The Guitar Ensemble of Europe AAD (At-A-Distance) Course · Guitar Orchestra Prep – GO PREP III

Date or timeframe: 25-10-2021 / 12-12-2021
City: Worldwide

Category(-ies):

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Repertoire presenters: Horace Pozzo, Horacio Sairafi, Emiliano Franji

Applied Calisthenics: Horacio Sairafi, Horace Pozzo

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

Coordinated / Directed by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein

This seven week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

We’ll offer online (Zoom) personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this is useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Repertoire presenters: Horace Pozzo, Horacio Sairafi, Emiliano Franji

Applied Calisthenics: Horacio Sairafi, Horace Pozzo

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

Coordinated / Directed by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein

This seven week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

We’ll offer online (Zoom) personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this is useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

The Guitar Ensemble of Europe AAD (At-A-Distance) Course · Guitar Orchestra Prep – GO PREP II

Date or timeframe: 21-06-2021 / 08-08-2021
City: Worldwide

Category(-ies):

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Repertoire presenters: Horace Pozzo, Horacio Sairafi, Emiliano Franji

Applied Calisthenics: Horacio Sairafi, Horace Pozzo

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

Coordinated / Directed by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein

This seven week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

We’ll offer Zoom personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this might be useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Repertoire presenters: Horace Pozzo, Horacio Sairafi, Emiliano Franji

Applied Calisthenics: Horacio Sairafi, Horace Pozzo

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

Coordinated / Directed by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein

This seven week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

We’ll offer Zoom personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this might be useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Proyecto de Reconexión y Preparación.

Date or timeframe: 28-03-2021 / 04-04-2021
Venue: Colegiales
City: Buenos Aires
Country: Argentina

Category(-ies):

Buenos Aires, Domingo 28 de Marzo a Domingo 4 de Abril de 2021.

Dirigido por: Emiliano Franji, Horacio Pozzo, Hernan Nuñez.
Técnica Alexander: Ignacio Gracián.

El Objetivo de este Proyecto es Re-conectar con la dinámica de trabajo en el Ensamble y prepararnos para los próximos proyectos. Trabajaremos en Calistenia, Circulaciones y Repertorio, revisando formatos de material existente, e investigando nuevas propuestas.

El Proyecto es no-residencial: nos reuniremos de forma presencial en horarios específicos, en dos locaciones en Bs As: LGHQ, Recoleta (grupo pequeño) y en Colegiales (grupo grande), respetando los protocolos sanitarios.

Se recomienda asistir a todos los encuentros, dado que planeamos grabar lo presentado-ensayado el fin de semana 3-4 Abril en Escuela Del Sol.
Es posible participar sin asistir a todos los encuentros, por favor quienes se interesen en el Proyecto informen cual es su disponibilidad para estructurar la agenda de acuerdo a esto.

Cupo limitado.

Requisitos para participar:

1. Haber participado en al menos un Curso Guitar Ensemble, Guitar Craft y/o Guitar Circle
2. Haber trabajado y aplicado los Principios presentados
3. Carta de Aplicación aceptada.

Quien desee participar por favor informar a la brevedad para reservar su lugar.

Para inscribirse en este Curso es necesario enviar Carta de Aplicación, respondiendo a las siguientes preguntas:

¿Quién eres? (por favor envía una lista de los cursos en los que hayas participado)

¿Por qué deseas participar?

¿Cuál es tu objetivo?

Consultas, mayor información y Cartas de Aplicación:

Emiliano Franji <effranji@gmail.com>

Buenos Aires, Domingo 28 de Marzo a Domingo 4 de Abril de 2021.

Dirigido por: Emiliano Franji, Horacio Pozzo, Hernan Nuñez.
Técnica Alexander: Ignacio Gracián.

El Objetivo de este Proyecto es Re-conectar con la dinámica de trabajo en el Ensamble y prepararnos para los próximos proyectos. Trabajaremos en Calistenia, Circulaciones y Repertorio, revisando formatos de material existente, e investigando nuevas propuestas.

El Proyecto es no-residencial: nos reuniremos de forma presencial en horarios específicos, en dos locaciones en Bs As: LGHQ, Recoleta (grupo pequeño) y en Colegiales (grupo grande), respetando los protocolos sanitarios.

