January Meeting

January 8th, 2022 by bob No comments »

Program

Gad Berger

  • Birds Op 66. II. The Swan – John Duarte

Robert Ey

  • Contradance – Alan Hirsch

David Starbuck

  • Campanella – David Kellner
  • Ciacona in D major – S.L. Weiss:

Ming Chao

  • Capricho Arabe – Francisco Tarrega

Helen Shi-Yuen

  • Frosty the Snowman – Walter Rollins & Steve Nelson
  • Here Comes Santa Claus – Oakley Haldeman

Jeff Griesemer

  • Ookpik Waltz – Frankie Rodgers, arr. Jeff Griesemer

Jeffrey Wilt

  • Adios a Ocumare – Angel Maria Landaeta, arr. Antonio Lauro

O. Ray Butler-Jeffrey Wilt Duo

  • Autumn Moonlight Fantasy (original works by Fernando Sor/Jose Luis Merlin/Asataka Saro) – arr. by O. Ray Butler

O. Ray Butler

  • Blackbird – Lennon & McCartney (Beatles)1968
  • Bye bye Blackbird – Ray Henderson 1926, original arrangement. by O. Ray Butler

Daniel Zaurov

  • Capricho Arabe – Francisco Tarrega
  • O Sole Vio – Eduardo di Capua

Jim Tosone

  • Morgan Magan – Turlough O’Carolan (arr. Tom O’Farrell

Gary Lee

  • Canción del Emperador – Luis de Narváez
  • Prelude to the Cantata Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit – Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Benjamin Verdery

Alex Cherfas

  • Studio in Form of Minuet – Francisco Tárrega
  • Mazurka in G – “”

Thanks to Gad Berger for hosting this meeting via Zoom, and to Rick Florio for a generous contribution to cover the costs.

December Meeting

November 16th, 2021 by bob No comments »
Rich Florio with vihuela

Program

The Hopewell Guitar Ensemble (Valerie Nelson, Rick Florio, Jeff Griesemer, Helen Shi-Yuen, & Robert Ey)

  • Ankylosaur Walking on the Hog Backs – Jim Bosse
  • Swinging over Skyline Drive – “”
  • Bluesette – Toots Thielemans

Duo Migliorare (Valerie Nelson & Rick Florio)

  • Early in the Morning – Eythor Thoriaksson
  • Ponteio IV – Celso Machado

Robert Ey

  • Divenire (To Become) – Ludovico Einaudi, arr. David van Ooijen

Nick Jordan

  • Gymnopedie No. 1 – Erik Satie

DG Louis

  • Estudio in E Minor – F. Tarrega
  • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – P. Tchaikovsky

Helen Shi-Yuen

  • Here Comes Santa Claus – Oakley Haldeman, arr. Yenne Lee

Mark Johnstone

  • Away in a Manger / Lullaby – from The Holiday Gig Book (Hal Leonard) by Mark Johnstone
  • We Wish You a Merry Christmas – ‘’

Rick Florio

  • Tant Que Vivray – Miguel de Fuenllana
  • Mille Regretz (Cancion del Emperador) – Luis de Narvaéz
December Meeting
November Meeting Recap
Other Upcoming Events

Marlow Guitar Series Pre-Concert Lecture – Dr. Michael Newman

November 16th, 2021 by bob No comments »

“New Jersey rules! Celil Refik Kaya recently moved to Bergen County for his position at New Jersey City University.”

November Meeting

October 26th, 2021 by bob No comments »

Program

The Hopewell Guitar Ensemble (Valerie Nelson, Rick Florio, Jeff Griesemer, Helen Shi-Yuen, & Robert Ey)

  • Ankylosaur Walking on the Hog Backs – Jim Bosse
  • Swinging over Skyline Drive – “”

The Florio-Nelson Guitar Duo (Valerie Nelson & Rick Florio)

  • Duet in D (Largo, Rondo, Minore) – Carulli
  • Invention I – Bach

Rick Florio

  • Prelude No 5 – Francisco Tárrega
  •  Lagrima (Preludio) – “”
  •  Adelita (Mazurca) – “”
  •  PavanaThree Miniatures

Arjo Guhamazumder

  • Tango Maria –  Francisco Tarrega
  • Gran Vals – “”

Helen Shi-Yuen

  • Joropo – Jose Luis Merlin.

