Canberra Classical Guitar Network Google Group

Guitar Society BBQ

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:08:33 UT

Welcome to summer,

At our last meeting we decided that instead of a regular meeting on 13
December, we would meet for a lunchtime BBQ instead. It is also the day
that Milena has her summer student concert later in the afternoon, so this
avoids potential conflicts.

So, I propose that we meet at the Tuggeranong Town Park (near the

Caldersmith Christmas Sale

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:24:23 UT

Hi there,

Just letting you know of price reductions we have on some of our guitars for
December in case you know anyone who is looking. All these guitars have
been made this year - more info and better pictures on our website ......
[link]

If anyone is interested, please encourage them to contact us so we can

If you're interested in how a guitar is built

nick.pa...@internode.on.net (Nick Payne) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:47:55 UT

Australian luthier Dan Kellaway has put up an interesting series of
photographs at [link] showing
how he builds a guitar.
Nick Payne

This week - On the Verandah

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:07:16 UT

[link]
[link]
[link]
ABC Classic FM "Classic Drive" program is featuring Canberra-born guitarist
Rupert Boyd every night this week at 6:45pm.
Multi-award winning guitarist Rupert Boyd - formerly one half of the

COZMO plays OZ!!

colb...@optusnet.com.au (Col Bernau) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:11:34 UT

*COZMO in CONCERT*
*COZMO plays OZ*
*Australian Composed & Arranged Music*
*Saturday 28 November 2009*
*3.00 - 5.00pm*
*Wesley Music Centre*
* *
*20 National Circuit (cnr Sydney Ave) *
*Forrest ACT*
* *
*COZMO*/ /-- Capital of Australia Mandolinata -- presents...
a delightful program of mandolin ensemble compositions and arrangements

GUITAR ON INTERNET FROM WA

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:08:03 UT

Dear Newsletter Editor and/or Web Manager

On rtrfm 92.1 [in Perth] a programme is broadcast called "Plucked Strings"
which may be of interest to your Members. Programmes are mostly classical
guitar with interesting diversions elsewhere.

I write because the broadcasts are streamed live to the internet and also

Adelaide International Guitar Festival

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:46:20 UT

I'm working on the publicity for the Adelaide International Guitar Festival
for next year and we recently announced a competition we're running for
classical guitarists that I thought would be of interest to the members of
the Classical Guitar society in Canberra. I've attached a copy of the media
release here, Slava Grigoryan is the new Artistic Director for this festival

RE: Guitar Recital

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:03:31 UT

A message from Vorarit (ANU School of Music guitar student):
In addition to my guitar recital on Monday 16 Nov, I will also be giving a
premiere of my own composition called 'The Wandering Samurai' for Clarinet
in Bb and Guitar. First year ANU student Thomas Azoury will be playing the
Clarinet and me on the Classical guitar.

BREW GUITAR DUO Debut Album Launch and Tour

bradley.ku...@gmail.com (Bradley Kunda) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:56:40 UT

Dear all friends, family and colleagues,
I am delighted to write to you all, who have in one way or another been
involved in my music-making over the years, to inform you of the release of
my guitar duo's first album and accompanying launch tour.
Matthew Withers and I, collectively the *Brew Guitar Duo*, will be launching

Reminder

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:53:11 UT

The next meeting of Canberra Classical Guitar Society will be on Sunday 8 Nov, 2:30-4:30. See the website for other events and don't forget the BREW GuITAR Duo Concert on 13 Nov.
Www.classicalguitarcanberra.or g.au

orchestra update

al...@coomamusic.com.au (Allan Spencer) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:56:25 UT

Hello fellow guitarists, For those of you who weren't able to attend last
Sunday's guitar orchestra rehearsal here's a short update.
Leslie was away visiting her mum in Brisbane so she asked me if I could
organize the rehearsal.
I felt that the Floriade performance had come off very well and basically

Guitar Society meeting on Sunday

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:23:10 UT

Greetings everyone,

I hope that you can join us at our monthly meeting on Sunday, 11 Oct,
2:30pm at Wesley Uniting Church. I hope to have the 12 October concert
tickets for Oscar Herrero to hand out to those that have requested them.

