November 2018: Corvallis Guitar Society Newsletter

November 2018 Newsletter Corvallis Guitar Society

THE NEXT GUITAR SOCIETY MEETING IS MONDAY DECEMBER 3rd 7-9PM

Venue: Odd Fellows Hall, Corvallis
Free & Open to the Public

Dear Guitar Friends,

As we approach the last Guitar Society meeting of the year, I am delighted to welcome Oregonian David Tutmark as our featured artist. David is a classical guitarist actively performing in the Pacific Northwest and is known for his visceral yet polished style of playing, and consistently delivers captivating performances of traditional and contemporary classical guitar. 

Coming from a background in electric guitar and rock, David began studying classical guitar at Portland State University.  After earning a Bachelor’s degree in classical guitar performance from PSU, David began a busy performance career, giving over 300 performances between 2012-2015 alone.  Today David continues to maintain a busy schedule as a performer and teacher of guitar. 

Check out David’s website where you can also listen to some of the lovely music he plays. http://www.davidtutmarkguitar.com/

The December 3rd meeting will also continue the Open Guitar Ensemble where EVERYONE is welcome to bring their guitar and join in. The ensemble music is already posted to the website: https://corvallisguitarsociety.org/ensemble-music-2018-society-meeting/ – download the scores and decide which parts you might like to play, print them out and bring to the meeting. The goal of the Open Ensemble is to perform at the first Winter Guitar Concert which will take place at the Corvallis-Benton County Library on Saturday December 15th. It’s okay if you choose not to be in the concert – still bring your guitar to the Society meeting and join in!

AGENDA MONDAY December 3rd 2018
7:00 – 7:05 pm Welcome
7:05 – 7:45 pm Open Guitar Ensemble: check out the music and download from the website.
7:45 – 8:10 pm Open Stage: share your music with us – all solo guitar styles (or ensembles) and all abilities welcome.
8:10 – 8:20 pm BREAK and Refreshments
8:20 – 9:00 pm Featured Artist: David Tutmark

Entrance is FREE and open to the public (donations gratefully received).

Location: Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97333. The entrance is between New Morning Bakery and Sedlaks Boots and Shoes.

The Opening Corvallis Guitar Society Winter Concert, Saturday December 15th, 3-4pm at Corvallis-Benton County Library

As we approach the end of the year, the grand finale for 2018 will be the opening Winter Guitar Series Concert at the Corvallis-Benton County Library on Saturday December 15th from 3- 4pm. The concert will feature the Corvallis Guitar Society Group Ensemble performing a range of classical music from around the world including the world premier of two works by Oregonian composer Jason Heald. The event will be rounded out by duet and solo performances by members of the Guitar.

Entrance is FREE and open to the public. Mark your calendars!

The remainder of the Winter  Concert Series will feature fabulous guitarists from around Oregon!
Sunday January 13th, 3-4pm The Oregon Guitar Quartet
Saturday February 16th, 3-4pm James Bishop Edwards and Cameron O’Connor

MORE UPCOMING GUITAR EVENTS….

The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra Featuring Berto Boyd

Our Artistic Director and guitar Maestro Berto Boyd will be performing Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D Major together with the Salem Philharmonia Orchestra.

Saturday December 1st 7pm and Sunday December 2nd 3pm 2018
Venue:  Chemeketa Community College Auditorium – Bldg 6, E Campus Loop
4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97309

Information and Tickets are available now: http://www.salemphil.org/concerts/upcoming-performances/

Program: SIBELIUS, Spring Song, CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO, Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D Major, BRAHMS, Symphony No. 1

The OSU Wind Ensemble Featuring Cameron O’Connor

Features OSU guitar faculty Cameron O’Connor in the Oregon premiere of Stephen Goss’ Concerto of Colours, an adventurous and virtuosic new work. 

Sunday December 2nd , 3pm
Venue: the La Sells Stewart Center.

The OSU Guitar Ensemble Fall concert

Join us for an evening of both large and intimate chamber works featuring arrangements of Handel, Bach, Faure, and more! 

Wednesday, Nov. 28th  at 7 pm
Venue: Community Hall 303 (formerly Benton Hall).

I look forward to seeing you on December 3rd at our next monthly meeting,

Best Regards
Jon Sharp
President, Corvallis Guitar Society

October & November 2018: Corvallis Guitar Society Newsletter

THE NEXT GUITAR SOCIETY MEETING IS MONDAY November 5th 7-9PM

Venue: Odd Fellows Hall, Corvallis

Free & Open to the Public

Dear Guitar Friends,

November the 5th is Bonfire Night (courtesy of Guy Fawkes) and the explosive celebration we have planned here in Corvallis at the Guitar Society meeting will feature fine classical guitarist Wenjun Qi!

