Events & Concerts

Events organised and run by the LGMA are indicated with an LGMA icon beside each. LGMA members can purchase tickets at a discounted rate for LGMA events.

Forthcoming Guitar and Mandolin related events

Date		Event
24th July - 28th Aug 2010		Dartington International Summer School For five weeks every summer, Dartington International Summer School offers a wide range of courses, embracing a huge range of instruments, genres and periods. It also presents a rich and varied programme of performances. Alison Stephens will run a mandolin workshop, and Craig Ogden will run a guitar workshop, both in week three, 7th to 14th August. Venue: Dartington Hall estate, just outside Totnes in South Devon. Tickets (inc. fees, accom & meals): £500 to £1195 per person per week. Non-residents without meals £350. Observers' tickets: £8.00 for a morning or afternoon session. Website: www.dartington.org
Wed 11th, 18th & 25th August 2010		Come and Try the Orchestra Learn orchestra basics and two pieces of orchestra music (parts to suit ability), and meet current orchestra members over coffee. 11th - Orientation. The seating of our orchestra, the basics of how to follow a conductor, how to count bars and find certain places in the music. 18th - Dynamics. How to play them and how to write them down. 25th - Interpratation. How to follow a conductor and how to write it down. 8.15pm informal performance for friends (15 mins) Each workshop is followed by coffee and meeting up with current members of Da Capo Alba during their rehearsal break. Venue: East Mains United Reformed Church, 11 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride (view on map) Time: 7.00pm to 8.15pm/8.30pm plus coffee & meet current orchestra members
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13th to 15th August 2010		BMG Teachers' Course See the BMG website for details.
Sat 4th September 2010		How to Practise more Efficiently Workshop Many people ask, "How can I practise effectively, what should I practise, for how long should I practise, should I concentrate on just a few bars or play through the whole piece?" There are methods and ideas that can enhance the way you practise, and this workshop aims to provide some answers. The following aspects will be covered: selecting what to practise, analysing the problems to focus on, ideas on solving different musical and technical problems, and suggestions for making your practise even more effective in the future. Venue: East Mains United Reformed Church, 11 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride (view on map) Time: 10.00am - 12.00noon Booking: Applications are now invited for this workshop. Download an application form. Fees: LGMA Member £12, Member under 18 £8, Non LGMA member £15, Non member under 18 £12.
Sun 5th September 2010		LGMA 'guitar circle' commences
Sat 11th September 2010		Mango raft building day Social event for members of Mango youth orchestra.
Sat 16th to Sun 17th Oct 2010		Da Capo Alba - orchestra practice weekend Open to orchestra members. Option to arrive on Friday evening. Venue: tbc
Fri 5th November 2010		Da Capo Alba Ensemble Strathaven Rotary Club fundraiser for International activities, mainly benefiting Sierra Leone. Venue: Strathaven Hotel, Hamilton Rd, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, ML10 6SZ Further details to be announced
16th or 17th Nov 2010 (tbc)		LGMA members' social evening - quiz night
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Tues 16th November 2010		Mandolin workshop - Position Changes (week 1) Details to be announced.
Thurs 18th November 2010		Guitar workshop - Right hand sound production (week 1) Details to be announced.
Tues 23rd November 2010		Mandolin workshop - Position Changes (week 2) Details to be announced.
Thurs 25th November 2010		Guitar workshop - Right hand sound production (week 2) Details to be announced.
early December 2010		Christmas Concert Da Capo Alba, Mango and guests. Details to be announced.
Thurs 23rd December 2010		LGMA fundraiser - bag packing in Sainsbury's, East Kilbride
February 2011		Generic workshop - How to Accompany with Chords (2hrs) Details to be announced.
February 2011		Generic workshop - Duos and Trios with Mandolins and Guitars (2hrs) Details to be announced.
May 2011		LGMA Residential weekend Details to be announced.
