Utah Classical Guitar

We have a $5 discount code for loyal Kanengiser fans. Use KAN2026 at checkout...but don't sleep on the tickets or the discount.

https://my.arttix.org/37452?queueittoken=e_2026safetynet~q_94bb77aa-6665-4153-a2d0-3f238ab158e2~ts_1778716933~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_dc6fb6e4343610d288c61ada08ed20af7ac3fed837e3e58ff07e73019a9bfdf9

In this 2-minute clip, Kanengiser talks working with Ralph Macchio, meeting Steve Vai, and shaving the hair off his knuckles for the making of the 1986 movie, Crossroads. The day after his solo show here in SLC he'll be teaching a free community workshop at the Glendale library. Register to attend and/or participate!

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 11am MDT
Location: GLENDALE LIBRARY, ROOM A
1375 S. CONCORD ST, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104
Register: https://www.utahclassicalguitar.org/2026-05-16-william-kanengiser-workshop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEmdpT06V9U

Bill Kanengiser on being actor Ralph Macchio's guitar double in the 1986 film "Crossroads." William Kanengiser on working on the 1986 movie "Crossroads"starrin...

Don't miss the opportunity to see William Kanengiser live in the last concert of our season's Prestige Series. His set will include the African sketches, as previewed in this clip. Tickets available at MyArtTix.org. Come enjoy the experience in person!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=ZwXMYuvLOPDELyG6&v=xbq-ZSbHQw8&feature=youtu.be

William Kanengiser plays African Sketch by Dusan Bogdanovic The opening section of the first of Dusan’s polyrhythmic African Sketches, using prepared guitar to imitate the “kora”, or African harp. It’s a simple trick:...

UCG invites you to attend our last Prestige concert of the '25-'26 season, featuring award winning artist, William Kanengiser, on Friday May 15th, 7:30pm, at the Regent Street Black Box Theater at the Eccles.

He's forged a career that expands the possibilities of the classical guitar. A prize-winner in major competitions (1987 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, Toronto Guitar ’81) he has toured throughout North America, Asia, and Europe with his innovative programs and expressive musicianship.

For tickets, to learn more about Mr. Kanengiser and to sign up for his free workshop (Sat. May 16th, 11am-1pm, at Glendale Library): https://www.utahclassicalguitar.org/2026-05-15-william-kanengiser-concert

Opening for William will be Providence Hall High School's Guitar Ensemble, led by UCG's own Sarah Palma!

NEXT EVENT: Open Mic, Saturday May 2nd, Glendale Library. Info and signup here:

Classical Guitar Open Mic Events — Utah Classical Guitar These free live gatherings provide pre-registered players of all ages and skill levels opportunities to perform and share their music with others. This is a great opportunity to explore new repertoire, polish a performance piece, or gain experience playing for others in a recital setting. All ages a...

We've mentioned before that the first CG player to perform at Carnegie Hall (NYC) was CD Schettler, a native of Salt Lake City. The date was January 29, 1904. Today we took Leonela -- who played at Carnegie Hall one week ago -- to Schettler's home in The Avenues, which has a memorial plaque in the front lawn that UCG worked with the then-homeowner to place back in 2018.

Leonela Alejandro / Gabe Taylor concert is SOLD OUT!! Thank you to all who bought tickets!!

This coming Saturday! Tickets going quickly, buy yours today!

https://www.saltlakecountyarts.org/events/leonela-alejandro/

Great video about a new CG Orchestra in the SLC area! Ray Matthews and Sergio Frias are doing some wonderful things here.

South Valley Guitar Orchestra documentary Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Book your calendars for Friday April 3 at WSU, for an evening of exciting Spanish guitar music! Antonio Garcia is a fantastic local master guitarist!