October 18 Zoom Meeting
October 19th, 2026 by bob No comments »
Program
- El testament d’Amèlia — Miguel Llobet
- Cançó del lladre — ’””
- Rosita (Polka) — Francisco Tárrega
- Capricho árabe — “”
This meeting was hosted by Shane McKevvitt. The cost of using Zoom in 2026 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Gary Lee and Candace Wang, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Shane McKevitt, and Marsha Rohe.
October 17 Meeting at the Morris County Library in Whippany
October 19th, 2026 by bob No comments »
Program
- Vals — R.J. Caprissi, ed. Celil Refik Kaya
- Study in B minor, Op. 35 No. 22 (“Moonlight”) — Fernando Sor
- Natalia — Georges Moustaki
Robert Ey
- Mountains and Valleys — Angela Mair
- Nowhere — “”
Jim Tosone
- Fields of Gold — Sting, arr. Tosone
- Englishman in New York — Sting, arr. Nikola
- And So It Goes — Billy Joel, arr. Boegerhausen
Marsha Rohe
- Tango No 3 — Jose Ferrer
- La Paloma — Sebastian Yradier
- Breathe — Victor Keremedjiev
Dave Starbuck
- El testament d’Amèlia — Miguel Llobet
- Cançó del lladre — ’””
- Rosita (Polka) — Francisco Tárrega
- Capricho árabe — “”
September 13 Zoom Meeting
September 14th, 2026 by bob No comments »
Program
- Lesley’s Song — Frederic Hand
- Petite valse des cinq cordes (Little Five String Waltz) — Francis Kleynjans
This meeting was hosted by Gad Berger. The cost of using Zoom in 2026 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Gary Lee and Candace Wang, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Shane McKevitt, and Marsha Rohe.
August 9 Zoom Meeting
August 9th, 2026 by bob No comments »
Program
- Study #1 and Study #3 (from Five Studies) — Frederic Hand
- Les Cloches — Olga Amelkina-Vera
Stella Kosim
- A Fancy — John Dowland
- Goro Goro Ne — Indonesian Folk Song
Joe Carbone
- Sun-Beam Play — Sveinn Eythorsson
- La Muerte del Angel — Astor Piazzola
This meeting was hosted by Rick Florio. The cost of using Zoom in 2026 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Gary Lee and Candace Wang, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Shane McKevitt, and Marsha Rohe.
Guitar B’Que!
July 25th, 2026 by bob No comments »- Guitar B’Que!
- Summer Zoom Meetings
- Web Site Update (Online Guitar Choro Club)
Seth Himmelhoch Passes Away
July 15th, 2026 by bob No comments »
Seth Himmelhoch Obituary
Seth David Himmelhoch, musician, composer, and teacher of Teaneck, New Jersey, passed away July 10, 2026 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck.
Seth was born August 12, 1959, in Detroit Michigan to his parents Ralph and Joan (Zinck) Himmelhoch. He spent most of his childhood in the Washington, D.C. area until his career as a classical guitarist brought him to New York. He obtained Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Fine Arts at the Manhattan School of Music, studying under the renowned guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima. He was recognized for his performances as a soloist and as a member of the award-winning Duo Cavatina, which made its Carnegie Hall debut after winning the Artists International Auditions. He has appeared at major venues including Alice Tully Hall, the 92nd Street Y, and on broadcasts for WNYC and WQED, as well as at other venues across the country.
Seth was also dedicated to bringing the gift of music to future artists and their audiences as a teacher and became a proponent of the Suzuki method of instruction. He directed the classical guitar program at William Paterson University and founded the Suzuki guitar program at the JCC/Thurnauer School of Music.
In 2012, Seth was diagnosed with Parkinsons but did not let that stop him from continuing his physically demanding career in music. He bore the disease with grace and a commitment to living his life to the fullest and meeting each new physical challenge with determination and optimism.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Mahler and his two children, Sage Himmelhoch and Jacob Himmelhoch. He is also survived by his three siblings: Rebecca Simmons and her two sons; Sarah Himmelhoch; and Joseph Himali and his daughter. He will be sorely missed by all of his surviving family.
Memorial donations to NYU Langone Health, the Michael J. Fox Foundation or a charity of your choice are welcomed.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by The Star-Ledger from Jul. 10 to Jul. 13, 2026.
July 26 Zoom Meeting
July 7th, 2026 by bob No comments »
Program
- New Day — Sveinn Eythorsson
- When the Snow is Frozen — Sveinn Eythorsson
- Dejando ir — Mitchell Rivero
This meeting was hosted by Shane McKevitt. The cost of using Zoom in 2026 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Gary Lee and Candace Wang, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Shane McKevitt, and Marsha Rohe.
