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 at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland from 7:00 to 9:30 PM on the first Monday of every month (second Monday if the first is a holiday). Meetings are always free and open to the public.
PGS meets at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland from 7:00 to 9:30 PM on the first Monday of every month (second Monday if the first is a holiday). Meetings are always free and open to the public.
CDZ Collegium Musica Presents
Music Travels
Free passport for Children of All Ages
Sundays July 14 - August 4 at 2:00 p.m.
plus two evening concerts
Music Travels
Free passport for Children of All Ages
Sundays July 14 - August 4 at 2:00 p.m.
plus two evening concerts
The Musical Travel Series is a fun educational suitable for children as well as their family and friends. Each program will last 30 - 40 minutes, followed by a brief Q & A period, and an opportunity to see and hear the instruments up close. Our 2019 Musical Travels will take us to Spain, India, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, and Ghana.
Beginning with the music of Spain on Sunday July 14th, we will explore the historical roots and modern expressions of the music of Spain. Flamenco guitarist Mark Ferguson (Pacific University) will share his experiences studying flamenco music in Spain. He will be joined by classical guitarist Peter Zisa. Together they demonstrate the similarities and differences of flamenco and classical Spanish repertoire.
The following week (July 21) Sandeep and Saikiran from India, who play sitar and tabla respectively, will be our musical guides of Hindustani music, from northern India. The will provide information about their respective instruments and the traditional and modern style.
Saturday evening, July 27th, Grammy-award winning finger-style guitarist Doug Smith and award winning Japanese finger-style guitarist and songwriter Shohei Toyoda will perform a special joint-program together: music of America and Japan. In the last two years, Doug was invited to visit and perform with Shohei. They will share their stories and experiences.
The following day, Sunday afternoon, we will visit Ghana, West Africa, and hear the harp-like tones of the Kora. Will Dudley will share his experiences visiting and studying the kora in Ghana. Dudley recently has formed a music group, the Koratet, and has written solo compositions and chamber works for his ensemble/ Will Dudley will be joined Peter Zisa in a duets, exploring ancient and modern musical expressions of kora and guitar.
August 3rd, Argentine singer-guitarist songwriter extraordinaire, Cecilia Zabala will perform an evening remarkable program of original works. Gerardo Caledron will open the program of traditional Mexican songs and original works.
Our musical adventures will conclude Sunday August 4, resident scholars-musicians Gayle and Phil Neuman. They will be our time-travel guides to the music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. You will see and hear the music performed on special period instruments - such as the racket, sackbut, and crumhorn. Coming full circle, guitarist Peter Zisa will join them in performing renaissance works.
--> Free passport (admission) for all interested in the Sunday afternoon programs. The Saturday evening programs are part of the Collegium's monthly concert series. You may reserve a seat by contacting the CDZ-Collegium Musica by e-mail (casadellazisa@gmail.com) or by phone (503-307-4907)
Sunday July 14th - Spain Mark Ferguson (guest Peter Zisa) - 2:00 p.m. ~ Free passport
Sunday July 21 - - India - Sandeep and Saikan (guest Peter Zisa) ~ Free passport
Saturday July 27th Doug Smith & Shohei Toyoda evening CDZ concert event - $20 single, $35 couple, $15 senior & PGS member
Sunday July 28 - West Africa - Will Dudley (guest Peter Zisa) ~ Free passport
Saturday August 3 - Argentine singer-guitarist-composer Cecilia Zabala (guest performer Gerardo Caledron) CDZ concert event - $20 single, $35 couple, $15 senior & PGS member
Sunday August 4 - Gayle & Phil Neuman (guest Peter Zisa) ~ Free passport
Beginning with the music of Spain on Sunday July 14th, we will explore the historical roots and modern expressions of the music of Spain. Flamenco guitarist Mark Ferguson (Pacific University) will share his experiences studying flamenco music in Spain. He will be joined by classical guitarist Peter Zisa. Together they demonstrate the similarities and differences of flamenco and classical Spanish repertoire.
The following week (July 21) Sandeep and Saikiran from India, who play sitar and tabla respectively, will be our musical guides of Hindustani music, from northern India. The will provide information about their respective instruments and the traditional and modern style.
Saturday evening, July 27th, Grammy-award winning finger-style guitarist Doug Smith and award winning Japanese finger-style guitarist and songwriter Shohei Toyoda will perform a special joint-program together: music of America and Japan. In the last two years, Doug was invited to visit and perform with Shohei. They will share their stories and experiences.
The following day, Sunday afternoon, we will visit Ghana, West Africa, and hear the harp-like tones of the Kora. Will Dudley will share his experiences visiting and studying the kora in Ghana. Dudley recently has formed a music group, the Koratet, and has written solo compositions and chamber works for his ensemble/ Will Dudley will be joined Peter Zisa in a duets, exploring ancient and modern musical expressions of kora and guitar.
August 3rd, Argentine singer-guitarist songwriter extraordinaire, Cecilia Zabala will perform an evening remarkable program of original works. Gerardo Caledron will open the program of traditional Mexican songs and original works.
Our musical adventures will conclude Sunday August 4, resident scholars-musicians Gayle and Phil Neuman. They will be our time-travel guides to the music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. You will see and hear the music performed on special period instruments - such as the racket, sackbut, and crumhorn. Coming full circle, guitarist Peter Zisa will join them in performing renaissance works.
--> Free passport (admission) for all interested in the Sunday afternoon programs. The Saturday evening programs are part of the Collegium's monthly concert series. You may reserve a seat by contacting the CDZ-Collegium Musica by e-mail (casadellazisa@gmail.com) or by phone (503-307-4907)
Sunday July 14th - Spain Mark Ferguson (guest Peter Zisa) - 2:00 p.m. ~ Free passport
Sunday July 21 - - India - Sandeep and Saikan (guest Peter Zisa) ~ Free passport
Saturday July 27th Doug Smith & Shohei Toyoda evening CDZ concert event - $20 single, $35 couple, $15 senior & PGS member
Sunday July 28 - West Africa - Will Dudley (guest Peter Zisa) ~ Free passport
Saturday August 3 - Argentine singer-guitarist-composer Cecilia Zabala (guest performer Gerardo Caledron) CDZ concert event - $20 single, $35 couple, $15 senior & PGS member
Sunday August 4 - Gayle & Phil Neuman (guest Peter Zisa) ~ Free passport
Beijing Guitar Duo
Friday June 28, 8pm Eliot Chapel, 1011 SW 12th Ave Master Class - Saturday, June 29th from 11 AM - 1 PM Composed of guitarist Meng Su and Yameng Wang, the Beijing Guitar Duo has performed throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Their debut CD Maracaípe, received a Latin-GRAMMY nomination for the titled piece, which was dedicated to them by renowned guitarist/composer Sergio Assad. Their second CD, Bach to Tan Dun, has been widely noted for the world-premiere recording of Tan Dun’s Eight Memories in Watercolor, specially arranged for the duo by Manuel Barrueco. Tickets & Information |
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Tablao Artichoke: Espacio Flamenco Emerging Artists
Saturday June 29th, 8:00pm
Join us for a very exciting Tablao Artichoke featuring Espacio Flamenco Emerging Artists! Five stunning bailaoras will present solo and duet choreographies with accompaniment by Espacio student musicians and palmeras. We can't wait to share what our emerging artists have been working on!
Advanced tickets recommended.
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