A page to share news about all classical guitar events in Utah, independent as well as UCG-sponsored.
If you would like a local classical guitar event added to this calendar, please submit your image and event details to info@utahclassicalguitar.org.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Hunter Library, 4740 West 4100 SouthWest Valley City, UT, 84120United States (map)
A program of all-Spanish music ranging from the vihuela composers of the early 1500s and continuing forward in time to the 1950s.
Join us for a friendly gathering of guitarists to play music together, share what you’re working on, ask questions, and generally discuss all things guitar. We try to meet on the 2nd saturday of each month, unless there is another UCG even taking place that day.
Bring a guitar. Music stands are not provided, so bring a portable one if you’d like to have one. A digital tablet is nice to have for easy sharing of music.
During a typical meet, we might spend an hour or two playing fun and easy ensembles music, often contributed by someone attending. We also frequently spend time taking turns each playing a solo piece for the group.
UCG has again been invited by the management team at Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan to provide live outdoor music during the summer. Performance times are roughly 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Acclaimed for its “touching musicality, elegant presentation, and seamless coordination” by Fort-Worth Star-Telegram, Kithara Duo (Olga Amelkina-Vera and Fernand Vera) are celebrating 20 years of playing together. The duo has performed in Europe, South America, and throughout the US since their founding in 2002. Their playing has been described as “state-of-the-art” by American Record Guide, which also stated “if you haven’t discovered them, you should.” Sarasota Herald-Tribune praised the ensemble for its “admirably seamless level of musicality and technique.”
Kithara Duo Workshop Registration
Kithara Duo presents a free, dynamic two-hour workshop open to student musicians, classical guitarists, and curious audience members alike.
This interactive session features live musical demonstrations, personal insights from the duo’s artistic journey, and an open Q&A. No playing experience needed.
Join us for a friendly gathering of guitarists to play music together, share what you’re working on, ask questions, and generally discuss all things guitar. We try to meet on the 2nd saturday of each month, unless there is another UCG even taking place that day.
Bring a guitar. Music stands are not provided, so bring a portable one if you’d like to have one. A digital tablet is nice to have for easy sharing of music.
During a typical meet, we might spend an hour or two playing fun and easy ensembles music, often contributed by someone attending. We also frequently spend time taking turns each playing a solo piece for the group.
UCG has again been invited by the management team at Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan to provide live outdoor music during the summer. Performance times are roughly 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Join us for a friendly gathering of guitarists to play music together, share what you’re working on, ask questions, and generally discuss all things guitar. We try to meet on the 2nd saturday of each month, unless there is another UCG even taking place that day.
Bring a guitar. Music stands are not provided, so bring a portable one if you’d like to have one. A digital tablet is nice to have for easy sharing of music.
During a typical meet, we might spend an hour or two playing fun and easy ensembles music, often contributed by someone attending. We also frequently spend time taking turns each playing a solo piece for the group.
Brothers Adam and John Kossler have established themselves individually as soloists, chamber musicians and educators, and as the Kossler Duo have performed for concert series including the Utah Classical Guitar Series (SLC, Utah), Philadelphia Guitar Series (Philadelphia, PA), Triangle Guitar Series (Durham, NC) Auburn Guitar Society Concert Series (Auburn, AL), Aguado Guitar Series (Sterling, VA), Appalachian Guitarfest (Boone, NC), Mid Maryland Guitar Festival (Rockville, MD) and East Carolina Guitar Workshop (Greenville, NC). In 2019 the Kossler Duo released their first album titled Danse Macabre, a collection of their own new transcriptions for guitar duo. The recording debuted at #2 on Billboard’s “Traditional Classical” chart, and #7 on Billboard’s “Classical Albums” chart. All arrangements are published through Guitar Chamber Music Press. Kossler Duo performs exclusively with Augustine Strings.
Kossler Duo Workshop Registration
Kossler Duo presents a free, dynamic two-hour workshop open to student musicians, classical guitarists, and curious audience members alike.
This interactive session features live musical demonstrations, personal insights from the duo’s artistic journey, and an open Q&A. No playing experience needed.