Se recomienda asistir a todos los encuentros, dado que planeamos grabar lo presentado-ensayado el fin de semana 3-4 Abril en Escuela Del Sol.
Es posible participar sin asistir a todos los encuentros, por favor quienes se interesen en el Proyecto informen cual es su disponibilidad para estructurar la agenda de acuerdo a esto.

Cupo limitado.

Requisitos para participar:

1. Haber participado en al menos un Curso Guitar Ensemble, Guitar Craft y/o Guitar Circle
2. Haber trabajado y aplicado los Principios presentados
3. Carta de Aplicación aceptada.

Quien desee participar por favor informar a la brevedad para reservar su lugar.

Para inscribirse en este Curso es necesario enviar Carta de Aplicación, respondiendo a las siguientes preguntas:

¿Quién eres? (por favor envía una lista de los cursos en los que hayas participado)

¿Por qué deseas participar?

¿Cuál es tu objetivo?

Consultas, mayor información y Cartas de Aplicación:

Emiliano Franji <effranji@gmail.com>

Proyecto de Verano: Ensamble de Guitarras de Buenos Aires

Date or timeframe: 10-01-2021 / 21-03-2021
City: Buenos Aires
Country: Argentina

Category(-ies):

Dirigido por Emiliano Franji y Horacio Pozzo.

Domingo 10 de Enero a Domingo 21 de Marzo, 2021.
CABA, Buenos Aires.

Este Proyecto de seis semanas (reuniones los Domingos) está abierto a todos aquellos que hayan participado en al menos una Introducción a la Afinación Guitar Craft, y lo recomendamos a quienes sientan la necesidad de continuar o reconectar con su práctica.

En esta serie de encuentros trabajaremos en la práctica grupal, poniendo foco y profundizando en el desarrollo de la Calistenia, las Circulaciones y el Repertorio, interactuando con guitarristas con distintos niveles de experiencia.

A su vez, este proyecto será útil para quienes deseen prepararse para los próximos cursos programados del Ensamble de Guitarras.Horarios:

Domingos de 10hs a 16hs
Contribución sugerida: $400.- por encuentro.

Para participar, por favor envíen una Carta de Aplicación detallando:

– ¿Quién eres?
– ¿Por qué deseas participar?
– ¿Cuál es tu objetivo?

Una vez aceptada tu Carta de Aplicación recibirás la dirección exacta de los encuentros.

Dirigido por Emiliano Franji y Horacio Pozzo.

Domingo 10 de Enero a Domingo 21 de Marzo, 2021.
CABA, Buenos Aires.

Este Proyecto de seis semanas (reuniones los Domingos) está abierto a todos aquellos que hayan participado en al menos una Introducción a la Afinación Guitar Craft, y lo recomendamos a quienes sientan la necesidad de continuar o reconectar con su práctica.

En esta serie de encuentros trabajaremos en la práctica grupal, poniendo foco y profundizando en el desarrollo de la Calistenia, las Circulaciones y el Repertorio, interactuando con guitarristas con distintos niveles de experiencia.

A su vez, este proyecto será útil para quienes deseen prepararse para los próximos cursos programados del Ensamble de Guitarras.Horarios:

Domingos de 10hs a 16hs
Contribución sugerida: $400.- por encuentro.

Para participar, por favor envíen una Carta de Aplicación detallando:

– ¿Quién eres?
– ¿Por qué deseas participar?
– ¿Cuál es tu objetivo?

Una vez aceptada tu Carta de Aplicación recibirás la dirección exacta de los encuentros.

The Berlin Guitar Ensemble XIV – Special Performance Project

Date or timeframe: 18-08-2021 / 01-09-2021
Venue: Antikriegswerkstatt
City: Sievershausen (Hannover)
Country: Germany

Category(-ies):

Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 to Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 · Antikriegswerkstatt, Sievershausen (Lehrte), Germany

Guided by Hernan Nuñez and Marian Hafenstein, assisted by experienced members of The BGE.

Local Coordinators: Friederike Hafenstein & George Porter.

Alexander Technique: George Porter.

Morning guitar coaching: Warm Up and Applied Calisthenics with Marian Hafenstein.

This 14 day Performance Project offers an opportunity to rehearse current and new BGE Repertoire during the first half of the project and tour the area during the second half (performances in churches & cultural centres). We’ll also hold dedicated Recording Sessions.

