St. Louis Classical Guitar -

Concert Season 2025-2026

Gaëlle Solal

Saturday, April 18, 7:30pm @ Salem United Methodist Church

Please join St. Louis Classical Guitar for the Guitar Masters Series - Six concerts at Salem United Methodist Church!

For more information on each performance, click the link below.

Performances

Single tickets and Packages now available!

St. Louis Classical Guitar presents the Guitar Masters Series 2025-26, six concerts of world-class guitarists at Salem United Methodist Church.

Purchase single tickets now!

Single Tickets

Saturday 4/18/2026:

Gaelle Solal

Season E-Booklet

To purchase tickets over the phone or for any ticketing questions, please contact Hannah Rainey:

314.567.5566, ex. 1
hannah@stlclassicalguitar.org

SLCG at Saint Louis Art Museum’s Free Fridays -

St. Louis Classical Guitar: Music and Antiquities

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7–8 pm CDT | Free

As part of the public opening of Visions of Antiquity, St. Louis Classical Guitar will present a short concert exploring how the expansion of harmony and vocal expression in the Renaissance period has parallels to the development of jazz vocal music from the 20th century. The concert will feature Renaissance and early Baroque guitar music performed by Patrick Rafferty, a classical guitarist and early music expert. The second half of the concert will feature Kim Fuller, jazz vocalist; Dan Rubright, guitar; Steve Davis, drums; and Dan Eubanks, acoustic bass.

No tickets are required for this free concert. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Location

The Farrell Auditorium

One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park,
St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1380

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Open Stage and Master Classes

Open Stage is an opportunity for guitarists in our community to perform for one another at Salem United Methodist in the chapel. Performers are encouraged to have an active SLCG Membership. All are welcome to perform and attend! Sign-up and more info:

Open Stage Information

Join us this concert season for six master classes, featuring local classical guitar students performing for our Guitar Masters Series guest artists. Master Classes will be held at Salem United Methodist Church in the chapel. All are welcome to attend!

Master Class Information

Education Events

Guitar Festival - Learn more

All-Metro Day - Learn more

Upcoming Community Performances

The Gateway Guitar Quartet

Wednesday, April 8 2026, 7-9pm @ the Cheshire Inn - Free and open to the public.

The St. Louis Classical Guitar Orchestra:

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington, MO
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3pm - Chapel Venue, St. Louis

News

Featured

Interview with 2023 MLC Guitar Grant winner Russell Franklin

SLCG's Dan Rubright conducts an interview with Russell Franklin, 2023 winner of the Marton L. Carroll Guitar Grant, former student of Alyssa Catlin (Childbloom).

Interview with 2017 MLC Guitar Grant winner Jakob Giles

SLCG's Dan Rubright conducts an interview with Jake Giles, 2017 winner of the Marton L. Carroll Guitar Grant, who is now pursuing a DMA in guitar performance.

Interview with JIJI

Dan Rubright interviews our upcoming performer JIJI ahead of her exciting and eclectic program in St. Louis on February 28.

Interview with 2025 MLC Guitar Grant winner Daniel Bosci

SLCG's Dan Rubright conducts an interview with Dani and speak about his new Keith Adams' guitar, his experience applying for the grant, his music career plans, and more.

Welcome to
St. Louis Classical Guitar

Promoting positive impact in our community through classical guitar performance and education.

Our Programs

St. Louis Classical Guitar (SLCG), previously known as the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, is a non-profit arts agency whose mission is to promote positive impact through classical guitar performance and education. Founded in 1963 by students of George C. Krick, SLCG is the third oldest organization in the nation centered around classical guitar. Now in 2024, SLCG seeks to serve the St. Louis community through innovative, high-quality, and relevant programming.

Concert Series

Our Guitar Masters Concert Series brings the greatest guitarists in the world to St. Louis for intimate concerts at Salem United Methodist and the 560 Music Center. Over the years we have hosted artists such as Manuel Barrueco, David Russell, and Julian Bream – and each concert ends with an opportunity to meet the artists.

Inside Classical Guitar

Inside Classical Guitar is SLCG’s weekly Radio Show. Hosted by W Mark Akin and airing on Radio Arts Foundation (107.3 FM) Monday’s at 7pm, the show takes listeners on a journey through the beauty of classical guitar.

Guitar Horizons

At the heart of SLCG’s community impact is our Guitar Horizons Education Program. Focused mainly in North County and St. Louis City, Guitar Horizons provides the resources necessary for building and sustaining a thriving guitar program in local schools.

Community Orchestra

Open to Members interested in performing in a large ensemble, our 25 person Guitar Orchestra rehearses twice monthly and performs several times a year for community events.

Get Involved

Your support makes the work that we do possible. There are many ways to get involved with St. Louis Classical Guitar and the options below are only a few examples. For more information, or to start a conversation about getting involved, please Contact Us.

Become a Member

Members receive a Membership Card and a variety of benefits including discounts on concerts and more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are at the heart and soul of SLCG's programs. Join the team and help us make an impact!

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Financial contributions large or small are a meaningful way to make a difference. Thank you for your support!

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