Guitar Orchestra (GO)
Formed in 2009 through the Classical Guitar Society of Victoria, the Victorian Guitar Orchestra (GO) was originally a forum for classical guitarists from all backgrounds to enhance their ensemble skills and gain further performance experience. Under the direction of Benjamin Dix, of the Melbourne Guitar Quartet, the GO has now fast established itself as Victoria’s leading amateur guitar orchestra, having performed at the Melbourne Guitar Maker’s Festival, Melbourne International Guitar Festival, the Melbourne Recital Centre, and with artists such as Z.O.O Guitar Duo (http://www.zooguitarduo.com/ ) and MGQ (Melbourne Guitar Quartet - https://www.mgq.com.au/ ). Through a blend of contemporary works, unique arrangements of time-honoured favourites and modern Australian compositions, the GO strives to showcase the voice of the guitar in a way that has never been heard before.
The Victorian Guitar Orchestra welcomes new members. They perform at least four concerts a year around the Melbourne area, and the rehearsal schedule usually falls on selected Sundays in the afternoon.
There are some membership requirements, including a playing level of at least Grade Four in the AMEB series or equivalent. To express interest in joining and to discuss membership requirements please contact: meredithaconnie@gmail.com
The Victorian Guitar Orchestra welcomes new members. They perform at least four concerts a year around the Melbourne area, and the rehearsal schedule usually falls on selected Sundays in the afternoon.
There are some membership requirements, including a playing level of at least Grade Four in the AMEB series or equivalent. To express interest in joining and to discuss membership requirements please contact: meredithaconnie@gmail.com
Director of the Guitar Orchestra: Benjamin Dix. You can find out more about Ben at https://www.mgq.com.au/bios/
Assistant director of the Guitar Orchestra: Meredith Connie. You can find out more about Meredith at meredithconnie.com
To be placed on the mailing list for upcoming GO events contact: meredithaconnie@gmail.com
2020 Lockdown projects by the GO:
2019:
Landscape David Adele at The Substation - Aug 2019.
https://youtu.be/ArYjm5OMKWg
2018:
Refractions in the Arizona Desert - Vito Nicola Paradiso
https://youtu.be/h3RIlQ0pQlM
2017:
Vivaldi - Concerto in D major RV 93 – soloist Dan McKay
https://youtu.be/DpCqhph0RbY
Pieter van der Staak Concertino – soloist Dan McKay.
https://youtu.be/6HmPtvf80fY