Warming Up – Denver Guitar Orchestra

Settling in and getting ready to create wonderful music.

The Jazz on Our Next Meeting

Music We Will Play:

Annie’s Song (Level 5)
As Time Goes By (Level 4)
Both Sides Now (Level 4)
Edelweiss (Level 4)
Godfather Theme (Level 4)
Imagine (Level 4)
Lara’s Theme (Level 5)
La Vie en Rose (Level 4)
Moon River (Level 4)
Smile (Level 4)
Tears in Heaven (Level 5)
Unchained Melody (Level 6)
Wonderful World (Level 5)

If it’s your first time attending, please email garyjugert@yahoo.com prior to showing up so we can have music ready for you and nobody’s time is wasted.

Here’s a MAP where we meet. There are two parking lots on the south side of building and there is plenty of free on-street parking to the west.

Our next meeting date and time is listed on the Home Page.

What to Bring:

Guitar & Tuner
Three Ring Binder
Music Stand
Pencil and Highlighter
$10 cash or check

We have a limited number of loaner music stands available, but they’re a pain to move around the building. You should buy one of the GOOD foldable ones we sell for $45 (pictured above). It comes with a carrying bag. It will make your life — and our lives — easier.

Calendar

2019 Schedule

We meet on Sunday afternooons

21-Apr Off for Easter
28-Apr Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
5-May Spring Celebration
12-May Off for Spring Break
19-May Off for Spring Break
26-May Off for Spring Break
2-Jun Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
9-Jun Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
16-Jun Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
23-Jun Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
30-Jun Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
7-Jul Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
14-Jul Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
21-Jul Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
28-Jul Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
4-Aug Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
11-Aug Summer Celebration
18-Aug Off for Summer Break
25-Aug Off for Summer Break
1-Sep Off for Summer Break
8-Sep Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
15-Sep Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
22-Sep Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
29-Sep Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
6-Oct Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
13-Oct Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
20-Oct Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
27-Oct Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
3-Nov Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
10-Nov Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
17-Nov Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
24-Nov Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
1-Dec Regular Meeting 4-6 pm
8-Dec Winter Celebration
15-Dec Off for Winter Break
22-Dec Off for Winter Break
29-Dec Off for Winter Break

Classes in 2019

Need a guitar, or a loaner? Just ask!

Lakewood Cultural Center Classes

BEGINNING GUITAR LEVEL 1

No previous guitar or music experience required. In four weeks, you’ll learn to read sheet music and tablature, know the important chords, learn how to finger-pick melodies, and play solo and ensemble pieces. You will need a playable acoustic guitar. All students must start at Level 1 and pay a fee of $10 to the instructor for the textbook at each level. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.

Jan 10, 24, 31, Feb 7 Thurs 6:30-7:20 pm
Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 28 Thurs 6:30-7:20 pm
Apr 4, 11, 25, May 2 Thurs 6:30-7:20 pm
June 5, 12, 19, 26 Weds 6:30-7:20 pm
July 24, 31, Aug 7, 14 Weds 6:30-7:20 pm

BEGINNING GUITAR LEVEL 2

Continue your progress toward headlining at Red Rocks with Level 2 of our guitar program. You will need a playable acoustic guitar. All students must start at Level 1 and pay a fee of $10 to the instructor for the textbook at each level. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.

Jan 10, 24, 31, Feb 7 Thur 7:30-8:30 pm
Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 28 Thur 7:30-8:30 pm
Apr 4, 11, 25, May 2 Thur 7:30-8:30 pm
June 5, 12, 19, 26 Weds 7:30-8:30 pm
July 24, 31, Aug 7, 14 Weds 7:30-8:30 pm

Registration (is CHEAP!) for Lakewood Cultural Center classes at (303) 987-7845. Here’s a link to the online registration for current classes in Lakewood.

Historic Grant Avenue Classes

Guitar Level 1 & 2 Study Sessions: Sunday mornings by appointment. Four week class is $40 plus $10 for the text book. No previous guitar or music experience required. In four weeks, you’ll learn to read sheet music and tablature, know the important chords, learn how to finger-pick melodies, and play solo and ensemble pieces. You will need a playable acoustic guitar. All students must start at Level 1. After certifying at Level 1, you’ll continue to add to your musical toolbox with chord-changing skills, arpeggio playing, chord-melody work, and continuing to refine your melody and ensemble playing skills. Registration for Historic Grant Avenue classes is at (303) 984-0777 or email garyjugert@yahoo.com.

Guitar Level 3: Sundays at 11 am or by appointment. Ongoing workshop environment is $10 per week plus $10 for the text book. Level 3 will help define you as a musician with more advanced chording, preparation for orchestral work, music theory, and further development of right-hand techniques. Registration for Historic Grant Avenue classes is at (303) 984-0777 or email garyjugert@yahoo.com. You must be pre-registered to attend.

Guitar Levels 4-7: These levels are incorporated into the Denver Guitar Orchestra rehearsals and by private instruction. Registration for Historic Grant Avenue classes is at (303) 984-0777 or email garyjugert@yahoo.com. You must be pre-registered to attend.