Sievershausen is a small village in the state of Niedersachsen, 30 km from Hannover airport.

Arrivals: August,Wednesday 18th, morning-noon.

Departures: September, Wednesday 1st, morning-noon.

This Project is available to those who have:

1. attended at least one GC, GEE and/or GCE – BGE Course-Project
2. worked with and applied the principles presented.
3. their application letter accepted.

Participants will have access to a BGE XV Prep Page online, where the current and new Repertoire will be posted, and new pieces can be presented.

If you wish to attend please confirm asap in order to reserve your place.

To apply for this Project please email your application letter focusing on the following questions:

1 – Who are you?
2 – Why do you wish to attend?
3 – What is your Aim?

If accepted to attend you’ll receive detailed info about exact location, transportation, what you need to bring, and other practicalities.

The project is residential, accommodation and meals will be provided.

Shorter stays-visits are acceptable, please inform if you can’t attend the full two weeks.

For inquiries, further info and Application Letters, please contact contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com.

Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 to Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 · Antikriegswerkstatt, Sievershausen (Lehrte), Germany

Guided by Hernan Nuñez and Marian Hafenstein, assisted by experienced members of The BGE.

Local Coordinators: Friederike Hafenstein & George Porter.

Alexander Technique: George Porter.

Morning guitar coaching: Warm Up and Applied Calisthenics with Marian Hafenstein.

This 14 day Performance Project offers an opportunity to rehearse current and new BGE Repertoire during the first half of the project and tour the area during the second half (performances in churches & cultural centres). We’ll also hold dedicated Recording Sessions.

Sievershausen is a small village in the state of Niedersachsen, 30 km from Hannover airport.

Arrivals: August,Wednesday 18th, morning-noon.

Departures: September, Wednesday 1st, morning-noon.

This Project is available to those who have:

1. attended at least one GC, GEE and/or GCE – BGE Course-Project
2. worked with and applied the principles presented.
3. their application letter accepted.

Participants will have access to a BGE XV Prep Page online, where the current and new Repertoire will be posted, and new pieces can be presented.

If you wish to attend please confirm asap in order to reserve your place.

To apply for this Project please email your application letter focusing on the following questions:

1 – Who are you?
2 – Why do you wish to attend?
3 – What is your Aim?

If accepted to attend you’ll receive detailed info about exact location, transportation, what you need to bring, and other practicalities.

The project is residential, accommodation and meals will be provided.

Shorter stays-visits are acceptable, please inform if you can’t attend the full two weeks.

For inquiries, further info and Application Letters, please contact contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com.

The Guitar Ensemble of Europe AAD (At-A-Distance) Course · Guitar Orchestra Prep – GO PREP I

Date or timeframe: 15-02-2021 / 04-04-2021
City: Worldwide

Category(-ies):

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Basics – Repertoire: Horace Pozzo

Applied Calisthenics – Repertoire: Horacio Sairafi

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

Coordinated / Directed by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein

This six week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

We’ll offer Zoom personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this might be useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Basics – Repertoire: Horace Pozzo

Applied Calisthenics – Repertoire: Horacio Sairafi

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

Coordinated / Directed by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein

This six week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

We’ll offer Zoom personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this might be useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

The Guitar Ensemble of Europe AAD (At-A-Distance) Course · Guitar Orchestra Prep – GO PREP III

Date or timeframe: 26-10-2020 / 13-12-2020
City: Worldwide

Category(-ies):

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Calisthenics – Repertoire: Horace Pozzo

Repertoire: Horacio Sairafi

Basics: Romain Castagnet

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

Coordinated / Directed by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein
This seven week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

This includes working on material that may be played during the upcoming Intermediate/GOE III Performance Project in Berlin next February.

We’ll offer Zoom personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this might be useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Calisthenics – Repertoire: Horace Pozzo

Repertoire: Horacio Sairafi

Basics: Romain Castagnet

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

Coordinated / Directed by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein
This seven week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

This includes working on material that may be played during the upcoming Intermediate/GOE III Performance Project in Berlin next February.

