Guitar Gatherings (GG)

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.

Melbourne Guitar Gatherings - The first Saturday of every month (starting 2/7/2022)

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 another member’s guitar or let them try your ‘baby’!

Guitar Gatherings are a members' event, but visitors are welcome to attend and play twice before joining. You can join CGSV at the Gathering or by clicking Become a Member.

  1. GG01 - Saturday 2/7 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Host: Paul Nash (President)

    1. Venue: North Balwyn Baptist Church, 136 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North, 3104

    2. Members: Free, Non-members: $10.

    3. Light Refreshments will be served!

                            i.      Dr. Dan Nistico is our special guest:

        1. Here is a link to one of Dan’s most recent performances of Bach’s Chaccone.  It is absolutely wonderful - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IQc7Bz9CZU

        2. Check out the capo on the 1st fret!

        3. Dan will be playing a few pieces and exploring the sounds you can get on various guitars (see below!),

                           ii.      Paul Nash will be bringing along a selection from his guitar collection.

       iii.      Paul will also play a few Spanish pieces on these guitars.

Members and/or attendees are also welcome to play their latest pieces.  Just register your intention to play when you arrive.

GG02- Saturday 6/8 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Host: Paul Nash (President)

GG03- Saturday 3/9 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Host: Paul Nash (President)

Guest: Nadia Sartori Ensemble event

GG04- Saturday 1/10 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Host: Paul Nash (President)

Guest: Nadia Sartori Ensemble event

GG05- Saturday 5/11 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Host: Paul Nash (President)

Guest: Rick Alexander and his music + Pierre Herrero and his new Spanish Guitar imports!!

GG06- Saturday 3/12 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Host: Paul Nash (President). AGM

Guest: Etienne de Lavaulx and students + CGSV AGM

Hear a summary of how we have gone this year. A financial report for 2022 will be tabled and our plans for 2023 will be discussed.

  • Positions:

    • i.      President

    • ii.      Vice-President, Treasurer

    • iii.      3 Other Committee members (without portfolio).

    • Guitar Gatherings (Melbourne & Geelong).

    • Guitar Orchestra (conductors: Ben Dix, Meredith Connie)

    • Slava, Ken & Sergio concert (Feb 2023).

    • Possible Laura Snowden concert (Aug 2023).

    • Adelaide Festival 2023 Event (Jul 2023).

    • Possible CGSV Competition (Nov 2023).

    • Possible Ensemble Extravaganza 2023 (July-August 2023).

    • Other Ideas?

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Geelong Guitar Gatherings
6:30pm - 8:30pm, last Wednesday of each calendar month, except December, (next one: Wed 29th June 2022).  Venue: Vines Rd Community Centre, 37-61 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights.
Host: Bill Sinclair

Sponsor: Vines Road Community Centre.