Corvallis Guitar Society first meeting

The 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 20^thCentury literature.

Each meeting presents playing opportunities in both an ensemble and a solo ‘open stage’ setting.

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.

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.

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.

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.