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Past events
Date		Past Events
Fri 6th August 2010		Glasgow Guitar Night The first Glasgow Guitar Night. Line up includes world renowned virtuoso guitarist John Goldie and multi award winning blues guitarist Paul Rose. Venue: The Griffin, 266 Bath Street, Glasgow Time: Doors for the show open 8pm with first act on at 8.30pm Tickets: £10 with only 60 ticket available. Tickets are available in person from The Griffin and CC Music, Otago Street, Glasgow or online at www.intimate-gigs.com
Fri 6th August 2010		Joint LGMA / German Youth orchestra concert The national mandolin & guitar youth orchestra of the German state Hessen (Jugend Zupforchester Hessen). [translated page] Joint concert with Da Capo Alba. Under the musical directorship of Sabine Geis, this youth orchestra of plucked instruments from Hesse, Germany, has gained international acclaim. It has produced two CDs and given many concerts including touring Scandinavia and the USA. The orchestra brings together the best players from the German state of Hessen. They only meet a few times a year for intensive rehearsals and to perform in concerts. Each orchestra will perform on its own, and the orchestras will join together to play three pieces including music by Klaus Badelt from the film 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' The programme from Jugend Zupforchester Hessen will also include: George Gershwin: 3 Preludes for Piano arranged for orchestra Peter Maxwell Davies: Farewell to Stromness Venue: Murray Owen Centre, East Kilbride Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £8 / £6 : on the door, in advance from Committee members in person, or by email (membership@mandolinscotland.org)
Thurs 5th August 2010		Da Capo Alba additional rehearsal. 7pm to 10pm, Trinity Church, Neilsland Road, Hamilton
Wed 4th August 2010		Orchestra rehearsals resume. Da Capo Alba orchestra rehearsal extended to 10pm
1st - 8th August 2010		Visit from German Youth orchestra The national mandolin & guitar youth orchestra of the German state Hessen will visit the LGMA.
Wed 23rd June 2010		Final Da Capo Alba orchestra rehearsal before summer break
Tues 22nd June 2010		Guitar Masterclass with Pavel Steidl The inimitable Pavel Steidl continues his long relationship with the RSAMD with a masterclass certain to be inspirational for our guitar students. The Academy has associations with artists from all over the world, and there's no better way to see these in practice than in our inspirational Masterclasses. They are a fascinating opportunity to discover what goes into making a great performance, as experts share their knowledge, skills and passion with our students. Venue: RSAMD, Glasgow
Sat 19th June 2010		Da Capo Alba Da Capo Alba in concert as part of the West End Festival Programme. Venue: St. Marys Episcopal Cathedral, Great Western Road, Glasgow Time: 7.30pm to 10.00pm Tickets: £8 / £6 on the door and in advance from Ian on 01698 457518
Sun 13th June 2010		Annual Youth Concert An opportunity for friends and family to hear our young class members. Venue: Murray Owen Centre, East Kilbride Tickets: free entry, donations welcome.
Sat 12th June 2010		Da Capo Alba - Annual Summer Concert The LGMA's adult orchestra performs in this annual concert. Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride Time: 7.30pm to 9.00pm Tickets: £8 / £6 concession Box office: 01355 261000 Please note that all LGMA members, orchestra members and class members will be entitled to tickets at the concession rate. Please also note that there is a 10% surcharge levvied by the Arts Centre if paying by credit/debit card. There is no surcharge on cash purchases.
