5:45-6:30 Thistle Hall 293 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington Programme: ‘Songs of Love’ Anchored in Time                                                            Julie Bevan Deve Ser Amor                                        Baden Powell (1937–2000)                                                         Vinicius de Moraes (1913–1980) Piwakawaka                                                                    Julie Bevan Apelo                                                                           Baden Powell                                                                            Vinicius de Moraes As Rosas Nao Falam      Cartola (Angenor de Oliveira) (1908 –1980) A-Frame Lullaby                                                              Julie Bevan Eu Sei Eu Vou Te Amar                Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994)                                                                             Vinicius de Moraes Waltz of the Owls                                                            Julie Bevan Asa Branca                                      Humberto Teixeira (1915–1979) Riffle Fish                                                                        Julie Bevan Poneke musician Julie Bevan began her musical training on piano, graduating to guitar as soon as she could
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This year three awards of $500.00 each are available to support participation in the Nelson Classical Guitar Summer School (11-17 January 2025) Classical Guitar Summer School – Nelson Centre of Musical Arts please note that successful applicants will have an extension of the early bird registration fee. Applications for an award should be made to the WCGS and sent to Clyde Clemett (president) via email at [email protected] cc secretary Richard Croad [email protected]. Applications are open to any person who plays classical guitar (minimum level grade 3) and is due by 5pm Monday November 25th. Your application should include: • contact
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5:30—6:30 Concert by Hamish Goodhue Variations on a Theme by Mozart Op.9.        F. Sor (1778-1839) Fugue in A minor BWV1000                    J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Five Bagatelles                               William Walton (1902-1983) ii- Lento iii – Alla Cubana Danza Brasilera                                   Jorge Morel (1931-2021) Hymne a l’amour   E. Piaf (1915-1963); M. Monnot (1903-1961)                                                  Arr. Roland Dyens (1955-2016) A Night in Bastille                                Thomas Viloteau (1985*) Hamish began his guitar studies in New Plymouth with experienced pedagogue Dominique Blatti. After moving to Wellington in 2018, he continued to learn privately with Owen Moriarty, one of New Zealand’s most accomplished and
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Workshop by Lora Kurusa (17:20 – 17:40) : Want to know the secrets of a rich tone? Come to Lora’s workshop/ concert on the 1st of September where she will be giving you the tips and tricks for a beautiful warm tone. She will be covering how to shape/file the nails, what tools to use, and she will be going over picking technique/ position of the hand. Bring your nail care tools (nail filer, sanding paper) and put them to use!  Public Concert (17:50 – 18:30) : Lora Kurusa   Born and raised in Budapest Hungary, Lora started her classical guitar
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Our next meeting is Sunday, 4 August 2024, 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm. Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington, Head upstairs to the first floor 4:15 – 5:00 Ensemble: We will start with a simple ensemble piece led by Clyde Clemett.  We will also use the new 2024 ensemble booklet. Bring your guitar and a stand to participate. 5:00 – 5:35 Solo/Small Ensemble Playing A chance to perform / try out new pieces or revise/perfect your current playlist.  All are welcome to join in. 5:50 – 6:30   Concert: Joel Baldwin Joel is a Wellington based, award winning
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Join us for our next meeting is Sunday, 7 July 20244.15 pm to 6.30 pm, Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba St 4:15 – 5:00 Ensemble – everybody’s favorite – bring your music stand. 5:00 – 5:35 Solo/Small Ensemble PlayingA chance to perform / try out new pieces or revise/perfect your current playlist. All are welcome to join in. 5:50 – 6:30 “In C” (Terry Riley) workshop and play through lead by Clyde Clemett.
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The next meeting of the Wellington Classical Guitar Society is Sunday, 5 May 2024 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm atThistle Hall.                                   4:15—5:15 Ensemble We will start with a simple ensemble piece led by Clyde Clemett.  We will also use the new 2024 ensemble booklet. 5:45—6:30 Solo/Small Ensemble Playing A chance to perform / try out new pieces or revise/perfect your current playlist.  All are welcome to join in. Upcoming Events Gian Marco – June 2024 (https://www.gianmarcociampa.com/)Chris Everest duo (with violin) – August 4, 2024 Lora Korusa – September 4, 2024 Owen Carty – October 6, 2024 Hamish Goodhue – November
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Our next meeting is Sunday, 7 April 2024 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington 4:15—5:15 Ensemble We will start with a simple ensemble piece led by Clyde Clemett.  We will also use the new 2024 ensemble booklet. 5:45—6:30 Solo/Small Ensemble Playing A chance to perform / try out new pieces or revise/perfect your current playlist.  All are welcome to join in. Upcoming Events June 2024 Gian Marco – (https://www.gianmarcociampa.com/) August 4, 2024 Chris Evertest duo (with violin) September 4, 2024 Lora Korusa October 6, 2024 Owen Carty November 3, 2024 Hamish Goodhue
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Our next meeting and Concert is Sunday, 3 December 2023 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm. 4:15–4:50 Ensemble Clyde will lead us in some new pieces designed to suit all levels to play by sight reading.  Also, we will play some final pieces from the 2023 ensemble booklet. 4:50–5:30 Solo/Small Ensemble Playing A chance to perform / try out new pieces or revise/perfect your current playlist.  All are welcome to join in. 5:30–6:30 Christmas party Food and drinks (bring something along to share) Upcoming Events Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School, 15 – 20 January 2024 https://www.taranakisummerschool.com/ Ensemble Music Most of the
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