Upcoming events.
RCC Guitar Festival opening concert - the Los Angeles Guitar quartet
The opening event of the 2026 RCC Guitar Festival will be a concert by the Grammy winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. ““...unrivaled joy, technical élan, and questing spirit.”
— Los Angeles Times
The Grammy Award-winning LAGQ is one of the most multifaceted groups in any genre. The LAGQ is comprised of four uniquely accomplished musicians bringing a new energy to the concert stage with programs ranging from Bluegrass to Bach. They consistently play to sold-out houses world-wide. Their inventive, critically acclaimed transcriptions of concert masterworks provide a fresh look at the music of the past, while their interpretations of works from the contemporary and world-music realms continually break new ground. Programs including Latin, African, Far East, Irish, Folk and American Classics transport listeners around the world in a single concert experience. Their ‘Don Quixote’ collaboration with Firesign Theater veteran, actor Philip Proctor, continues to expand and delight audiences and the work 'SHIKI: Seasons of Japan' written for the LAGQ plus guitar orchestra by composer Shingo Fujii is connecting communities across the nation.
Tickets are $10 for students and millitary, $15 for the general public.
RCC Guitar Festival and Scholarship Competition
The RCC Guitar Festival and competition 2026 will feature masterclasses and concerts by jazz guitarist Larry Koonse, and classical guitarist and composer Benjamin Verdery. In addition, there will be performances by school guitar ensembles and a competition for guitarists to win a scholarships to RCC. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Triada in Concert
Classical guitar trio Triada returns to RCC to perform. Featuring RCC Guitar faculty member Vasil Chekardzhikov and his brother Petar and Nikolai, this group dazzles with their beautiful ensemble playing.
Jazz Guitarist Mimi Fox in concert
Jazz guitar virtuosa Mimi Fox returns to RCC to dazzle with her exquisite playing. This concert is $10 for students and faculty and $15 for the general public. Internationally renowned guitarist/composer/recording artist Mimi Fox has been named a winner in 6 consecutive Downbeat Magazine international critic's polls and has been recognized by writers and colleagues alike as one of the most eloquent jazz guitarists on today's scene. In one of many feature stories, Guitar Player Magazine hailed Mimi as "a prodigious talent who has not only mastered the traditional forms but has managed to reinvigorate them."
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for the general public
Guitar Ensemble and Guitar Studio Concert
The Lab Guitar Ensemble and the RCC Guitar Ensemble, as well as indiviidual guitar students, present their end-of-the-semester concert.
Guitar Ensembles and Guitar Studio Concert
RCC Guitar Ensemble and Lab Guitar Ensemble as well as guitar studio students perform.
Guitar Ensemble Concert
The RCC Guitar Ensemble and Lab Guitar Ensemble present the first concert of the 25/26 academic year.
Guitar Ensemble Concert
The RCC Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Peter Curtis and the Lab Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Vasil Chekardzhikov, perform their final concert of the 24/25 academic year.
Guitar Studio Concert - Tuesday June 3rd
Students of Jody Fisher, Vasil Chekardzhikov and Peter Curtis perform in concert.
RCC Guitar Festival and competition
The annual RCC Guitar Festival and Competition allows students an opportunity to compete to win scholarships for RCC’s Guitar Program. The event features guest artists in concert and master classes. The event is free!
Guitar Ensemble Concert
The RCC Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Peter Curtis, and The RCC Lab Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Vasil Chekardzhikov perform in concert.
RCC Guitar Faculty Concert
RCC Guitar Faculty Peter Curtis, Vasil Chekardzhikov and Jody Fisher perform!
RCC Guitar Ensembles in Concert
The RCC Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Peter Curtis and the Lab Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Vasil Chekardzhikov perform guitar ensemble music.
RCC Holiday Extravaganza
The RCC Holiday Extravaganza features performances by the RCC Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. This event is an annual favorite with many of RCC’s performing ensembles.
Holiday Extravaganza
The RCC Holiday Extravaganza features performances by the RCC Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. This event is an annual favorite with many of RCC’s performing ensembles.
Guitar Studio Concert
Guitar students of Peter Curtis, Vasil Chekardzhikov and Jody Fisher play solo and duo pieces. The event is at 12:50 pm at the Henry W. Coil and Alice Edna Coil School for the Arts at Riverside City College, 3890 University Ave. in Riverside, California.
Riverside City College Guitar Ensembles in Concert
The RCC Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Peter Curtis, and the RCC Lab Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Vasil Chekardzhikov, present an evening of music written or transcribed for guitar ensembles. The event is at the Henry W. and Alice Edna Coil School for the Arts, 3890 University Avenue, Riverside, California, 92501
Guitar Ensembles and Guitar Studio concert
The RCC Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Peter Curtis, the Lab Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Vasil Chekardzhikov and student guitarists studying with them and Jody Fisher, present and end of semester concert. Coil School for the Arts or Riverside City College, 3890 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
RCC Guitar Festival and Competition
The RCC Guitar Festival and Competition is a free event. The competition is open to all and winners get scholarships to study in the RCC Guitar Program. In addition, there are master classes and concerts by guest artists. This year we will feature jazz guitarist Wolf Marshall and Duo Cintemani with classical guitarist Nick Ciraldo and flautist Rachel Taratoot Ciraldo. The event will be at the Coil School for the Arts at Riverside City College, 3890 University Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501
To enroll in the competition, contact
peter.curtis@rcc.edu
Guitar Ensembles concert
The RCC Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Peter Curtis, and the Lab Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Vasil Chekardzhikov present an evening of guitar music. Coil School for the Arts, 3890 University Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501