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Wed 9th June 2010		Da Capo Alba orchestra rehearsal extended to 10pm
3rd to 6th June 2010		EuroFestival Zupfmusik The BDZ (Bund Deutscher Zupfmusiker) organizes this music festival, which is the biggest of its kind. Da Capo Alba will play at this event. Venue: Bruchsal, Germany
Wed 2nd June 2010		No orchestra rehearsals
Wed 26th May 2010		Da Capo Alba orchestra rehearsal extended to 10pm
Wed 26th May 2010		Annual General Meeting Annual General Meeting of the Lanarkshire Guitar and Mandolin Association Open to members of the LGMA. Any member wishing to raise a motion at the AGM should notify the Secretary (secretary@mandolinscotland.org) of the motion by 12th May 2010. Venue: United Reformed Church, East Kilbride Time: 6.45pm Tickets: free unticketed meeting
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Tues 25th May 2010		The Guitar: Its Past and Present Peter Argondizza performs twentieth century guitar masterpieces from Spain, Argentina and the United States: Manuel Defalla - Homenaje pour "Le tombeau de Claude Debussy", G56 Alberto Ginastera - Guitar Sonata, Op 47 Steve Reich - Electric Counterpoint for live guitar and tape These works are masterpieces of the Twentieth Century guitar repertoire each representing the sole contribution by each composer to the guitar's repertoire. Though varied in musical language - late Romaticism, atonality and minimalism - each displays the unique, innovative and idiomatic "guitar" culture of each composer - Flamenco (Defalla), Argentinian Pampas (Ginastera) and American Jazz and Rock (Reich). Venue: Ramshorn Theatre, Ingram Street , Glasgow G1 1ES Time: 1.15pm to 2.00pm Tickets: £4 at the door
Thurs 20th May 2010		Tim O'Brien and Kris Drever Tim O'Brien is one of the spearheads of contemporary bluegrass and has served as a bridge between the traditional sounds of the hill country and the modern styles of bluegrass. Hehas continued to expand the music's borders as a soloist, a duo partner with his sister Mollie, and with his band, the O'Boys. His songs have additionally been recorded by Kathy Mattea, the Seldom Scene, New Grass Revival, and the Johnson Mountain Boys. Kris Drever is fast building his name both as a guitarist of exceptionally eclectic talent, and a singularly eloquent interpreter of traditional and contemporary songs and is a winner the Horizon prize for best newcomer at the Radio 2 Folk Awards. "A strong natural singer and top notch guitarist. The folk revival has a new standard bearer" - Q magazine A rare chance to see these two fantastic Musicians together. (In association with the Fallen Angels Club http://www.fallenangelsclub.com as part of the Glasgow Americana Festival) Venue: St Andrews on the Square - Live at the Star, Glasgow Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £13.50 (from www.ticketweb.co.uk and Tickets Scotland, Argyle Street, Glasgow)
Tues 11th May 2010		Images of Norway The Campbell Duo perform music for flute and guitar from their recent recording, including a Norwegian work written especially for them and a group of delightful Norwegian lyrical miniatures. Venue: Ramshorn Theatre, Ingram Street , Glasgow G1 1ES Time: 1.15pm to 2.00pm Tickets: £4 at the door
Fri 7th May 2010		Ben Kearsley "Vibrant and technically superb." Classical Guitar Magazine Venue: Rankin Parish Church, Lethame Road, Strathaven Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Entry by donation Website: www.myspace.com/benkearsleyclassicalguitar
Tues 4th May 2010		RSAMD Students On the threshold of their professional careers, Students of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama present a programme of solo and ensemble string music. Venue: Ramshorn Theatre, Ingram Street , Glasgow G1 1ES Time: 1.15pm to 2.00pm Tickets: £4 at the door
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Wed 28th April 2010		Orchestral Seascapes Strathclyde University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Gerard Doherty present Orchestral Seascapes - a wide range of orchestral evocations of the sea including Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Britten's Four Sea Interludes, Henry Wood's Fantasia on British Sea Songs and Korngold's Sea Hawk. The Orchestra is joined by the University Chorus and Chamber Choir for Stanford's Songs of the Fleet, with baritone soloist Philip Gault. Venue: Barony Hall, 16 Rottenrow East, Glasgow G4 ORA Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £8.00 (concessions £6.00/students £4.00) from the Director of Music's office (credit cards, tel: 0141 548 3444), and at the doors. Online: http://www.thebooth.co.uk
Tues 27th April 2010		Junior Students from the RSAMD Gifted young players from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama present a varied programme of solo and chamber music. Venue: Ramshorn Theatre, Ingram Street , Glasgow G1 1ES Time: 1.15pm to 2.00pm Tickets: £4 at the door
Mon 26th April 2010		Guitars and Friends A lunchtime concert centred around the playing of two of our two guitar students, Sean Shibe and Ian Watt, with first performances of solos, duos as well as ensembles including guitar with wind quartet. "Then came utter magic...played by, I believe, the finest acoustic guitarist I have ever heard, Sean Shibe. Remember the name. One day he will be famous, I do not exaggerate." The Herald, 2009 Venue: RSAMD, Glasgow
Sun 25th April 2010		Lev and Nigel Scotland's most eminent jazz guitarist and composer, Nigel Clark (guitar) will join forces with violinist Lev Atlas for an evening of Russian, Hungarian, Gypsy and Jazz favourites. Venue: Russian Cafe-Gallery Cossachok, 10 King Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 5QP Time: 9.00pm Tickets: £6 By phone: 0141 553 0733 Online: http://www.cossachok.com
