Springfield Classical Guitar Society

09/30/2024

Classical guitarists DUO 220 (Adam Larison and Andrew Stroud) perform at the Cathedral of the Immaculat Conception, this coming Friday, October 4th at 7:00 PM. The concert is free and open to all.

DUO 220 performs a mixture of standards and lesser-known works in the guitar duo repertoire, inventive and effective transcriptions, and newly commissioned works by young composers. Check out the videos at http://www.220duo.com/ to see what this talented pair has in store for us at Friday's concert!

Hailed for their “extraordinary technique and musicianship,” Duo 220 has established a firm position at the forefront of American guitar ensembles. Drawing inspiration from their predecessors while also looking forward, Duo 220 strives to create programs that are new, fresh and accessible throug...

04/30/2023

The Springfield Classical Guitar Society is back with a concert at 8PM on Saturday, May 20, 2023! Join us at Grace Lutheran Church, 714 E. Capitol in Springfield for a performance by Mark Akin, an award-winning guitarist from St. Louis. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available at the door.

04/02/2021

We're back! Live online concert by Mark Akin on April 17!

03/28/2015

Tonight's concert by Michel Chatara-Morse starts at 8PM. Join us at Faith Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Avenue in Springfield!

02/28/2015

We're getting ready for the concert by Angelo Favis, tonight at 8PM. Join us at Faith Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Avenue in Springfield!

07/27/2013

Save the dates! The Springfield Classical Guitar Society's 2013-2014 season will include concerts on October 5, November 2, February 1, and March 1. We'll have details soon!

07/27/2013

On Monday, July 29, classical guitarist Kyle Pieczynki will present the next performance in the Lincoln Library Monthly Classical Guitar Series. The free event begins at7:00pm and is open to the public.

Springfield’s public library (326 S. 7th Street) will be the site for this informal guitar performance series on the last Monday of every month, from 7:00 to 7:45pm. Each month will highlight a featured performer for about 20 minutes, followed by performances by a few students who sign up in advance.

The series will continue next month with a performance by Luke Krolikowski on August 26.

06/20/2013

On Monday, June 24, classical guitarist Phil Hemmo will present the first performance in the Lincoln Library Monthly Classical Guitar Series. The free event begins at 7:00pm and is open to the public.

Springfield’s public library (326 S. 7th Street) will be the site for this informal guitar performance series on the last Monday of every month, from 7:00 to 7:45pm. Each month will highlight a featured performer for about 20 minutes, followed by performances by three or four students who sign up in advance.

Hemmo, who is hosting the series, will be the featured performer for the June 24 event. For samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://philhemmo.com/.

The series will continue with performances by Kyle Pieczynki on July 29 and Luke Krolikowski on August 26.

06/18/2013

The Springfield Classical Guitar Society is partially funded through City Arts, a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council and the City of Springfield. We thank them for their support.

01/07/2013

Join us on January 12 for a concert by violinist Kamen Petkov and classical guitarist Russel Brazzel. The performance begins at 8:00PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 2313 Whittier Avenue in Springfield, IL. Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for students and seniors.