Corvallis Guitar Society Newsletter – May 2019

Dear Guitar Friends,

An exciting time is approaching over the next few weeks with the next Guitar Society Meeting on Monday May 6th and the 3rd Annual Corvallis Guitar Festival on Saturday May the 11th. Details of more events are provided below, so read on and enjoy!

Other Upcoming Local Events, Local Artists, or Both…..!

May 1st, OSU’s Guitar en Route series, will feature a duo concert with guitarists Cameron O’Connor and Ikuo Inoue celebrating the art and music of Japan. This will be at OSU Benton Hall COMM 303 at 7:30pm, free admission.

Cedar House Concert Series

On May 24th Lisa Lynne’s Cedar House concert series down in Monroe/Alpine (between Corvallis and Eugene) features James Kline, a master harp-guitarist from Spain who will be performing with his arch/harp guitar. More info available on their website:  https://lisalynne.com/cedarhouse-concerts/

I look forward to seeing you on May 6th at our Guitar Society Meeting and the 3rd Annual Corvallis Guitar Festival on May 11th!

Best Regards

Jon Sharp

President, Corvallis Guitar Society

3rd Annual Corvallis Guitar Society’s Guitar Festival – Tickets & Schedule

For tickets & more information: Tickets & More Information

Corvallis Guitar Society 3rd Annual Guitar Festival May 11th 2019

All Events Take Place at the 1st Presbyterian Church, Corvallis


10:00am – 12:00pm Masterclass with Bill Kanengiser: 4 students, 30 mins each
Venue: Sanctuary
Free and open to the public

12:00 – 1:00pm             LUNCH

1:00 – 2:00pm Lecture on Guitar History with focus on the late 1700 and early 1800’s and the transition to modern six string guitars. Featuring James Bishop Edwards, Cameron O’Connor & Tom Strini.
Venue: Sanctuary
Free and open to the public


2:00 – 2:30pm BREAK


2:30 – 3:30pm            Hawaiian Guitar Concert including Ukulele featuring Ian O’Sullivan
Venue: Sanctuary
Tickets Available online, and at the door


4:00 – 5:00pm Ukulele and Hawaiian Music Workshop with Ian O’Sullivan
Venue: Allison Room
Free and Open to the Public


5:00 – 7:00pm DINNER BREAK


7:00pm- 7:30pm Corvallis Guitar Orchestra Concert Directed by Cameron O’Connor

Venue: Sanctuary


7:30pm – 10:00pm Closing Concert: Classical Guitarist Bill Kanengiser
Venue: Sanctuary
Tickets Available online, and at the door