Cheryl Grice Guitar Concert …Saturday 18th March.

Cheryl will be playing a program of mainly Spanish composers. (this will be included in follow up newsletter)
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Cheryl Grice won a Scholarship to the Royal Manchester College of Music at 16, also studying privately with John Williams in London. At the age of 19 she won both the Allessandrio (It) and the Lanchester (UK) International Guitar Competitions, also gaining equal 2nd place in the Segovia IGC (UK) a few years later.  
 
In 1980, after giving an outstanding performance of Sevilla in a BBC Master Class with Julian Bream, the Maestro personally invited Cheryl to record a lesson with him in Paris, which was broadcast on French Television. 
 
In the same year she gave her London debut at the Wigmore Hall, followed by the 1st performance of Wilfred Joseph’s Saratoga Concerto for Guitar, Harp and Harpsichord at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Cheryl toured extensively as a soloist, appearing many times on BBC TV and radio. She emigrated to NZ in ’97 with her young family, and continued to tour as a soloist and with Trio Con Brio (guitar/violin/viola.  
 
Cheryl has just returned (2015) from an extensive tour of British Columbia. Performing and teaching in Vancouver and around the Gulf Islands. Also in the UK at Winchester, Bristol, Oxford and the Dillington Guitar Summer School. Cheryl presently lives in Auckland, where she teachers privately on the North Shore. 
 
 “A performance of great beauty and sensitivity…Vital and poised”  – London Times 
 “A guitarist of much skill and captivating artistry” – Manchester Evening News 
 “Sensitive interpretation, an outstanding performance by a versatile and talented player” – Central District Times 
 “Outstanding Quality” – Wanganui Chronicle  
 “a touch that was soft and exquisitely sensitive…combined great virtuosity with striking dynamic contrasts” – Middle C NZ 
 “She has the virtuosity to convey her tremendous sensitivity to the music………The touch, shaping and resonance of each note receives the respect and attention it deserves. Beautiful; in fact – magic!” –  Island Tides BC 
 
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Where : 1012 East Coast Rd., Fairveiw Heights, Auckland,0630.
When : Saturday 18th March, 8pm (Door opens 7.30pm)
Adults $30, Child/student $15, Consession $25.(cash at door please)
Wine,juice and Tapas included.

Please R.S.V.P by reply email or phone Rod on 473,2226

CGSA News Letter March 2017

THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date:   Sunday,  12th March 2017

Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 284 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

Time:   7.30 pm

Format: 1st Half : Guest Artist  2nd Half:Open Floor
Admission:   free
 
Hi everyone it’s the first meeting for 2017.
We’ll start with Guitar Orchestra(New Zealand Guitar Ensemble).
 
Please note that Guest player will be at the first Half and Admission will be free to everyone.

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GUEST Artist

New Zealand Guitar Ensemble


New Zealand Guitar Ensemble is a Classical Guitar Ensemble Group currently consisting of Korean boys, girls and adults who live in New Zealand. We started in 1998 as a part of The Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group and had several performances in places such as Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre, Churches, Rest Homes and Auckland Guitar society. We have also won first prize three times in the ‘Ensemble division’ competitions held by Auckland Guitar Society. In May 2005 we separated from The Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group and we aim to have our own performances once or twice each year.

Upcoming Concert

Cheryl Grice Guitar Concert …Saturday 18th March.

Cheryl will be playing a program of mainly Spanish composers. (this will be included in follow up newsletter)
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Cheryl Grice won a Scholarship to the Royal Manchester College of Music at 16, also studying privately with John Williams in London. At the age of 19 she won both the Allessandrio (It) and the Lanchester (UK) International Guitar Competitions, also gaining equal 2nd place in the Segovia IGC (UK) a few years later.  
 
In 1980, after giving an outstanding performance of Sevilla in a BBC Master Class with Julian Bream, the Maestro personally invited Cheryl to record a lesson with him in Paris, which was broadcast on French Television. 
 
In the same year she gave her London debut at the Wigmore Hall, followed by the 1st performance of Wilfred Joseph’s Saratoga Concerto for Guitar, Harp and Harpsichord at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Cheryl toured extensively as a soloist, appearing many times on BBC TV and radio. She emigrated to NZ in ’97 with her young family, and continued to tour as a soloist and with Trio Con Brio (guitar/violin/viola.  
 
Cheryl has just returned (2015) from an extensive tour of British Columbia. Performing and teaching in Vancouver and around the Gulf Islands. Also in the UK at Winchester, Bristol, Oxford and the Dillington Guitar Summer School. Cheryl presently lives in Auckland, where she teachers privately on the North Shore. 
 
 “A performance of great beauty and sensitivity…Vital and poised”  – London Times 
 “A guitarist of much skill and captivating artistry” – Manchester Evening News 
 “Sensitive interpretation, an outstanding performance by a versatile and talented player” – Central District Times 
 “Outstanding Quality” – Wanganui Chronicle  
 “a touch that was soft and exquisitely sensitive…combined great virtuosity with striking dynamic contrasts” – Middle C NZ 
 “She has the virtuosity to convey her tremendous sensitivity to the music………The touch, shaping and resonance of each note receives the respect and attention it deserves. Beautiful; in fact – magic!” –  Island Tides BC 
 
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Where : 1012 East Coast Rd., Fairveiw Heights, Auckland,0630.
When : Saturday 18th March, 8pm (Door opens 7.30pm)
Adults $30, Child/student $15, Consession $25.(cash at door please)
Wine,juice and Tapas included.

Please R.S.V.P by reply email or phone Rod on 473,2226

 
 
New Zealand Guitar Ensemble 12th Annual Concert
When : 7:30 29th April
**Free Admission
 

New Zealand Guitar Ensemble Group cordially requests the pleasure your company at our 12th Annual concert held at Michael Park School Auditorium (55 Amy Street Ellerslie,Auckland)on 29th April, 2017 at 7:30 PM. (Admission is free and donation is welcome)

 New Zealand Guitar Ensemble is a Classical Guitar Ensemble Group currently consisting of Korean boys, girls and adults who live in New Zealand. We started in 1998 as a part of The Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group and had several performances in places such as Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre, Churches, Rest Homes and Auckland Guitar society. We have also won first prize three times in the ‘Ensemble division’ competitions held by Auckland Guitar Society. In May 2005 we separated from The Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group and we aim to have our own performances once or twice each year.

 We sincerely hope you take this opportunity to take the hands of our children that reach out in friendship. Not only for the joy your presence it would bring them, but also for the benefit it would bring to our community and the multi-cultural society.

 

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