A FUNDRAISING CONCERT
An informal benefit concert is being held for Mike Pichichero, a local guitarist who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Mike has been a member of the Victoria Guitar Society since 2020. The concert will feature performances by local guitarists, and all benefits will go to Mike and his family to support his ongoing treatment.
OPEN MIC NIGHT JANUARY 31st, 2025
Victoria Guitar Society presents:
Marko Topchii
Saturday, Mar 15th, 7:30pm
Phillip T. Young Recital Hall
University of Victoria
Marko Topchii has won more than 80 awards worldwide in the international guitar competitions in the professional category. Among them, 34 first places in the competitions in United States, Mexico, Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Liechtenstein, Poland, Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Ukraine. ​
Marko actively performs around the world, regularly gives concerts with the orchestra; he is the desired teacher of master classes and juror of competitions; he constantly mentioned in the mass media. Marko is a D’Addario artist since 2012.
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Marko Topchii was born into a family of musicians in Kiev, Ukraine and is started studying guitar at the age of four.
He is 26 years old and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree at the Tchaikovsky National Academy of Music in Kiev under the guidance of Prof. Yuri Alexik, Honored Artist of Ukraine. He completed his master degree in the National University of Arts in Kharkov in 2011, where he studied under Prof. Volodymir Dotsenko, Honored Artist of Ukraine.
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Tickets coming soon. Stay tuned!
Artyom Dervoed in Concert: November 8th, 7:30pm
Victoria Guitar Society was honoured to present an evening with the mesmerizing Artyom Dervoed!
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An absolutely mind blowing performance followed by a standing ovation. Thank you, Artyom, for you your unparalleled musical imagery, executed with such ease and aplomb. ​
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A fantastic masterclass the night before the concert. Thank you to all the students who took part!
Remembering Alexander Dunn: An evening of music and memories
Saturday, November 2, 7:00 pm, Phillip T. Young Recital Hall
University of Victoria
Thank you for a wonderful and emotional evening of celebrating the life of Dr Alexander Dunn. Beautiful music and speeches made by friends, family, students, and colleagues, all of whom made it a very special event.
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Recorded livestream of the memorial
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University of Victoria Fine Arts Tribute
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
Our classical guitar and fingerstyle open mic night continues on the last Friday of every month at Caffe Fantastico starting at 6:30pm.
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Please note, the February open mic will not be running due to venue availability
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Upcoming dates for 2024
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Jan 26
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Mar 22
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Apr 26
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May 31
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Jun 28
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Sept 27
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Oct 25
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Nov 29
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Dec 19th
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A supportive and fun night aimed at giving everyone, no matter their level or ability, somewhere to play.