We’ll offer Zoom personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this might be useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

The Guitar Ensemble · Beginners Course Weekend (Introduction To Guitar Ensemble)

Date or timeframe: 22-08-2020 / 23-08-2020
Venue: Antikriegswerkstatt
City: Sievershausen (Hannover)
Country: Germany

Category(-ies):

Saturday, August 22th, 2020 to Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 · , Germany.

Guided by Marian Hafenstein and Hernan Nunez.
George Porter (certified AT teacher) will present the Alexander Technique.
Local Coordinators: Friederike Beins and George Porter.

This Course is open to anyone who wishes to attend, even those without any prior experience on the guitar.
The Guitar Craft Tuning and several basic Guitar Ensemble practices and techniques will be presented.
This is the Course for anyone who wishes to make a beginning in the Guitar Ensemble and it is also recommended to those who have already attended GC Courses and wish to reconnect by reviewing the presented techniques.

Sievershausen is a small village ca 30 km from Hannover. Space is limited, if you wish to attend please apply asap in order to reserve your place.

A fluency in English is an advantage. The minimum required age to apply is eighteen.

In order to attend, an application letter in English is required, focusing on the following questions:

1 – Who are you?
2 – Why do you wish to attend?
3 – What is your Aim?

Please include your full name and phone number; we will contact you by phone and/or email. If accepted to attend, you’ll receive detailed info about exact location, transportation, what you need to bring, contribution terms, and other practicalities.

The project is residential, accommodation and meals will be provided.

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Saturday, August 22th, 2020 to Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 · , Germany.

Guided by Marian Hafenstein and Hernan Nunez.
George Porter (certified AT teacher) will present the Alexander Technique.
Local Coordinators: Friederike Beins and George Porter.

This Course is open to anyone who wishes to attend, even those without any prior experience on the guitar.
The Guitar Craft Tuning and several basic Guitar Ensemble practices and techniques will be presented.
This is the Course for anyone who wishes to make a beginning in the Guitar Ensemble and it is also recommended to those who have already attended GC Courses and wish to reconnect by reviewing the presented techniques.

Sievershausen is a small village ca 30 km from Hannover. Space is limited, if you wish to attend please apply asap in order to reserve your place.

A fluency in English is an advantage. The minimum required age to apply is eighteen.

In order to attend, an application letter in English is required, focusing on the following questions:

1 – Who are you?
2 – Why do you wish to attend?
3 – What is your Aim?

Please include your full name and phone number; we will contact you by phone and/or email. If accepted to attend, you’ll receive detailed info about exact location, transportation, what you need to bring, contribution terms, and other practicalities.

The project is residential, accommodation and meals will be provided.

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

The Guitar Ensemble · Beginners Course (Introduction To Guitar Ensemble)

Date or timeframe: 05-02-2022 / 10-02-2022
Venue: EC Freizeithaus
City: Woltersdorf, Brandenburg
Country: Germany

Category(-ies):

Directed by Hernan Nunez.
Assisted by Marian Hafenstein & Romain Castagnet.
George Porter (certified AT teacher) will present the Alexander Technique.
Local Coordinators: Friederike Beins and George Porter.

Arrivals: Saturday, February 5th, noon-afternoon.
Departures: Thursday, February 10th, morning-noon.

This course is open to anyone who wishes to attend, even those without any prior experience on the guitar.
The Guitar Craft Tuning and several basic Guitar Ensemble practices and techniques will be presented.
This is the Course for anyone who wishes to make a beginning in the Guitar Ensemble and it is also recommended to those who have already attended GC Courses and wish to reconnect by reviewing the presented techniques.

Woltersdorf is a small village ca 30 km from Berlin and its airports. Space at the EC Freizeithaus is limited, if you wish to attend please apply asap in order to reserve your place.

A fluency in English is an advantage. The minimum required age to apply is eighteen.

In order to attend, an application letter in English is required, focusing on the following questions:

1 – Who are you?
2 – Why do you wish to attend?
3 – What is your Aim?

Please include your full name and phone number; we will contact you by phone and/or email. If accepted to attend, you’ll receive detailed info about exact location, transportation, what you need to bring, contribution terms, and other practicalities.

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Directed by Hernan Nunez.
Assisted by Marian Hafenstein & Romain Castagnet.
George Porter (certified AT teacher) will present the Alexander Technique.
Local Coordinators: Friederike Beins and George Porter.

