April 17, 2025 Wesley Church, 75 Taranaki St. 7:30pm – 8:30pm Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AFbFFsRrB/
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April 6 2025
Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington We will be in the downstairs meeting room (this is a one off change) 4:15 – 5:30 Ensemble We will start with a simple ensemble piece led by Clyde Clemett. We will also use a new 2025 ensemble booklet. A pdf copy of the ensemble book may be accessed here: https://disk.yandex.com/i/E4YCj4cFbF4hLg We will play from the following pieces (have a look and choose a suitable part): Pavane “Mille Ducas” by Tylman Susato Air on the G String (*) by J.S. Bach Meridian by Richard (*) Charlton Habanera (*) by Georges
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First Meeting of 2025 and AGM
Our next meeting and AGM is Sunday, 2 March 2025 4.15 pm to 6.30 pm Thistle Hall 4:15 – 5:30 Ensemble We will start with a simple ensemble piece led by Clyde Clemett. We will also use a new 2025 ensemble booklet. 5:30 – 5:45 Annual General MeetingPresentation of financial report, election of Committee Members and Officers, and new membership motion. See detailed agenda below (including a link to the 2024 Financial Statements). 5:55 – 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.
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December 1, 2024 Concert by Julie Bevan
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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The Wellington Classical Guitar Society Summer School Fund
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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November 3, 2024 Hamish Goodhue
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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September 1st 2024 – Laura Kurusa
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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August 4, 2024 – Concert by Joel Baldwin
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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July 2024 Meeting
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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May 2024 Meeting
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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