ACE YOUR WACE 2.0 – with Jonathan Paget

Turbocharge your WACE performance exam or tertiary music audition by boosting your confidence, presentation, projection and performance skills. You’ll perform one of your exam/audition pieces in a workshop setting with WAAPA’s renowned guitar lecturer, Associate Professor Jonathan Paget, who will give you advice and strategies for releasing your inner virtuoso...

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WAAPA Guitar Graduation Recitals

Dr Jonathan Paget, Associate Professor, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, invites you to this years’ guitar recital series.  This years’ recitals will be performed by – 5:30pm – Rohan Bacskai  – 4th Year Recital 6:30pm  – Abbey Bradstreet  – Honours Recital 7:30pm – Carmen Vasiu – 4th Year Recital...

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Rohan Disley – Master’s recital

Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald, Chair of Guitar at the UWA Conservatorium of Music, invites you to this years’ guitar recital series.  This Master’s recital will be performed by – Rohan Disley Free admission for observers.

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Hayden Burke – second year recital

Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald, Chair of Guitar at the UWA Conservatorium of Music, invites you to this years’ guitar recital series.  This second year recital performed by – Hayden Burke Free admission for observers.

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Alexis Chin – first year recital

Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald, Chair of Guitar at the UWA Conservatorium of Music, invites you to this years’ guitar recital series.  This first year recital performed by – Alexis Chin Free admission for observers.

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Guitarissimo 2.0!

Guitarissimo 2.0! A showcase of solo and chamber music performed by classical guitar students at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, directed by Dr Melissa Fitzgerald. Richard Gill Auditorium, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (2 Bradford St Mt Lawley)

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Guitar Odyssey

Thursday Oct 8, 7:00pm, Callaway Auditorium Join us for this exciting free concert as talented young performers from the UWA Conservatorium take listeners on a journey exploring the variety and depth of the classical guitar repertoire. From the solo lute works of J.S Bach to the Australian premiere of Mayako Kubo’s...

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ACE YOUR WACE 2.0 – Free Guitar workshop

Turbocharge your WACE performance exam or tertiary music audition by boosting your confidence, presentation, projection and performance skills. You’ll perform one of your exam/audition pieces in a workshop setting, and WAAPA’s outstanding Classical Music lecturers will give you advice and strategies for releasing your inner virtuoso and achieving your very...

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GSO Christmas Concert

Join the Guitar Society Orchestra as they end a fantastic 2020 concert season and the Society’s 60th Anniversary with a bang!  At the picturesque setting of Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre.  

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Mak Grgic Concert and Masterclass

Touted as a “gifted young guitarist” by the New York Times, and “a guitarist to keep an eye on” by the Washington Post, Mak Grgic [GER-gich] is a star on the worldwide stage. An expansive and adventurous repertoire attests to his versatility and wide-ranging interests. From the ethnic music of...

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Morgan Remaj – Rapture

Deferred due to Covid – Look out for timing in 2021   Australian guitarist Morgan Remaj is making waves in Europe and returns to Perth for a stunning recital featuring music by Scarlatti, Ponce, Bennett, Asencio, Narvaez, and Bogdanovic. Morgan is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing...

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GLENN ROGERS – GUITAR VIRTUOSO

Glenn Rogers has performed with symphony orchestras, in concert venues and festivals in Amsterdam, Belgium, India and Australia.  He has played and composed in diverse styles such as North Indian, Classical, South Indian Classical, Brazilian, R&B, Bebop, Rock and 20th Century Classical. Pencil this date into your diary – further...

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Guitar Society of WA 60th Anniversary Gala Concerts

The Guitar Society’s  60th Anniversary Gala: A Double-Concert Event 3pm (concert 1) and 7pm (concert 2), Saturday 31 July 2021.   Richard Gill Auditorium, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Classical Guitar Society of WA Inc, this special event is a double-concert gala...

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2020 WA Classical Guitar _VIRTUAL_ Ensemble and Solo Festival

  WA International Classical Guitar Ensemble and Solo Festival UPDATE: The due date for the 2020 WA Classical Guitar Virtual Ensemble and Solo Festival is being extended by one week, till 11.55pm Monday 14th September. Hopefully this will enable more groups (and soloists) to get their recordings finalised and entries submitted.  So please...

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Guitar Society Orchestra @ Maylands Yacht Club

Join the Classical Guitar Society Orchestra in the relaxed and intimate atmosphere of the Maylands Yacht Club for an afternoon of classical indulgence. Conducted by Jane Darcey, with performances by special guests.  This is the Guitar Society Orchestra’s annual program launch and is a great community event.  Light Afternoon Tea...

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Masterclass with UWA’s Jonathan Fitzgerald

Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald, Chair of Guitar at the UWA Conservatorium of Music, will present a free masterclass for advanced high school classical guitar students. Performers: participation is free, email Jonathan Fitzgerald at jonathan.fitzgerald@uwa.edu.au to book a spot (performance spots are limited). Free admission for observers.

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UWA Guitar Studio Lunchtime Concert

Come hear some of Western Australia’s most talented young guitarists perform an exciting concert of solo and ensemble repertoire for the guitar. Tickets: Free Admission, but bookings are essential at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=642166&

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UWA Accelerate! Guitar Program

Accelerate! Guitars is UWA’s elite performance training program designed for classical guitarists in Years 10–12 who are looking to take their playing to the next level! Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with Chair of Guitar Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald, as well as some very special guests. The program...

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UWA Guitar Studio Southwest Tour

The UWA Guitar Studio is excited to embark on its 5th annual tour of WA’s South West and Great Southern, with concerts in Albany (Monday 25 May), Margaret River (Tuesday 26 May), and Busselton (Wednesday 27 May), and outreach programs for the students of Albany and North Albany Senior High...

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Guitar Artistry: Boyd Meets Girl

Guitar Artistry: Boyd Meets Girl 7.30pm Friday 21st August Richard Gill Auditorium, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Performed by: Rupert Boyd (guitar) and Laura Metcalf (cello) Tickets: $30 Full, $25 Conc, $23 Friends Bookings: waapa.ecu.edu.au Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf in a...

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