Sun 25th April 2010		LGMA Committee Meeting Trinity Church, Hamilton 5pm to 7pm
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Sat 24th April 2010		Ceol's Craic: music and banter Scottish Traditional Club of the Year 2007 (Scottish Traditional Music Awards). An award winning club night which celebrates Gaelic art and culture. Kenna Campbell with Sineag MacIntyre and Katie MacKenzie also Danny Kyle Winners 2010, Lurach. Venue: CCA - Cafe/Bar, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £8 / £5 More info: http://www.myspace.com/ceolscraic
Sat 24th April 2010		BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra - Hear and Now One of the world's leading exponents of contemporary classical piano, John Tilbur joins the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and its Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov, in an examination of a major figure in 20th century music, Morton Feldman. When Volkov and the BBC SSO last encountered John Tilbury, the resulting sounds were extraordinary. This encounter will seek to top their previous meeting. "No other British symphony orchestra knows the colours, densities, textures and tonal networks of modern music better than the BBC SSO, or can bring them more explosively to life than these players are able to do." (The Herald) Venue: City Halls, Grand Hall, Glasgow Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Free - limited to 4 per application By phone: 0141 353 8000 Online: http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
Sat 24th April 2010		Junior Academy Guitar Prize Venue: RSAMD, Glasgow Time: 3.45pm
Sat 24th April 2010		RSNO: Naked Classics: Shostakovich's Crowd Pleaser Join presenter Paul Rissmann and conductor Stéphane Denève as they sneak past Stalin's informants to spy on Shostakovich and the stories behind his most popular symphony, the Fifth. Venue: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Main Auditorium Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £10 By phone: 0141 353 8000 Online: http://www.glasgowconcerthalls.com More info: http://www.nakedclassics.org.uk
Wed 14th April 2010		No orchestra rehearsals
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9th to 11th April 2010		BMG Teachers' Course See the BMG website for details.
Wed 7th April 2010		No orchestra rehearsals
Mon 29th March 2010		"Stringwalkers" Parents' evening Venue: Halfmerke Primary School
Mon 15th March 2010		Da Capo Alba in concert for Duncanrig Rambling Club Venue: Westwood Community Centre, East Kilbride Time: 8.00pm to 9.30pm
5th to 7th March 2010		BMG Rally, Birmingham The British BMG (Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar) Federation rally. For further information please visit the BMG website: www.banjomandolinguitar.org Venue: Birmingham
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Tues 23rd February 2010		World Community Arts Day concert Da Capo Alba and Mango will each play a piece to represent a country, as part of this larger concert to mark World Community Arts Day 2010. Venue: Hamilton Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton. ML3 6HH Time: 7.30pm
19th to 22nd February 2010		BMG Teachers' Course See the BMG website for details.
Sat 13th February 2010		Da Capo Alba, Mango and the Edinburgh Guitar and Mandolin Orchestra (EGMO) Scotland's three guitar and mandolin orchestras come together for the first time in this charity concert in aid of church funds. Venue: Trinity Church, Hamilton Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £5 / £3 from the Church Office in advance, and on the door.
14th - 31st January 2010		Celtic Connections Glasgow's annual international music festival. Venue: Various venues across Glasgow Find out about Celtic Connections.
Sat 23rd & Sun 24th January 2010		LGMA information stall at Celtic Connections The LGMA will have an information stall at Celtic Connections, where you can meet members of the adult orchestra and find out about what we do and forthcoming courses and events. Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: all day (approx 10am to 6pm) Tickets: free entry to foyer More info about the Celtic Connections festival
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Saturday 23rd January 2010		LGMA "Mandolin for Improvers" workshop at Celtic Connections Venue: Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm Tickets: £7 More info & Book online at Celtic Connections
Sat 16th & Sun 17th January 2010		LGMA information stall at Celtic Connections The LGMA will have an information stall at Celtic Connections, where you can meet members of the adult orchestra and find out about what we do and forthcoming courses and events. Venue: Main foyer, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: all day (approx 10am to 6pm) Tickets: free entry to foyer More info about the Celtic Connections festival
Sun 17th January 2010		LGMA "Come & Try Mandolin" workshop at Celtic Connections Venue: Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: 11.00am to 12.30pm Tickets: £7 More info & Book online at Celtic Connections
Sun 17th January 2010		LGMA "Beginner Mandolin" workshop at Celtic Connections Venue: Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm Tickets: £7 More info & Book online at Celtic Connections
Wed 6th January 2010		Da Capo Alba & Mango rehearsals resume
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Wed 16th December 2009		Da Capo Alba Christmas night End-of-session social evening for the LGMA's adult mandolin and guitar orchestra.
