2024 Fall SEASON
WHO WE ARE
Guitar New Mexico is a nonprofit organization that
supports & fosters the study and appreciation of guitar.
We invite you to enjoy concerts by world-renowned artists, attend the annual
New Mexico Guitar Festival, and join a guitar ensemble.
Guitar New Mexico provides scholarships for students, honorariums for educators,
adult & youth ensembles and classes, and performances at
schools, community centers, and other venues throughout New Mexico.
WHAT WE DO
Youth Orchestra (GYO) and
Youth Ensemble (GYE)
2024 Fall Session: Starts Sept 18, 2024
(click here to register)
The Guitar New Mexico Youth Guitar Orchestra and Youth Guitar Ensemble are the premier musical ensembles for young classical guitarists in Central New Mexico.
The Advanced Orchestra is comprised of intermediate-advanced guitarists ages 13-19, or until 45 days after high school graduation, whichever comes first. (Students 19+ may join our adult ensemble).
The Youth Ensemble is for students aged 10*-13 who have a post-beginner to intermediate proficiency on guitar. (Students under 11 must interview with the ensemble conductors before acceptance).
Please contact GuitarNewMexico@gmail.com for specific entry requirements. Youth ensembles have two sessions each academic year, and occasional summer performances. The fee is $125 per semester or $200 for the entire year. Tuition assistance is available.
Rehearsals: Every Wednesday, 7:00-9:00pm.
Note: because our ensembles are comprised of students from different school districts, we do not follow individual school calendar(s).
Youth Ensemble performance at Lomas and Tramway Library on Dec 4th, 2021 with John Truitt conducting.
Guitar Chamber Players
2024 Spring & Summer Session: Starts May 5, 2024
(click here to register)
The Guitar Chamber Players is an ensemble group for guitar players of various backgrounds, from adult amateurs to professional guitarists and teachers. It is open to guitarists aged 18+. (Caregivers, guardians, and adaptive assistants must also be at least 18 years of age).
Designed for the adult guitarist, ensemble skill levels range from post-beginner to professional. An emphasis on musicianship and skill development, in addition to performance, makes this a unique opportunity for the adult musician.
$250 per semester or $450 for full year if paid by October 15
Patterson/Sutton Duo: Sept 18-21, 2024
ArtReach & Education
Artist in Residence Program
Throughout the year, Guitar New Mexico brings world renowned guitar performances to local venues and brings those guitarists to perform and teach in our schools. To have our AIR 2024 artist, Patterson/Sutton Duo, visit your school, please use this link:
Community Concerts
Guitar New Mexico sponsors 8-10 community concerts throughout the state each year. Performers include our own guitar ensembles, and other guitarists and musicians from within New Mexico. Please see our Community Concerts page for a complete schedule.
New Mexico Guitar Festival
June 26-29, 2025
MainStage performers, the GNM Festival Orchestra conducted by Chuck Hulihan, workshops, masterclasses, and more!
Registration opens March 1, 2025
2008
Year founded
12-20
performances
a year
60+
schools involved in outreach program
300
scholarships awarded to date
The Augustine Foundation and Guitar New Mexico
present
Jeff Jolly's original composition, 'Soaring'
Guitar New Mexico's Virtual Orchestra features professionals, educators and students from across the state in performance of this wonderful new composition. The video editing by Uros Baric is simply spectacular!
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We’d Love To Hear From You!
Please contact us by filling out the form below to find more out about future events,
programs, scholarships, and how to get involved in our organization.