Arrivals: Saturday, February 5th, noon-afternoon.
Departures: Thursday, February 10th, morning-noon.

This course is open to anyone who wishes to attend, even those without any prior experience on the guitar.
The Guitar Craft Tuning and several basic Guitar Ensemble practices and techniques will be presented.
This is the Course for anyone who wishes to make a beginning in the Guitar Ensemble and it is also recommended to those who have already attended GC Courses and wish to reconnect by reviewing the presented techniques.

Woltersdorf is a small village ca 30 km from Berlin and its airports. Space at the EC Freizeithaus is limited, if you wish to attend please apply asap in order to reserve your place.

A fluency in English is an advantage. The minimum required age to apply is eighteen.

In order to attend, an application letter in English is required, focusing on the following questions:

1 – Who are you?
2 – Why do you wish to attend?
3 – What is your Aim?

Please include your full name and phone number; we will contact you by phone and/or email. If accepted to attend, you’ll receive detailed info about exact location, transportation, what you need to bring, contribution terms, and other practicalities.

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

The Guitar Ensemble · Intermediate / The Guitar Orchestra Of Europe – GOE III

Date or timeframe: 04-02-2022 / 14-02-2022
Venue: EC Freizeithaus
City: Woltersdorf, Brandenburg
Country: Germany

Category(-ies):

Directed by Hernan Nunez & George Porter.
Assisted by Marian Hafenstein & Romain Castagnet.
George Porter (certified AT teacher) will present ‘Orchestral Body Flow‘ (OBF – II).
Local Coordinators: Friederike Hafenstein and George Porter.

Arrivals: Friday, February 4th, morning-noon.
Departures: Monday, February 14th, morning-noon.

This Special Project centering on The Guitar Orchestra is available to those who have:
1. attended at least one Guitar Craft and/or Guitar Circle/Ensemble Course.
2. worked with and applied the principles presented.
3. their application letter accepted.

The Guitar Orchestra Of Europe will hold a public Performance in Berlin on Saturday February 12th afternoon, time and venue will be announced.

This ten day Project offers dedicated group work for Beginners and for Intermediate levels, Personal Meetings, Alexander Technique (groups and individual).

George informs about OBF:

‘Orchestral Body Flow’ draws on principles from Guitar Craft, the Alexander Technique and Tai Chi Chuan to explore how an orchestral body of people organises itself from moment to moment as music arises. This requires engaging connections: to ourselves and our instrument, to other players, to the orchestral space and to our audience. On this Course, we will practice building these connections and watch what unfolds during rehearsal and performance.’

Woltersdorf is a small village ca 30 km from Berlin and its airports. Space at the EC Freizeithaus is limited, if you wish to attend please apply asap in order to reserve your place.
Work in the House and the Kitchen will be an integral part of the course for all participants.

Supporting the Beginners team (Introduction To GE February 5th to 9th) is a main aspect of this Course.

To apply please email your application letter focusing on the following questions:

1 – Who are you?
2 – Why do you wish to attend?
3 – What is your Aim?

If accepted to attend you’ll receive detailed info about exact location, transportation, what you need to bring, contribution terms, and other practicalities.

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Directed by Hernan Nunez & George Porter.
Assisted by Marian Hafenstein & Romain Castagnet.
George Porter (certified AT teacher) will present ‘Orchestral Body Flow‘ (OBF – II).
Local Coordinators: Friederike Hafenstein and George Porter.

Arrivals: Friday, February 4th, morning-noon.
Departures: Monday, February 14th, morning-noon.

This Special Project centering on The Guitar Orchestra is available to those who have:
1. attended at least one Guitar Craft and/or Guitar Circle/Ensemble Course.
2. worked with and applied the principles presented.
3. their application letter accepted.

The Guitar Orchestra Of Europe will hold a public Performance in Berlin on Saturday February 12th afternoon, time and venue will be announced.

This ten day Project offers dedicated group work for Beginners and for Intermediate levels, Personal Meetings, Alexander Technique (groups and individual).

George informs about OBF:

‘Orchestral Body Flow’ draws on principles from Guitar Craft, the Alexander Technique and Tai Chi Chuan to explore how an orchestral body of people organises itself from moment to moment as music arises. This requires engaging connections: to ourselves and our instrument, to other players, to the orchestral space and to our audience. On this Course, we will practice building these connections and watch what unfolds during rehearsal and performance.’