Tues 15th December 2009		CHAS Christmas concert Mango joins other groups in a fundraisig concert. Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) is a Scottish charity that provides the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. Venue: Glenlee Primary School Time: 7pm
Fri 13th to Sun 15th November 2009		RSAMD Big Guitar Weekend concerts Solo guitar concerts with internationaly acclaimed artists Concert with students from the RSAMD Guitar ensemble Da Capo Alba (mandolin & guitar orchestra) Venue: Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow Further details on the website: www.bigguitarweekend.com
Sat 14th November 2009		Da Capo Alba The LGMA's adult mandolin and guitar orchestra perform at the Big Guitar Weekend. Venue: Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow Time: 1.00pm Further details on the website: www.bigguitarweekend.com
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Sat 7th November 2009		LGMA 10th Anniversary celebration Current and past LGMA members (and partners) are welcome to join us for dinner and music making. (Mass orchestra rehearsal on Wednesday 4th) Venue: Bruce Hotel, East Kilbride Time: 7.00pm Tickets: £15 from John McGowan, LGMA Committee member Email: ptotality@aol.com
Wed 4th November 2009		Special Da Capo Alba rehearsal This rehearsal will include former members, and pieces for the Annivesary celebration will be rehearsed.
Sat 17th October 2009		Berlin Zupforchester & Da Capo Alba Joint concert Venue: St. George's Anglican Church, Preußenallee 17, 14052 Berlin Time: 7.30pm Tickets: €10 / €6 Tel. Germany (030) 401 91 78 Info: Email: info@berlinerzupforchester.de Web: www.berlinerzupforchester.de
Fri 16th October 2009		Da Capo Berlin & Da Capo Alba Joint concert Venue: Berlin
Wed 14th - Sun 18th October 2009		Da Capo Alba in Berlin Includes joint concerts with Da Capo Berlin and the Berlin Zupforchester
Fri 9th - Sun 11th October 2009		Ullapool Guitar Festival Website: www.ullapoolguitarfestival.com
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Sun 4th October 2009		Conducting course - lesson 2 Chris Swaffer leads this course Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre Course price: £40
Sun 27th September 2009		LGMA Committee/Strategy Meeting
Fri 18th - Sun 20th September 2009		Making Music Scotland - Orchestral Project (Orcal) Orcal is Scotland's national amateur orchestra. The workshop is open to all instrumentalists, whether members of orchestras or not. The weekend will cover studying and rehearsing Rachmaninov Symphony No 2, under the direction of conductor David Angus and professional orchestral tutors. There is no audition; musicians will be accepted dependent on the instrumentation required for the symphony. Venue: RSAMD, Glasgow Price: £70. Booking forms can be downloaded from the Making Music Scotland website www.makingmusic.org.uk/scotland
Fri 18th September 2009		Eilidh Grant Band With Pete Cooke on guitar and Maya Burman-Roy on cello, Eilidh's unique voice and dedication to both traditional and contemporary music shows in her ability to draw on her influences and add in her own style. Venue: The City Halls Recital Rooms, Glasgow Tickets: Please contact the venue for ticket prices and availability.
Fri 11th - Sun 13th September 2009		Mango Residential Weekend Venue: Wiston Lodge, Biggar
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Thurs 10th - Sat 12th September 2009		Shakespeare's Twelfth Night "The Romantic Comedy with Class" The famous gender-bending comedy tells the story of Viola, a young woman who loses her brother at sea. (Plot summary) Good Nightout Theatre, Directed by Michael Emans. Music from members of Da Capo Alba. Venue: The Village Theatre, East Kilbride Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £8.50/£6.50. School bookings £6.50 (Teachers free) Box office: 01355 261000 / 248669
Sun 6th September 2009		Alison Stephens Mandolin Masterclass Alison will talk about/teach three pieces from the following books or other pieces which participants will bring. Favourite Solos from the 18th Century (Astute) Reflections Calace: Rondo, Tarantella and Romanza Kaelberer: Trauermarsch der Sonnenstrahlen Aspects which will be covered include texture, dynamics, diction, phrasing and general colour in music. Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm Price: £15, LGMA members £12 See the Masterclass page for details and booking info.
