The New England
Guitar Orchestra
Meet the New England Guitar Orchestra – a gathering of passionate guitar enthusiasts, music students, community musicians, and guitar teachers. We are centered around the classical guitar but embrace ukulele, steel string guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, or for that matter, any other guitar-shaped object!
Embark on an extraordinary musical journey. Join our vibrant ensemble, where exciting and original repertoire comes alive and the melodies resonate through the heart of New England. In our orchestra everyone can flourish and grow as musicians.
Experience the joy of collaborating with like-minded individuals, sharing your love for the guitar, and exploring a vast repertoire that spans across genres and styles. From classical masterpieces to contemporary arrangements, we celebrate the rich tapestry of guitar music and provide a platform for you to showcase your talent.
Try out for a short audition. If you don’t feel ready, sign up for our group- or individual classes to enhance your technique, tone, reading, and other musician skills.
As a member of our orchestra, you’ll be part of our remarkable performance opportunities at local venues, community events, and captivating concerts. Feel the exhilaration of captivating an audience while playing together, forging lasting memories and friendships along the way.
We are committed to your growth. Besides playing with the orchestra, we offer unique opportunities for professional development through workshops and masterclasses led by renowned guitarists and musicians through our collaboration with the Eliot Fisk Guitar Academy. Expand your horizons, refine your technique, and uncover the true depth of your musical expression.
Last but not least, our orchestra isn’t just about the music; equally it’s about fostering connections, building a community through lifelong friendships, and sharing the profound human venture of music and the guitar with the world.
Robert Bekkers, our artistic director: “nothing compares to playing in a larger ensemble when it comes to shaping your musicianship. The intricate demands placed on each individual player concerning tone, dynamics, timing, articulation, and accuracy, are unparalleled. Active participation in the orchestra yields unique musician skills that should be part of every guitarist’s curriculum along with their private instruction.’
“Nothing compares to growing your musicianship than playing in our orchestra”
Our artistic director
Dr. Robert
Bekkers
Grounded in the traditions of existing pedagogy, Robert has dedicated himself to thoroughly understand the workings of the guitar and how to then best convey its principles to his students. At the core of Robert’s approach are a profound understanding of music as a tool for expression, woven into a carefully chosen repertoire.