The Classical Guitar Ensemble of The East Riding of Yorkshire
Welcome
Based in the beautiful historic town of Beverley our aim is to put the classical guitar on the map and to give audiences the opportunity to hear live classical guitar being performed as an ensemble, something that isn't regularly "out there nor often seen."Our repertoire is an eclectic mix of spanish, world music, classical and popular hits. As for our members - well we are a very merry band and I feel very proud and honoured to conduct such a wonderful group of musicians. Nicole AldersonWe perform in many varied locations and venues and are available to book. Please fill out the contact form for a speedy response.
Nicole Alderson - Conductor
Nicole is an award winning musician, teacher, composer and conductor who has enjoyed a wide-ranging and successful 40 year career in music and still is! She has conducted many ensembles over the years and has run residential courses and now co-runs a classical guitar retreat for adults.
Members
Stewart DoyleCameron FrankishSteph HarperJenni OrmerodAndrew PedderEgle RostronDave SalvageDavid WhittakerChiam Peak Yuen
Join Us
If you are Grade III or above please get in touch by filling out the contact form. We rehearse every Thursday in the month. You will need (as well as your classical guitar) a music stand, footstool/ A- Frame, tuner and be able to read music notation (no tab is used). All music is supplied.All I can say is don't feel shy. Get in touch. Nicole Alderson.
Events
CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR PLAYLISTS OF OUR PREVIOUS YEARS' PERFORMANCES!
More events coming soon for 2025
Videos
TuTu Tango by Derek Hasted
In My Life by John Lennon, Paul McCartney - Arr. by Aaike Jordans
Take Me Home Country Roads by John Denver, Taffy Nivert, Bill Danoff - Arr. by Dan Jones
Arena Y Sol by Ian Gammie
For more videos please visit our YouTube page.
Gallery
Testimonials
"Well done to the Classical Guitar Ensemble of the East Riding of Yorkshire in Hull Minster on Saturday (23rd November 2024) Great festive numbers put smiles on so many faces."
David Brewster
"Enjoyed every minute of your music, and the 'corny' jokes! Thank you"
Richard Davy
"It was lovely to hear your performance! What a fantastic venue and a great rendition too"
Derek Hasted
"The Classical Guitar Ensemble of the East Riding of Yorkshire played for us at Burnby Hall Gardens during the summer of 2024. Their concert was lovely with a wide variety of classical guitar music which our visitors greatly appreciated and enjoyed. The event went so well that we asked them back for 2025 that very same afternoon!"
Peter Rogers, Assistant Manager
(Burnby Hall Gardens)
"I've just had the pleasure of listening to this. Thank you so much for playing my arrangement so beautifully and sensitively. Best wishes from France"
Dan Jones
"We've had a number of successful concerts from the ensemble in our churches in Skidby, Bishop Burton and Walkington. Each time the group has delighted audiences with a programme of music that ranges from classical composers to The Beatles. They've become a firm favourite with our communities."
Revd Tim Kelly, Rector of the
Four Towers Benefice
"Wonderful concert today! (Burnby Hall Gardens) Well done everyone!"
Kate Baker