A Note from CGSUNY
President Paul Sweeny

The Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York was founded in the year 2000. It has seen many changes, but remains true to its original goal of promoting the classical guitar and its music. In a collaboration between Dennis Turechek and his student Gail Hamilton, was born this labor of love—especially since Gail was willing and able to do most of the hard work. The CGSUNY grew and became stronger because of countless members and volunteers in the Upstate region helping with fund raising concerts, outreach to schools, play-arounds at various venues, soirees, guitar ensemble performances, and, of course, the celebrated Fall Festival. Every year these altruistic members pitched in and built a bottom up organization that has become what we are today. As current president, I am leading us through unprecedented pandemic times and the future can seem uncertain, however, our efforts to grow and prosper are not. I invite all to join us in helping to make our future more certain. I am proud to follow in the footsteps of all who came before and the officers and members of the board of directors devote our energies to furthering these goals and serving those who share them. 

Fall Fest - SAVE THE DATE

CGSUNY Fall Festival 2026

Saturday 10/17 and Sunday 10/18

Featuring members performances and concerts by Eric Roth and

featured soloist Renê Izquierdo

stay tuned for more details

"CGSUNY Guitar Soirée Sunday".

Please keep in mind that this schedule is not written in stone and modifications may take place from time-to-time.

All get togethers will take place at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated in follow-up emails:

CHECK OUT THE FESTIVALS / EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE INFO

 

CGSUNY Bylaws
 

Reminders for All

Membership dues of $30 for 2025 - 2026 are due. Your financial support helps CGSUNY cultivate an appreciation for the Classical Guitar. It also helps us provide educational outreach, local concerts and events like the Fall Festival. CLICK HERE FOR A CAMPUS MAP OF SUNY ONEONTA