Here are the five pieces of music for the ensemble session:

Martin Said to his Man, by Thomas Ravenscroft, Arr. Andrew Forrest

Pavane, La Venissienne, by Claude Gervaise, Arr. Andrew Forrest

Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, by Pietro Mascagni, Arr. Derek Hasted

Breakfast in America, by Rick Davies and Rodger Hodgson, Arr. Derek Hasted

Mr Blue Sky, by Jeff Lynne, Arr. Derek Hasted

The first two pieces are arrangements for guitar ensemble by Andrew Forrest and the scores/parts are available to download (see below). Email me [email protected] in order to get the guitar scores/parts of the other three pieces arranged by Derek Hasted.

When you look at the pieces, decide which part you wish play, and bring the music with you to the Guitar Society meeting.

Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Venue: Odd Fellows Hall, Corvallis
Free & Open to the Public

Featuring Classical Guitarist Hilary Field

We are honored to welcome Hilary as our featured artist for the Corvallis Guitar Society! As an international performing and recording artist, Hilary Field has garnered praise for her dynamic virtuosity, her sensitive musicianship, and for the emotional depth she brings to the heart of classical guitar music. Hilary is a past winner of the Northwest Young Artist Series Competition and was the first guitarist to win the Frances Walton Soloist Competition. She has released several award winning CDs including her debut recording, Music of Spain and Latin America, which was a winner for Classical Album of the Year by the National Association of Independent Record Distributors. Hilary was recently sponsored by the US Embassy to perform and tour in South America, and has been a featured performer in multiple international guitar festivals around the world. Hilary has held faculty positions as the head of the Guitar department at Seattle Pacific University and Pacific Lutheran University in Washington State.

Here’s what other’s have said about Hilary:

“Field plays everything with a refined musicality, immaculate technique, and unfailingly lovely sound.”

Guitar Foundation of America

“Field is one of a growing number of gifted women gaining prominence in the classical guitar world…..Field displays sensitive musicianship, solid technique, and a burnished tone.
– Acoustic Guitar

“Field is a dynamic player. She doesn’t just recite what can often be complex work, but imbues it with fire and grace.”
– The Seattle Times

Take a moment to see her performing on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rano-mrPaFE

AGENDA MONDAY March 2nd 2020
7:30 – 7:35 pm Welcome
7:35 – 8:15 pm Open Guitar Ensemble: email me [email protected]  to get the guitar scores/parts if you want to join in – anyone is welcome!
8:15 – 8:35 pm Open Stage: anyone is welcome to come and share guitar music with us
8:35 – 8:45 pm BREAK and Refreshments
8:45 – 9:30 pm Featured Concert Artist – Hilary Field

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.

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

Featuring George Benton England: “New Histories Program” for nineteenth century and modern guitars

Originally of Northern California, George England currently resides in New York City where he performs and teaches guitar and theory. George is regularly engaged as a soloist and chamber musician with the NYC-based Ensemble Music Humana, Sinfonia Spirituosa in California, and as guitarist with the Cantanti Project. Currently, George is faculty in guitar and musicianship at the esteemed Diller-Quaile School of Music, in Greenwich Village, Brooklyn Guitar School, and founded the Sacramento Guitar Institute. George holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University.

His performances will include a unique set of works on theorbo and nineteenth century guitar by composers such as Kapsberger, Hurel, Coste, Sor, and others. More information may be found at: wwww.GeorgeEngland.com

AGENDA MONDAY February 3^rd 2020
7:30 – 7:35 pm Welcome
7:35 – 8:10 pm Open Guitar Ensemble: email me [email protected]  to get the guitar scores/parts if you want to join in – anyone is welcome!
8:10 – 8:35 pm Open Stage: anyone is welcome to come and share guitar music with us
8:35 – 8:45 pm BREAK and Refreshments
8:45 – 9:30 pm Featured Concert Artist – George Benton England

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.