2026-27 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)
2026 Fall Session: Starts Sept 16, 2026
Registration is now open: REGISTER HERE
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 Youth Orchestra is composed 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 us regarding the Youth Ensemble start dates.
Please contact GuitarNewMexico@gmail.com for specific entry requirements. Youth orchestra & ensemble have two sessions each academic year, and occasional summer performances. The fee is $175 per semester or $300 for the entire year. Tuition assistance is available.
Rehearsals: Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:00pm.
Note: because our ensembles are composed 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
Registration is now open: REGISTER HERE
The Guitar Chamber Players rehearse every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30p
No fee to register; membership dues are optional
The Guitar Chamber Players is an ensemble group for guitar players of various backgrounds, from enthusiast to professional. It is open to guitarists aged 18+.
Designed for the adult guitarist, ensemble skill levels range from post-beginner to professional. Guitarists should be comfortable with reading standard notation and performing intermediate+ ensemble music. An emphasis on musicianship and skill development, in addition to performance, makes this a unique opportunity for the adult musician.
(If you are an adult beginner not-quite-ready for an ensemble, please contact us for recommendations regarding lessons & workshops).
Artist in Residence starts October 2026
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. Our 2026 AIR artists will start in the fall semester. Stay tuned for information about our 2026 AIR program.
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.
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.