sariel, Aug. 1 – 3, 2024

Location: Gessler Hall, UBC School of Music

Early Music Vancouver is inviting classical guitarists interested in early music to a very special workshop August 1st – 3rd at UBC School of Music led by Alon Sariel, a mandolinist, lutist and EMV Artist-in-Residence.

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Summer Intensive Guitar Program
Aug
6
to Aug 10
2023-24, Local Listing

Summer Intensive Guitar Program

  • Victoria Conservatory of Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Summer Intensive Guitar Program invites guitar lovers of all ages and abilities to explore the art of the classical guitar with Conservatory faculty and international guests.

August 6-10, 2024

Registration deadline: July 1, 2024

Location: University of Victoria, School of Music

Please visit Guitar at UVic for registration and information

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Cicchillitti-Cowan Duo: Co-presented with Müzewest Concerts
Apr
27
7:30 PM19:30
VCGS Concerts, 2023-24

Cicchillitti-Cowan Duo: Co-presented with Müzewest Concerts

  • 1270 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC, V6J 4R9 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

April 27, 2024 - 7.30 PM (Pre-concert student performances at 6:30 PM)

Venue: Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver

Adam Cicchilllitti and Steve Cowan are the brilliant Cicchillitti-Cowan Duo, a guitar partnership that just took 2nd prize in the 2023 GFA International Ensemble Competition.

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Itamar Erez Trio
Apr
23
7:00 PM19:00
2023-24, Local Listing

Itamar Erez Trio

St Andrew's Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St, Vancouver - Apr 23rd, 2024, 7pm

The Itamar Erez Trio holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply. Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer/guitarist/pianist who is joined by drummer and composer Kevin Romain and bassist/arranger/composer Dan Howard.

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2024/04 VCGS Monthly Social
Apr
20
2:00 PM14:00
VCGS Socials, 2023-24

2024/04 VCGS Monthly Social

  • Burnaby Public Library (Bob Prittie Metrotown) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

April 20, 2024, at 2 PM (Sat)

Venue: Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch - 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N5

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

The event is free admission and open to the public.

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2024/03 VCGS Monthly Social
Mar
30
2:00 PM14:00
VCGS Socials, 2023-24

2024/03 VCGS Monthly Social

Mar 30, 2024, at 2 PM (Sat)

Venue: Coquitlam Library (City Centre) - 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

The event is free admission and open to the public.

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VCGS Presents: Dale Kavanagh
Mar
23
7:00 PM19:00
VCGS Concerts, 2023-24

VCGS Presents: Dale Kavanagh

  • 843 Seymour Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU VANCOUVER. Livestream tickets are still available.

March 23, 2023 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15 by Capilano University student guitarists).

Venue: Pyatt Hall - 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4 and Livestream

Technically flawless, sonically brilliant, and a poet on the guitar.  Don’t miss the unstoppable Canadian classical guitar virtuoso and composer Dale Kavanagh in concert.  Her list of accomplishments is breathtaking: more than 1,000 recitals in over 40 countries, dozens of original compositions, 20 plus recordings, and hundreds of masterclasses.  Dale Kavanagh is truly a classical guitar legend.   

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Extraordinary classical guitar at the VSO
Mar
1
7:00 PM19:00
2023-24, Local Listing

Extraordinary classical guitar at the VSO

  • 601 Smithe Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 1L7 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Orpheum, Vancouver - Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 7pm (pre-concert at 6:15pm with the VSO Guitar Ensemble)

Bell Centre, Surrey - Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at 7 pm

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Italian classical guitarist extraordinaire Aniello Desiderio with the miraculous, lyrical Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo.

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2024/02 VCGS Monthly Social
Feb
24
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Socials, 2023-24

2024/02 VCGS Monthly Social

February 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM (Sat)

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others - then this event is tailor-made for you.

Join us on Saturday, February 24th, at 6:00 PM, as we gather at our enchanting venue located near the Lougheed Skytrain Station.

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Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00
VCGS Concerts, 2023-24

VCGS Presents: Pavel Steidl

  • 843 Seymour Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thank you Vancouver! This event is now sold out.

February 10, 2024 at 7 PM (Pre-concert at 6:15)

Venue: Pyatt Hall - 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4

Pavel Steidl, from Rakovnik, Czech Republic, is one of the most widely celebrated soloists of his generation with a unique style called ‘delightful and magical’. Pavel will be teaching masterclasses on Sunday, Feb. 11th at UBC.

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Community Guitar Night at Capilano University
Jan
29
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Socials, 2023-24

Community Guitar Night at Capilano University

  • 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Community Guitar Night at Capilano University

Workshop and Open Mic with Capilano University guitar instructor Luis Medina

Join us on Monday, January 29th, at 6:00 PM, Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, in the FIR building, room 113

Admission is free, please RSVP at luismedina@capilanou.ca

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2024/01 VCGS Monthly Social
Jan
27
6:30 PM18:30
VCGS Socials, 2023-24

2024/01 VCGS Monthly Social

January 27, 2023, at 6:30 PM (Sat)

Venue: Standing Egg Coffee - 4501 North Rd #109A, Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

If you want to meet like-minded guitarists at VCGS or play in front of others, this event is tailor-made for you.

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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2023
Dec
2
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Outreach, 2023-24

Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2023

  • St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Event time: 6:00 pm

Location: St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall, 2881 Main StreetVancouver, BC, V5T 3G, Canada

You’re invited to our Open Stage. Come out and support our celebration of young talent. See up-and-coming guitar students performing their latest works on stage. The level of talent of these young performers is always amazing.

Registration is now closed.

Read More / Purchase Tickets →

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