The Villa Musica Classical Guitar Ensemble is a
community-based group that appeals to a wide range of ages, abilities
and backgrounds. It offers participants an exciting opportunity to
collaborate with other musicians and experience the joy of performing
within the security of a large group. At the end of each quarter, the
participants will present a public recital showcasing the repertoire
learned during the sessions. The ensemble performs works from
classical, popular, folk and contemporary genres. In past concerts the
ensemble has performed works ranging from Bach to Bartók, The Beatles
to The Police and Flamenco. The ensemble’s players abilities range from
early intermediate to upper advanced. To accommodate the diversity of
the ensemble, and provide different challenges for intermediate and
advanced guitarists, the parts are distributed based on each player’s
experience. No audition is necessary; to join you need a nylon string
guitar and the ability to read music in first position.
When: Every Wednesday Evening from 7:30 to 9:00pm
2010-11 Session Dates
Fall Session (10 weeks) September 27th - December 11th, 2010 (No Class
Thanksgiving week)
Winter Session (10 weeks) January 10th -
March 19th, 2011
Spring Session (10 weeks) April 4th - June
11th, 2011
Age Group: Adults and Youth
Number of participants: min. 8, max. 20
Course Fee:
$110
Click here to go to registration and payment form for Guitar Ensemble
Instructor: Dr. Jude Weirmeir
Jude Weirmeir, a guitarist,
conductor, educator and composer, received his Ph.D. from the
University of California, San Diego. As an educator, Dr. Weirmeir has
taught in a broad and diverse collection of musical traditions ranging
from music of Africa and Asia, popular culture and film, music theory
and musicianship and guitar performance. As a composer, Dr. Weirmeir
has won many international honors and awards and critics have described
his music as “beguiling,” “delicate, rich, and colorful,” with a
“wonderful mastery of orchestral color.” Dr. Weirmeir has taught
private guitar lessons in San Diego for the past seven years and has
enjoyed directing the Villa Musica Guitar Ensemble since its inception.
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