Guitar Houston

The vision of Guitar Houston is to bring together people that love classical guitar and its historical relatives such as the lute and the early romantic guitar in a friendly environment that supports amateur and professional players. Guitar Houston sponsors concerts and masterclasses of well-known guitarists. In addition, Guitar Houston supports worthy and talented developing artists at the beginning of their careers through free concerts and community outreach programs. Our monthly public meetings feature lectures, live performances, and activities for players of various interests and skill level and a social hour. GH is a non-profit organization open to all players and aficionados.

Why not call this a guitar society? Certainly one can think of GH as a guitar society, however, the founders felt the word "society" is sometimes confused as meaning "exclusive" or "academic". We want guitarists and music lovers to have fun, learn about the guitar, hear it perfomed and have a chance to perform in a non-threatening environment.

Guitar Houston provides the greater Houston area with cultural enrichment. Members benefit from opportunities to perform, learn from each other and share ideas. The community benefits include fine arts cultural education, and our outreach program which includes volunteer performances at nursing homes, schools, and other public forums.

Guitar Houston is an official class C(3) non-profit organization registered with the I.R.S., and a non-profit corporation in the state of Texas. GH operates via an elected 12-member Board of Directors subject to by-laws registered in the state of Texas. Check with your tax adviser to determine if your contributions may be tax deductible. Our operating expenses such as concert artists and production fees, printing, computer / internet, and meeting materials are based on your contributions. Membership dues are critical to future success.

Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors meeting is an organizational meeting, where the board members discuss old and new business, committee reports, and vote on resolutions. Attendance at the board meeting is mandatory for board members. Any Guitar Houston member may attend. If you would like to become a board member, please contact GH and attend board meetings. If you do not wish to become a board member but would like to help out, we can certainly use your volunteer efforts by participating in committees -- we need your help!

For a very low cost, you can join Guitar Houston for a full year. Your membership helps to support the classical guitar community in Houston and to underwrite the expenses of the concerts and events. Members receive generous discounts at every Guitar Houston event such as concerts and master classes. Preferred, reserved seating is available only to GH members. At the monthly public meeting, event announcements will be given, and any member may perform for the group, and on occasion, special guest artists or lectures may be presented. The meetings also provide the opportunity to meet and get to know other classical guitarists, discover new guitar music, and improve your skills through opportunities to perform in a supportive environment. The meetings conclude with "guitar orchestra" where simple pieces are sight-read by the group under the direction of a senior music instructor.

To renew your yearly membership, to join Guitar Houston, or to upgrade your membership status, please print and fill out the form below, and send us the form via e-mail, mail, etc.. Call or write us for more information.

Why not get involved? GH can use your special talents in areas such as publicity, computers, publishing, organization, etc.. Most of our membership works outside of the classical guitar field; your talents can be utilized in many ways! If you want to be actively involved, you might consider joining the Board. There are also committee positions available for volunteers.

To print out, select the text of this form with your mouse, save it to your favorite word processor or text editor, and print it out. Or, hand-write, mail, etc.; we're flexible! Please make check payable to Guitar Houston, Inc.

Mailing address:

Guitar Houston Inc.,
c/o Joe Hanlon, Treasurer
4149 Bellaire Blvd. # 229
Houston TX 77025

Please note one of the following for yearly membership:

____ $15.............Student Member

____ $30.............Regular Member

____ $45.............Family Membership

____ $50.............Sponsor

____ $100............Gold Sponsor

____ $Over 100.......Benefactor

NAME:______________________________________________________________

STREET_____________________________________________________________

CITY:________________________________STATE:_________ZIP____________

HOME PHONE: ____________________ WORK PHONE: _____________________

E-MAIL:____________________________________________________________

I play guitar at the level of:

____ I don't play classical guitar but I love it

____ Beginner

____ Intermediate

____ Advanced

____ Professional

Would you consider helping out as a volunteer?

   yes     	no

If so, what areas can you help in: ______________________________

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I would support GH bringing in well known guitarists in a concert series

	yes          no

What are your guitar interests:_____________________________________

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What would you like GH to offer?:___________________________________

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Profession/Occupation:________________________________________

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GH meetings would be of most interest to me if they included (more than one response is fine):

a. lectures

b. hearing local performers

c. getting a chance to perform

d. social activities

e. other ..please write in :

Would you have interest in performing at GH meetings ?

yes          no         yes but I'm shy 

Would you have interest in participating in a guitar orchestra ?

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Additional Comments:_______________________________________________

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We thank you and are delighted to accept your membership !