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St. Louis Classical Guitar -

Concert Season 2024-2025

Please join us next season as we present 8 fantastic concerts next season as part of the Guitar Masters, Eclectic, and Collaborative Series !

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GUITAR MASTERS SERIES:

Park Brothers: Sept. 14, 2024 at Salem United Methodist Church

Adam Del Monte: Nov. 16, 2024 at Salem United Methodist Church

Cavatina Duo: Jan. 18, 2025 at Salem United Methodist Church

Raphael Feuillatre: Feb. 11, 2025 at Salem United Methodist Church


ECLECTIC CONCERTS:

Andy McKee: Oct. 19, 2024 at the 560 Music Center

Mak Grgic & Curtis Stewart: May 3, 2025 at the 560 Music Center


COLLABORATIVE CONCERTS:

Yu&I Duo: March 8, 2025 at Hi-Pointe Theater, co-presented w/ Cinema STL

W Mark Akin w/ the University City Symphony Orchestra: May 11, 2025 at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center


"THE WORKS”:

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SLCG End-Of-Year Fundraising Campaign - 2024

Artist in Residence: An Tran, Vietnamese professional classical guitarist based in Chicago, answers questions after his performance at Larimore Elementary School on October 7th, 2024. Larimore Lions Guitar Club performed for An as well. What an amazing experience for these young students!

At St. Louis Classical Guitar, our goal is to present the beauty of the classical guitar to diverse audiences, provide exceptional music education, and build a community enriched by the arts. To continue all that we do, we need your support. Our goal for this campaign is to raise $60,000 by December 31, 2024.

Donate: https://www.stlclassicalguitar.org/donate

Your tax-deductible donation can help us purchase quality instruments for our students, fund our radio show and community guitar orchestra, produce accessible concert experiences, and develop new outreach initiatives.

Please consider making a donation to SLCG as part of your year-end giving. Your generosity will enable us to continue sharing classical guitar to all corners of our community.

Donate $100+, get a fantastic new Christmas album from the Gateway Guitar Quartet!

Until supplies last, we would like to send a Gateway Guitar Quartet Christmas CD to donors who make a contribution of $100 or more in the month of December. The quartet graciously donated copies of their new album to SLCG in a fundraising effort. Featuring arrangements from A Charlie Brown Christmas, classic tunes such as Silent Night, and more! See photos below for more details.

 

Open Stage - Your chance to perform!

Please join us for the next Open Stage event - Saturday, December 14th, 2:00pm at Salem United Methodist. Guitarists of any skill-level ages 7 and up are encouraged to sign-up to perform!

Master Classes - All are welcome to attend and learn from these outstanding guitarists.

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Upcoming Community Performances

The Gateway Guitar Quartet

The St. Louis Classical Guitar Orchestra:

  • Salem United Methodist - Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00PM 

  • St. Louis Artists Guild - Saturday, May 24, 2025 time TBD

 

News

Featured
2024 Marton L. Carroll Guitar Grant Winner - Isaac Biver
2024 Marton L. Carroll Guitar Grant Winner - Isaac Biver

Congratulations to Isaac Biver, winner of the 2024 Marton L. Carroll Guitar Grant! Isaac is a classical guitar student of John McClellan.

Make Your M.A.R.C. and St. Louis Classical Guitar in 2024
Make Your M.A.R.C. and St. Louis Classical Guitar in 2024

Read about how SLCG has continued their partnership with Hope Create’s Make Your M.A.R.C. program, which is an eight-week program and multi-disciplinary healing arts experience designed for youth/young adults in recovery or deemed at risk for substance use disorder.

Honoring the great volunteer work of Clifford Eise
Honoring the great volunteer work of Clifford Eise

Cliff Eise accepted a plaque of recognition for his volunteering his photography and videography to St. Louis Classical Guitar for many years.

Brian Vaccaro's "Arts Interview" with Nancy Kranzberg, featured on KDHX
Brian Vaccaro's "Arts Interview" with Nancy Kranzberg, featured on KDHX

Listen to an interview with Executive Director Brian Vaccaro on KDHX’s “Arts Interview.“ Nancy Kranzberg talks with artists, performers and movers and shakers in the arts community. Interviews cover music, visual arts, dance, literature and performance.

 

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 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.

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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!