SLCG Online Silent Auction - Now live!

You may now bid on auction items on our BetterWorld fundraiser to benefit our education programming.

Head to the link below to start bidding on these great items. 100% of all proceeds go to support the amazing Guitar Horizons program! Please repost and share!

All proceeds directly benefit keeping guitar education in St. Louis schools. Each donation to our auction gives back to Guitar Horizons programming, which provides guitars, footstools, curriculum, and teaching artists directly to individual schools and after-school programs.  Any donated item, big or small, can make a meaningful impact!

 

Guitar Masters Concert Series 2023-24 

Join St. Louis Classical Guitar for our 60th Anniversary Season at the 560 Music Center! 💐

GUITAR MASTERS SEASON: 

Tengyue (T.Y.) Zhang: Sept. 16, 2023 at the Pillsbury Theatre

Irina Kulikova: Oct. 21, 2023 at the Pillsbury Theatre

Adam Levin: Dec. 02, 2023 at the Pillsbury Theatre

Michael Poll: Feb. 17, 2024 at the Pillsbury Theatre

Beijing Guitar Duo: March 23, 2024 at the Pillsbury Theatre

Manuel Barrueco: April 13, 2024 at the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall

Single tickets:

NEW! A VERY SPECIAL BLEND” - St. Louis Classical Guitar and the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis: May 20, 2024 at the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall

 

Please see below for the Guitar Masters Season E-Booklet brochure, now 100% online!

 

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A Special Premier: SLCG commissioned works for unique classical guitars

Please take a look at the teaser-trailer that announces our April 20, 2024 premier of original music written by Dan Rubright for non-traditional guitars built by luthier Alvin Fry.  This music will be premiered at The St. Louis Artist Guild (12 N. Jackson in downtown Clayton) at 3 PM on Saturday, April 20th, with performances by the SLCG Guitar Orchestra and special guests.

Now announcing a new project and premier of Dan Rubright’s compositions written for non-traditional classical guitars, handmade by luthier Alvin Fry.

 

Open Stage

Wednesday, April 17 - 7:00pm at the High Low Listening Room

Attention guitarist of any skill-level! Open Stage is a great opportunity to perform for a friendly and welcoming audience of fellow guitar enthusiasts, hosted at the Listening Room at the High Low (3301 Washington Ave). Guitarists aged 7 and up can reserve up to 7 minutes to perform.
Sign-up through the link below!

Performers are encouraged to have an active SLCG Membership.

High Low Listening Room is located at High Low - Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s literary arts cafe, 3301 Washington Ave.

 

All-Metro Guitar Day 2024

Please join us for this public recital on Sunday, April 21st, 3:00pm in the Lee Theatre at UMSL’s Touhill Performing Arts Center!

All-Metro Guitar Day is an annual concert put on by St. Louis Classical Guitar to feature students from our Guitar Horizons programming. These programs focus on learning the guitar in an ensemble setting, specifically curriculum created by Austin Classical Guitar. These students, ranging from Elementary to High School level, will perform in a guitar orchestra all together, as well as featured smaller ensembles. School districts involved include Hazelwood, Ferguson-Florissant, SLPS, Normandy, and Gene Slay Girls & Boys Club.

Free and open to the public!


 

Upcoming Performances

Look below for upcoming performances from our community ensembles:

The Gateway Guitar Quartet

The St. Louis Classical Guitar Orchestra:

 

News

 

Welcome to
St. Louis Classical Guitar

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

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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 2019, SLCG seeks to serve the St. Louis community through innovative, high-quality, and relevant programming.


Concert Series

Our Great Artist Concert Series brings the greatest guitarists in the world to St. Louis for intimate concerts at The Ethical Society of St. Louis. 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 John Clayton and airing on Radio Arts Foundation (107.3 FM) Monday’s at 7pm and Thursday’s at 11pm, 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.

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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!

Make a Donation

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