GuitarConcertsMasterCalendar

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compiled and circulated for the South Bay Guitar Society

http://www.sbgs.org 408 292-0704

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*---- events calendar ----*

compiled and circulated for South Bay Guitar Society

http://www.sbgs.org 408 292-0704

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concert overview

2009

Jan 10 Andrew York $25/20/15

Feb 7 Marcin Dylla $20/15

Mar 27-29 5th annual Guitar solo & ensemble Festival

Mar 27 George Sakellariou $20/15

Mar 28 Muriel Anderson with John Doan $25/20/15

Apr 25 Alturas Duo $25/20/15

May 16 Marcus Tardelli $20/15

Order on-line: www.sbgs.org or call 408 292-0704

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** Tue Dec 16 7 - 9pm

South Bay Guitar Society has established a seasional tradition... join us for our 4th annual Holiday

Ensemble coached and directed by JERRY SNYDER. This is a no-rehearsal sight reading experience intended for musicians of all skill levels who just show up with an instrument and the holiday spirit. Music scores (bring your music stand) will be provided. While centered around the classical guitar, past impromptu Holiday Ensembles have included cello, recorder, viola, tambourine, harp, flute, bass and pan pipes. For those not playing, please bring a seasonal plate to share and enjoy. Apple cider, eggnog and coffee will be provided. It's free and your family, friends and neighbors are most welcome.

Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. For directions: www.SJLibrary.org

** And now a few words about membership in SBGS.

Each year in November we send snail mail to every viable address in our database... describing why the Society is a great community value and most deserving of your support. If you have already mailed in your member donation check or processed your on-line credit card membership, we thank you for your confidence and timely support of our mission. If you are not yet a member, please visit our MEMBERSHIP page at www.sbgs.org and notice that it only takes 90 seconds to join in. Oh! Yes, we are an IRS registered 510c3 non-profit and you are just in time to leverage a 2008 deduction.

** Fri Dec 19 5pm

SJSU Guitar Quartet live radio performance interview Radio KKUP 91.5 MHz FM

** 56th annual Young (age 18 - 30) Artist Award Auditions Sponsored by the San Jose Music Study Club. $2400 in prizes. Auditions at De Anza College, Cupertino.

Request application form from ralph_susan@juno.com or 408 353-1769 Applications due in Feb 1, 2009

** Mon Dec 22 7:30pm

South Bay Guitar Society presents the SJSU Guitar Quartet in concert. The benefit event is part of the 12th annual Season of Hope Concert Series which supports basic services for the impoverished in the downtown San Jose area. Your generosity is appreciated.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St, downtown San Jose.

SJSU Guitar Quartet members are Daniel Foley, Lisa LeFevre, Denis Ryman and Jon Sharp.

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75th Suite (Three Movements) Horn & Jones

Lotus Eaters Andrew York

Sonata in D Domenico Scarlatti

Pavane pour une Enfante Defunte Maurice Ravel

Arr. Jeremy Sparks

Nuca Llacta Traditional Peruvian Arr. Patrick Francis

Alexanders Feast G. F. Handel

Slavonic Dance No. 2, Op. 72 Antonin Dvorak

Slavonic Dance No. 7, Op. 46

Pacific Coast Highway York

Silent Night Arr. Lisa LeFevre

Mi Compadre Nicolas Traditional Afro/Peruvian

Arr. David Duenas

** Sat Jan 10 8pm

South Bay Guitar Society presents ANDREW YORK, solo guitar concert. Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. 5th Street, downtown San Jose. Tex: $25/$20/$15

order on-line: www.sbgs.org or call 408 292-0704

** Sun Jan 11 11am-1pm

ANDREW YORK masterworkshop. The session is open to exploring musical topics ranging from composition, improvisation, technique, performance, interpretation and music business. Bring your guitar and music stand. $10 ($ members & Longay students) at the door. Longay Conservatory of Guitar, 4701 Patrick Henry Drive, Building 9, Santa Clara

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** Sat Dec 13 8pm

VGo Recordings presents the San Francisco Guitar Quartet. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1600 Santa Lucia Ave., San Bruno (Adjacent to San Bruno Park). Tix: $10 www.VGoRecordings.com

Founded in 1997, the San Francisco Guitar Quartet has established itself as a dynamic force in the guitar world through its ground-breaking concerts and recordings. They are committed to presenting new music - coalescing classical, world, and improvisatory musical traditions.

The members of SFGQ, Mark Simons, Patrick O'Connell, David Dueñas, and Patrick Francis, have each distinguished themselves as recording artists and chamber musicians through their national and international touring, CD releases, and such achievements as first prize in the Baltimore Chamber Music Awards Competition, a Fulbright Scholarship, and a concert appearance in Carnegie Hall. Group members also hold faculty positions in Bay Area colleges and universities.

** Sun Dec 21 7pm

From The Top... radio performance interview with guitarist ROBERTO GRANADOS. KDFC 102.1

** Fri Jan 16 8pm

Flamenco with Angel Romero (see Jan 17 below). Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St, Downtown, Redwood City Tix: $34/$29 www.PeninsulaSymphony.org

** Sat Jan 17 8pm

Flamenco with Angel Romero and the colorful Flamenco dance company Brisas de Espana light up the stage in a brilliant Spanish program. Flint Center/DeAnza College 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., De Anza College, Cupertino. Tix: $34/$29 www.PeninsulaSymphony.org

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Manuel De Falla Interlude and Dance from La Vida Breve

Georges Bizet Carmen Suite

Manuel De Falla Three Cornered Hat Suite

Emmanuel Chabrier Espana

Carolina Lugo's Brisas de Espana

Joaquin Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez

Angel Romero, guitar

** Sat Jan 17 8pm

Omni Concerts presents JASON VIEAUX, solo classical guitar, San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Close to perfection, with maturity, confidence, emotion and virtuosity. Soundboard Magazine -- One of America's finest classical guitarists. Tix: $36 On-line: ww.OmniConcerts.com

** Fri Jan 23 6:30pm (performance begins 7:20pm) Silicon Valley Arts Coalition presents its 6th annual Arts Panorama gala evening of wine, Eulipia hors d'oeuvres, "best of" entertainment by member organizations and a silent auction featuring fascinating and unusual (many one-of-a-kind) art objects and experiences. The South Bay Guitar Society is a charter member of SVAC and we will be represented on stage by STEVE LIN solo classical guitar. Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. 5th St,downtown San Jose. Ticket donation: $20. Order on-line: www.svArts.org or 408 251-8440.

** Thu Feb 19 6pm (pre-concert lecture 5:30pm)

Music@Market Twilight Series presents "Tragedia,Commedia y Pizzolla," an exciting exploration of the life and music of Astor Piazzolla by Quinteno Quilombo (bandoneon, violin, electric guitar, piano and double bass). Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St, downtown San Jose Tix: $25/$20 www.MusicSouthBay.org

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Society often lists guitar events other than those it produces. We try to get it right, but sometimes we are given less than complete information or things change. Avoid disappointment by advance confirming event specifics.

The Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its 2008-2009 San Francisco season of guitar concerts. The Omni Series, currently in its 28th season is considered to be one of the most extensive and longest running series for classical and acoustic guitar in the world. Complete details may be found at www.omniconcerts.com.

Richard Patterson

Artistic Director

Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts

236 West Portal Avenue #1

San Francisco, CA 94127

v (415) 242-4500 or (650) 726-1203

www.omniconcerts.com

2008 - 2009 SEASON

September 27, 2008 PABLO SAINZ VILLEGAS

Green Room 8 PM