Tag: monthly-meetup

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

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

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.

Theme:Something Old or Something New. Old repertoire you learnt long ago, or something you just learnt! 19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles 19:45-20:00 Members’ Short Talk TBD 20:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal Double session to prepare for next month’s concert!