Bring your guitars and your sight-reading skills and perhaps we can try a

Rising Stars program - Harold Gretton

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:38:40 UT

I happened across the ABC Classic FM "Rising Stars" radio broadcast this
morning and it featured Harold Gretton's 2008 studio recital. Like me, you
may have heard his PhD recital at ANU and wondered if there was a recording.
Well, thanks to the ABC, you can hear it on Graham Abbott's latest "Rising

Eisteddfodd Guitar competition

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:07:25 UT

Eisteddfodd information below

Sent: Wednesday, 30 September 2009 9:37 PM
To: dan.sl...@gmail.com

Hi Dan,

The Instrumental competitions will not be held in 2009. They will take
place in 2010, but a date is yet to be finalised. I will let you know when
details are confirmed.

Many thanks,
Simon Best

Portuguese music for classical guitar

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:40:10 UT

I have just published a book on music for acoustic guitar, arranged by
Fernando Couceiro. The book features 10 arrangements of musics from José
Afonso (+1986), the best known portugese singer and goes with a CD with the
musics performed by Fernando Couceiro himself. Please see:

[link]

Tarantella Guitar Ensemble

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:07:18 UT

I'm just writing to let you know that I am currently directing Music For
Everyone's adult classical guitar ensemble 'Tarantella'. The group is
suitable for players over 15 years of age and are at at least AMEB Grade 3
or thereabouts. The group is a very good opportunity to learn ensemble
skills on a week to week basis, and aside from that it's great fun!

Looking for Lute players

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:55:02 UT

SCUNA (the ANU Choral Society) is performing a concert of 16th century
madrigals called Sweet Love Doth Now Invite. Composers include Byrd,
Dowland, Gibbons, Tallis and many more. We are performing on the 26th
September at St Andrews Church. We thought it would be great to include
some lute players in our concert.

AMEB Classical Guitar syllabus review

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:49:01 UT

For your information (again).

Sent: Wednesday, 9 September 2009 10:05 AM
To: contac...@guitarwa.com.au; i...@hobartguitarsociety.org;
i...@classicalguitarcanberra.o rg.au

Dear Classical Guitar societies,
The AMEB is now calling for any feedback on the current AMEB Classical
Guitar syllabus, which is about to enter a period of review and revision.

Can you play flamenco for a birthday on 19 Sep?

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:19:25 UT

Hello all,

I took a call from someone looking for a performer for her husband's
birthday on 19 Sep. She asked for someone who could play flamenco and
Spanish folk style. Rather than put her contact details on this forum,
please contact me if you are interested and I will put you in touch.
dan.sl...@gmail.com

Minh Le Hoang on the radio - Classic Drive

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:10:09 UT

Dear friends of Canberra Classical Guitar Society,

Every night this week at 6:45pm, the Classic Drive program (ABC Classic FM)
will feature music from Minh's new CD "The Fall of Birds."

[link]

Born in Vietnam, Minh moved to Australia with his family in 1991 and began

Events update

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:23:13 UT

Have a look at the CCGS website ([link])
when you have a free minute and you'll see there are quite a few new
events and announcements. If you know of anything I've missed, send
me the details and chances are it will get posted. Photos are nice if
you have any. Anyone have a happy snap of the guitar orchestra yet?

Guitar events at the "Q"

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:56:09 UT

I've updated the website with some events from the Queanbeyan Performing
Arts Centre. Have a look at [link]. Note also
that there is to be a workshop - free of charge - after the 15 Sep matinee
performance of Guitar Heaven.