Robert Ey

  • Down Where the Drunkards Roll – Richard and Linda Thompson

Jeff Griesemer

  • If I Fell – (Lennon/McCartney), arr. Richard Drueding
November Meeting
Upcoming Concerts
October Meeting Recap

Brasil Guitar Duo

October 25th, 2021 by bob No comments »

Recital at 1867 Sanctuary

October 1st, 2021 by bob No comments »

October Meeting

September 12th, 2021 by bob No comments »
Robert L. Annis Playhouse

Program

The Hopewell Guitar Ensemble (Valerie Nelson, Rick Florio, Jeff Griesemer and Robert Ey)

  • Four Dances from Terpsichore – Michael Praetorius
  •  Courante
  • La Bouree
  • Ballet
  • Spagnoletta

The Florio-Nelson Guitar Duo

  • Nocturnes – Antoine L’hoyer (1768-1852)
  • Inventions – J.S. Bach

Rick Florio

  • Three Miniatures – Francisco Tárrega

Nick Jordan

  • Un Dia de Noviembre – Leo Brouwer

Robert Ey

  • Thaxted (a.k.a Jupiter,the Bringer of Jollity; I Vow to Thee, My Country; Oh God Beyond All Praising; etc.) — Gustav Holst, arr. Robert Ey

DG Louis

  • Gymnopedie
  • Malagueñish

Mark Johnstone

  • Minuet – Robert de Visee
  • Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór – Turlough O’Carolan

Jeff Griesemer

  • Let Us Break Bread Together – African American spiritual, arr. Jeff Griesemer
October Meeting
Upcoming Concerts
September Meeting Recap
Web Site Update

September Meeting

September 9th, 2021 by bob No comments »
Photo by Jeffrey Wilt

Program

The Hopewell Guitar Ensemble (Helen Shi Yuen, Valerie Nelson, Rick Florio and Robert Ey)

  • Berceuse – Isaac Albéniz
  • Alla Turca – Wenzel Matiegka

Florio Nelson Guitar Duo (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)

  • Early in the Morning – Eythor Thoriaksson
  • Duo Nocturne #2 – A. de Lhoyer

Valerie Nelson

  • Movement 3 of Divertimento – Hans Gal
  • Olhos Pretos – Francisco José Dias, transcribed for classical guitar by John Chodini

Helen Shi-Yuen

  • Vals Venezolano No. 2 – Antonio Lauro

Jeffrey Wilt

  • Study , Op. 35, No. 8 – Fernando Sor
  • A Touch of Love – Per-Olov Kindgren
  • Romance de los Pinos – Federico Moreno Torroba

Gad Berger

  • Reboliço – João Pernambuco
  • Sons de Carrilhões – “”
September Meeting
The Renaissance Vihuela
New Jersey Guitar Orchestra Forming
July Meeting Recap

July 10 Meeting

June 30th, 2021 by bob No comments »

Program

Valerie Nelson

  • Etudes – Fernando Sor
  • Solitudine – Luigi Oreste Anzaghi

Robert Ey

  • Divenire (To Become) – Ludovico Einaudi, arr. David van Ooijen

Helen Shi-Yuen

  • Gran Vals – Francisco Tárrega

Jeffrey Wilt

  • Julia Florida – Agustin Barrios Mangore
  • For My Love – Per-Olov Kindgren

Jeff Griesemer

  • Ookpik Waltz – Frankie Rodgers, Arr. Jeff Griesemer 

Stella Kosim

  • Allemande from the First Lute Suite BWV 996 – J. S. Bach
  • Gavotta Choro – Heitor Villa-Lobos

Our next meeting will be in September.

New Jersey Guitar Orchestra Forming

June 30th, 2021 by bob No comments »

“This is an exciting time, folks! Thank you all for your interest in
joining our NEW JERSEY GUITAR ORCHESTRA (NJGO).
As you may know, my name is Jayson Martinez, and from my many
roles in the guitar education and performance field, one can conclude
that I have an unhealthy obsession with all things GUITAR! Yet, one
of my favorite passions is to play with fellow guitar enthusiasts and
build our artistic community. New Jersey is in need of such an outlet,
and it is definitely time that we collaborate and create music!
For these reasons, I have taken the initiative to start the NJGO,
provide future rehearsal locations, suggest ensemble pieces, and
present an upcoming official webpage. However, please note that this
ambitious endeavor is always a group effort and together we will
make this a successful ensemble and society.”

Contact Form:
Guitar New Jersey (google.com)