Calendar, News, Concerts & Upcoming Sessions
Friday, November 22, 2024, 7:30pm
Encinitas Guitar Orchestra Fall Concert!
Theme - "Once Upon a Time in the West"
Directed by Peter Pupping
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
925 Balour Dr., Encinitas, Ca 92024
Suggested donation $20
General seating, no reservations.
http://www.encinitasguitarorchestra.com/
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra and it’s 35 members will present music from the famous spaghetti western movies featuring the no name cowboy played by Clint Eastwood with director Sergio Leon and the music of celebrated film composer Ennio Morricone. The Theme of this concert was inspired by the movie “Once Upon a Time in the West” which also lead to exploring the music of the Dollar Trilogy: A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More and The Good, Bad Ugly. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Morricone’s music is iconic and deeply influential. It blends unconventional instruments, unique sound effects creating a distinct atmosphere that became a hallmark of the genre. These sound effects include whistling, harmonica and electric guitar. These instruments create haunting, minimalist melodies that evoke a sense of solitude and vastness, capturing the desolate landscapes of the American West. The twangy, reverberating guitar riffs often underscore tense standoffs, as in the opening scenes of "For a Few Dollars More.” Some of the standoffs in this performance will consist of two electric guitars versus 30 acoustic Spanish guitars. The arrangements for the guitar orchestra was done by the advanced musicians of the guitar orchestra. Sergio Leone wanted the music to be an important part of the film, and he often kept the scenes longer simply because he didn't want the music to end. Morricone is considered together with Leone as a director – for the first time music has become such an important element of these movies.
Fall Session 2024
Theme - Once Upon a Time in the West
Rehearsals starting Mondays, September 9 thru Nov 18th, 2024
Special rehearsal Saturday, November 9, 10am in the Family Center
Concert - Friday, November 22nd
Do you want to play guitar in a group?
Contact Peter Pupping, [email protected], 760.815.5616
Past events below
Concert Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7:30pm
Theme - A Latin Tinge
Directed by Peter Pupping
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
925 Balour Dr., Encinitas, Ca 92024
Suggested donation $20
General seating, no reservations.
Friday, February 23, 2024, 7:30pm
"Mostly Spanish Guitar" program.
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra's
Chamber Ensemble
Directed by Peter Pupping
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
925 Balour Dr., Encinitas, Ca 92024
Suggested donation $20
General seating, no reservations.
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Sunday, January 14th, 2024, afternoon
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra's Chamber Ensemble
directed by Peter Pupping
The Prince of Peace Abbey
Oceanside, Ca
Private event
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Friday, May 26, 2023, 7:30pm
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra
Directed by Peter Pupping
The Spanish Guitar
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
925 Balour Dr., Encinitas, Ca 92024
Suggested donation $18 at the door.
www.encinitasguitarorchestra.com
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Sunday, December 10, 2023, 2pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra's Chamber Ensemble
Directed by Peter Pupping
St. James
625 S Nardo Ave, Solana Beach, CA
Suggested donation $20
General seating, no reservations.
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Sunday, February 19, 2023, 2pm
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra Chamber Ensemble In Concert!
St. James
625 S. Nardo
Solana Beach, Ca
858-755-2545
Freewill offering
Reservations not required.
www.encinitasguitarorchestra.com
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Friday, December 1, 2023, 7:30pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra
Directed by Peter Pupping
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
925 Balour Dr., Encinitas, Ca 92024
Suggested donation $20
General seating, no reservations.
Monday, March 6, 2023
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra Spring Session Begins
The Spanish Guitar
Rehearsals - Mondays March 6 thru May 22th, 2023
Concert, Friday, May 26, 2022, 7:30pm
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Friday, February 17, 2023, 7:30pm
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra Chamber Ensemble In Concert!
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
925 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, Ca 92024
Suggested donation $18 at the door.
www.encinitasguitarorchestra.com
Encinitas Guitarists Iceland Trip
http://www.delmartimes.net/encinitas-advocate/news/sd-cm-enc-0525-guitarists-20180522-story.html