Rupert on the radio

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:20:55 UT

Have a listen to 666ABC on Friday just after the 4pm news and you should
hear an interview with Rupert Boyd. His concert is on Saturday at 7:30 at
Wesley. Hope you can make it. Dan

ANU concert via the Internet - "Streaming Sounds"

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:32:22 UT

An interactive showcase performance streamed live to the world stage! The
School of Music's exciting new online initiative, Streaming Sounds, will be
launched at a live performance in Llewellyn Hall on Sunday 16th August at 3
pm.
Titled Clarinet.Ballistix, this free concert will be streamed live on the

Classical Guitar Syllabus Review

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:23:22 UT

To: off...@ameb.nsw.edu.au
Dear Interested Parties,
We wish to notify you that the Classical Guitar syllabus is being reviewed
and that the AMEB Federal Office has invited teachers, parents, candidates,
examiners, professional instrumentalists and teacher associations to provide
feedback on the syllabus to the following email address:

Planning your weekend?

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:18:58 UT

Then I hope your plans include the monthly meeting of Canberra Classical
Guitar Society, on Sunday 9 August at 2:30pm. We meet at our regular venue,
Wesley Uniting Church - Vercoe Room. Our orchestra directors might lead a
discussion about what we ought to play next.

Have a great week.

Dan
0403 640 669

Classical Spanish/flamenco guitarist for October wedding

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:54:19 UT

Please reply directly to Merran (dot) Kryger (at) environment.gov.au

Sent: Tuesday, 28 July 2009 10:50 AM
To: i...@classicalguitarcanberra.o rg.au

Hi,
Apologies if you get a lot of these enquiries!
My fiancé and I are marrying on October 31, 2009 and we're looking for a
classical Spanish or flamenco guitarist to play at our evening reception as

FW: Assistance Needed

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:11:15 UT

Please direct replies to allyson_hine (at) yahoo.com.au

Sent: Tuesday, 21 July 2009 8:53 AM
To: i...@classicalguitarcanberra.o rg.au

Good morning,

I am wondering if you might be able to assist me. I am trying to find a
classical guitarist to play at my wedding in Canberra on Saturday 27 March
2010. Do you have a notice board or regular publication that I might be

Greg Smallman 1985

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:51:29 UT

Sent: Saturday, 18 July 2009 7:48 AM
To: i...@classicalguitarcanberra.o rg.au

Dear members,

I have a beautiful guitar, Greg Smallman 1985, for sale. $33,000.00 ono
(negotiable).

The guitar is at present with me here in Brisbane, Queensland.

Description of the strengths and weaknesses of the instrument can be

[Fwd: Keith Harris Workshop tour]

colb...@optusnet.com.au (Col Bernau) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:58:54 UT

Mandolinists, mandolists, mandocellists, guitarists, bassists - in fact
anyone wanting to improve their skills in a plucked stringed ensemble!
*Keith Harris* will be visiting Canberra on the weekend of 17-19 July
2009 and will hold a workshop on Saturday 18th 10am-12 noon at Marist
College Canberra. Keith will also be available for private mandolin

Barrios Competition via the internet

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:46:06 UT

The Barrios WorldWideWeb Competition is a unique genre of competition that
takes place via the internet. It is free and open to young guitarists from
18 to 30 years of age from anywhere in the world.

The competition begins on 1 July 2009 and ends of December 6, with the Grand
Finale in the Teatro Municipal Ignacio A. Pane in the Paraguayan capital

MGQ on the radio

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:07:19 UT

Melbourne Guitar Quartet will be featured on 'CD of the week' on ABC's
Classic FM, starting Monday 29th June. Don't forget to tune in your radio,
or for those that want to listen online, click here
[link].

Australian guitarists in GFA finals.

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:15:33 UT

Two Australian Guitarists in U.S. Competition Final

The Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) competition is on now in the U.S. and
two Australians are in the finals which are being performed on Sunday 21
June (Monday 22 June in Australia). Results will be known soon.

The two classical guitarists are Aleksandr Tsiboulski in the open category

2009 Guitar Eisteddfod

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:10:37 UT

Interested in some competition? The Instrumental competition (which
includes guitar) of this year's Canberra Eisteddfod (aka National
Eisteddfod) will be held 16-18 October. The closing date for entering the
competition has not yet been announced, but is expected to be sometime in
August. The relevant website is [link].

