Organization

Classical Guitar Open Mic - 4th Tuesdays

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society and San Jose Public Library System at Vineland Branch Library

October 25, 2011 - Ongoing

This free event features classical guitar music, and is held monthly. Hosts vary per month, and they help guide those who wish to sign up and perform.

Johannes Moller - Solo Guitar Recital

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society at Trinity Cathedral

February 11, 2012

South Bay Guitar Society welcomes back Swedish guitarist and composer, Johannes Moller--this time on a fifty concert tour of the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and China. This tour is part of his award package for taking 2010 first place at the Guitar Foundation of America prestigious international competition.

Johannes completed his undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music in London where he studied with Carlos Bonell. He has earned two Masters

Susan McDonald - Solo Guitar Recital

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society at Le Petit Trianon

March 9, 2012

Susan McDonald has been playing guitar since the age of six. She studied with Pepe Romero and has performed at notable international venues, such as Carnegie Hall, and for notable audiences, such as the President of the United States. She has released nine CDs, three of which have been nominated for Grammy's.

Susan is also a composer, poet, and filmmaker. She recently released a DVD, The Aquarium: A Marine Micro-Ballet for Guitar and Sea Creatures.

Susan

2012 Guitar Solo and Ensemble Festival

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society

March 10-March 11, 2012

Many free workshops, clinics, adjudicated studio recitals, demonstrations and vendor exhibits are offered at this event. In addition, master classes will be offered (for $5 each) by Susan McDonald and Matt Palmer. More details are available at the Official Site.

Matt Palmer - Solo Guitar Recital

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society at Le Petit Trianon

March 10, 2012

Self-taught as a youth, Matt Palmer started formal studies at the age of 20, and is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the University of Arizona. Matt's debut CD, Un tiempo fue Italica famosa, was reviewed by Classical Voice of North Carolina as having "stunning precision and unwavering accuracy enclosed in a huge dynamic envelope."

Matt recently released a guitar method book,

The Virtuoso Guitarist, Volume 1: A New Approach to Fast

South Bay Guitar Society Quartet - Season of Hope Performance Series

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

December 22, 2011

Come celebrate the Twelve Days Before Christmas! The South Bay Guitar Society Quartet will perform a seasonal concert for your enjoyment.

The 16th Annual Season of Hope Performance Series offers nourishment for the spirit by presenting a soul-satisfying multicultural musical event for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. This event is a wonderful collaboration between various arts organizations and the San Jose Cathedral Foundation’s Office of Social Ministry. By

Holiday Concert - South Bay Guitar Society Quartet

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society and City of Sunnyvale at Sunnyvale Public Library

December 18, 2011

Celebrate the holiday season with the acclaimed South Bay Guitar Society Quartet--Ben Zussman, Scott Swink, Tom Gardin and Jerry Snyder. Many traditional, classical, and popular selections will be presented to bring in this joyous season.

The purpose of the Society is to promote classical and related guitar music to people of all cultures, ages and economic means in the South Bay. The Society fulfills its purpose by offering culturally diverse performances, by offering guitar

Holiday Concert - South Bay Guitar Society Quartet

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society and San Jose Public Library System at West Valley Branch Library

December 17, 2011

Celebrate the holiday season with the acclaimed South Bay Guitar Society Quartet--Ben Zussman, Scott Swink, Tom Gardin and Jerry Snyder. Many traditional, classical, and popular selections will be presented to bring in this joyous season.

The purpose of the Society is to promote classical and related guitar music to people of all cultures, ages and economic means in the South Bay. The Society fulfills its purpose by offering culturally diverse performances, by offering guitar

Holiday Concert - South Bay Guitar Society Quartet

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society and Santa Clara County Library at Morgan Hill Library

December 10, 2011

The South Bay Guitar Society Quartet will perform a free holiday program of seasonal music.

The purpose of the Society is to promote classical and related guitar music to people of all cultures, ages and economic means in the South Bay. The Society fulfills its purpose by offering culturally diverse performances, by offering guitar education to the public, and by providing performance opportunities to professional and amateur musicians.

Holiday Concert - South Bay Guitar Society Quartet

Presented by South Bay Guitar Society and Friends of Los Gatos Library at Los Gatos Town Council Chambers

December 9, 2011

The walls of the Los Gatos Town Council Chambers will echo with beautiful Christmas and Chanuka music performed by the South Bay Guitar Society Quartet as they launch the spirit of Holiday cheer and gladness.

Join Friends of the Library for Poetry of the Season by Poetry of Los Gatos after the concert.  There will also be a book sale one hour prior the event.