Dr. Qi is a versatile classical guitarist and Director of the Guitar Program at Southern Oregon University. Wenjun received her Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University Of Southern California Thornton School of Music. In her solo guitar performance, she embraces different genres such as jazz, electronic, and rock in addition to traditional classical guitar composition. Wenjun is an enthusiastic guitarist who has performed in concerts on both sides of the Pacific Ocean including New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Medford, Ashland, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Xi’an and Fuzhou.

The November 5th meeting will also continue the Open Guitar Ensemble where EVERYONE is welcome to bring their guitar and join in. The ensemble music is already posted to the website: https://corvallisguitarsociety.org/ensemble-music-2018-society-meeting/ – download the scores and decide which parts you might like to play, print them out and bring to the meeting. The goal of the Open Ensemble is to perform at the first Winter Guitar Concert which will take place at the Corvallis-Benton County Library on Saturday December 15th. It’s okay if you choose not to be in the concert – still bring your guitar to the Society meeting and join in!

AGENDA MONDAY November 5th 2018
7:00 – 7:05pm Welcome
7:05 – 7:40 pm Open Guitar Ensemble: check out the music and download from the website.
7:45 – 8:10pm Open Stage: share your music with us – all solo guitar styles (or ensembles) and all abilities welcome.
8:10 – 8:20pm BREAK and Refreshments
8:20 – 9:00pm Featured Artist: Dr. Wenjun Qi

Entrance is FREE and open to the public (donations gratefully received).

Location: Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97333. The entrance is between New Morning Bakery and Sedlaks Boots and Shoes.

Winter Guitar Concert Series: Corvallis Guitar Society and Corvallis-Benton County Library

The Guitar Society has set up a Winter Concert Series in cooperation with the Corvallis-Benton County Library. Entrance is FREE and open to the public. Mark your calendars!

The first of three concerts will feature music by local guitar aficionados and the Guitar Society Group Ensemble.

Saturday December 15th, 3-4pm Guitar Society Group Ensemble and local guitarists
Sunday January 13th, 3-4pm The Oregon Guitar Quartet
Saturday February 16th, 3-4pm James Bishop Edwards and Cameron O’Connor

LOTS MORE UPCOMING GUITAR EVENTS….

The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra Featuring Berto Boyd

Our Artistic Director and guitar Maestro Berto Boyd will be performing Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D Major together with the Salem Philharmonia Orchestra.

Saturday December 1st 7pm and Sunday December 2nd 3pm 2018

Venue:  Chemeketa Community College Auditorium – Bldg 6, E Campus Loop
4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97309

Information and Tickets are available now: http://www.salemphil.org/concerts/upcoming-performances/

Program: SIBELIUS, Spring Song, CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO, Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D Major, BRAHMS, Symphony No. 1

The inaugural concert of OSU’s Guitar En Route Series

Featuring Oregon Symphony violinist Ryan Lee, along with OSU’s own guitarist Cameron O’Connor in:  A Tale of Two Cities – a concert juxtaposing the guitar cultures of 1820s Vienna and modern-day Buenos Aires and featuring the music of Maximo Diego Pujol, Astor Piazzolla, Franz Schubert, and Mauro Giuliani.

Entrance is FREE

Tuesday Nov.  6th  at 7:30pm

Venue: Community Hall 303 (Formerly Benton Hall 303)

The OSU Wind Ensemble Featuring Cameron O’Connor

Features OSU guitar faculty Cameron O’Connor in the Oregon premiere of Stephen Goss’ Concerto of Colours, an adventurous and virtuosic new work.

Sunday December 2nd , 3pm

Venue: the La Sells Stewart Center.

The OSU Guitar Ensemble Fall concert

Join us for an evening of both large and intimate chamber works featuring arrangements of Handel, Bach, Faure, and more!

Wednesday, Nov. 28th  at 7 pm

Venue: Community Hall 303 (formerly Benton Hall).

I look forward to seeing you on November 5th at our next monthly meeting.

