Classical Gala West

Classical Gala West
Forthcoming Events

Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival & Competition 2016

SF Bay Guitar Festival & Competition, Fall 2016 tba

Classical Guitar
Holiday Concerts
Nov./Dec. 2016 tba, Northern Nevada, Palo Alto, Walnut Creek

Classical Gala West at Brewery Arts Center
Monthly Concerts in Carson City, Nevada, Fall, 2016

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DONATE ONLINE!
Help us to continue these events by donating online:

Please support us with your generous donation for our operations, prizes and scholarships for deserving students. Email music@cgwest.org for more info or specific donation requests.

Classical Gala West is one of the premier organizations in the American West presenting concerts, festivals and educational events. A division of LTCGS (Lake Tahoe Classic Guitar Society), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, ID 20-1754458 organization and donations may be tax deductible. Donations may be made specifically for any geographic area where we present concerts, scholarships for competition prize winners, and to support our overall programs.

• Thanks to all those who help make this series possible, incuding:

All of our sponsors, donors volunteers and attendees, City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission, Nevada Arts Council, Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno, Nevada, Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, Nevada,Crystal Bay Casino, UNR Scheduling Dept., Reno, Nevada, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Walnut Creek, California, All Saints Episcopal Church, Palo Alto, California, Strings By Mail.com, National Endowment for the Arts, Artown Festival,
Reno, Nevada, THE UPS STORE, Pleasant Hill, California, Walnut Creek
Chamber of Commerce

Classical Gala West and its associated programs have presented a plethora of fine artists and events including:

Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival
SF Bay Guitar Festival
Paul Galbraith
Vida Guitar Quartet
Celso Machado
Celino and Lito Romero
Marc Teicholz
Adam Levin
San Francisco Guitar Quartet
and many others

Larry Aynesmith
Artistic Director www.larryguitar.com

SIERRA NEVADA GUITAR FESTIVAL & COMPETITION
• Festival Dates: July 21-22, 2016, Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno
• Additional performances: June 25 Carson City, July 10, Reno
• Featuring Grammy Winner Andrew York
• All Concerts Free, Donations Requested!

• Home Page
• Competition Rules and Registration
• Schedule of Events
• Workshop and Masterclass with Andrew York Registration
• Previous Year Competition Winners

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Pre-Festival Events
Jason McGuire Trio
June 25, 7:00pm, Brewery Arts Center, Carson City
Larry Aynesmith and Friends
July 10, 3:00pm, Mathewson-IGT, Wells Fargo Rm., UNR, Reno

Festival Schedule of Events July 21-22
(Some revisions may occur)

Thursday July 21

Adult Competition
8:00am - 11:00am: Adult Round 1

Break
11:30am - 1:15pm: break for church service

Concert
1:15pm - 2:15pm:
Duo SF featuring Christopher Mallett and Robert Miller

Adult Competition
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Adult round 1, continued

Concert: 7:00pm - 9:00pm: Andrew York

Friday July 22

Youth Competition
9:00m - 11:00am Youth Rounds

Concert
12pm - 12:45pm: Philip Manwell and Larry Aynesmith

Adult Competition Finals
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Adult competition Finals

Workshop with Andrew York
3:15pm - 4:45pm: Andrew York Workshop

Masterclasses with Andrew York
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Competition Awards and Closing Ceremony
7:15pm - 7:30pm