Guitar at Yarrh Winery on 20 June

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:58:40 UT

Milena Cifali is playing at Yarrh Winery past Murrumbateman next Sat
20 June from 4pm. Guitar, flute and didgeridoo.Classical, Jazz,
Latin,bossa,world music.With Cicilia Kemezyzs and Andrew Harding.
Hot winter food, great wine, huge bonfire, music, fun!
Visit [link] for details and bookings.

Guitar Society meeting on Sunday

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:42:03 UT

Canberra Classical Guitar Society monthly meeting is this Sunday, 2:30pm, at
Wesley Uniting Church in Forrest. Our illustrious orchestra leaders might
be starting us on a new piece, so bring your guitars and your dancing shoes.
We've been invited to play at the Spanish Club on 25 July, and we need to

Guitar events reminder

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:02:20 UT

Upcoming guitar events. Please visit [link] for
more details.

Friday, 5 June, 2pm. Harold Gretton's graduation recital at ANU.

Tuesday-Saturday, 9-13 June, 8pm. Karin Schaupp in "Lotte's Gift" at The
Street Theatre

Thursday, 11 June, a special "Meet the Maker" with Karin Schaupp after the

Italian passion

milenacif...@y7mail.com (Milena Cifali) — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:51:02 UT

Tonight Saturday 23 May 7pm Italian Cultural Centre crnr Franklin st and National Circuit Manuka
Italian and South American guitar music
performed by Milena Cifali

guest performance by Canberra Classical Guitar Society Orchestra
followed by Italian dinner

$30 all inclusive tickets at door.

RE: Sunday 24 May

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:33:44 UT

Please respond directly to Gayle.

Sent: Friday, 22 May 2009 5:30 PM
To: i...@classicalguitarcanberra.o rg.au

Dear Classical guitar society canberra do you have anyone who might be
able to play guitar at a lunch for my husband's 50th birthday this sunday ??
(24 may)

Sorry for the short notice.

CD of the Week - Guitar Trek

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:24:32 UT

Congratulations to Guitar Trek (Timothy Kain, Minh Le Hoang, Daniel McKay
and Harold Gretton) on their recent ABC CD launch. Their newest CD
"Asturias - The Spirit of Spain" is the featured CD of the Week on ABC
Classic FM (Classic Breakfast) and the MBS Network (ArtSound FM).

Reminder:Italian Passion concert

milenacif...@y7mail.com (Milena Cifali) — Sat, 16 May 2009 07:10:57 UT

Hello all,
hope you can come along next Saturday ( 23rd May) at 7pm to hear an evening of Italian and South American guitar music performed by me ( Milena Cifali ) at Italian Cultural Centre Franklin St Manuka ( next to Italian Club).Guest performance by Canberra Classical Guitar Society Orchestra.
tickets at door $30 including pasta dinner.

TASTE THE MUSIC @ NEWACTON

bradley.ku...@gmail.com (Bradley Kunda) — Thu, 14 May 2009 02:03:00 UT

Dear all,
Please find attached a flyer for an exciting new concert next Tuesday night.
*NewActon's* *TASTE THE MUSIC *concerts bring live music performances
together with a specially-tailored food and wine menu. Enjoy a concert with
a meal inspired by the music.
*When: *Tuesday 19 May, 7:30pm
*Where: *Parlour Wine Room, NewActon

The making of guitar strings

nick.pa...@internode.on.net (Nick Payne) — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:46:43 UT

A visit to the Aquila factory:

[link]

Guitar Trek concert and CD launch - Friday 8 May

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:48:15 UT

Dear CCGS members,
A reminder about a concert you don't want to miss.
At this year's Canberra International Music Festival, which runs from 7-17
May, the guitar ensemble Guitar Trek will perform at Albert Hall on Friday,
8 May at 6pm. "Latin meets 'Oz' as Guitar Trek celebrate its new disk and
Albeniz's centenary. Guitar Trek members include Timothy Kain, Minh Le

extra orchestra rehearsal

milenacif...@y7mail.com (Milena Cifali) — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:41:19 UT

Dear orchestra memebers,
an extra orchestra rehearsal for the upcoming performance has been scheduled for Saturday 16 May at 3pm, at the Italian Cultural Centre, corner of Franklin st Manuka( next door to Italian Club). The Sunday 17 May rehearsal at 3pm has been cancelled.
I hope that we can all make an effort to be there as it will be our final opportunity to make sure we're BRILLIANT.

