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2025 Jerry Snyder GuitarFest - 20th anniversary!

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Full Schedule for GuitarFest 2025:
https://sbgs.org/event-5575332

Free Drop-in Events

Saturday and Sunday all day

8 Luthier Showcase:

Gil Carnal
Glenn Canin
John Mello
Kelly Owen
Kenny Hill
Mark Usherovich
Steve Porter
Richard Prenkert

5 Guitar Workshops on technique and guitar styles:

Carlos Rivera
Eric Wang
Jesse Torre
Stefan Cwik
Timothy Sheeran

Solo and Ensemble Masterclasses:

Chris Mallet
Petra Poláčková
David Tanenbaum

Performances by UC Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra, Cabrillo Guitar Orchestra, South Bay Guitar Ensemble, Carmel Guitar Ensemble, SF High School for the Arts Guitar Orchestra, Evergreen Valley High School Guitar Ensemble, California Conservatory of Music Guitar Ensemble, and just added the Mela Guitar Quartet!

SOUTH BAY GUITAR SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 2025 Jerry SNYDER GUITARFEST

Celebrating 20th anniversary of festival convening world-class guitarists in San Jose

SAN JOSE, CALIF. —The South Bay Guitar Society (SBGS), furthering its mission to support local music education and enrich the area’s cultural environment, proudly presents the 20th Annual Jerry Snyder GuitarFest on March 1 & 2, 2025, at Evergreen Valley High School (3300 Quimby Road, San Jose). This celebration of guitar music will host free drop-in events from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and showcase a stellar lineup of workshops, masterclasses, performances, and exhibits.

The festival will culminate in a ticketed Saturday evening performance by internationally renowned guitarist Petra Poláčková, who will also present a masterclass on Sunday morning.

Highlights of the 2025 Jerry Snyder GuitarFest:

Workshops led by renowned artists Stefan Cwik, Carlos Rivera, Tim Sheeran, Jesse Torre, and Eric Wang

Masterclasses with celebrated guitarists Petra Poláčková, David Tanenbaum of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Christopher Mallett of UC Santa Cruz

Luthier Exhibit featuring performances by Bowen Zheng and master guitar builders Kenny Hill, Gil Carnal, Glenn Canin, Mark Usherovich, Owen Kelly, Steve Porter, John Mello, and Richard Prenkert

Ensemble Performances by the UC Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra, Cabrillo College Guitar Orchestra, South Bay Guitar Ensemble, Carmel Guitar Ensemble, Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts Guitar Orchestra, Evergreen Valley High School Guitar Ensemble, California Conservatory of Music Guitar Ensemble, and the Mela Guitar Quartet, winners of the Guitar Foundation of America’s 2023 Ensemble Competition

Exhibits by BCP Music Publishing and Diamond Music

Saturday night ticketed concert featuring the internationally acclaimed Petra Poláčková

Food trucks & free parking

“We are delighted to present the 2025 Jerry Snyder GuitarFest to music lovers and guitar lovers of all ages and skill levels,” said Josh Friedman, SBGS’s president. "This annual festival has long been our flagship event. We’re looking forward to engaging the community and encouraging attendees to explore the beauty and joy of the classical guitar."

The event is named to honor SBGS’s longtime former president and artistic director Jerry Snyder. It is sponsored in part by the City of San Jose. SBGS is a proud member of the Silicon Valley Arts Coalition.

About the South Bay Guitar Society

Now in its 40th year, the South Bay Guitar Society promotes classical and related guitar music to people of all cultures, ages, abilities, and economic means in the South Bay area. SBGS fulfills its purpose through culturally diverse performances, guitar music education programs, and performance opportunities for professionals and amateurs. It also hosts ticketed concerts, open mic events, lectures, and educational events. As SBGS is an all-volunteer nonprofit arts organization, 100% of contributions are used to further its mission.

For more information, visit www.sbgs.org

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Full Schedule for GuitarFest 2025:
https://sbgs.org/event-5575332

Free Drop-in Events

Saturday and Sunday all day

8 Luthier Showcase:

Gil Carnal
Glenn Canin
John Mello
Kelly Owen
Kenny Hill
Mark Usherovich
Steve Porter
Richard Prenkert

5 Guitar Workshops on technique and guitar styles:

Carlos Rivera
Eric Wang
Jesse Torre
Stefan Cwik
Timothy Sheeran

Solo and Ensemble Masterclasses:

Chris Mallet
Petra Poláčková
David Tanenbaum

Performances by UC Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra, Cabrillo Guitar Orchestra, South Bay Guitar Ensemble, Carmel Guitar Ensemble, SF High School for the Arts Guitar Orchestra, Evergreen Valley High School Guitar Ensemble, California Conservatory of Music Guitar Ensemble, and just added the Mela Guitar Quartet!

SOUTH BAY GUITAR SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 2025 Jerry SNYDER GUITARFEST

Celebrating 20th anniversary of festival convening world-class guitarists in San Jose

SAN JOSE, CALIF. —The South Bay Guitar Society (SBGS), furthering its mission to support local music education and enrich the area’s cultural environment, proudly presents the 20th Annual Jerry Snyder GuitarFest on March 1 & 2, 2025, at Evergreen Valley High School (3300 Quimby Road, San Jose). This celebration of guitar music will host free drop-in events from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and showcase a stellar lineup of workshops, masterclasses, performances, and exhibits.

The festival will culminate in a ticketed Saturday evening performance by internationally renowned guitarist Petra Poláčková, who will also present a masterclass on Sunday morning.

Highlights of the 2025 Jerry Snyder GuitarFest:

Workshops led by renowned artists Stefan Cwik, Carlos Rivera, Tim Sheeran, Jesse Torre, and Eric Wang

Masterclasses with celebrated guitarists Petra Poláčková, David Tanenbaum of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Christopher Mallett of UC Santa Cruz

Luthier Exhibit featuring performances by Bowen Zheng and master guitar builders Kenny Hill, Gil Carnal, Glenn Canin, Mark Usherovich, Owen Kelly, Steve Porter, John Mello, and Richard Prenkert

Ensemble Performances by the UC Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra, Cabrillo College Guitar Orchestra, South Bay Guitar Ensemble, Carmel Guitar Ensemble, Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts Guitar Orchestra, Evergreen Valley High School Guitar Ensemble, California Conservatory of Music Guitar Ensemble, and the Mela Guitar Quartet, winners of the Guitar Foundation of America’s 2023 Ensemble Competition

Exhibits by BCP Music Publishing and Diamond Music

Saturday night ticketed concert featuring the internationally acclaimed Petra Poláčková

Food trucks & free parking

“We are delighted to present the 2025 Jerry Snyder GuitarFest to music lovers and guitar lovers of all ages and skill levels,” said Josh Friedman, SBGS’s president. "This annual festival has long been our flagship event. We’re looking forward to engaging the community and encouraging attendees to explore the beauty and joy of the classical guitar."

The event is named to honor SBGS’s longtime former president and artistic director Jerry Snyder. It is sponsored in part by the City of San Jose. SBGS is a proud member of the Silicon Valley Arts Coalition.

About the South Bay Guitar Society

Now in its 40th year, the South Bay Guitar Society promotes classical and related guitar music to people of all cultures, ages, abilities, and economic means in the South Bay area. SBGS fulfills its purpose through culturally diverse performances, guitar music education programs, and performance opportunities for professionals and amateurs. It also hosts ticketed concerts, open mic events, lectures, and educational events. As SBGS is an all-volunteer nonprofit arts organization, 100% of contributions are used to further its mission.

For more information, visit www.sbgs.org

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