We hope to have your support this season as we continue to provide community programming, guitar education in local schools, and a concert series that brings masters of the guitar to St. Louis.

Contribute below and help us reach our goal of $60k!

Please read the statement below from SLCG Executive Director Brian Vaccaro announcing the 2025 Fundraising Campaign:

"As we approach the end of 2025, I want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support of St. Louis Classical Guitar. Your contributions have been essential in allowing us to bring the beauty of classical guitar to our community and enrich the lives of countless individuals through music. We are proud to offer a diverse array of programming that showcases the power of guitar music in performance, community engagement, and education.

However, as we all know, the landscape for arts organizations in 2025 has become increasingly challenging. Fundraising has proven to be more difficult this year, as many organizations are competing for limited resources. In light of this, we are setting a goal to raise $60,000 by December 31, 2025. Our board has pledged $12,000 to get us started. This funding is vital for us to sustain and expand our programs and continue our mission to spread the joy of guitar and music in general throughout our community.

Thank you for considering a donation during this crucial time. With your support, we can overcome the challenges we face and continue to inspire, educate, and engage our community through the magic of guitar.

Warm Regards,

Brian Vaccaro"

St. Louis Classical Guitar presents the Guitar Masters Series 2025-26, six concerts of world-class guitarists at Salem United Methodist Church.

Purchase full subscriptions, Fall and Spring Packages, or single tickets!

Saturday 9/13/2025: Leonela Alejandro  

Saturday 10/18/2025: David Leisner  

Saturday 11/15/2025: William Kanengiser - British Invasion 

Saturday 2/28/2026: Jiji - Classical Goes Electric!

Saturday 3/21/2026: An Tran

Saturday 4/18/2026: Gaelle Solal  

To purchase tickets over the phone or for any ticketing questions, please contact Hannah Rainey:

• 314.567.5566, ex. 1

• hannah@stlclassicalguitar.org

December Special Blend

Monday 12/1/2025: W Mark Akin with the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis

Open Stage is an opportunity for guitarists in our community to perform for one another at Salem United Methodist in the chapel. Performers are encouraged to have an active SLCG Membership. All are welcome to perform and attend! Sign-up and more info:

Join us this concert season for six master classes, featuring local classical guitar students performing for our Guitar Masters Series guest artists. Master Classes will be held at Salem United Methodist Church in the chapel. All are welcome to attend!

The Gateway Guitar Quartet

• Wednesday November 12, 7-9pm @ the Cheshire Inn - Free and open to the public!

• Wednesday, December 10, 7-9pm @ the Cheshire Inn - Christmas Chamber Music! Free and open to the public.

• Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1pm - St Louis Art Museum

The St. Louis Classical Guitar Orchestra:

• Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7pm - U City Library

• Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1pm - St Louis Art Museum

Our Programs

St. Louis Classical Guitar (SLCG), previously known as the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, is a non-profit arts agency whose mission is to promote positive impact through classical guitar performance and education. Founded in 1963 by students of George C. Krick, SLCG is the third oldest organization in the nation centered around classical guitar. Now in 2024, SLCG seeks to serve the St. Louis community through innovative, high-quality, and relevant programming.

Concert Series

Our Guitar Masters Concert Series brings the greatest guitarists in the world to St. Louis for intimate concerts at Salem United Methodist and the 560 Music Center. Over the years we have hosted artists such as Manuel Barrueco, David Russell, and Julian Bream – and each concert ends with an opportunity to meet the artists.

Inside Classical Guitar

Inside Classical Guitar is SLCG’s weekly Radio Show. Hosted by W Mark Akin and airing on Radio Arts Foundation (107.3 FM) Monday’s at 7pm, the show takes listeners on a journey through the beauty of classical guitar.

Guitar Horizons

At the heart of SLCG’s community impact is our Guitar Horizons Education Program. Focused mainly in North County and St. Louis City, Guitar Horizons provides the resources necessary for building and sustaining a thriving guitar program in local schools.

Community Orchestra

Open to Members interested in performing in a large ensemble, our 25 person Guitar Orchestra rehearses twice monthly and performs several times a year for community events.

Get Involved

Your support makes the work that we do possible. There are many ways to get involved with St. Louis Classical Guitar and the options below are only a few examples. For more information, or to start a conversation about getting involved, please Contact Us.

Become a Member

Members receive a Membership Card and a variety of benefits including discounts on concerts and more.