Calendar

Calendar

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calendar@corvallisfolklore.org

 

Dec
7
Sun
Vocal Improv jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vocal Jam Circle @ Riverfront Park Maple Tree
Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

First Sunday Vocal Jam Circle

Vocal improv singing for all skill levels and ages.

Dec
28
Sun
Song Circle at Kurt’s @ Kurt's House
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Jan
4
Sun
Vocal Improv jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Jan 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vocal Jam Circle @ Riverfront Park Maple Tree
Jan 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

First Sunday Vocal Jam Circle

Vocal improv singing for all skill levels and ages.

Jan
5
Mon
Corvallis Guitar Society first meeting @ Gracewinds Music Lesson Loft
Jan 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Corvallis Guitar SocietyThe Corvallis Guitar Society has been established to promote classical guitar and related styles in the central Willamette Valley area and is your opportunity to meet fellow guitarists as well as perform and listen to guitar music in a supportive environment. The Society is open to all ages and abilities and encourages guitarists to come out of the woodwork and play whether it is your first attempt at performing, or playing in an ensemble.  Styles of music include classical, flamenco, finger-style, solo jazz and guitar ensemble music from the Renaissance through to 20thCentury literature.
Each meeting presents playing opportunities in both an ensemble and a solo ‘open stage’ setting.
Ensemble
To play in the ensemble simply bring your guitar, footstool and, if you have one, an electronic tuner. Sheet music will be provided from very easy to early intermediate – just pull up a chair and join in! All ages and abilities are encouraged but some ability to read music is of course required. Where possible, the music will be posted on the Society website ahead of time for those wishing to select their part and practice ahead of the session.
Solo Performance ‘Open Stage’
For solo performers, sign up at the door for the open stage portion of the meeting and plan on playing your piece to a supportive audience. All levels are welcome and this is a good opportunity for people looking for their first performance experience. Duets and guitar ensembles including guitar paired with other instruments such as flute or violin are also welcome.
Or Just Listen
If you would rather just listen, that’s OK too as each meeting will include a featured artist for the last section of the session who will present a selection of pieces.
Support
The Corvallis Guitar Society has been established to serve the guitar community and attendance at meetings is free for members and membership is free! Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door and in exchange for refreshments at the mid-session break to support the administrative overheads and, importantly, to provide some funding for the featured artist.
We would like to thank Gracewinds Music for allowing use of their customer space for what we hope will be entertaining, educational and fun sessions.
Jan
11
Sun
Song Circle at Dick and Diane’s @ Dick and Diane's House
Jan 11 @ 6:30 pm
Jan
25
Sun
Song Circle at Kurt’s @ Kurt's House
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Feb
1
Sun
Vocal Improv jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Feb 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vocal Jam Circle @ Riverfront Park Maple Tree
Feb 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

First Sunday Vocal Jam Circle

Vocal improv singing for all skill levels and ages.

Feb
15
Sun
Ralph Penunuri, Folksinger @ Imagine Coffee
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ralph PenunuriRalph Penunuri
Folksinger

 

Played in Marin County bands Fairfax Street Choir (Gospel Rock), Happy Valley (Progressive Folk); and in Corvallis, Oregon, played in Two Hits & a Ms. (Orig. Roots & Swing), Bon Ton Roulet (Cajun-Zydeco) and Inner Strength Gospel Quartet (Black Congregational style covers — Blind Boys of Alabama, Dixie Hummingbirds, etc…).

Played in front of thousands at UC Berkeley Amphitheater, San Francisco Cow Palace & Golden Gate Park Festivals. Played for just a handful too. Most memorable was SF Cow Palace with Fairfax Street Choir, opening for Crosby-Stills-Nash & Young.

Currently write, play, sit in with friends and host a monthly vocal jam in Corvallis, OR.

Feb
22
Sun
Song Circle at Kurt’s @ Kurt's House
Feb 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mar
1
Sun
Vocal Improv jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Mar 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vocal Jam Circle @ Riverfront Park Maple Tree
Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

First Sunday Vocal Jam Circle

Vocal improv singing for all skill levels and ages.

Mar
2
Mon
Corvallis Guitar Society Meeting @ Odd Fellows Hall
Mar 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Corvallis Guitar Society

The goal of the Corvallis Guitar Society is to act as a catalyst to bring local guitarists out of the woodwork and provide an opportunity to perform and enjoy guitar music in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The accent here is on participation and we hope people will want to participate in the open stage section also – no piece of music is too short or simple (though there is a five minute limit if we have a full sign-up sheet) and you are guaranteed a warm round of applause for showing us what you can do! We do have a limited number of open stage slots so be sure to sign up early at the front desk on the way in.

Our Mission

To promote classical and related guitar styles by providing a supportive performance environment for people of all ages and ability.

We seek to achieve this through a monthly meeting that provides an opportunity to discuss, listen to, and play solo guitar music including classical, flamenco, finger-style, jazz, as well as classical guitar ensemble styles.