Recap of Music Meeting October 3, 2017

We enjoyed another fantastic evening of excellent music, Tuesday, October 3rd at the beautiful Paschal Winery in Talent with an excellent turnout.

Longtime friend of the guitar society, Johannes Moeller, will be performing with his wife, Argentine guitarist Laura Fraticelli on Sunday, October 8 at 7pm at Paschal Winery. The program will also include beautiful compositions by Johannes inspired by China. You can read more about them and watch videos on Johannes’ website. Admission is $20 at the door, a very reasonable price for such a high caliber duo. This is a performance not to be missed. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

Please plan to attend the next music meeting, Tuesday, November 7, 6 PM,  Paschal Winery, Talent.

THE PROGRAM

Arturo Ville, Bill Graham and Sam Cooper – Maria Elena, 1932,  Lorenzo Barcelata 1898 – 1943

Marshall Dixon – Fernando Sor Opus 35 Nr 6

Joe Thompso – Vals Tragico and Blue Rag by Joseph Thompson

Bill Graham – La Vie En Rose and Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain

John Swinnerton – Untitled original

Milton and Laurel Bloombaum – Dos Patzco and Miserlou

Bob Bath – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach),  Wave (Jobim)

Arturo Ville – Sevillana, Joaquin Turina

Grant Ruiz – Zorongo Gitano by Federico Garcia Lorca

Arturo Ville, Sam Cooper and the Paschal Chorus – La Golondrina (The Swallow) traditional Mexican good night song 1862, Narciso Serradell Sevilla 1843 – 1910

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The crowd unanimously elected 5 new board members: Karma and Rob Rhodes (in absentia), John Swinnerton, Bob Bath, and Matt Dorris. Welcome to the JCGS Board of Directors! Sam Cooper and Grant Ruiz will continue on as continuing board members. Officers will be elected at the first board meeting to be held within 3 months.

Grant Ruiz will play guitar duets with jazz guitarist Dan Fellman on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Belle Fiore Winery from 6-8pm.

​Respectfully submitted,

Grant Ruiz
Flamenco and classical guitarist
Adjunct guitar instructor, SOU
Secretary, JCGS
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