New Jersey Guitar & Mandolin Society
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December 10, 2009

 

MPj04227360000[1]NJGMS Player’s Circle.  Tonight, NJGMS members will perform a work (or excerpt). After the performance other musicians within the circle offer constructive feedback. The circle will be moderated by the NJGMS Director. This is perfect for beginners who want performing experience, accomplished musicians preparing new material, or for listening!  This session is for NJGMS members only. Doors open 6:30.

 

 

 

January 13, 2010

 

Giacoio.jpgGuest artist Joe Giacoio will review a variety of techniques for acoustic guitar amplification. This will include: microphones (internal and external), sound hole transducers, soundboard transducers, under-saddle pickups, as well as combination "blender" systems. Joe will bring a small amplifier and demonstrate guitars will different pickup configurations. This is a great workshop where you can learn about amplifying your acoustic guitar. Doors open 6:30. Presentation 7:00-7:45. $10 donation, free for NJGMS members. In the event of inclement weather please call on the day of the event.

 

 

 

February 9, 2010

 

Rimelis.jpgGuest artist David Rimelis describes  his performances as a “trip around the world”. David performs songs and improvises in styles from Cuba, New Orleans, Ireland, Israel, China, and New Jersey! He will be playing guitar, violin, mandolin, banjo and singing for this interactive and informative presentation.  Doors open 6:30. Presentation 7:00-7:45. $10 donation, free for NJGMS members.  In the event of inclement weather please call on the day of the event.

 

 

 

March 22, 2010

 

kioulaphides.jpgTonight’s guest speaker Victor Kioulaphides will present: "Writing for Plucked Instruments: The Voice(s) Inside" Both the guitar and the mandolin came to the concert stage rather late, and from a long history in folk music, Spanish and Italian respectively. Since the beginning of formal composition for these two instruments, they have both been treated in an effective, yet also limited manner: guitar methods and manuals taught the student mostly how to play chords; mandolin methods taught one how to play a single line with tremolo. Yet both instruments have infinitely richer capabilities. While chords on the guitar and melody in tremolo on the mandolin will always be effective, there is a wide variety of other musical opportunities for them. This lecture will focus on polyphonic, multi-layered writing for plucked instruments, inviting and encouraging performers and composers to listen to the "voice(s) inside". Doors open 6:30. Presentation 7:00-7:45. $10 donation, free for NJGMS members. In the event of inclement weather please call on the day of the event.

 

 

 

April 22, 2010

 

MCj02404810000[1]NJGMS Player’s Circle.  Tonight, NJGMS members will perform a work (or excerpt). After the performance other musicians within the circle offer constructive feedback. The circle will be moderated by the NJGMS Director. This is perfect for beginners who want performing experience, accomplished musicians preparing new material, or for listening! This session is for NJGMS members only. Doors open 6:30.

 

 



May TBD, 2010

 

Guitar Night (post-season) this event matches up-and-coming talent with experienced professionals. Details will be posted in April. Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant in Montclair, NJ. $15 music charge.

Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, through grant funds administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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November 12, 2009

 

MPj04313240000[1]NJGMS Ensemble Reading Session. Tonight, NJGMS members will rehearse ensemble music. Parts can be downloaded by clicking here- select any part you wish and prepare as best you can.  This session is for NJGMS members only. There are several works that will be rehearsed in varying degrees of difficulty. Doors open 6:30.



 

October 13, 2009

 

bulich.jpgWe will be featuring Dan Bulich who is preparing for his senior recital under the tutelage of Christopher Kenniff. Dan will perform his complete recital with works by Scarlatti, Sor, Dyens and Pujol. Dan Bulich began playing the guitar under the instruction of jazz guitarist Francis Varrichio. He then went to Kean University to study music. There, he studied classical guitar under the instruction of Christopher Kenniff.  Dan currently teaches guitar at Cranford Guitar Center. He also performs with his band Level One in NJ and NY.

Doors open 6:30. Presentation 7:00-7:45. $10 donation, free for NJGMS members.



 

 

September 21, 2009

 

sky.jpgGuest artists Threefifty Duo will open our season with an eclectic mix of music ranging from rock to classical. Their passion for all genres of music is reflected in their technically astute performances, yet have an appealing edge which appeals to all age groups. Come hear them close up and personal. Doors open 6:30. Presentation 7:00-7:45. $10 donation, free for NJGMS members.