National Youth Guitar Ensemble

 EGTA founded the National Youth Guitar Ensemble.

Musical Director:  Gerald Garcia

Coordinator:          Liz Larner

The National Youth Guitar Ensemble offers the highest standard of ensemble training in the U.K for young aspiring guitarists, with the inspired musical leadership of Gerald Garcia and the efficient organization from Coordinator Liz Larner. 

The European Guitar Teachers’ Association founded NYGE in 1999 and over the years has witnessed the many successes of the ensemble. These include a highly acclaimed performance with John Williams in 2002 at the Guildhall (Bath) and the most recent collaborations with the Eden Stell duo, including the release of the Festive Fizz CD featuring NYGE’s recording with the duo and with Cellist Victoria Walker. Stephen Dodgson and Alfonso Montes have dedicated works to NYGE and the ensemble has performed in the presence of Leo Brouwer and Andrew York. 

UPDATE ON NYGE CONCERTS 2009

(Please note the correction of the date for the concert at Quorn Village Hall)

(Ticket bookings are now open)

13th April, 2.30pm                 

NYGE with guest soloist Carl Herring

Musical Director:  Gerald Garcia

Quorn Village Hall, Leicester Road, Quorn LE12 8BB

Tickets: £5 ( Con. £2)

Contact Terry Stirling:

Tel.                0150…       

Email [email protected]

http://www.quorndon.com/events/index.php

14th April, 7.30pm     

NYGE with guest soloist Carl Herring

Musical Director:  Gerald Garcia

The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7NN 

Tickets:  £12, £10 Concessions, £5 (under 16s)
For groups of 10 or more, please contact the box office for special rates. 
Website and online booking:  www.thenorthwall.com

Box Office tel.                 0186…        

Coordinator  - Liz Larner

AUDITION RESULTS:

NYGE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE CANDIDATES THAT APPLIED FOR NYGE 2009. 

THIS YEAR NYGE AUDITIONED THE LARGEST NUMBER OF CANDIDATES IN THE HISTORY OF THE ENSEMBLE, WITH AUDITIONS TAKING PLACE ACROSS THE U.K IN MANCHESTER, LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM. THE STANDARD OF THE AUDITIONS WAS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH. 

 AUDITIONS RESULTS WILL BE POSTED OUT THE WEEK BEGINNING THE 16TH FEBRUARY ’09.

The National Youth Guitar Ensemble (NYGE) holds auditions once a year (in the winter) for places on the following year’s courses. Information on the 2009 course fees and concert is now available. If you enjoy performing with others and have a thirst for fun, then NYGE is the ensemble for you! Information on applications for NYGE 2010 will be available in Autumn 2009. ORDERING THE FESTIVE FIZZ CD: 

NYGEs debut recording, featuring the Edenstell duo  cellist Victoria Walker, recorded at the World Youth Guitar Festival ’07:  www.wygf.org The eagerly awaited Festive Fizz Cd is now available for purchase and delivery from the NYGE Coordinator.  The cost of the Cd plus postage and packaging is £11.00. For information on how to order the Festive Fizz Cd please contact Liz Larner: [email protected]   Mp3 samples of the Festive Fizz Cd can be heard at the World Youth Guitar Festival website:  Mp3 samples

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