January meetup themed “Distant Lands” exploring music from Iberia to the Andes. 7:15pm: Members’ showcase (solos/chamber ensembles). 8:10pm: Annual General Meeting. 9:00pm: BCGS Large Ensemble rehearsal. Repertoire ranges from beginner Pasieczny miniatures to advanced Krouse variations. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol. £8. Bristol Classical Guitar Society’s monthly gathering for performance and community music-making.
“Numbers and Patterns” – exploring groove, symmetry, and variations. 7:15pm: Member showcase performances. 8:10pm: Guest artists Emily Andrews & Francisco Correa preview “From Honey To Ashes” album. 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Mathematical and rhythmic approaches to classical guitar repertoire. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS meetup featuring members and guest artists. Visitors welcome.
“Faces and Places” – musical portraits and scene-inspired pieces. 7:15pm: Member performances. 7:45pm: Peter Smith on “Neuroscience of Practicing.” 8:10pm: Bridget & Milton Mermikides present “Guitar and Electronics.” 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. £8. Contemporary classical guitar with electronic enhancement. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS gathering combining performance, educational talks, innovative techniques.
“Hidden Treasures” – overlooked gems and modern miniatures. 7:15pm: Member showcase performances of lesser-known repertoire. 8:10pm: Guest artist performance. 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Discover forgotten baroque pieces and contemporary miniatures deserving wider recognition. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS meetup celebrating breadth of classical guitar literature beyond standard repertoire. All levels welcome.
“Study in Style” – etudes as concert pieces. 7:15pm: Member performances (Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Sor studies). 7:45pm: John Powell: “Why 12 Frets to the Octave?” 8:10pm: Gerald Garcia: “Anatomy of an Etude.” 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Exploring intersection of technique and musicality. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS gathering on pedagogical repertoire with performance value.
“Once Upon A Time” – music with narratives and plot. 7:15pm: Member showcase of programmatic works. 8:10pm: Tim Button: “The Musical Athlete” (physical demands of playing). 09:10 Ensemble rehearsal . £8. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol.
Members’ Summer Concert featuring solos, chamber ensembles, and BCGS Large Ensemble. 7:15pm: Pre-concert ensemble rehearsal. 8:00pm: Public concert begins. Annual celebration showcasing society members’ diverse repertoire and musicianship. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. £7. Experience Bristol’s classical guitar community performing intimate solos to full ensemble pieces. Public warmly welcomed.
“I may be easy, but at least I’m not cheap” – Grade 4 maximum difficulty performed beautifully. 7:15pm: Member showcase emphasizing musical expression over technical display. 8:10pm: Guest artist performance. 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Celebrating accessible repertoire played with artistry. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS meetup welcoming all skill levels. Inclusive classical guitar community.
“Moonlit Strings” – gentle night music. 7:15pm: Member showcase (lullabies to nocturnes). 7:45pm: Cari Aplin’s Grade 8 recital. 8:10pm: International Guitar Festival Young Artists Platform (TBA). 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Lyrical, cantabile classical guitar celebrating peaceful, contemplative moods. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS gathering supporting emerging talent and expressive repertoire.
Annual Composition/Arrangement Competition! £100 first prize, £50 second. 7:15pm: Competition performances and judging. 8:10pm: Double ensemble rehearsal. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Celebrate original classical guitar works. Terms/conditions apply. Ensemble focus month