Leonela Alejandro tickets and Information
Winner of the Rose Augustine Grand Prize in the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, Leonela Alejandro is a classical guitarist from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. She has garnered attention as a soloist, captivating audiences with her powerful and energetic performance style.
William Kanengiser tickets and info
William Kanengiser has forged a career that expands the possibilities of the classical guitar. A prize-winner in major competitions (1987 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, Toronto Guitar ’81) he has toured throughout North America, Asia, and Europe with his innovative programs and expressive musicianship. He recorded four CD’s for the GSP label, playing music as diverse as Caribbean, Eastern European, and jazz. A member of the guitar faculty at the USC Thornton School of Music since 1983, he has given master classes around the world and produced two instructional videos. Most recently, he performed the U.S. premiere of “Folk Concerto” by Clarice Assad, with fellow LAGQ member Scott Tennant, and the Albany Symphony conducted by David Allan Miller.
William Kanengiser Workshop Registration
William Kanengiser presents a free, dynamic two-hour workshop open to student musicians, classical guitarists, and curious audience members alike.
This interactive session features live musical demonstrations, personal insights from the duo’s artistic journey, and an open Q&A. No playing experience needed.
UCG has again been invited by the management team at Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan to provide live outdoor music during the summer. Performance times are roughly 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Access guitar ensemble music here.
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Access guitar ensemble music here.
Sergio Frias Corona
Sergio Frias Corona is a prominent performer and instructor of classical guitar in Mexico. He founded the International Guitar Festival of the National Conservatory of Music of Mexico and currently serves as Deputy Director.
Each season, we present visiting artists, local professionals, and advanced student ensembles at various locations including the Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center, Kearns Library, Marmalade Library, Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park, the Natural History Museum of Utah, local art galleries, and other public spaces.
Classical Guitar Workshop
Time: 1:00pm - 2:50pm
Acoustic Popular/Flatpick Guitar Workshop
Time: 3:00pm - 4:50pm
Date: Saturdays - July 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17
Performances: Saturday, August 24 — same times
Location: Glendale Library, Room A
1975 S Concord St, Salt Lake City, 84104
Register here
Suggested Donation:
$20 per class, or $90 if you commit to all five classes in either block.
Sergio Frias has a Master’s degree in concert music performance from the National Conservatory of Music of Mexico. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Classical and Electric guitar with more than 20 years of experience as the Chair of the guitar department and deputy director at the Conservatory. He has taught in basic education as well. He is a Research Professor at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico, and has performed as a recording session and live concert stage musician for various bands and artists.
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Access guitar ensemble music here.
Ben Lougheed
Described as creating "music of dramatic power and lyric beauty," Dr. Ben Lougheed knows how to draw in audiences and give them “another dimension in which to enjoy [his] performances."
A performer, entrepreneur, and pedagogue in his multifaceted career, Ben's diverse professional experiences include over ten years of performances, community engagement, music entrepreneurship, and teaching. Audiences, colleagues, and critics have repeatedly referred to Ben as "an emerging force in the classical guitar world," with "beautiful" and "extremely precise" playing.
Tickets here
Each season, we present visiting artists, local professionals, and advanced student ensembles at various locations including the Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center, Kearns Library, Marmalade Library, Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park, the Natural History Museum of Utah, local art galleries, and other public spaces.
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Access guitar ensemble music here.
Andrew York
Andrew York is one of today's best loved composers for classical guitar and a performer of international stature. Andrew received a Grammy Award as a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet during his sixteen years with the cutting-edge ensemble.
Register here
Gohar will teach a two-hour class with selected student players and an audience. This event is free and open to the public, benefiting teachers, students, all musicians, and community members interested in hearing great artists talk about music.
Andrew York
Andrew York is one of today's best loved composers for classical guitar and a performer of international stature. Andrew received a Grammy Award as a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet during his sixteen years with the cutting-edge ensemble.
Opening Ensemble: Weber State University Guitar Ensemble
Tickets here
Each season, we present several top-level, internationally recognized classical guitar soloists or ensembles in public concerts in the Regent Street Black Box at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. These are ticketed events.
Rescheduled this month to accommodate Andrew York’s Workshop.
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Access guitar ensemble music here.
