New Jersey Guitar & Mandolin Society
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September 15, 2010

 

lando.jpgOur 2010-2011 season will open with guest artist Renee Lando with an eclectic mix of folk, blues and jazz from her 24-year career as a guitarist. Renee has a confident, yet delicate touch on the guitar- don’t miss her!

 

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

 

We look forward to good music and welcoming old and new members to our first meeting of the season. We’ll have new t-shirts and polo shirts, which will be available at the first meeting! Check on our Meeting and Event link on the homepage to see our lineup for the upcoming season.



 

 

October 21, 2010

 

Alexandrowicz.jpgTonight we feature a classical guitarist with a specialist in 19th Century Romantic guitar music and Contemporary guitar music. Having premiered or commissioned over 100 works, Stanley Alexandrowicz will be sharing his insights on making music and also his diverse repertoire.

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





 

November 22, 2010

 

Vignola.jpgWe are proud to welcome guitar monster Frank Vignola as a guest artist this evening. Frank performs everything from gypsy jazz to bluegrass. He has a formidable career with several recordings and over 20 publications.

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

 

 

December 14, 2010

 

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 current NJGMS members only. Doors open 6:30.



 

January 11, 2011

 

brent.jpgGuest artist Joseph Brent will perform on mandolin along with his accompanist on clarinet, Hideaki Aomori. The presentation-performance will feature modern mandolin music and technique.

 

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 7, 2011

 

benhur.jpgGuest artist Roni Ben-Hur, international jazz artist and educator will visit to talk about jazz guitar and technique. Don’t miss this great lecture-performance from one of the living jazz greats. 

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 TBA

 

MP900432939[1]Check back later to find out our guest artists or activity for this month’s meeting



 

April 14, 2011

 

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 TBA, 2011

 

7:00 - 9:30pm

MPj04329390000[1]Guitar Night (post-season). This event matches up-and-coming talent with experienced professionals. Check back in April for details.


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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