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Sacramento Guitar Society

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The Sacramento Guitar Society is a non-profit educational organization serving California's North Central Valley. The Sacramento Guitar Society was established to promote and share the art of the classical guitar and related music by providing education and performance opportunities to people of diverse cultures, ages, and abilities. They provide access to: performance opportunities, guitar-related information, sight-reading sessions, concerts (discounted), master classes, mutual support, and good music!

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    Sacramento Guitar Society

    174 Briggs Ranch Drive
    Folsom, CA 95630

    Phone: (916) 294-0400   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/02/12- 06/03/12

    William Kanengiser Three Stages Performing Arts Center William Kanengiser Presented by Sacramento Guitar Society and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center June 2-June 3, 2012 William Kanengiser, founding and current member of the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, finishes the Sacramento Guitar Society's series at Three Stages. Recognized as one of the USA’s finest classical guitarists, Kanengiser was First Prize Winner in the 1987 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, as well as in major international guitar competitions in Toronto (1981) and Paris (1983). He is known for developing a unique and individual repertoire for his...

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/02/12- 06/03/12

    William Kanengiser Three Stages Performing Arts Center William Kanengiser Presented by Sacramento Guitar Society and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center June 2-June 3, 2012 William Kanengiser, founding and current member of the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, finishes the Sacramento Guitar Society's series at Three Stages. Recognized as one of the USA’s finest classical guitarists, Kanengiser was First Prize Winner in the 1987 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, as well as in major international guitar competitions in Toronto (1981) and Paris (1983). He is known for developing a unique and individual repertoire for his...

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  • Past Events

    05/20/12	Antoniy Kakamakov, Guitar, CSUS Capistano Hall Sacramento State (CSUS) - Capistrano Hall
    05/05/12- 05/06/12	Zaira Meneses Three Stages Performing Arts Center
    04/15/12	Philip Hemmo Sacramento State (CSUS) - Capistrano Hall
    03/03/12- 03/04/12	San Francisco Guitar Quartet Three Stages Performing Arts Center
    03/01/12	Author Reading/Signing: Sebastián Gallarzo Time Tested Books
    02/04/12	Arina Burcéva: Classical Guitarist & Composer Three Stages Performing Arts Center
    01/15/12	Ross Thompson Live Sacramento State (CSUS) - Capistrano Hall
    11/05/11	Benjamin Beirs Three Stages Performing Arts Center
    10/16/11	Trio 7: Extended 7-String Guitars Christ Community Church
    10/01/11	Jon Mendle Three Stages Performing Arts Center
    09/18/11	East Meets West: Phùng Tuân Vu Christ Community Church
    06/18/11	Sacramento Guitar Society hosts Waylin Carpenter, Guitar Builder Carmichael Library
    05/21/11- 05/22/11	Sacramento Guitar Society Benefit: Muriel Anderson & Tierra Negra Three Stages Performing Arts Center
    05/15/11	David Rogers Concert Christ Community Church
    04/16/11	Gohar Vardanyan and Jesse McCann Performances Christ Community Church
    04/16/11	West Coast Guitar Societies Roundtable: All Nonprofits Welcome Christ Community Church
    04/15/11	Building Successful Non-Profit Arts Organizations: A Seminar with Dr. Matthew Hinsley The Urban Hive
    04/06/11	Daniel Roest and Friends in Concert Westminster Presbyterian Church
    03/20/11	Wu Love: Classical Guitar Concert Christ Community Church
    02/20/11	Giacomo Fiore: Classical Guitar Concert Christ Community Church
    01/16/11	Matthew Grasso: 7-String Classical Guitar Concert Christ Community Church
    11/21/10	Bekkers Piano Guitar Duo House Concert
    11/21/10	Guitar Concert with Michah Dunn, Jonathan Smart, and Robert Bekkers Christ Community Church
    10/16/10	Ashwin Krishna: Guitar Concert Christ Community Church
    03/21/10	Sacramento Guitar Society Christ Community Church

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    • Event Name:
      Article: Anderson, Ebert shine at Three Stages
      Sacramento Bee - May 23, 2012
      By Edward Ortiz

      What is apparent is that an audience for guitar music exists in Folsom, as the sold-out crowd Saturday made clear. And having musicians only several feet from the first row is a big plus for the hall.
      
      Not that guitarist Anderson needs a… Expand

      What is apparent is that an audience for guitar music exists in Folsom, as the sold-out crowd Saturday made clear. And having musicians only several feet from the first row is a big plus for the hall.
      
      Not that guitarist Anderson needs a small hall to reach an audience. She is nothing if not an affable and expansive performer, and she backs that up with the cred of super-clear and lightning-fast fingerpicking. On Saturday, Anderson performed mostly solo the first half of the program. She began on the classical guitar, with a journeyman take of "Recuerdos de la Alhambra," and a potent turn on "Leyenda." After some song melodies, she switched to the harp guitar – a curious-looking, two-necked instrument offering six extra bass strings. Her performance on it was the highlight of the evening.
      