Sat 5th September 2009		Alison Stephens (mandolin) with the Yetholm Sinfonia Hummel Concerto in G Venue: Kelso, Scottish Borders
Mon 31st August to Sat 5th September 2009		European Mandolin Academy Venue: Bundesakademie Trossingen, Germany. This year's topic is "The Mandolin in North America" and is a forum for musicians from different styles of music from "classical" to "popular" to meet. The course includes daily workshops, rehearsals of a seminar orchestra and jam sessions in the evening, concerts by the tutors, participants and young talents. More info at the EGMA website
Sun 30th August 2009		LGMA Committee Meeting
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Sun 30th August 2009		Conducting course - lesson 1 Chris Swaffer leads this course Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre Course price: £40
Sun 23rd August 2009		Alison Stephens (mandolin) solo recital Programme to include two world premieres: Toccata by David Bedford and Suite for Ali by Victor Kioulaphides. Venue: Great Hall at Dartington, Nr Totnes, Devon. Time: 5.00pm
Sat 22nd August 2009		Cockalorum Cockalorum is a three piece folk group playing a mix of Scottish and Irish traditional songs and tunes. Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £6.00 / £4.00 concessions. Box Office 01355 261000
Wed 19th August 2009		Mango and Da Capo Alba orchestra rehearsals resume Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre
Sun 16th August 2009 Mon 17th August 2009 Tues 18th August 2009		Duo Mandala Recital by Alison Stephens (mandolin) and Lauren Scott (harp) as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Venue: St Andrew's and St George's Church, George Street, Edinburgh. Time: Sun 2.15 to 3.15pm, Mon 2.30 to 3.30pm, Tues 12.30 to 1.30pm
Wed 12th August 2009		Alison Stephens / Craig Ogden evening recital Alison Stephens (mandolin) with Craig Ogden (guitar) as part of the Burton Bradstock Festival, West Dorset.
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Tues 28th July 2009		Burns Benefit Concert Acts include Gari Glaysher, The Trybe, Mike Ogletree, Kevin Walsh, Skunnered, Eilidh Grant, Keith James King, Chris Tait and special guest Bill Little of Scot Films UK. Two Scottish Charities, the Yorkhill Sick Childrens Hospital and the National Trust for Scotland (Burns Heritage Park) will benefit from the proceeds. Venue: Oran Mor, 731-5 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8QX Time: Doors 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets: £12 from www.ticketweb.co.uk
Sun 19th - Fri 24th July 2009		Living Tradition Summer Schools - Guitar and Instrumental Week Many of the tutors are multi-instrumentalists, and there will be options available on a range of instruments. The four principal guitar tutors between them offer a range of styles and cater for players at all levels. More information on the Living Tradition Summer Schools website. Venue: West Park 319 Perth Road, DUNDEE, DD2 1NN Tickets: Please contact Pete Heywood by email or at Living Tradition Summer Schools, PO Box 26064, KILMARNOCK KA2 0YG.
Wed 15th July 2009		Eilidh Grant Band With Pete Cooke on guitar and Maya Burman-Roy on cello, Eilidh's unique voice and dedication to both traditional and contemporary music shows in her ability to draw on her influences and add in her own style. Venue: Irvine Folk Club, Quarry Road, Irvine Tickets: Please contact the venue for ticket prices and availability.
