Special announcement: May's monthly meeting will be the third Sunday of May, Sunday May 15, at 2:00 pm!!!!
PGS is a monthly meeting free to the public providing two hours of guitar music. It’s also a nonprofit membership organization providing a place to meet other players, makers, and teachers, and it’s a friendly place to discover and share new tunes, techniques, and styles. We welcome all kinds of music and all skill levels. Meetings start with open mic time and end with a half-hour Featured Performer set.
PGS meets the second Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm at U&I Cafe, 11905 SW 69th Ave, Tigard. Meetings are limited to 20 persons and RSVP is required. Masks are required for meetings.
PGS is a monthly meeting free to the public providing two hours of guitar music. It’s also a nonprofit membership organization providing a place to meet other players, makers, and teachers, and it’s a friendly place to discover and share new tunes, techniques, and styles. We welcome all kinds of music and all skill levels. Meetings start with open mic time and end with a half-hour Featured Performer set.
PGS meets the second Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm at U&I Cafe, 11905 SW 69th Ave, Tigard. Meetings are limited to 20 persons and RSVP is required. Masks are required for meetings.
From the PGS Board
Community Music center is closed for awhile, so we are meeting second Sundays at 2:00 pm at U&I Cafe. We'll continue putting out our newsletter every month.
If you do not receive our newsletter and would like to attend, please send us an email and we will send you the details (use the form on our Contact Page).
Community Music center is closed for awhile, so we are meeting second Sundays at 2:00 pm at U&I Cafe. We'll continue putting out our newsletter every month.
If you do not receive our newsletter and would like to attend, please send us an email and we will send you the details (use the form on our Contact Page).
Portland Guitar Society and CDZ Collegium Musica present:
Sunday Afternoon of Guitar Music with Friends
Open-Mic
Second Sunday of every month 2:00 p.m.
U&I Cafe
11905 SW 69th Ave, Tigard
Sunday Afternoon of Guitar Music with Friends
Open-Mic
Second Sunday of every month 2:00 p.m.
U&I Cafe
11905 SW 69th Ave, Tigard
ANNOUNCEMENT:
PGS and CDZ Collegium Musica now host an in-person performance event: "Afternoon of Guitar Music with Friends". The afternoon live music program will be scheduled on the Second Sunday of the month. All attendees must wear a mask. The facilities can easily accommodate 20 guests. 20 is our maximum number.
U&I Cafe is located at 11905 SW 69th Ave, Tigard, 97223. The venue is a privately owned cultural community center and provides an affordable venue for weddings and events. The venue has a ventilation unit with indoor (and outdoor) seating.
All attendees must wear a mask.
To RSVP: email: casadellazisa@gmail.com or text 503-307-4907. Must leave your name and best contact information so we may be able to confirm your reservation.
PGS and CDZ Collegium Musica now host an in-person performance event: "Afternoon of Guitar Music with Friends". The afternoon live music program will be scheduled on the Second Sunday of the month. All attendees must wear a mask. The facilities can easily accommodate 20 guests. 20 is our maximum number.
U&I Cafe is located at 11905 SW 69th Ave, Tigard, 97223. The venue is a privately owned cultural community center and provides an affordable venue for weddings and events. The venue has a ventilation unit with indoor (and outdoor) seating.
All attendees must wear a mask.
To RSVP: email: casadellazisa@gmail.com or text 503-307-4907. Must leave your name and best contact information so we may be able to confirm your reservation.
Brazilian Guitar Legend Yamandu at the Old Church, May 1, 8:00 pm
In a rare Portland appearance, Grammy winner Yamandu Costa will perform at the Old Church Sunday, May 1. Widely considered one of the great guitarists in the world today. This virtuoso 7-string guitar player has left audiences breathless around the world with his impressive skill and overwhelming passion. For more information and tickets, please go to
https://events.humanitix.com/brazilian-nights-an-evening-with-yamandu-costa.
