Dedicated primarily to Classical Guitar, Sierra Nevada Guitar Society brings world class musical artists to the
Northern Nevada (Reno, Carson City, Virginia City, Incline Village) and Lake Tahoe Nevada and California
areas for concerts and Festivals, and we provide educational opportunities for area guitarists.
Come to a concert and support our organization. You'll love it! 
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SIERRA NEVADA CLASSICAL GUITAR FESTIVAL & COMPETITION 2008
Beautiful Music in one of the World's Most Beautiful Locations at Lake Tahoe
August 1, 2, 3 – Three days of Concerts, Lectures, Masterclasses 

 

 

 
Plus Regional Guitarists Larry Aynesmith and Micah Dunn

FESTIVAL COMPETITION, LECTURES, AND MASTERCLASSES

SIERRA NEVADA CLASSICAL GUITAR COMPETITION 2008
Stephen Mattingly, Competition Director
To confirm entry in competition email Stephen Mattingly: mattingly.stephen@gmail.com
Competition open to all Classical Guitar performers, no age limit.
FIRST PRIZE $500 -- SECOND PRIZE $200 -- THIRD PRIZE GIFTS to be announced.
Round One Free Choice Program, Seven minute limit.
(Contestants may be asked to stop at any time.)
Round Two Free Choice Program Fifteen minutes.
(Works performed in Round One may be repeated with no penalty, time limit strictly observed.)
All decisions of the juries are final.
First Round Judges: Kevin Manderville, Matthew Cochran, Salome Sandoval, additional Judges may be added.
Final Round Judges: Stephen Aron, Jan de Kloe, Kristian Anderson

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR COMPETITION

LECTURE SERIES (Click for more info)

MASTERCLASSES
To request to perform in masterclass email: mattingly.stephen@gmail.com

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FESTIVAL LOCATIONS AND ACCOMMODATIONS

LOCATIONS

D.W. Reynolds Center , 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church , 701 State Route 431, Incline Village, NV
St. Francis will have a beautiful space with great acoustics for classical guitar.

 
Cal-Neva Resort , 2 Stateline Road, Crystal Bay, NV 89402
Frank Sinatra once owned this resort. Frank, Dean Martin,
Sammy Davis and the like all performed here.

Note: All the above locations for events August 1 to 3 in Incline Village and
Crystal Bay are a short drive from each other. Shuttle Service will
be provided for a fee.


Thunderbird Lodge, 5000 Highway 28, Incline Village, NV 89451
Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Avenue, Reno, NV 89501
Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, NV 

FLIGHTS
If you are flying you will want to book a ticket to Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
The Festival site is typically a 45 minute scenic drive from the airport on a well paved but winding mountain road.
Take Highway 395 south from the airport to Highway 431, then take the exit going to Lake Tahoe and Incline Village.

ACCOMMODATIONS
 BOOK LODGING VERY EARLY for best rates. Be aware rooms usually sell out at Lake Tahoe this time of year.
Festival rates may or may not be available at the following locations:
Expensive: Cal-Neva Resort, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe 
Budget: Tahoe Biltmore, Tahoe Inn, Crown Motel, Parkside Inn at Incline 
There are many lodging options in nearby Reno, NV, about a 45 drive.
Camping nearby is available at Mt. Rose Campground in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Reservations are required
far in advance. You might meet some of our 500+ pound black bears!

DINING
Walking distance from D.W. Reynolds Center
Lone Eagle Grill reservations, next to lake
Chow Mein Trattoria reservations, next to lake
Cutthroat Saloon
Le Bistro reservations, fine French cuisine
Black Bear Deli Traditional and Sri Lankan
Tomaato's Pizza and salads
China Wok
La Fondue
Ernie's Bakery
Paddlewheel
Also in Incline Village
Big Water Grille Reservations
Fredericks reservations, California cuisine
Crosby's Pub
Wild Alaskan Seafood
Thai Recipe
Mayflower Cantonese, Szechuan
Starbucks
Subway
Domino's
T's Rotisserie Burritos
Wildflower Cafe Breakfast
Azzara's Italian
Yoshimi Sushi
Hacienda Mexican, good happy hour
La Esmerelda Mexican
Raley's Grocey, deli
Village Market Grocery, deli, excellent wine list
Rookies  Sports bar, young crowd, karaoke etc.
7-11

PRE-FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

* CONCERT – TANTALUS QUARTET, Classical Guitar Quartet,  www.tantalusquartet.com
July 29, 7:00 pm – Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno
"A charismatic quartet of international class."
Jan Baseroll, Reinischer Post (Germany)

PRE-FESTIVAL PARTY – Featuring Performances by Festival Stars
July 30, Thunderbird Lodge, Incline Village, NV, www.thunderbirdlodge.org
Reservations required, contact Thunderbird Lodge, (775) 832-8750

* CONCERT – July 31, Performances tba at Piper's Opera House, Virginia City

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE AUGUST 1 - 3

FRIDAY AUGUST 1

8:00 am – D.W. Reynolds Center
Festival, Competition and Masterclass Registration begins.