Thurs 9th July 2009		Eilidh Grant Band With Pete Cooke on guitar and Maya Burman-Roy on cello, Eilidh's unique voice and dedication to both traditional and contemporary music shows in her ability to draw on her influences and add in her own style. Venue: The Star Folk Club, St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow Tickets: £8/£6 (concession)
Sat 27th June 2009		Dunedin Consort Artists J S Bach's Mass in B Minor performed by the singers and instrumentalists of the Dunedin Consort Artists, alongside singers from all over Scotland, and instrumentalists from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Venue: Wellington Church, Southpark Avenue (opp University main gate), Glasgow Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £18 (£12 conc. £5 student, school children free) on the door Advance sales: 0131 332 4007 or info@dunedin-consort.org.uk Info
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Fri 26th June 2009		Neil Wilson - Classical and World Guitar Music Leading classical and world guitarist Neil Wilson plays the popular classics and world music. Bach, de Falla, Tarrega, Piazolla, Rodrigo, Albeniz and more. Venue: Hillhead Baptist Church, Cresswell Street (off Byres Road). Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £9 (£7 conc.) in advance or on the door Box office: Tickets Scotland, 239 Argyle Street, Glasgow. Tel 0870 220 1116 Info: 0141 334 4334
Wed 24th June 2009		LGMA Annual General Meeting All LGMA members are welcome to attend this meeting. Venue: Arts Centre, East Kilbride Time: 6.30pm
Sun 21st June 2009		Flute, Guitar and Cello Recital Pietra di Luna Flute and Guitar duo with guest cellist Rosie Townhill invite you to an inspiring concert at the West End Festival. The programme features an exciting selection from the flute and guitar repertoire including works by A Piazolla, J S Bach and M Giuliani. The recital will also feature solo pieces as well as combined ensemble works. Venue: St Mary's Cathedral, 300 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow. Time: 3.00pm Tickets: £8 (£5 conc.) on the door Info: 0141 339 6691
Sun 21st June 2009		Guitars Galore / Young Guitarists Following the success of previous years' events, French guitarist Anne Chaurand presents and directs young classical guitarists from west end schools. A variety of music from Spain, Latin America, classical and baroque feature young soloists and children's guitar orchestra. Venue: Hyndland Parish Church, Hyndland Road, Glasgow. Time: 7.00pm Tickets: free event
Sun 21st June 2009		Annual Youth Concert An opportunity for friends and family to hear our young class members. Venue: Murray Owen Centre, East Kilbride Tickets: free entry, donations welcome.
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Fri 19th June 2009		Neil Wilson - Classical and World Guitar Music Leading classical and world guitarist Neil Wilson plays the popular classics and world music. Bach, de Falla, Tarrega, Piazolla, Rodrigo, Albeniz and more. Venue: Hillhead Baptist Church, Cresswell Street (off Byres Road). Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £9 (£7 conc.) in advance or on the door Box office: Tickets Scotland, 239 Argyle Street, Glasgow. Tel 0870 220 1116 Info: 0141 334 4334
Sat 13th June 2009		Da Capo Alba - Annual Summer Concert The LGMA celebrates its 10th birthday with the adult orchestra's annual concert. Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride Time: 7.30pm to 9.00pm Tickets: £8 / £6 concession Box office: 01355 261000
Fri 12th June 2009		Neil Wilson - Classical and World Guitar Music Leading classical and world guitarist Neil Wilson plays the popular classics and world music. Bach, de Falla, Tarrega, Piazolla, Rodrigo, Albeniz and more. Venue: Hillhead Baptist Church, Cresswell Street (off Byres Road). Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £9 (£7 conc.) in advance or on the door Box office: Tickets Scotland, 239 Argyle Street, Glasgow. Tel 0870 220 1116 Info: 0141 334 4334
Tues 9th June 2009		Peter Argondizza Peter Argondizza (guitar) plays music by J S Bach, Latin American music and commissioned pieces. Venue: Ramshorn Theatre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Time: 1.15pm to 2.00pm Tickets: £4 on the door
Sun 7th June 2009		LGMA Committee Meeting
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Sat 6th June 2009		Mango fundraising (bag packing) Venue: ASDA, Blantyre
15th - 17th May 2009		LGMA Residential Weekend Wiston Lodge, Biggar Places: £190 / £170 all inclusive
Sun 26th April 2009		LGMA Committee Meeting
Sat 18th April 2009		Making Music Conference Dundee
Sat 4th April 2009		Deadline for full payment of course fees for LGMA Residential Weekend
Wed 1st April 2009		Mango concert East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride Time: 7.30pm
