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“Guitars for Change” is a Baltimore Classical Guitar Society (BCGS) educational initiative launched in fall 2018, initially in collaboration with the Center of Help in Annapolis, MD. Focused on immigrant and refugee children, the program provides participants with free guitars, accessories, and weekly lessons to inspire and empower them through music.
Currently operating in partnership with Maryland Hall as part of their “Jovenes Artistas” initiative, the program demonstrates a successful impact in Annapolis. Building on this, “Guitars for Change” is set to expand to Baltimore City starting early 2024, with classes to be held at the Casa de la Cultura of Nuestras Raíces in Highlandtown.
The Guitars for Change ensemble, which includes some of the most advanced students from the Annapolis program, regularly showcases their remarkable talent and progress.
To view videos of the Guitars for Change Ensemble, click on the images below or visit the BCGS YouTube channel.
Currently operating in partnership with Maryland Hall as part of their “Jovenes Artistas” initiative, the program demonstrates a successful impact in Annapolis. Building on this, “Guitars for Change” is set to expand to Baltimore City starting early 2024, with classes to be held at the Casa de la Cultura of Nuestras Raíces in Highlandtown.
The Guitars for Change ensemble, which includes some of the most advanced students from the Annapolis program, regularly showcases their remarkable talent and progress.
To view videos of the Guitars for Change Ensemble, click on the images below or visit the BCGS YouTube channel.
"Remember Me" from Coco: "Guitars for Change" Ensemble with special guest Meng Su, conducted by Gabriel Rodríguez.
Guitars for Change Ensemble, conducted by Gabriel Rodriguez from BCGS concert on December 3, 2023.
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Carol of the Bells: "Guitars for Change" Ensemble with special guest Rubén Portillo, conducted by Gabriel Rodriguez.
Silent Night by Gruber (arr. Gabriel Rodríguez) from BCGS concert on December 3, 2023.
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Four Christmas Carols performed by the Guitars for Change Ensemble, conducted by Gabriel Rodriguez.
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Support
If you wish to support this program, please visit the BCGS Membership area and place your donation amount in the membership box. When checkin out, put a note in the "additional information" box underneath the billing information stating that you want your donation to go toward the “Guitars for Change” program.
The BCGS also accept donated guitars. If your guitar is not used for this program, they also donate guitars to vets. Either way, you can rest assured that they will find a new good home for your guitar. All donations are recognized with a letter and are tax deductible as permissible by law. The BCGS recognize both donated funds and in-kind donations such as guitars and footstools in their concert programs.
The BCGS also accept donated guitars. If your guitar is not used for this program, they also donate guitars to vets. Either way, you can rest assured that they will find a new good home for your guitar. All donations are recognized with a letter and are tax deductible as permissible by law. The BCGS recognize both donated funds and in-kind donations such as guitars and footstools in their concert programs.
