The Northamptonshire Classical Guitar and Lute Society was founded in 2009 with the aim of creating and furthering an interest in the classical guitar, lute and other related classical instruments in the county of Northamptonshire. The society's first year was a success thanks to the widespread support we received from our members and the community. Our second year saw the formation of the NCGLS guitar ensemble which will be making its first public appearance in Spring 2011. Currently the society is making steady progress towards achieving its goals and ambitions.

• Read and download a copy of the society's constitution
• Read and download a copy of the society's code of conduct
• Download an information leaflet (PDF)
• Download a poster (PDF)

The Northamptonshire Classical Guitar and Lute Society's aims are:

• to provide opportunities for the amateur, student and professional classical guitarist and lutenist, as well as for the classical guitar and lute enthusiast, to interact both socially and musically in a non-competitive environment,
• to further an interest in the classical guitar, lute and related plucked instruments in the local community,
• to provide concert opportunities for students and professionals based in Northamptonshire.

The society's ambitions are to offer its members:

• monthly meetings at the historic All Saints' Church in Northampton including an 'open podium' for those members who wish to perform,
• 'Sul Tasto', the society's newsletter,
• lectures, workshops and masterclasses,
• displays by locally based luthiers and other events that may be of interest to its members,
• inclusion in the NCGLS Register of Tutors (subject to terms and conditions),
• access to the NCGLS Music Library.

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The society's committee currently consists of:

• Dr Dario van Gammeren, Chairman
• Mr Paul Dixon, Vice-Chairman & Treasurer
• Mr Ian Cranston, Members Representative
• Vacant, Librarian

Although the society organises various events throughout the county of Northamptonshire, our monthly members meetings are always held on the second Sunday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at the historic All Saints' Church in the heart of Northampton.

Northampton is just off Junction 15 and 15a of the M1, and signs direct travellers to the town centre. Please check the map of Northampton and the location of the church below. For directions from where you live, we recommend you use the AA route planner.

The church is situated in the heart of Northampton Town, where there is a one-way system and parking is limited. Car park details, in addition to a map in PDF format, can be found on the Northampton Borough Council website.

Trains run to Northampton railway station, and the church is a ten minute walk from the station. Please check the map of Northampton and the location of the church below. Train details and times can be found on the National Rail website.

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