Do you love the Classical Guitar or want to know more about it?

Then the Jefferson Classical Guitar Society is for you! The Jefferson Classical Guitar Society is a public, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the classical guitar in all its forms throughout the State of Jefferson, covering much of northern California and southern Oregon.

The society is here to introduce people to the classical guitar as well as to indulge those who already enjoy it. This includes arranging performances and educational programs by visiting and local artists. The society is based on an appreciation of the classical guitar, its technique and repertoire. We are also interested in related instruments, such as the lute and the vihuela, as well as other kinds of music that people like to hear or play on the classical guitar, such as flamenco, jazz, Latin, and ragtime.

The society started in September 2001, and became active very quickly. On March 2, 2002, the society sponsored its first master class taught by James Kline followed on March 3rd by its first concert, given by James Kline and David Rogers. On April 7th of that year, the society sponsored a master class with world-class guitarist and composer, Dusan Bogdanovic of the Falla Guitar Trio and on January 13, 2004 we presented a concert and master class with guitarist/composer Brad Richter. On October 29, 2004, we kicked-off our First Annual Concert Series with a program by Michael Partington. Rounding out our season was Martha Masters on January 14, 2005 and Jason Vieaux on March 11, 2005. Since those early days, we have hosted Jason Vieaux, David Russell, Paul Galbraith, Denis Azabagic, Marc Teicholz, Ana Vidovic, Philip Hii, Brad Richter, James Edwards, Gene Bertoncini, Triada Trio, Adam Del Monte, Jose Luis Merlin, Mark Taylor, James Kline, Ron McFarlane, Mignarda Duo, and others.

This is a very exciting time to be involved in the classical guitar, since we are in the middle of a renaissance of the instrument. There are many wonderful artists who play the classical guitar in a variety of styles, and we intend to give the community as many chances as possible to hear this beautiful, intimate instrument!

JCGS Meetings at
Ashland Public Library
410 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, Oregon 97520

The JCGS gathers for our monthly meetings at Ashland Public Library. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month to discuss guitar-related issues and events, as well as to play. People of all levels and abilities are welcome to attend -- to play, or just to listen. For more information about our monthly gathering, navigate to the Meetings Page, or call 541-488-3521 or send e-mail to info@JeffersonGuitar.org

The JCGS Website is open to all visitors. Please feel free to peruse these pages to learn more about the JCGS and our membership. There are numerous little nooks and crannies to explore. Just like the JCGS itself, this website is in a continual state of evolution so come back to visit frequently.