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: 1^st Half : Guest Artist 2^nd 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)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B05sRFsTyE0

cherylgriceguitar.com

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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

Where : Michael Park School Auditorium(55 Amy Street, Ellerslie, Auckland)

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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November 25, 2016

CGSA News Letter December 2016

THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date: Sunday, 4th December 2016**

*** Please note that December Meeting is the first Sunday of the month ***

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

Time: 7.30 pm

Format: 1^st Half : Open Floor 2^nd Half:Guest Artist

Admission: $8.00 (Financial members – free)

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GUEST Artist

George Wills.

Classical guitarist George Wills holds a Bachelor of Music with 1st Class Honours from Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music. George won third prize in the New Zealand Classical Guitar Competition in 2014, and also received a prize for the best performance of a New Zealand Work. In January 2016 George was a featured performer at the Taranaki Classical Guitar Summer School, as a recipient of the ‘New Zealand Aspiring Guitarist Award’. While at the NZSM, George studied with Dr. Jane Curry and Professor Matthew Marshall.

Following a successful audition tour in the USA, George was accepted into Master of Music programs at the San Francisco Conservatoire of Music, The University of Arizona, and Oklahoma City University. However he will pursue studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2017.

George is also a recipient of the Massey University High-Achiever Scholarship, a Jack C. Richards Music Award, Freemasons Hinemoa-Kairangi Benevolent Trust Award, and the Timaru Arts Foundation Scholarship.

N.Z. GUITAR COMPETITION.

N.Z. Guitar Competition December 9-10-11th Dec. entries to be in by 25th November,,,,see website for print out of entry form.

http://wellington.classicalguitar.org.nz/new-zealand-classical-guitar-competition/

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PLAINS F.M.

Listen to Plains FM on line …….they have a Classical Guitar Hour each month.

Here is the October edition with an interveiw with Bruce Paine

http://www.accessradio.org/Player.aspx?eid=545940aa-21ba-4e18-ba4e-dcf3304e7dd7

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CGSA on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/275416659214874/

Our new website is up and running.

New Auckland Guitar Society website is….

http://cgsa.org.nz

November 9, 2016

CGSA News Letter November 2016

THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016

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

Time: 7.30 pm

Format: 1^st Half : Open Floor 2^nd Half:Guest Artist

Admission: $8.00 (Financial members – free)

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GUEST Artist

Matthew Sutton

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From a young age a passion and aptitude for the folk music of classical guitar has brought Matthew Sutton through many styles and disciplines of the instrument. Furthermore the academic critique and sharpened musical performance tools granted under the guidance of Gunter Herbig at the University of Auckland have not gone wasted in exploring his field to all corners. Today, after having had ten years of experience performing classical guitar at concerts, competitions and professionally at many various occasions, he brings to the hall a niche of style and skill that can only compare to those of few other guitarists in his field.Flamenco being the keystone of his work gives strength, power and rhythm to his technique while the study of music as delicate as baroque or as abstract as contemporary adds a balance that is easily palatable. The works of Manolo Sanlucar and Baden Powell which he will focus on in this concert have been carefully chosen to compliment his style for a special experience of the instrument.

Upcoming Concert

Fabio Montomoli House Concert……

Where : 1012 East Coast Rd., Fairveiw Heights, Auckland,0630.

When :

Saturday 19th November, 8pm (door opens at 7.30pm)

Adults

$30, Child/student $15, Consession $25.

Wine,juice and Tapas included.

Please R.S.V.P by email rod@capperguitars.com or phone Rod on 473,2226.

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The Devonport Chamber Orchestra with Duo Tapas

Rupa Maitra (violin) and Owen Moriarty (guitar), Warwick Robinson (conductor)

Date: This Sunday Nov 13, 2pm

Where: Holy Trinity Church, 20 Church St, Devonport

Cost: $10 (no eftpos), children under 12 free

Length: 60mins

Programme:

Alan Thomas: Concerto for Violin and Guitar (NZ premier)

Giuliani: Guitar Concerto No.1 Op.30, in A major

Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor

http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/devonport-chamber-orchestra-concert-with-duo-tapas/auckland/devonport

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N.Z. GUITAR COMPETITION.

N.Z. Guitar Competition December 9-10-11th Dec. entries to be in by 25th November,,,,see website for print out of entry form.

http://wellington.classicalguitar.org.nz/new-zealand-classical-guitar-competition/

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PLAINS F.M.

Listen to Plains FM on line …….they have a Classical Guitar Hour each month.

Here is the October edition with an interveiw with Bruce Paine

http://www.accessradio.org/Player.aspx?eid=545940aa-21ba-4e18-ba4e-dcf3304e7dd7

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CGSA on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/275416659214874/

Our new website is up and running.