      Anderson put the instrument to good use on the original "View From Space," her strumming hand coaxing a luscious thread of harmonics from the instrument, while her left hand fingered chords and arpeggios. The extra bass notes rang through, deliciously.
      
      Ebert joined Anderson in the second half, along with percussionist Raul Rodriguez and bassist Ariane Cap. The Anderson-Ebert pairing proved intriguing. Ebert plays the highly syncopated rumba style of nuevo flamenco made popular by bands such as the Gipsy Kings. The music was buoyant and saucy – what makes nuevo flamenco so infectious. Anderson and Ebert musically spoke as like minds.
      
      Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/05/23/3646054/anderson-ebert-shine-at-three.html#storylink=cpy
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      Article: Sacramento Guitar Orchestra in concert at Sac State today
      Sacramento Bee - Dec 18, 2011
      By Edward Ortiz

      "Greg is a multifaceted guy," said Savino. "He's highly personal and highly committed," which bodes well for the leader of a guitar orchestra.
      
      Savino said that in the 17th century guitar orchestras were numerous throu… Expand

      "Greg is a multifaceted guy," said Savino. "He's highly personal and highly committed," which bodes well for the leader of a guitar orchestra.
      
      Savino said that in the 17th century guitar orchestras were numerous throughout southern Spain, called "consorts of lute players."
      
      They fell out of favor in the 20th century with the dogma of Andrés Segovia, who was an advocate of the classical guitar as a solo instrument.
      
      Guitar ensembles are now often seen in college and conservatory programs, as well as at summer guitar camps.
      
      However, in Sacramento, "the idea of a standing orchestra that exists on its own … that's unique," Savino said.
      
      In today's concert the focus will be less on dogma and more on simply relishing the pleasure of guitar sound, both for player and audience, Williams said.
      
      "This is geared for guitarists that want to have fun and be part of something big," he said. "And there are a lot of them out there."
      
      Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/18/4130426/sacramento-guitar-orchestra-in.html#storylink=cpy
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      Article: Guitarists push stylistic boundaries
      Sacramento Bee - May 15, 2011
      By Edward Ortiz

      This year a crowd of classical and genre-bending guitarists have performed in the region. And more are on the way with the increased presence of the Sacramento Guitar Society on the concert scene.
      
      That nonprofit is bringing a host of art… Expand

      This year a crowd of classical and genre-bending guitarists have performed in the region. And more are on the way with the increased presence of the Sacramento Guitar Society on the concert scene.
      
      That nonprofit is bringing a host of artists to the area next year, and a fitting example of its diverse lineup can be seen in the upcoming appearance of guitarist Muriel Anderson.
      
      Known for her virtuoso fingerpicking, Anderson combines folk, blues, classical and flamenco. She does so by performing on the standard, the classical and the rarely used steel string harp guitar.
      
      She will appear Saturday and next Sunday on Stage Two of Folsom Lake College's Three Stages performing arts center. Anderson will be joined by noted nuevo flamenco guitarist Raughi Ebert, best known for his work with the duo Tierra Negra. Peruvian percussionist Raul Rodriguez and bassist Ariane Cap will also be part of the mix.
      
      Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/05/15/3623305/guitarists-push-stylistic-boundaries.html#storylink=cpy
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      Article: Eliot Fisk Visits Sacramento
      Sacramento Guitar Society - Oct 11, 2010
      By Daniel Roest

      Eliot Fisk performed a free concert including two dances by Enrique Granados - Andalusa and Danza Triste; Six Harpsichord Sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, The Red Violin Caprices by John Corigliano and three works by Agustín Barrios- Danza, Cueca and… Expand

      Eliot Fisk performed a free concert including two dances by Enrique Granados - Andalusa and Danza Triste; Six Harpsichord Sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, The Red Violin Caprices by John Corigliano and three works by Agustín Barrios- Danza, Cueca and Diana Guarani.
      
      Following the utterly heroic output of artistic and technical brilliance, Fisk answered questions from the audience about his practice habits, his thoughts on the state of guitar education and music education in general and what young artists need to do to inspire their communities.
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    • Event Name: West Coast Guitar Societies Roundtable: All Nonprofits Welcome
      "Wonderful and Recommended"
      Comment posted by: April Angel 916 from California, Apr 11, 2011
      

      Can't say enough good things about this event. Music is very powerful and in my opinion, should be used for good purpose. Hope this event gets enough publicity.

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      Can't say enough good things about this event. Music is very powerful and in my opinion, should be used for good purpose. Hope this event gets enough publicity.

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