LECTURE – Dr. THOMAS KIES, Professor at Truckee Meadows Community College
10:00 am – D.W. Reynolds Center
"Persisting Traditions from Colonial Encounters to Globalized Economies: A Case Study of the Luthiers of Paracho, Mexico"

10am - Noon – Competition First Round, D.W. Reynolds Center
10am - Noon – Masterclass tba, D.W. Reynolds Center

Noon – Lunch

1:00 pm - ? pm – Competition First Round @ Parasol. Kevin Manderville, Matthew Cochran, Salome Sandoval, Judges.
D.W. Reynolds Center
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Masterclass tba, D.W. Reynolds Center

LECTURE – DAVID WALKER, Professor of Guitar, University of Louisville
3:00 pm – D.W. Reynolds Center
"Baroque Ormentation for Lute and Guitar"

* CONCERT – JAN de KLOE, www.dekloe.be
8:00 pm – St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Dutch Classical Guitarist and Scholar
"A masterly command of Spanish music history and its sources."
Notes, Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association

SATURDAY AUGUST 2
 
10:00 am – Competition Final Round, D.W. Reynolds Center
10:00 am – Master class tba, D.W. Reynolds Center
 
Noon – Lunch
 
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Masterclass tba, D.W. Reynolds Center
 
LECTURE – JAN de KLOE, Classical Guitarist and Scholar
3:00 pm – D.W. Reynolds Center
"Symbolism in the Bach Chaconne"

* CONCERT – SALOME SANDOVAL, www.salomesdandoval.com
8:00 pm – St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Incline Village
Venezuelan Classical Guitarist and Vocalist 
"A rare musical treat. Don't miss the opportunity to hear her perform."
James Piorkowski, Professor, State University of New York
 
SUNDAY AUGUST 3
 
10:00 am – Master class tba, Cal-Neva, Crystal Bay
 
* CONCERT – Regional Classical Guitarists in Solo and Duo Performances
1:00 pm – Cal-Neva, Crystal Bay
LARRY AYNESMITH,   www.larryaguitar.com 
"This festive audience demanded an encore and left delighted and humming with appreciation."
Ernie Grossman, Lake Tahoe Music Festival
MICAH DUNN,  www.musicdunnright.com
 
* CONCERT – COMPETITION WINNERS
3:00 pm – Cal-Neva, Crystal Bay
2008 Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Competition Winners in Concert
 
* GALA DOUBLE CLOSING CONCERT
FEATURING STEPHEN ARON AND TANTALUS QUARTET
7:00 pm – Cal-Neva, Crystal Bay
 
* STEPHEN ARON,   www.stephenaron.net
7:00 pm – Cal-Neva, Crystal Bay
"A cultivated and musical guitarist . . . his phrasing and dynamic shading were exemplary."
 New York Times
"Stephen Aron thrilled the capacity crowd . . . spectacular renditions soared gloriously."
The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)
 
 
* CONCERT – TANTALUS QUARTET,   www.tantalusquartet.com
8:00 pm – Cal-Neva, Crystal Bay
"An electrifying performance . . . a brilliant new light in the guitar world.”
Thomas Kirchhoff, Amadeus Guitar Duo
 
10:00 pm – Post-Festival festivities at the world famous Circle Bar at the Cal-Neva Resort, Crystal Bay, NV.
 

JORGE CABALLERO


www.jcaballeroguitar.com 
October 11, 7:00pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave., Reno, NV

Few musicians approach Jorge Caballero's technical mastery and musicality.
Don't miss his highly awaited debut performance for Sierra Nevada Guitar Society.

"His unusual combination of a deft, powerful technique and a soft-spoken interpretive persona made a strong impression."
New York Times

"I have seen the Future of the Guitar and its name is "Caballero."
Rosewood Guitar/Seattle Guitar Society

November – Social Events and Fundraiser for Sierra Nevada Guitar Society. Time and locations to be announced.
December – The Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Holiday Concerts. Times and locations to be announced.
                         After playing to standing ovations in 2007, this always popular show returns for 2008! 

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Support our concerts and organization by becoming a member. Sierra Nevada Guitar Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
and your membership and contributions are tax deductible. All memberships are for the calendar year and dues are payable January 1 or later each year.

$20 Student
$25 Individual
$35 Family
$50 Enhanced Membership
$100 + Friend of Sierra Nevada Guitar Society
$500 + Angels of Sierra Nevada Guitar Society

Mail check to:
Sierra Nevada Guitar Society, P.O. Box 6083, Incline Village, NV 89450

Members will receive extra benefits and opportunities which are currently under review and will be announced here soon.

Sierra Nevada Guitar Society also seeks corporate sponsorships and support from the music industry and from Northern Nevada and California businesses. Please contact sierraguitar@yahoo.com for more info or leave a message at (775) 321-8584.

Sierra Nevada Guitar Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and the Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival and Competition
are supported in part by the Nevada Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, D'Addario Foundation for the
Performing Arts, Artown, by ourSponsors, and by our valued attendees and concertgoers.

Links

Guitar Foundation of America

World Guitarist

Guitarra Brava

SIERRA NEVADA GUITAR SOCIETY  Tel: (775) 321-8584
Larry Aynesmith, Founder, Sierra Nevada Guitar Society (A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation)
Email: sierraguitar@yahoo.com
Web: www.sierraguitar.org