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Sat 21st March 2009		Edinburgh Guitar and Mandolin Orchestra / Da Capo Alba joint concert St. Columba's-by-the-Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £3 Booking: 01324 634785 Tickets also available on the door
Sat 14th March 2009		Mango afternoon out to Lazerquest
Mon 9th March 2009		Guitar Masterclass with David Leisner Guinness Room, RSAMD, Glasgow Time: 7.00pm Tickets: Free Booking: 0141 332 5057 More information on RSAMD website
Sun 1st March 2009		LGMA Committee Meeting
Sat 31st Jan 2009		LGMA "Mandolin for Players" workshop at Celtic Connections Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: 11am to 12.30pm Tickets: £7 More info & Book online at Celtic Connections
Sat 24th & Sun 25th Jan 2009		LGMA information stall at Celtic Connections Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: all day Tickets: free entry to foyer More info at Celtic Connections
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Sat 24th Jan 2009		LGMA "Mandolin for Beginners" workshop at Celtic Connections Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: 11am to 12.30pm Tickets: £7 More info & Book online at Celtic Connections
20th January 2009		LGMA's 10th anniversary
Sat 17th & Sun 18th Jan 2009		LGMA information stall at Celtic Connections Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: all day Tickets: free entry to foyer More info at Celtic Connections
Sun 18th Jan 2009		LGMA "Come & Try Mandolin" workshop at Celtic Connections Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm Tickets: £7 More info & Book online at Celtic Connections
Thurs 11th Dec 2008		Christmas concert with Da Capo Alba Hillhouse Church Lanarkshire
Sat 1st November 2008 Cancelled - to be rearranged		Da Capo Alba concert Trinity Church, Hamilton Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions & LGMA members)
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Sat 28th June 2008		Da Capo Alba concert (Part of the West End Festival Programme.) Glasgow Academy, Western Road, Glasgow
Sat 14th June 2008		Da Capo Alba and Mango - Annual Summer Concert East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Sunday 22nd June 2008		Annual Youth Concert An opportunity for friends and family to hear our young class members. Murray Owen Centre, East Kilbride
Wed 25th June 2008		Da Capo Alba ensemble (Part of the West End Festival Programme.) Glasgow University Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow
Sat 31st May 2008		Da Capo Alba open concert Princes Square, Buchannan Street, Glasgow
Sat 10th May 2008		Joint Concert: Da Capo Alba and Berliner Zupforchester (BeZO), a plucked string orchestra from Berlin. Trinity Church, Hamilton
24th March - 1st April 2008		8th Meeting of the European Guitar and Mandolin Youth Orchestra (EGMYO) in Murcia, Spain The European Guitar and Mandolin Association (EGMA) in cooperation with the Federación Española de Guitarra e Instrumentos de Plectro (FEGIP) held the 8th meeting of the EGMYO in Spain.
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Fri 29th Feb - 2nd March 2008		Da Capo Alba at the BMG Rally Murray Owen Centre, East Kilbride
Wednesday 16th January - Sunday 3rd February 2008		Celtic Connections, Scotland's premier winter music festival Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow The LGMA ran 4 workshops (see our workshops page for details) and had a stall on both the first and the last weekend of the festival.
September 2007		New Mandolin and Guitar classes East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Sat 1st September 2007		Come and Try The Mandolin East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Sat 25th August 2007		Guitar Workshop with John Goldie East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Sat 16th June 2007		Da Capo Alba Concert East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, East Kilbride
Sun 17th June 2007		Youth Concert (Classes plus MANGO) Murray Owen Centre, East Kilbride
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Sat 24th March 2007		Da Capo Alba Concert West Kirk, Kittoch Street, East Kilbride
Wed 21st March 2007		Ensemble performance at Strathaven Hotel
Fri 9th to Sun 11th March 2007		LGMA Guitar & Mandolin Residential
Thurs 8th March 2007		Classical Music of the 20th Century & arrangements of Scottish Music Jens-Uwe Popp & Jochen Roß East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road
17th-19th February 2006		BMG Rally, Bristol The British BMG (Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar) Federation rally: 17th- 19th February in Bristol. For further information please visit the BMG website: www.banjomandolinguitar.org
February - December 2006		BMG Teachers' Course The British BMG Federation in association with Victoria College of Music provides a Diploma in Mandolin Education. For further information please visit the Teachers' Course page.

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