CGSV Guitar Gatherings
GG4: John Griffiths
Host: Nadia Sartori
10-August 2-5pm
This gathering will feature:
· John Griffiths, showcasing and playing some of his collection of early music instruments such as the vihuela and tracing the moderns guitar’s ancestry including refreshments.
This will be an illustrated lecture or a concert with commentary. The instruments John will use will be as follows:
Early one-piece “solid body” vihuela,
Later 16th-century vihuela,
Baroque guitar,
18th-century 6-string guitar,
19th-century (1830-ish) guitar, and,
Torres guitar
Of course, members will be very welcome to play in the second half of these events. In addition, bring your new guitar along to show everyone!!
Come and introduce yourself at these member events and play your favourite pieces to a receptive audience of fellow members and guitar enthusiasts. Even if you don’t plan to play you might like to try other members' guitars.
If you'd like to play at one of the gatherings please call or text Paul, 0413 059 960
Admittance for members is free , non-members $10.
North Balwyn Baptist Church
Address: 136 Doncaster Road,
Balwyn North, Vic 3104
CGSV's Guitar Gatherings provide the opportunity for players of all levels to perform to an audience of like minded and sympathetic guitar aficionados. This is great practice for exams and recitals, and helps to overcome performance anxiety. Watching and listening to others play will help your own technique and appreciation, and can assist in the formation of a playing repertoire.
Although relatively informal, the host will make sure that everybody gets a fair go, potentially via a playing roster. Generally one or two pieces can be played in succession. Extended performances over 10 minutes, can be accommodated by arrangement - please contact your Guitar Gathering host via Contact CGSV or Facebook.
Guitar Gatherings are a members' event, but visitors are welcome to attend and play twice before joining. You can join CGSV at the Gathering