The New Mexico Guitar Festival is a 5-day community music and learning event in Albuquerque, featuring classes, workshops, and the festival guitar orchestra, all held in a charming and friendly setting. You will enjoy meeting fellow guitarists who share the passion for the classical guitar.

Participants will have the opportunity to perform in a guitar orchestra or small ensemble, attend classes and workshops, and see outstanding performances by New Mexico guitarists. Festival attendees range in age from 13 to 90+.

Guitar New Mexico is committed to educating and inspiring guitarists of any age. The Festival provides an affordable and efficient method to reach out to musicians seldom served by this unique art form, with the goal of motivating musicians of all ages to explore the guitar more deeply.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Festival Orchestra sectionals

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

09:30 am: Coffee, Chat and Jam
10:00 am: Workshops I and II (concurrent)
11:00 am: Workshops III and IV (concurrent)
12:00 pm: Lunch
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal 1
03:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Break
03:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal 2
06:00 pm: Opening Night Dinner (off site)

Thursday, June 12, 2025

09:30 am: Coffee, Chat and Jam
10:00 am: Workshops V and VI (concurrent)
11:00 am: Workshops I and II (concurrent)
12:00 pm: Lunch
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal 3
03:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Break
03:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal 4
06:00 pm: Dinner on your own

Friday, June 13, 2025

09:30 am: Coffee, Chat and Jam
10:00 am: Workshops V and VI (concurrent)
11:00 am: Workshops III and IV (concurrent)
12:00 pm: Lunch
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal 5
03:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Break
03:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal 6
06:00 pm: Dinner on your own
07:00 pm: New Mexico Showcase

Saturday, June 14, 2025

09:30 am: Coffee, Chat and Jam
10:00 am: Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal 7
12:00 pm: Lunch
01:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Dress Rehearsal
07:00 pm: Festival Orchestra Concert

Date:
June 10 - 14, 2025

Location:
St Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church,
425 University Blvd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87106

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