In a rare Portland appearance, Grammy winner Yamandu Costa will perform at the Old Church Sunday, May 1. Widely considered one of the great guitarists in the world today. This virtuoso 7-string guitar player has left audiences breathless around the world with his impressive skill and overwhelming passion. For more information and tickets, please go to
https://events.humanitix.com/brazilian-nights-an-evening-with-yamandu-costa.
French virtuoso Pierre Bensusan with Special Guest Mary Flower, the Old Church in Portland, Friday, May 6, 8:00 pm
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Portland favorite finger style master Mary Flower will open the show. For more information and tickets, please go to
https://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-pierre-bensusan
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Portland favorite finger style master Mary Flower will open the show. For more information and tickets, please go to
https://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-pierre-bensusan
Vieux Farka Touré at the Star Theater in Portland May 12 at 9:00 pm
Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara”, Touré was born into a musical family. His live performances are highly energized and he is known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar, as well as his palpable charisma and luminous smile. Note: this concert will also be live-streamed. For more information, go to https://pdxjazz.org/event/vieux-farka-toure-portland/
May 13-15, La Conner Guitar Festival, La Conner, Washington
Luthiers, workshops, concerts and special events will be presented.
https://laconnerguitarfestival.com/
Luthiers, workshops, concerts and special events will be presented.
https://laconnerguitarfestival.com/
MAY 22 CDZ-CM (&PGS) - 1:00 pm (pacific time), 4:00 pm (eastern time) - Zoom performance meeting for young people. This open-forum meetings is for young guitarists who would like to play pieces for each other.
Young Guitarist Zoom Meeting Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82185334140?pwd=dGZGS1R1OFROSElzWjRadXJFWFZzdz09
CDZ Collegium Musica & Madeleine Parish Present
Peter Zisa & Friends Concert: Musical Cultures of Latin America
Gabriela Gimenes (flute), Maria (piano) and Michael Manzo (oboe)
Date: Saturday, May 14, @ 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Old Church at Madeleine (3124 NE 24th Ave)
$20 donation, $10 for seniors, children free
A Musical Journey to Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina
Joining Peter:
MUSICAL TRAVEL SERIES is a music and educational program that provides audiences a cultural passport to the music and cultures of peoples of distant lands and periods in time.
Peter Joseph Zisa:
Classical guitarist Peter Zisa “...transcends mere technique to a higher level of musical artistry” (University Santa Barbara). He ” ...delicately blends melodic line and texture into an exciting musical experience” (Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times). “Peter Zisa is one of the very few I have heard that goes beyond the notes to higher levels of musical understanding and expression. His playing is delightful and moving (David Grimes, President Emeritus of the Guitar Foundation of America).
The mission of CDZ Collegium Musica is to provide transformational educational and cultural experiences through music performances, workshops, and seminars that benefit children, young people, and adults of all ages. These music experiences activate creativity, personal expression, understanding, hope, empathy and compassion. The benefits ofthese experiences include mental and emotional wellness, as well as increased understanding of self and others.
Webpage: https://CdzCollegiumMusica.org www.peterzisa.com
Sample of Peter’s Music: Jácaras - https://youtu.be/_Lki5EcylXI Nightclub 1960 - https://youtu.be/6E-zAxTUHus
Information: CasaDellaZisa@gmail.com Phone: 503-307-4907
Peter Zisa & Friends Concert: Musical Cultures of Latin America
Gabriela Gimenes (flute), Maria (piano) and Michael Manzo (oboe)
Date: Saturday, May 14, @ 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Old Church at Madeleine (3124 NE 24th Ave)
$20 donation, $10 for seniors, children free
A Musical Journey to Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina
Joining Peter:
MUSICAL TRAVEL SERIES is a music and educational program that provides audiences a cultural passport to the music and cultures of peoples of distant lands and periods in time.
Peter Joseph Zisa:
Classical guitarist Peter Zisa “...transcends mere technique to a higher level of musical artistry” (University Santa Barbara). He ” ...delicately blends melodic line and texture into an exciting musical experience” (Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times). “Peter Zisa is one of the very few I have heard that goes beyond the notes to higher levels of musical understanding and expression. His playing is delightful and moving (David Grimes, President Emeritus of the Guitar Foundation of America).