Woltersdorf is a small village ca 30 km from Berlin and its airports. Space at the EC Freizeithaus is limited, if you wish to attend please apply asap in order to reserve your place.
Work in the House and the Kitchen will be an integral part of the course for all participants.

Supporting the Beginners team (Introduction To GE February 5th to 9th) is a main aspect of this Course.

To apply please email your application letter focusing on the following questions:

1 – Who are you?
2 – Why do you wish to attend?
3 – What is your Aim?

If accepted to attend you’ll receive detailed info about exact location, transportation, what you need to bring, contribution terms, and other practicalities.

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

The Guitar Ensemble of Europe AAD (At-A-Distance) Course · Guitar Orchestra Prep – GO PREP II

Date or timeframe: 06-07-2020 / 16-08-2020
City: Worldwide

Category(-ies):

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Calisthenics – Repertoire: Horace Pozzo

Basics – Repertoire: Romain Castagnet

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

The Writer’s Corner: Horacio Sairafi

Coordinated by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein

This six week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

This includes working on material that may be played during the upcoming BGE XIII (Aug 20th – Aug 30th, Hannover) and GOLA IV (Oct-Nov, exact timeframe tbc, Argentina) Performance & Recording Projects.

We’ll offer Skype/Zoom personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this might be useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Alexander Technique Themes: George Porter

Calisthenics – Repertoire: Horace Pozzo

Basics – Repertoire: Romain Castagnet

Consultant Guitar Coach – WebMaster: Marian Hafenstein

The Writer’s Corner: Horacio Sairafi

Coordinated by Hernán Nuñez & Marian Hafenstein

This six week At-A-Distance Course is recommended for experienced Crafties as well as those recently introduced to this work, who wish to prepare for upcoming Guitar Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble and/or League Of Guitarists work in general, as well as simply work with others in an environment that supports their Personal Practice.

This includes working on material that may be played during the upcoming BGE XIII (Aug 20th – Aug 30th, Hannover) and GOLA IV (Oct-Nov, exact timeframe tbc, Argentina) Performance & Recording Projects.

We’ll offer Skype/Zoom personal and group meetings during this Course, for those for whom this might be useful.

“An act of quality carries intention, commitment and presence, and is never accidental.”

George informs about his AT Presentations: “A series of Themes related to the Alexander Technique will be presented which will be used to explore how we can refine our guitar playing and performance skills.“

A requirement for participation is having attended at least one Guitar Craft, Circle and/or Ensemble Course and having taken the Principles presented seriously.

In order to participate, an Application Letter is requested:

Who are you? (please list all GC Courses that you have attended)
Why do you wish to participate?
What is your Aim?

Inquiries, further info and Application Letters: contact@guitarensembleofeurope.com

Pilares De La Práctica

Date or timeframe: 02-05-2020 / 13-06-2020
City: Santiago de Chile
Country: Chile

Category(-ies):

21.March.2020 >

Debido a la actual Pandemia COVID19 este Curso se pospone,  las nuevas fechas serán anunciadas lo antes posible.

Due to the current COVID19 Pandemic this Course is post-poned, new timeframe will be announced a.s.a.p

“How to approach a common practice with the same attitude and commitment as on a residential project? That is the invitation to this two months course:

“Santiago Guitar Ensemble: Pillars of Practice”
We will follow an established program of technical and other relevant aspects of our work. We will present the Pillars of our practice, we will analyze the obstacles that obstruct us when we practice, and we will take our relationship with the guitar to the next level.”
Contact: guitarensembles@gmail.com
 

21.March.2020 >

Debido a la actual Pandemia COVID19 este Curso se pospone,  las nuevas fechas serán anunciadas lo antes posible.

Due to the current COVID19 Pandemic this Course is post-poned, new timeframe will be announced a.s.a.p

“How to approach a common practice with the same attitude and commitment as on a residential project? That is the invitation to this two months course:

“Santiago Guitar Ensemble: Pillars of Practice”
We will follow an established program of technical and other relevant aspects of our work. We will present the Pillars of our practice, we will analyze the obstacles that obstruct us when we practice, and we will take our relationship with the guitar to the next level.”
Contact: guitarensembles@gmail.com