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TPGC Annual General Meeting | 20th Jan 2018 @ 4pm | #03-01

Post author By TPGC
Post date January 4, 2018

Dear Member,

Once again, it’s the time of the year where the Management Committee 2017 handover the baton to the new elected Management Committee of 2018. Do take note that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is schedule on the 20th Jan 2018 at 4pm. This is a member only event so public or non-member will not be allowed to attend.

Members who wish to have any other issues discussed during the AGM, please forward a written request to the Club secretary at least 1 week ahead of the meeting.

Hope to see all member there.

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TPGC Christmas Party on 16th December 2017 @ Chinatown, 4pm to 10pm

Post author By TPGC
Post date October 28, 2017

The club is having a Christmas Party on the 16th Dec 2017 so register asap. We have purchase the door gifts, group games prizes and some lucky draw prizes to be won. Just a reminder, do bring along a Gift (Price at least $10 and above) for the Christmas Gift Exchange slot.

If you (member) are unaware of it, please contact Adeline or Berdy for more info. See you there.

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French Classical Guitarist Thomas Csaba performance | 15th November 2017 (Wed) 7pm @ Lasalle College Of The Arts (Next to Sim Lim Square)

Post author By TPGC
Post date October 24, 2017

Hi all fellow guitarist friends,

Marcus and Kevin, are hosting this wonderful guitarist on 15 November 2017. Admission is free. More details as follows :

Visiting Artist Concert – Award winning French lire le blog Classical Guitarist Thomas Csaba to perform in Singapore.
15 November 2017 (Wednesday)
7.00 – 8.30 pm (With Intermission)
Lasalle College Of The Arts (Next to Sim Lim Square)
Studio – F201
Free Admission – RSVP: optichero@gmail.com

http://thomascsaba.wixsite.com/thomascsaba

TPGC posted on behalf of Marcus and Kevin. TPGC is going too!! Counting down.

Tags Classical Guitar, Kevin loh, Marcus Loh, Thomas Csaba, Toa Payoh Guitar Club

Past Club Activities

TPGC 2017 Music Camp “at the theatre” | 26 Aug (10am to 9pm) & 27 Aug 2017 (10am to 2.30pm)

Post author By TPGC
Post date August 21, 2017

Breaking Barriers, Building Bonds, Broadening Boundaries.

Once again, it’s our annual music camp. The above picture is the program for the day so if you had not informed Pay Peng or Doris on your attendance, please do so asap. This year, we had a special guest speaker that will be here to share with us some tip. A short profile of Sumin can be found HERE.

This is for member only so if you are interested to attend, please contact the either Pay Peng or Doris for more information.

Tags Classical Guitar, Toa Payoh Guitar Club, TPGC Music Camp

Past Club Event

Kevin Loh performance at “Red Dot August” series | 25th Aug 2017 (Fri) | 7pm to 7.45pm | Esplanade Concourse

Post author By TPGC
Post date August 20, 2017

From Kevin:
“Hey everybody! I’m really happy to be returning to the Esplanade Concourse for this year’s “Red Dot August” series! I first started performing at the Concourse in 2007, and I’m really happy to have been invited back ever since. This time, do come along for a set of local well-known tunes specially arranged for the guitar, as well as some guitar classics and more! As usual, it’s free, so it’s open to everyone of all ages! Looking forward to seeing you there on the 25th of August for a wonderful Friday evening!!!”

For more details, please check out: https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/red-dot-august/2017/kevin-loh?FestivalNames=2017&Start=20170819

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Mass Jamming at Yuhua PAssionArts Village @ Singapore Science Centre | 5th Aug 2017 | 5.30pm

Post author By TPGC
Post date August 1, 2017

Mass Jamming organised by PAssionArts and Jurong GRC, Yuhua and Bukit Batok SMCs Community Arts and Culture Clubs.

The organiser are recruiting 500 Guitarists and 500 Ukeists for a mass jamming at Yuhua PAssionArts Festival Village at Science Centre Singapore on 5 August 5pm to 9pm!

Registration at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciX8WmqlxFOaGbiXDQMZV4Ejxo8d6UCSMg6bDP_mHinQGlMA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Free training will be provided at Yuhua Community Club.
(90 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609958)

Popular songs such as Di Tanjong Katong and Reach out for the Skies will be played.

Additional shoutout: If you think you are able to serve as an assistant volunteer trainer, please contact Balraj at 90686543 / admin@…guitarhympia.com

Training Dates for the Assistant Volunteer Trainers are as follows:
(Assistant Volunteer Trainers are encouraged to attend at least 2 sessions)

Wed 28th June, 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Thur 29th June, 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Sun 2nd July, 9.30am – 12.00pm

Training Dates for the rest of the mass jamming participants are as follows:
(Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible, all songs will be taught at each session)

Guitarists training dates:
– Tues 4th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Fri 7th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Fri 14th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Wed 2nd August 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)

Ukeists training dates:
Wed 5th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Wed 12th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Tues 1st August 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)

At actual site – Science Centre Singapore (15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081)
4th August 5pm to 9 pm (4 hours) (final mass rehearsal)
5th August 4pm to 9 pm (5 hours)

Tags Classical Guitar, Mass Jamming, Toa Payoh Guitar Club, Yuhua PAssionArts Village

Past Club Activities

2017 Membership Walk & Chill | 30th April 2017 @ 8.30am | Tampines Eco Green park

Post author By TPGC
Post date April 12, 2017

The first outdoor membership bonding session for the club member. Organized by the Membership Sub-Comm with key planner by Doris and Germaine. The objective for the session is to have bonding, fun, healthy and something exciting.

Date: 30th April 2017 (Sun)

Time: 8.30am

Meeting Place: Tampines Bus Interchange Bus No. 28

We will alight 3 bus stop from Interchange. The estimated traveling time is 30min and the trail walk will last around 2hrs. For those that are driving, you can meet at the Park Entrance at 9am.

Things to bring:-

Water
Cap or Umbrella
Insect Repellent
Comfortable clothing and shoe

We will buy lunch after the walk and eat and chill at Doris place function room. Please contact the membership sub-com if you are coming for the event: Wei Nee, Clement, Woon boon, Doris and Hannah.

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Entertainment Time | 3rd Jun 2017 (Sat) @ 4pm to 6pm | Toa Payoh Central CC

Post author By TPGC
Post date April 5, 2017

Once again, it’s our Entertainment Time. A day where club member showcase their skill.

Objective

(1) To members build up courage so that we can counter stage fright. (Useful as character building).
(2) Prepare ourselves for Annual Concert.
(3) Members trying out new pieces that they had learned in front of own members. (Why not )
(4) Trying out small group presentation, or singing (it is not 7th Mth Yet so we will be safe )
(5) Fellowship
(6) Entertain…Can include singing, telling jokes, comedy sketch, sharing experience – work or family or stories, etc.
(7) *promote kindness, giving and sharing*

So do feel free to contact any of our MC if you had something that you would like to present to the rest of the member so that we can add in your pieces.

Tags Classical Guitar Ensemble, Toa Payoh Guitar Club