Gad Berger

• Yellow Camel (Samba) – Alexander Vinitsky

Steve Walters

• Come Heavy Sleep (one of his saddest) – John Dowland
• Mrs. Winter’s Jump (one of his most joyful) “”

Shane McKevitt

•  Prelude, Fugue and Allegro, BWV 998: I. Prelude – Johann Sebastian Bach

Valerie Nelson

• Valse – Pascual Roch, arr. Leon Block
• La Comparsa – Ernesto Lecuona, arr. Leon Block

Ming Chao

• Menuet and Gigue from Cello Suite No. 1 – J.S. Bach, arr. John Duarte

Jeffrey Wilt

• If You Were Here – Per-Olov Kindgren
• Preludio de Adiós – Alfonso Montes
• Romance de los Pinos – Federico Moreno Torroba

This meeting is hosted by Gad Berger. The cost of using Zoom in 2024 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Gary Lee, and Shane McKevitt.

Duo Migliorare (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)

• Early in the Morning – Eythor Thorlaksson
• Ponteio IV – Celso Machado
• Le Nid et la Rose – Ferdinando Carulli

Valerie Nelson

• Valse by Pascual Roch and La Comparsa – Ernesto Lecuona, arr. Leon Block

Rick Florio

• Amy Soufrez from Silva de Sirenas (1547) – Enrique Valderrabáno
• Mille Regretz – Luis de Narvaez

Robert Ey

• Mountains and Valleys – Angela Mair

Steve Walters (playing Torres-Starbuck Guitar, 590 mm scale in A tuning)

• Tarleton’s Resurrection – John Dowland 1563 – 1636
• Come Heavy Sleep – “”
• Mrs. Winter’s Jumpe – “”

Jeff Griesemer

• Slieve Russell – Trad., arr. Jeff Griesemer

Program, December 10 Zoom Meeting

The Hopewell Guitar Ensemble (Jeff Griesemer, Valerie Nelson, & Robert Ey

• Coventry Carol – Trad., arr. K. Love

Valerie Nelson

• “Seasonal Medley,” from Mark Johnstone’s Holiday Gig Book
• S’vivon
• In Dulci Jubilo
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas
• Auld Lang Syne (with Jeff Griesemer

Shane McKevitt

• Excerpt from Prelude, Fugue, and Allegro. – J.S. Bach

This meeting was hosted by Stella Kosim. The cost of using Zoom in 2023 is covered by a generous contribution from Gad Berger, Steve Walters, and Dave Starbuck.

Program, December 17 Meeting in Montclair

Dana Hamilton

• Carol of the Bells – Mykola Leontovych, arr. Michael Silva
• Silent Night – Franz Gruber, arr. Stephen C. Siktberg

Irene Ey (soprano) and Robert Ey

• All Through the Night – Trad., arr. Frederick Noad
• The Holly and the Ivy – “”

Alex Cherfas

• Etude No.1. – Leo Brouwer
• Prelude from Prelude, Fugue, and Allegro in E-flat major, BWV 998 –J.S.  Bach, arr. F. Kunce
• Etude No. 10 – Leo Brouwer
• Lesson 23, Op. 31. – Fernando Sor

Jim Tosone

• Yesterday – Paul McCartney, arr. Soren Madsen
• What A Wonderful World – Bob Thiel /David Weiss, arr. Soren Madsen
• April Come She Will – Paul Simon arr. J. Jaturi

Ken Kraus

• Andante – Ferdinando Carulli
• Waltz – Jose Ferrer
• La Paloma – Sebastian de Yradier

Rick Florio

• Simple Gifts – Trad, arr. Fred Hand
• Lágrima – Francisco Tárrega

Thanks to Dana Hamilton for hosting.

In-Person Meeting in Randolph, 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12.

Zoom Meeting, 4:00 p.m. (eastern time) Sunday, November 19.

Program

Robert Ey

• Thaxted – Gustav Holst, arr. Robert Ey

Jeff Griesemer

• Holy Manna – Attributed to William Moore, arr. Jeff Griesemer

David Starbuck

• Last Rays of Summer – Marianne Verdal
• Last Rays of Summer
• Autumn Melancholy
• A Little Waltz
• Milonga d’Autunno

Jim Tosone

• Bourrée I & II (Suite No. 3 for Solo Cello) – J.S. Bach (arr. F. Koonce)
• Carolan’s Cap – Turlough O’Carolan (arr. G. Boger)

Alex Cherfas

• 4 etudes – Leo Brower
• Andante No. 5 – Fernando Sor
• Etude No. 8 from 20 Etudes, Segovia – Fernando Sor

Dana Hamilton

• Andantino #3 – Matteo Carcassi, Op. 60
• Triste – Antonio Carlos Jobim

Marsha Rohe

• A Traditional Fandanguillo
• Evocacion by Jose Luis Merlin
• Zambra – Bartolome Calatuyud

Robert Hansen

• Pezzo Tedesco – Anonymous
• Prelude & Allemande from Suite in D minor – Robert de Visee
•  Lagrima – Francisco Tarrega

Rick Florio

• Gymnopédie #1 – Erik Satie, arr. John DeChiaro
• Verdiales – Trad.

