I write to you on the evening of day 4 at the CGC Summer School and all of the participants are upstairs celebrating with a wine or two, congratulating the courageous performers in the two open-mic performances we just had. The camaraderie and support of the audience combined with the courage and artistry of each performer combines to make a very moving experience.
It is difficult to convey what being at the CGC Summer School is like because it is quite a unique event. There is music, camaraderie, courageous performances, displays of artistry, meals together, social evenings, ensemble music, lessons, and workshops. To be sure there are other events that have elements that I listed but there is something profoundly moving and emotional about this gathering of people that I have not experienced elsewhere.
Before I wax too poetic I would like to invite you to the final performance of the CGC Summer School which will be live streamed on Youtube at 7:30pm EST Friday 16th of June 2023.
In this performance you will get to see five large ensembles perform various works that they have been working on for the last five days and the final spectacle of around 70 guitarists playing together on stage.
Join us and cheer on your fellow musicians on the youtube channel here at 7:30pm EST Friday 16th of June 2023:
Here are some of the shots from the open mic. More to come!
Congratulations to all of you!!!
What a wonderful set of pictures! Thank you! Congratulations to everyone!
Wonderful ! The Culleys
Great concert! Thank you all for a delightful show!
I loved every minute of watching the performances!
So inspiring , and thanks so much to everyone involved.
As one of the very fortunate participants of the CGC Summer School 2023, I would like to say thank you again and again to Simon and his amazing team of teachers who made this one week of learning and being together possible.
The Classical Guitar Corner Academy, together with its community of kind members, taught me everything about playing the classical guitar in the last 3 years.
Congratulations to everyone, not only those who could participate in the Summer School this year, but really EVERYONE who is part of the Classical Guitar Corner.
Thank you Simon for the wonderful photos and videos, and thank you CGCA Team, Summer Camp 2023 was just an amazing experience.
I’m so grateful for every class, performance, lesson, and lecture. And the evening lounge was a wonderful bonding experience with my fellow CGCA classmates.
On a side note, my thoughts and prayers are with Jeff Peterson of CUCA, (who taught at Summer Camp 2023) and Maui, as they fight this wildfire battle. You are not alone!!!
Crystal G.