The mission of CDZ Collegium Musica is to provide transformational educational and cultural experiences through music performances, workshops, and seminars that benefit children, young people, and adults of all ages. These music experiences activate creativity, personal expression, understanding, hope, empathy and compassion. The benefits ofthese experiences include mental and emotional wellness, as well as increased understanding of self and others.
Webpage: https://CdzCollegiumMusica.org www.peterzisa.com
Sample of Peter’s Music: Jácaras - https://youtu.be/_Lki5EcylXI Nightclub 1960 - https://youtu.be/6E-zAxTUHus
Information: CasaDellaZisa@gmail.com Phone: 503-307-4907
CDZ Collegium Musica & Madeleine Parish Present
Aaron Larget-Caplan, Classical Guitar
Faces of the Guitar Series
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: From Bach to John Cage and Beyond!
Date: Friday, June 17, @ 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Old Church at Madeleine (3124 NE 24th Ave)
$20 donation, $10 for seniors, children free
“Aaron is a unique talent not to be missed!” – Washington Post
Acclaimed international recording and touring guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan is an exciting and innovative leader in classical music. Noted for his “astounding technical proficiency and artistic delicacy” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer, Larget-Caplan has throughout the USA and in Europe, Russia, and Taiwan, including El Palacio de Linares in Madrid, Spain, Sheremetev Palace in Russia, and Palazzo del Te & Ducale in Mantova, Italy. At 16 he made his debut at the Tabor Opera House, and has since premiered over 85 solo and chamber compositions, soloed with orchestras, directed concert series, created commissioning endeavors, curated and published two anthologies of scores, arranged over 35 solo and chamber works, and brought classical music into schools and communities.
Webpage: https://CdzCollegiumMusica.org https://www.alcguitar.com YouTube: http://youtu.be/a20j2Ct6zu4
Aaron Larget-Caplan, Classical Guitar
Faces of the Guitar Series
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: From Bach to John Cage and Beyond!
Date: Friday, June 17, @ 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Old Church at Madeleine (3124 NE 24th Ave)
$20 donation, $10 for seniors, children free
“Aaron is a unique talent not to be missed!” – Washington Post
Acclaimed international recording and touring guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan is an exciting and innovative leader in classical music. Noted for his “astounding technical proficiency and artistic delicacy” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer, Larget-Caplan has throughout the USA and in Europe, Russia, and Taiwan, including El Palacio de Linares in Madrid, Spain, Sheremetev Palace in Russia, and Palazzo del Te & Ducale in Mantova, Italy. At 16 he made his debut at the Tabor Opera House, and has since premiered over 85 solo and chamber compositions, soloed with orchestras, directed concert series, created commissioning endeavors, curated and published two anthologies of scores, arranged over 35 solo and chamber works, and brought classical music into schools and communities.
Webpage: https://CdzCollegiumMusica.org https://www.alcguitar.com YouTube: http://youtu.be/a20j2Ct6zu4
Alfredo Muro concerts: Siempre La Guitarra Series - Friday, June 17
Alfredo Muro concert at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg-Oregon as a part of the Summer Concert Series, featuring the Duo Apaixonado: Valdine Ritchie Mishkin and Alfredo Muro!!
Music by Joaquin Rodrigo, Piazzolla, Baden Powell, Pixinguinha and more!!
CHEHALEM CULTURAL CENTER
Alfredo Muro concert at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg-Oregon as a part of the Summer Concert Series, featuring the Duo Apaixonado: Valdine Ritchie Mishkin and Alfredo Muro!!
Music by Joaquin Rodrigo, Piazzolla, Baden Powell, Pixinguinha and more!!
CHEHALEM CULTURAL CENTER
June 3-5, Siempre la Guitarra will host a series of performances by Portland favorite Alfredo Muro. For more information go to: https://siemprelaguitarra.com/lineup/
Siempre La Guitarra Series 2022 Season!