Steve Walters (8 string Torres-Starbuck guitar)

• 6 Short Renaissance Pieces (without pause)

by Francis Pilkington 1565 – 1638

Lord Hastings Good Moro

Curranta for Mrs. Elizabeth Murcott

by Diego Pisador 1509 – 1557

Pavane Muy Liana para Tañer

Dezilde al Cavallero Que

by John Dowland 1563 – 1626

Tarletons Resurrection

Mrs Winter’s Jump

Program

Rick Florio

• Verdiales – Trad./Juan Serrano

Robert Ey

• Tarleton’s Resurrection – John Dowland, arr. Fredrick Noad

Robert Vierschilling

• 6 miniatures vintage – Gloria Villanueva

Stella Kosim

• Sunday Morning Overcast – Andrew York
• Maxixe – A. Barrios

David Starbuck

• Last Rays of Summer – Marianne Verdal
• Autumn Melancholy
• A Little Waltz
• Milonga d’Autunno

Steve Walters (8 string Torres-Starbuck guitar)

• Mrs Winter’s Jump – John Dowland 1563 – 1626
• Come Heavy Sleep – “”

This meeting was hosted by Rick Florio. The cost of using Zoom in 2023 is covered by a generous contribution from Gad Berger, Steve Walters, and Dave Starbuck.

We will take a break from our in-person meetings and The Guitar Garden in July and August. See you in September!

Rick Florio will host a Zoom meeting at 4:00 p.m. (eastern time) on Sunday, July 30.

Stella Kosim will host a Zoom meeting at 4:00 p.m. (eastern time) on Sunday, August 20.

May 7 Zoom Meeting Program

Ming Chao

• Minuet I & II from Cello Suite No. 1 – J. S. Bach, arr. John Duarte

Helen Shi-Yuen

• Etude Op. 35, No. 22 – Fernando Sor

Shane McKevitt

• Los Caujaritos – Ignàcio Figueredo

David Starbuck

• Tamborcito – Tito Cotos

This meeting was hosted by Steve Walters. The cost of using Zoom in 2023 is covered by a generous contribution from Gad Berger, Steve Walters, and Dave Starbuck.

May 20 In-Person Meeting at the Lindeblad School of Music Program

Dyuti Venkatakrishna

• Menuet BWV Anhang 114 – Bach
• Agitato – Mauro Giuliani
• Spanish Romance – Anonymous, arr. Robert Hamilton
• Allegretto Grazioso – Mauro Giuliani

Derin Sayhan Pilge

• Etude No. 7 – Matteo Carcassi

Robert Ey

• Tarleton’s Resurrection – John Dowland

Gioconda R. Simmonds Zanetti

• Malagueña – arr. Daniel Fortea

Jim Tosone

• Old Friends/Bookends – Paul Simon, arr. J. Tosone
• Morgan Magan – Turlough O’Carolan, arr. T. O’Farrell

Ken Kraus

• Les balancelles (The Swings) – Roland Dyens
• Valseana – Sergio Assad

Alex Valencia

• Una Limosnita por el Amor de Dios – Agustín Barrios

March 12 Meeting in Hopewell Program

Robert Ey

• Tabhair dom do Lámh (Give Me Your Hand) – “Rory Dall O’Cahan,” arr. Glenn Weiser

Ming Chao

• Preludio & Choro (from Serie Americana) – Hector Ayala

Marsha Rohe

• Zambra – Bartolome Calatuyud

Gad Berger

• Manhã de Carnaval – Luiz Bonfa, arr. Noriyasu Takeuchi
• Milonga – Jorge Cardoso

Jeff Griesemer

• If I Fell – Lennon/McCartney; Arr: Richard Dreuding
• What a Friend We Have in Jesus – Music by Charles C. Converse, Lyrics by Joseph M. Scriven, arr. Jeff Griesemer

Rick Florio

• Sevillanas – Trad.
• Taranta – “”
• Bolero á Marcos – V. Amigo

March 26 Zoom Meeting Program

Ming Chao

• Romance (from St. Petersburg Etchings) – Yuri Smirnov

Steve Walters

• Lord Hastings Good Morrow – Francis Pilkington (1565 – 1638)
• Curranta – “”

Shane McKevitt

• Mazurka Chôro – Heitor Villa-Lobos
• Cádiz (Canción) – Isaac Albéniz

This meeting was hosted by Rick Florio. The cost of using Zoom in 2023 is covered by a generous contribution from Steve Walters, Dave Starbuck, and Gad Berger.

Zoom Meeting: Sunday, February 5, at 4:00 p.m. (eastern time).

Actual Meeting: Sunday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m. in West Orange.

February 5 Zoom Meeting Program

Alex Cherfas

• Etude No. 8 – Leo Brouwer
• Carora – Antonio Lauro

Shane McKevitt

• Cádiz (Canción) –Isaac Albéniz

This meeting was hosted by Stella Kosim. The cost of using Zoom in 2023 is covered by a generous contribution from Steve Walters, Dave Starbuck, and Gad Berger.

February 26 Meeting in West Orange Program

Jim Tosone

• The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond – Murray Neil, arr. David Russell
• Streets of London – Ralph McTell, arr. Soren Madsen
• Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton arr. Soren Madsen

Robert Ey

• Tabhair dom do Lámh (Give Me Your Hand) – “Rory Dall O’Cahan,” arr. Glenn Weiser

Jeffrey Wilt

• Prelude # 5 (from 24 Preludes) – Bryan Johanson
• Maria Veronica – Per-Olov Kindgren
• Julia Florida – Agustin Barrios Mangore

Ken Krauss

• Marieta – Francisco Tárrega
• Allemande from Suite for Lute BWV 996 – J.S. Bach
• Andante from Lesson 24, Book 4 – Julio Sagreras:  

Marsha Rohe

• French Lullaby – D. Brandon
• Lagrima – F. Tarrega
• Maria Luisa – J. Sagreras

Ming Chao

• Preludio and Choro (from Serie Americana) – Hector Ayala