Listed are regional societies in the United States and Canada that highlight flamenco art and music and promote a broad range of artists. To have your group added to the below list, go to the Inquiry Form.
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- American Guitar Society -
The American Guitar Society was founded in 1923 by Vahdah Olcott Bickford.
In 1974 the California State University, Northridge Music Department began to host the regular monthly meetings of the AGS and since that time numerous educational activities have transpired through this mutual arrangement.
- Bay Area Flamenco Partnership - grassroots arts organization dedicated to presenting quality Flamenco to audiences throughout Northern California.
- Orange County Guitar Circle - promotes the music of the Spanish classical guitar in Orange County, California, and surrounding communities.
- Flamenco Society of San Jose - dedicated to the promotion, education and presentation of flamenco in all its modes. The Flamenco Society continues to bring the best in Cante, Baile and Toque to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
- Flamenco Universal - Sonoma-County-based non-profit organization created to promote flamenco music and dance and Spanish culture.
- Sacramento Guitar Society - established to promote and share the art of the classical guitar and its music by providing local education and performance opportunities to people of diverse cultures, ages and abilities.
- South Bay Guitar Society -
The purpose of the South Bay Guitar Society of San Jose is to promote classical and related guitar music to people of all cultures, ages, abilities and economic means in the South Bay.
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| Colorado |
- Colorado Springs Guitar Society - a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of the classical guitar in the south-central region of Colorado.
- Denver Classical Guitar Society - a non-profit organization of people who are passionate about the classical guitar. The Society promotes the classical guitar in the Denver, Colorado area.
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| Connecticut |
- Connecticut Guitar Society - the Society provides guitar enthusiasts with unique opportunites to hear and play the guitar in intimate settings throughout Connecticut.
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| Florida |
- Miami Classical Guitar Society - a non-profit organization created to promote greater appreciation for the classical guitar in our community and to give music lovers the opportunity to enjoy performances by local, national and international classical guitarists.
- Florida Flamenco - South Florida flamenco resource.
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| Maryland |
- Baltimore Classical Guitar Society - a non-profit organization
dedicated to fostering the awareness and appreciation of the classical guitar.
We believe that the guitar is an accessible and versatile instrument
that is uniquely capable of bringing classical music to everyone.
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| Minnesota |
- Minnesota Guitar Society - Minneapolis group that promotes the guitar, in all its stylistic and cultural diversity, through the bi-monthly newsletter and through sponsorship of public forums, concerts, and workshops.
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| New Mexico |
- National Institute of Flamenco - nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the art, culture and history of flamenco. Located in downtown Albuquerque, NM.
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| Nevada |
- Guitar Society of Las Vegas -
assist in the promotion, education, and appreciation of the acoustic guitar. Provide performance and social activities for the Guitar Society of Las Vegas members and the Clark County community.
- Las Vegas Flamenco Society - promote and link local
flamenco performers and businesses that support the Art of Flamenco
in Las Vegas.
- Sierra Nevada Guitar Society -
Sierra Nevada Guitar Society brings world class musical artists to the Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe NV and CA areas for concerts and Festivals. We also provide educational opportunities for area musicians and music lovers.
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| New York |
- New York City Classical Guitar Society - a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the classical guitar. We provide a forum for the listening and performing of classical guitar music through each member's right and responsibility to both teach and learn.
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| Oklahoma |
- Tulsa Guitar Society - promotes solo guitar playing in the greater Tulsa area by providing a forum for guitarists to meet, share ideas and techniques, jam together, and announce their performances.
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| Ontario, Canada |
- Guitar Society of Toronto -
founded in 1956 is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the classical guitar.
The Society has also helped to develop local talent. Student concerts are programmed in each year where students from across Canada perform.
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| Oregon |
- Jefferson Classical Guitar Society -
The Jefferson Classical Guitar Society is a public, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the classical guitar in all its forms throughout the State of Jefferson, covering much of northern California and southern Oregon.
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| Texas |
- Austin Classical Guitar Society - leading promoter of classical guitar in the United States. With excellence and variety in concert and educational programming, ACGS seeks to serve all segments of the Austin-area population.
- Guitar Houston - The vision of Guitar Houston is to bring together people that love classical guitar and its historical relatives such as the lute and the early romantic guitar in a friendly environment that supports amateur and professional players. Guitar Houston sponsors concerts and masterclasses of well-known guitarists.
- Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society - a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the music of the classical guitar.
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| Washington |
- Seattle Classical Guitar Society -
Founded in 1959, the Seattle Classic Guitar Society is a local, member-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the music of the classic guitar.
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