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.
Just Announced: PSU Guitar Series 2019-2020 Season!
PORTLAND, OR – Portland State University’s Guitar Series is thrilled to announce its 2019-2020 season, featuring guest artists Raphaël Feuillâtre, the Assad Brothers, Antonio Rey, and Stephanie Jones. Concerts take place throughout the season at Portland State University’s Lincoln Hall and The Old Church, with masterclasses also held at PSU.
This season’s lineup features a diverse array of artists and styles, from classical to flamenco and beyond. “We’ve put together an international lineup, bringing to our community artists of the highest caliber. Their playing unites traditional approaches with those pushing boundaries through the inclusion of some of the world’s most renowned artists and a new generation who are redefining the instrument in the 21st century,” says Artistic Director Mario Diaz.
The Guitar Series returned in 2018-2019 after a 23-year hiatus, with a season including performances from Tengyue Zhang, winner of the Guitar Foundation of American (GFA) International Concert Artist Competition; nationally renowned artists and pedagogues Michael Partington, Scott Kritzer, Jesse McCann, Connie Sheu, and William Kanengiser.
Each concert takes place on a Saturday evening, to be followed by a Sunday morning masterclass at PSU in which the guest artist coaches select up and coming students. These masterclasses are provided as a service to the community in partnership with the PSU Guitar Program, led by Jesse McCann. They are free and open to the public.
Single tickets on sale now! Prices range from $15-35. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.
This season’s lineup features a diverse array of artists and styles, from classical to flamenco and beyond. “We’ve put together an international lineup, bringing to our community artists of the highest caliber. Their playing unites traditional approaches with those pushing boundaries through the inclusion of some of the world’s most renowned artists and a new generation who are redefining the instrument in the 21st century,” says Artistic Director Mario Diaz.
The Guitar Series returned in 2018-2019 after a 23-year hiatus, with a season including performances from Tengyue Zhang, winner of the Guitar Foundation of American (GFA) International Concert Artist Competition; nationally renowned artists and pedagogues Michael Partington, Scott Kritzer, Jesse McCann, Connie Sheu, and William Kanengiser.
Each concert takes place on a Saturday evening, to be followed by a Sunday morning masterclass at PSU in which the guest artist coaches select up and coming students. These masterclasses are provided as a service to the community in partnership with the PSU Guitar Program, led by Jesse McCann. They are free and open to the public.
Single tickets on sale now! Prices range from $15-35. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.
Raphaël Feuillâtre, GFA Winner
October 26
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Assad Brothers
February 15
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Antonio Rey
March 14
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Stephanie Jones
April 25
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Raphaël Feuillâtre (GFA Winner)
Concert
Saturday, Oct 26, 7:00pm
PSU Lincoln Recital Hall 75
Masterclass
Sunday, October 27, 10am-noon
PSU Lincoln Hall 355
Five-time international prize winner and 2018 winner of classical guitar’s most prestigious competition, Guitar Foundation of America (GFA), Raphaël Feuillâtre joins us in Portland during his nine-month tour of North America. You won’t want to miss his dynamic performance of works from Rameau to Assad and beyond.
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Jason Vieaux
Concert - Sunday, October 27, 5:00 PM First Congregational Church Master Class - Monday, October 28, 7-9 PM First Congregational Church Chapel Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux, “among the elite of today's classical guitarists” (Gramophone), is the guitarist that goes beyond the classical. NPR describes Vieaux as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.” Among his extensive discography is the 2015 Grammy Award winning album for Best Classical Instrumental Solo, Play. Tickets & Information |
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Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms
Tuesday November 12th, 7:30 PCC Rock Creek, Bldg. 3 The Experience Music Series presents American roots duo Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms in concert, in conjunction with the PCC Rock Creek Tuesday evening Music Appreciation class and is open to the public. The concert will be followed by a question and answer session with the performers. Admission is free for PCC students, with an optional donation for all others. Parking is available on campus for $2. “Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms stake a claim as two of the finest traditional musicians in America.” – NPR Radio Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms, members of the internationally acclaimed Foghorn Stringband, hold their own as a duo, performing classic country music in shows across Europe, Australia, and North America (including Portland’s Pickathon festival). With pure harmonies, lyrical mandolin and strong guitar, the duo performs original songs and tunes as well as their favorite old gems from traditional and country repertoires. It is a music rooted in the essence of American roots. Their haunting and captivating sound will take you back in time and leave you wanting more. The Experience Music Series is sponsored by grants from the Beaverton Arts Program and the Cultural Coalition of Washington County and sponsorship by the Portland Folk Music Society. For more information, please call 971-722-7866 or go to https://www.pcc.edu/programs/music/rock-creek/. |
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