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.

Register by May 23nd (Fri) to secure your seats!

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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

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

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Montreal-based Charles Hobson and Marie-Noelle Choquette are the innovative guitar and flute duo, Beija-Flor.  Together, they present a dynamic and beautiful repertoire of classical works inspired by cultures from around the world. “…an incredibly dynamic and creative team“, “masterful arrangements.” (Flute Quarterly, USA). 

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Join us for this free event at the Vancouver Academy of Music’s Mary Olson Hall. This event features students of all levels. We hope you will enjoy a few novice performers followed by the players of the VAM Guitar Ensemble. Finishing off the evening will be guest performers from UBC’s undergrad program; Noah Ferrera-Palchinski, Gabriela Pimental and Selina Zhou.

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, then this event is tailor-made for you.

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As the winner of the GFA’s International Concert Artist 2023, Ukraine’s Marko Topchii may well be the world’s winningest classical guitarist.  His prodigious achievements are best exemplified by more than 100 awards worldwide in international classical guitar competitions, an astonishing 55 of them being first prizes in prestigious competitions. The remarkable Marko is truly one of the world’s very best classical guitarists.

Note: The concert starts at 7 pm but come early at 6:15 pm to enjoy performances by UBC School of Music classical guitar students.

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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, then this event is tailor-made for you.

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Join us for Vancouver’s Finest, our annual celebration of Vancouver’s own exceptional classical guitarists with a concert by two driving forces in our music community, Alec Pearson and Luis Medina. Alec and Luis have done so much to support and promote classical guitar learning and performance in our community.  This concert recognizes their huge volunteer contributions and celebrates their outstanding talent.  

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Fri, Jan 24th, 2025, at 5 PM

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again, this time in Capilano University, North Vancouver!

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

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The VAM ensemble is a group of talented youth players from around the city who meet every other week. Their teachers include Alec Pearson, Michael Kolk and John Oliver. The group is coached by Alec Pearson and Luis Medina. The ensemble will also perform solo works. Alec Pearson’s studio of students joins the event to help fill out the evening.

Please come join the audience for this free event at 7 pm at Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music.

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, but you can still purchase admission tickets.

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Saturday, Nov 23rd, 2024, at 2:30 PM

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

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

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

Friday, November 1st, 2024 - 7.00 PM (Come early for pre-concert student performances at 6:15 PM)

Venue: Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Artyom Dervoed has been called the “Paganini of the guitar“ for his absolute mastery of the instrument demonstrated by a wide dynamic range, expressive phrasing, and a technical facility with no discernible limitations.  This bold claim is backed by growing international demand, an active recording career, and 16 first place awards in international competitions. Absolute virtuosity.

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Due to a last-minute change of itinerary beyond VCGS’s control, this event has been cancelled. Our Nov.1 concert will continue as scheduled.

Wednesday, Oct 30th, 2024, at 7:30 PM

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again, this time at Standing Egg Coffee near Lougheed Skytrain Station!

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

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Sat., October 12th, 2024 - 7.00 PM (Come early for pre-concert student performances at 6:15 PM)

Venue: Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver

We open our 2024/25 season with Trio Tangere, an exciting Canadian chamber ensemble built around the striking sound of dual guitars and a violin.  The three members, Marc Djokic on violin, Jérôme Ducharme and Louis Trépanier on guitars, were already established virtuosi when they started performing together a decade ago.

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Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at 2:30 PM

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is here again, this time at Granville Island!

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

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August 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM (Sun)

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 Sunday, August 25th, at 3:00 PM, as we gather at our enchanting venue located near the Lougheed Skytrain Station.

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Jul 27, 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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June 29, 2024, at 12:30 PM (Sat)

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

Join us on Saturday, June 29th, at 12:30 PM, as we gather at a beautiful garden of the Deer Lake Gallery.

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