The Ottawa Guitar Society welcomes classical guitarists of all levels to participate in the Ottawa Guitar Orchestra!
Details:
- Players should have a basic foundation in reading music, a classical guitar, and a music stand.
- The Ottawa Guitar Orchestra performs at the annual gala concert in early December as well as in an end of season concert in April.
When/Where:
- Rehearsals will be on Saturday afternoons at 1:00 pm at the Parkdale United Church (429 Parkdale, parking in lot just north of the church off of Parkdale, enter through white doors next to walkway)
- Full ensemble starts at 1h30
- bring your own music stand
How to Register:
- Contact Director Mélanie Hartshorn-Walton at hartshorn.walton.music@gmail.
com if you are interested in joining the orchestra. - Fee: $150/year or $125/year (OGS members). *$15 discount before September 15th*
- Payment by cash, cheque, or e-mail transfer to treasurerottawaguitarsociety@gmail.com must be received by the first rehearsal on September 27th. Please label the payment as Guitar Orchestra
2025-2026 Rehearsal and performance dates
2025:
Sept 27th
Oct 4, 18
Nov 8, 15, 29
Dec 6 ( 2-4) @ Tabaret Hall Ottawa University
Dec 13
2026:
Jan 3 (Parkdale United Service – arrive 930, service starts at 1030)
Jan 10, 31
Feb 7, 15 (TBC Alla Grande),
Feb 21st – In From the Cold (115 set-up, play 2-330)
March 7, 28
April 11, 25
May 9
May 23th Dress rehearsal @ Parkdale United
May 30th location tbd
Recordings from the 2017 OGS Guitar Gala Night
Russian Dance from the Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker
The Quest of Iranon – Richard Sembera
Here are a few words from some current ensemble members:
“The 2016-2017 season of the Ottawa Guitar Orchestra was great for me. As an intermediate level guitarist, playing in an ensemble taught me a lot about music, teamwork, and performance. Regardless of your playing ability, I highly recommend joining this group!” – Karl
“I really enjoyed participating in the Ottawa Guitar Orchestra in 2016/17. The rehearsal atmosphere under director Craig Visser was relaxed, serious and supportive , providing a great environment for learning new music, ensemble skills, and developing musically. The repertoire was varied and interesting. It was fun and rewarding to meet, rehearse and perform with other guitarists motivated to play in a group.” – Anne