New Auckland Guitar Society website is….

http://cgsa.org.nz

August 10, 2016

CGSA News Letter August 2016

THE AUCKLAND GUITAR SOCIETY

Date: Sunday, 14th August 2016

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

Time: 7.30 pm

Format: 1^st Half : Open Floor 2^nd Half:Guest Artist

Admission: $8.00 (Financial members – free)

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GUEST Artist

Cheryl Grice

Cheryl has just returned 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

The program Cheryl will be playing is:

Julia Florida ……………………………………….. Barrios

Valse en Skai ……………………………………… Dyens

La Maja de Goya…………………………………. Granados

Schindler’s List …………………………………… John Williams

Garrotin and Soleares …………………………. Turina

3 Jazz Pieces

Lullaby of Birdland

Girl from Ipanema

Don’t get around Much Anymore

Upcoming Concert

Stephanie Jones concert ..….Sat.13th August ,8pm , 1012 East Coast Rd., Torbay. Phone 473 2226 for bookings.

George Wills concert.………… Sun.14th. August, 3pm, St. Lukes Church, Remuera. Here is the Eventfinder webpage with full details : http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/george-wills-classical-guitar/auckland/remuera

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CGSA on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/275416659214874/

Our new website is up and running.

New Auckland Guitar Society website is….

http://cgsa.org.nz

June 4, 2016

CGSA News Letter June 2016

The Auckland Guitar Society

Date: Sunday, 12th June 2016

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

Time: 7.30 pm

Format: 1^st Half : Open Floor 2^nd Half:Guest Artist

Admission: $8.00 (Financial members – free)

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GUEST Artist

Sonic Wave(Sasha Witten-Hannah and Curtis Davies)

On the 12th of June the Classical Guitar Society will hear how different genres can work together. I have been working with my colleague Curtis Davies who like me is an itinerant music teacher at the Michael Park Steiner School in Ellerslie. What started simply as fun jam sessions mixing classical guitar and blues improvisation has become an inspiring collaboration to create our own music.

Have a look at our website and hear a few short samples: http://sonicwave.kiwi/

On Sunday we will be presenting a wide range of our original pieces composed and developed over the last 2 years. Since Curtis largely improvises every performance contains it’s own unique magic.

The titles of the pieces we will play follow the theme of water which will become our first album that we have begun recording. They include:

Summer Rain, Deep Ocean, Above the Abyss, Spanish Coast, Amazonian Zeal, Ecstatic Storm, Rainbow Skies, Freedom Surfers, Sagamartha (Everest – Mother of the world)

As you can tell from those titles we’re still having a lot of fun and we’re delighted to share our zany creativity with the Classical Guitar Society.

Arohanui,

Sasha Witten-Hannah

Sonic Wave plays instrumental music composed by both Sasha Witten-Hannah and Curtis Davies that blends together their very different styles.
Silky Contemporary Groovy Blues and Refined Crystalized Classical guitar music with subtle beats and ambient sound effects create a whole new world both exciting and relaxing, awe inspiring and reflective.

Sonic wave is the perfect music for any event or concert stage as it will appeal to an extremely wide audience of all ages and different walks of life.

CURTIS DAVIES has been involved with Music for over 25 years, a Singer/Songwriter/Producer/BeatMaker & Teacher for over 18 years. Curtis plays several instruments & is accomplished in multiple Genres. Curtis Graduated from Excel Performing Arts School in 2004 with a Guitar Major & has played in some of the Biggest Festivals in the Country, From Pasifika, Vodafone NZ Christmas Party to Maori T.Vs 1st Birthday in Aotea Square. Curtis is currently in the process of releasing an Indy Record Label “JAMAZON RECORDS” which already has several Artists such as, The Instrumentalist (1st single on itunes “Entree Inrto”) The Bluesville Busker, Sonic Wave and Alfie.M Jackson. He is also C.E.O. of “JAMAZON CITY” and oversees “JAMAZON ENTERTAINMENT” which supplys Entertainment for Most types of Funtions (Weddings,21st, Corporate & Family Funtions) Curtis also heads “JAMAZON MUSIC SCHOOL” which caters for Beginners to up incoming SuperStars. For more Infomation please Contact him at curtis.g.davies@gmail.com.

SASHA WITTEN-HANNAH began learning guitar as a young child with Belgian born guitarist Emile Bibobie who learned in England from Len Williams the father of famous classical guitarist John Williams. Sasha received his Diploma of Performance Music at Auckland University in 1995 studying under Gunter Herbig. He went on to Study with Miles Jackson in the South Island and travelled overseas to to Europe, Canada, America and South America and has received master classes and lessons from great players including Celso Machardo, Stepan Rak, Maria Isabel Siewers, Carlos Bonell and Omar Cyrulnic. He regularly plays with his wife Natarani a highly accomplished cellist in the ‘Heartstrings’ Duo for Weddings, Corporate Functions, Celebrations and Events. Sasha has been the guest soloist for orchestras including ‘The Auckland Philharmonic, The Auckland Symphony, The Waitakere City Orchestra and The Depot Chamber Orchestra. Sasha composes his own music and original songs celebrating life.

March 9, 2016

CGSA News Letter March 2016

The Auckland Guitar Society

Date: Sunday, 13th March 2016

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

Time: 7.30 pm

Format: 1^st Half : Open Floor 2^nd Half:Guest Artist

Admission: $8.00 (Financial members – free)

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GUEST Artist

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 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

Program will include pieces by …….. Weiss, Villa-Lobos, Eduardo Sainz de la Maja, Calatayud, Cheryl Grice, Barrios and Tarrega.