Utah Classical Guitar welcomes all classical guitar players and listeners to the Open Mic Nights. The intent of the program is to provide live and virtual performance opportunities to share your music with others. This is a great opportunity to try out some new repertoire, polish a performance piece, or gain experience playing for others in a recital setting. All ages and abilities, solo, and guitar-based ensembles are welcome.
Register here
Rescheduled this month to accommodate Gohar Vardanyan’s Master Class
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Access guitar ensemble music here.
Gohar Vardanyan
Widely admired for her technique, artistry, and passionate performances Armenian-American guitarist Gohar Vardanyan has performed throughout the United States and internationally.
Register here
Gohar will teach a two-hour class with selected student players and an audience. This event is free and open to the public, benefiting teachers, students, all musicians, and community members interested in hearing great artists talk about music.
Spring Community Concert
Enjoy an inspiring performance featuring a variety of musicians presenting music from the Renaissance Era through the present.
Each season, we present and recommend visiting artists, local professionals, and advanced student ensembles at various locations including the Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center, Kearns Library, Marmalade Library, Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park, the Natural History Museum of Utah, local art galleries, and other public spaces.
Performers TBA
Visiting artists, local professionals, and advanced student ensembles perform at various locations including the Sorenson Unity Center, Kearns Library, Marmalade Library, Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park, the Natural History Museum of Utah, local art galleries, and other public spaces.
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Rescheduled this month to accommodate Sergio Frias Corona’s Master Class
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Sergio Frias Corona
Sergio Frias Corona is a prominent performer and instructor of classical guitar in Mexico. He founded the International Guitar Festival of the National Conservatory of Music of Mexico and currently serves as Deputy Director.
Tickets here
Each season, we present visiting artists, local professionals, and advanced student ensembles at various locations including the Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center, Kearns Library, Marmalade Library, Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park, the Natural History Museum of Utah, local art galleries, and other public spaces.
Rescheduled this month to accommodate Sergio Frias Corona’s Master Class
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Utah Classical Guitar welcomes all classical guitar players and listeners to the Open Mic Nights. The intent of the program is to provide live and virtual performance opportunities to share your music with others. This is a great opportunity to try out some new repertoire, polish a performance piece, or gain experience playing for others in a recital setting. All ages and abilities, solo, and guitar-based ensembles are welcome.
Register here
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month
Glendale Library - 1375 Concord Street, SLC
An independent event for classical guitarists looking for a flexible, relaxed setting to gather. You are invited to share what you're working on, play together, and even ask questions or feedback if you desire. Get feedback from anyone. It's all about feeling comfy in the environment of your guitar pals.
Utah Classical Guitar welcomes all classical guitar players and listeners to the Open Mic Nights. The intent of the program is to provide live and virtual performance opportunities to share your music with others. This is a great opportunity to try out some new repertoire, polish a performance piece, or gain experience playing for others in a recital setting. All ages and abilities, solo, and guitar-based ensembles are welcome.
Register here
Providence Hall’s award winning guitar ensembles
Sarah Palma, with her classical guitar student ensembles, will be hosting a guitar concert* next Tuesday, the 10th, at Providence Hall High School in Herriman. The event is open to the public.
Come help support these local students and enjoy an evening of inspiring, beautiful music!
*Not a UCG sponsored event.
FREE ADMISSION
Each season, we present and recommend visiting artists, local professionals, and advanced student ensembles at various locations including the Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center, Kearns Library, Marmalade Library, Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park, the Natural History Museum of Utah, local art galleries, and other public spaces.
Ben Lougheed
Described as creating "music of dramatic power and lyric beauty," Dr. Ben Lougheed knows how to draw in audiences and give them “another dimension in which to enjoy [his] performances."
A performer, entrepreneur, and pedagogue in his multifaceted career, Ben's diverse professional experiences include over ten years of performances, community engagement, music entrepreneurship, and teaching. Audiences, colleagues, and critics have repeatedly referred to Ben as "an emerging force in the classical guitar world," with "beautiful" and "extremely precise" playing.
Tickets here
Each season, we present visiting artists, local professionals, and advanced student ensembles at various locations including the Arlette Day Cultural Arts Center, Kearns Library, Marmalade Library, Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park, the Natural History Museum of Utah, local art galleries, and other public spaces.
