Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society is a community of guitar enthusiasts of all ages and accomplishments dedicated to encouraging the appreciation, study, and performance of classical guitar music in the Greater Philadelphia Region.
The Athenaeum – PCGS joint presentation
Rachel’s Mandolin
Duo Mantar
Thursday March 14, 2024 – 6PM
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
219 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3794
In-person only concert
David Russell – Grammy Award Winner
PCGS 2024 Festival
presents world renowned and Grammy Award Winner
David Russell
Saturday April 13, 2024 – 7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church
201 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
In-person only concert
PCGS 2024 FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL DAY 2024
Sunday April 14, 2024 – 9 am to 5pm
Settlement Music School
416 Queen Street, Philadelphia PA 19146
- PCGS Classical Guitar Competion (Junior and Adult ties)
- PCGS Guitar Ensemble concert (program below)
- Students Recitals
- Workshops (descriptions below)
- David Russel Masterclass
- Gwenyth Aggeler closing concert
- Classical Guitar Store
- Paracho Classical Guitars
- Book signing event: “Don’t Blame the Guitarist” by Kathleen Mayes
FREE PARKING
PCGS 2024 Festival closing concert
Gwenyth Aggeler
Sunday April 14, 2024 – 3:30PM
Settlement Music School
416 Queen Street, Philadelphia PA 19146
In-person only concert
FREE PARKING
PCGS Presents
Professional Members and PCGS Ensemble Concert
Sunday May 19, 2024 – 4 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia
201 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Guitar Salons are Here!!!
Play, listen, learn and make new friends (…for free)!
Salons offer PCGS members a chance to play in an informal, casual venue for a welcoming audience. Salons are open to all members including those performing solo guitar for the first time, performing with a friend, preparing for a big show, or simply attending to listen.
A Message from PCGS new President: Dr. Eric Zillmer
Dear members of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society. I am delighted to serve as your incoming President. I look forward to working with the membership to grow our programming and to expand our teachings, while also serving our community…..
We are proud to announce that PCVGS is a recipient of this year’s Creative Sector Flex
Fund! Thanks to @philaculture and @pennsylvaniacouncilonthearts for supporting 80
incredible arts and culture organizations across. Southeastern Pennsylvania.