The VGS is a big supporter of the classical guitar section. Registration opened on January 5th and closes midnight on February 4th.
Rules for the 2026 festival are now available. Visit Classical Guitar for the Rules and FAQ. For more information contact the GVPAF: Email or Tel: 250-386-9223
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Guitar sessions are held on April 11, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St.
Our adjudicator is Luis Medina.
Before registering, please read the syllabus carefully.
***Please note that the registration system does not accept timing under 1min and will give you an error! If your piece is 30 sec, just enter 1min.***
Registration page: www.gvpaf.org/register
Festival Website: www.gvpaf.org
Section information: www.gvpaf.org/classical-guitar
Why do we recommend participating in GVPAF?
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good goal setting opportunity for teachers as well as students
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a solo and ensemble performance experience, competitive and non-competitive
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adjudication and written feedback by renowned guest guitar professionals
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an opportunity to listen to and meet other players your age
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an opportunity to advance to provincial competition level
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official awards and certificates for outstanding performances
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opportunity to attend performances of other music disciplines

Congratulations to the following winners at the 2022 Classical Guitar section of the festival and their nominations to Provincial and National Festivals:
Raphaël Mora Montailler - Junior Award - Victoria Guitar Society and Pepe Romero
Junior Provincial Merited Participant
Marcus Bellows - An Excellent & Memorable Performance, Junior - Victoria Guitar Society and Pepe Romero
Junior Provincial Competitor
Adrian Chen - Intermediate Award - Victoria Guitar Society and Pepe Romero
Adrian Chen - Orpheus Award, Best Overall Performance - BCRMTA Victoria branch in Memory of Elise LeGresley
Intermediate Provincial Competitor
National Festival Non-Competitive Junior Participant
Matthew Stott
Senior Provincial Merited Participant
Sophia Kozlov - Adjudicator Discretionary Award for Outstanding Performance in one Solo Class - Victoria Guitar Society and Pepe Romero
Thanks to those who played at the highlights concert on Friday night and to the invaluable Section Heads who make it all happen: Janice Brown and Natasha Pashchenko.