Best Regards,

Jon Sharp
President, Corvallis Guitar Society

October 2018: Corvallis Guitar Society Newsletter

THE NEXT GUITAR SOCIETY MEETING IS MONDAY October 1st 7-9PM

Venue: Odd Fellows Hall, Corvallis

Free & Open to the Public

Dear Guitar Friends,

It’s already time for the next Guitar Society meeting and I am delighted to announce that jazz guitarist Will Brahm, will be our featured artist. Born in Portland Oregon, Will graduated from the Cole Conservatory of music at Cal State Long Beach, LA in 2012 and went on to form his world music group “Homenaje“, releasing their debut album “La Mariposa y el Mentiroso” in 2017. He tours extensively within the US and has also toured to Asia, Canada, and Europe with his music. If you like Pat Metheny, you will like Will Brahm! Check out his website for more details: http://willbrahm.com/

Also at the October 1st meeting we will continue the Open Guitar Ensemble where EVERYONE is welcome to bring their guitar and join in. The ensemble music is already posted to the website:

http://corvallisguitarsociety.org/ensemble-music-2018-society-meeting/ – download the scores and decide which parts you might like to play, print them out and bring to the meeting. The goal of the Open Ensemble is to perform at the first Winter Guitar Concert which will take place at the Corvallis-Benton County Library on Saturday December 15th. It’s okay if you choose not to be in the concert – still bring your guitar to the Society meeting and join in!

AGENDA MONDAY October 1st 2018
7:00 – 7:05pm Welcome
7:05 – 7:40 pm Open Guitar Ensemble: check out the music and download from the website.

7:45 – 8:10pm Open Stage: share your music with us – all solo guitar styles (or ensembles) and all abilities welcome.
8:10 – 8:20pm BREAK and Refreshments
8:20 – 9:00pm Featured Artist: Will Brahm

Entrance is FREE and open to the public (donations gratefully received).

Location: Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97333. The entrance is between New Morning Bakery and Sedlaks Boots and Shoes.

Upcoming Guitar Society Meetings

Our Artistic Director Berto Boyd has done a great job lining up top quality featured artists for our 2018 Guitar Society Meetings:

Monday November 5th: Wenjun Qi

Monday December 3rd: David Tutmark

Winter Guitar Concert Series: Corvallis Guitar Society and Corvallis-Benton County Library

The Guitar Society has set up a Winter Concert Series in cooperation with the Corvallis-Benton County Library. The first concert will be on Saturday December 15th from 3pm – 4pm and will feature music by local guitar aficionados and the Guitar Society Group Ensemble.  All guitarists are welcome to participate in the Guitar Society Group Ensemble section of the program; rehearsals take place at all the upcoming First Monday Guitar Society Meetings, and the music is already posted to the website; download the scores and decide which parts you might like to play, print them out and bring to the meetings.

The Winter Concert Series is as follows:

Saturday December 15th, 3-4pm Guitar Society Group Ensemble and local guitarists

Saturday January 19th, 3-4pm Program TBD

Saturday February 16th, 3-4pm Program TBD

LOTS MORE UPCOMING GUITAR EVENTS…. 

The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra Featuring Berto Boyd

Our Artistic Director and guitar Maestro Berto Boyd will be performing Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D Major together with the Salem Philharmonia Orchestra.

 Saturday December 1st 7pm and Sunday December 2nd 3pm 2018

Venue:  Chemeketa Community College Auditorium – Bldg 6, E Campus Loop
4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97309

Information and Tickets are available now: http://www.salemphil.org/concerts/upcoming-performances/

Program: SIBELIUS, Spring Song, CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO, Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D Major, BRAHMS, Symphony No. 1

The inaugural concert of OSU’s Guitar En Route Series

Featuring Oregon Symphony violinist Ryan Lee, along with OSU’s own guitarist Cameron O’Connor in:  A Tale of Two Cities – a concert juxtaposing the guitar cultures of 1820s Vienna and modern-day Buenos Aires and featuring the music of Maximo Diego Pujol, Astor Piazzolla, Franz Schubert, and Mauro Giuliani.

Entrance is FREE

Tuesday Nov.  6th  at 7:30pm

Venue: Community Hall 303 (Formerly Benton Hall 303)

The OSU Wind Ensemble Featuring Cameron O’Connor

Features OSU guitar faculty Cameron O’Connor in the Oregon premiere of Stephen Goss’ Concerto of Colours, an adventurous and virtuosic new work.

Sunday December 2nd , 3pm

Venue: the La Sells Stewart Center.

The OSU Guitar Ensemble Fall Concert

Join us for an evening of both large and intimate chamber works featuring arrangements of Handel, Bach, Faure, and more!

Wednesday, Nov. 28th  at 7 pm

Venue: Community Hall 303 (formerly Benton Hall).

I look forward to seeing you on October 1st at our next monthly meeting,

Best Regards

Jon Sharp

President, Corvallis Guitar Society