The document outlines the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society's 2013-2014 concert season, including notable performances and master classes scheduled at Towson University. It also highlights opportunities for members to engage in various activities, such as open stage meetings and ensemble participation. The society aims to promote awareness and appreciation for the classical guitar through its events and programs.

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Xuefei Yang
Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson Univ.
G öran Söllscher
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson Univ.
BCGS
2013-2014
Concert Season
The BCGS programs are supported by The Maryland State Arts Council, the City of Baltimore, The Baltimore County Commission
on Arts and Sciences, the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Awards (www. BakerArtistAwards. org), the
D’Addario Foundation, Free Fall Baltimore, and the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation through USArtists international in partnership with
the National Endowment for the Arts and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
P epe Romero
Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson Univ.
A niello Desiderio
Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson Univ.
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renew at Professional level or higher ($40+) can send us a
short bio for themselves or their business, and we will post it
on a designated page on our website. At our website, all of
the BCGS guitar events information is right at your fingertips.
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John Belkot
Joshua Bornfield
Scott Lee
Visit BCGS.org/pages/ local-resources which has information on
teachers, performers, luthiers, shops, and other professionals in
the area.
Master Classes
October is the month for three free master classes as part of FREE
Fall BALTIMORE. These FREE master classes take place at An Die
Musik from 1-4 p.m. To attend, you have to register on the BCGS
web site, go to EVENTS and click on MASTER CLASSES and fill in
the information.
Manuel Barrueco: Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1-4 p.m.
Franco Platino: Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1-4 p.m.
Beijing Guitar Duo: Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1-4 p.m.
Elizabeth Nonemaker
Composition Commission Award Concert
In addition to the classes above, the BCGS
will present these master classes:
Four Composers, Four Commissions, Four Artists
A concert celebrating Baltimore area composers John Belkot, Joshua Bornfield, Scott Lee, and Elizabeth Nonemaker
supported by the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, creator of the Baker Artist Awards, www.BakerArtistAwards.org.
Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Recital Hall, Towson Univ.
Guitar Day
The BCGS will host its annual Guitar Day on March 30, 2014
for our members. We are planning an extended Guitar Day
celebration to include a master class, lectures, a mini-recital,
and student performances. Please visit the BCGS website for
more information later in the season.
Share Your Music
Our Open Stage meetings continue to be a huge success.
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to play solo or in
ensemble, in front of an appreciative audience. All levels of
classical guitar players are welcome, and anyone who wants to
just listen and mingle with other guitar enthusiasts is welcome,
too. This season, the meetings take place on these Saturday
evenings at Hope Presbyterian Church in Baltimore from
7-10 p.m.
September 7, 2013
November 2, 2013
January 11, 2014
March 1, 2014
May 3, 2014
• Xuefei Yang in collaboration with the Towson University
guitar department, Friday, October 18, 2013 from
7-10 p.m. Performers will be students from the Towson
University’s guitar department, however, the class is open
to auditors for $5.
• Göran Söllscher in collaboration with the Peabody
Conservatory guitar department, Friday, December 6, 2013
from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
• Pepe Romero in collaboration with the Peabody
Conservatory guitar department, Sunday, February 23,
2014 from 10-1 p. m.
• Aniello Desiderio will present a master class, time/place
TBD. To register for any of these classes, please go to bcgs.org,
to EVENTS – MASTER CLASSES and fill out the form.
Ensemble
The BCGS ensemble is welcoming new members! Composed
of mostly non-professional guitarists, this unique group
performs under the baton of distinguished guitarist and
music professor Ronald Pearl. This is a great opportunity to
meet other guitarists, improve your ensemble playing, and
just have great fun with the guitar. Whether you are new to
the orchestra, or a returning member, we want to have you
join us this season. Rehearsals are weekly at Loyola College.
See bcgs.org, OPPORTUNITIES.
Become a fan on Facebook
Please go to our web site and click on OPPORTUNITIES. There
you will find more information on the meetings, dates, and
contact information.
Become a fan of the BCGS on the new Facebook
page! You can look up events, see who might be going to concerts, make guitar friends, chat with other
members, and post your thoughts and suggestions. You will find
us there by searching for the “Baltimore Classical Guitar Society.”
BCGS Mission Statement
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the awareness and
appreciation of the classical guitar. We believe that the guitar is an accessible and versatile instrument that is uniquely capable of bringing
classical music to everyone.