Wesley Lunchtime Live with Bradley Kunda and Anthony Smith

bradley.ku...@gmail.com (Bradley Kunda) — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:49:43 UT

Dearl all,
Next *Wednesday 6 May*, classical guitarist Bradley Kunda and pianist
Anthony Smith perform Cuban composer *Leo Brouwer’s Concierto de Toronto (No
4*).
*12.40 – 1.20pm* Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest.
$2 entry. Refreshments $1.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Bradley Kunda

Ashley Sanders

dan.sl...@gmail.com (Dan Sloss) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:19:23 UT

For your information:

Sent: Monday, 27 April 2009 11:03 AM
To: i...@classicalguitarcanberra.o rg.au

If I may I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself as a
classical guitar luthier.
My name is Ashley Sanders and I build lattice braced classical guitars here
in South Australia.
If any of your members are interested in more information regarding my

ABC Sunday Live Concert - Brew Guitar Duo THIS SUNDAY

bradley.ku...@gmail.com (Bradley Kunda) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:31:59 UT

Dear all,
If you haven't already heard, the Brew Guitar Duo is giving a one hour
recital *this Sunday 26 April *for live broadcast on ABC Classic FM.
If you are in Canberra and would like to attend, here are the details:
*What:* Brew Guitar Duo - ABC Classic FM "Sunday Live"
*Where: *Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music

Re: a passion for italy

milenacif...@y7mail.com (Milena Cifali) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:19:09 UT

Hello all,
just confirming that an extra rehearsal for the concert will take place Sunday 17th march at 3pm at the Italian Cultural Centre, Franklin St, Manuka.
Cheers,
Milena
To: "Milena Cifali" <milenacif...@y7mail.com>
Received: Monday, 6 April, 2009, 2:04 AM
Hi Milena,
I’ve just posted your event on the website:

Canberra Classical Guitar Network Google Group

Guitar Society BBQ

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This week - On the Verandah

COZMO plays OZ!!

GUITAR ON INTERNET FROM WA

Adelaide International Guitar Festival

RE: Guitar Recital

BREW GUITAR DUO Debut Album Launch and Tour

Reminder

orchestra update

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Guitar Society meeting on Sunday

Rising Stars program - Harold Gretton

Eisteddfodd Guitar competition

Portuguese music for classical guitar

Tarantella Guitar Ensemble

Looking for Lute players

AMEB Classical Guitar syllabus review

Can you play flamenco for a birthday on 19 Sep?

Minh Le Hoang on the radio - Classic Drive

Events update

Guitar events at the "Q"

Rupert on the radio

ANU concert via the Internet - "Streaming Sounds"

Classical Guitar Syllabus Review

Planning your weekend?

Classical Spanish/flamenco guitarist for October wedding

FW: Assistance Needed

Greg Smallman 1985

[Fwd: Keith Harris Workshop tour]

Barrios Competition via the internet

MGQ on the radio

Australian guitarists in GFA finals.

2009 Guitar Eisteddfod

Guitar at Yarrh Winery on 20 June

Guitar Society meeting on Sunday

Guitar events reminder

Italian passion

RE: Sunday 24 May

CD of the Week - Guitar Trek

Reminder:Italian Passion concert

TASTE THE MUSIC @ NEWACTON

The making of guitar strings

Guitar Trek concert and CD launch - Friday 8 May

extra orchestra rehearsal

Wesley Lunchtime Live with Bradley Kunda and Anthony Smith

Ashley Sanders

ABC Sunday Live Concert - Brew Guitar Duo THIS SUNDAY

Re: a passion for italy