GCGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting classical guitar through education, performance, outreach, and community-building. Our programs are made possible through the generosity of many individual and corporate supporters.
We believe all students should be able to participate in music education, regardless of economic circumstances. Accordingly, GCGA provides full or partial scholarships to socioeconomically disadvantaged students to participate in our annual Houston Classical Guitar Festival and Competition (HCGFest). These scholarships strengthen students’ commitment to music while building the discipline and confidence that support success in their academic and personal lives.
As GCGA continues to grow, it advances its mission through the efforts of volunteers and the generosity of donors and supporters.
Donate
GCGA programs are significantly subsidized through fundraising efforts and generous contributions. Your support enables us to bring some of the world’s finest classical guitarists to Houston, supporting our mission to foster creativity and artistic growth and to create a sense of community through the classical guitar for guitarists and aficionados alike.
Sustaining Contributions
GCGA brings music to the community through outreach events at Houston-area schools, retirement communities, and hospitals and through the annual Houston Guitar Festival and Competition. Sustaining contributions provide a reliable and ongoing source of support for these programs.
Donors may schedule monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual donations, with the option to continue indefinitely or set a specific end date. Donation plans can be easily updated online at any-time.
Matching Gifts
Many employers offer matching gift programs that double the impact of employee donations to qualified nonprofits. Matching gifts can significantly increase the impact of your donation to GCGA. Please contact your employer directly for eligibility requirements and instructions on how to participate in their matching gift program.
Salon Concerts
In addition to traditional giving, GCGA presents fundraising concerts in private homes and businesses to support our programs. Please consider hosting a salon concert in the intimacy of your home or at your business venue to help further GCGA's mission.
Underwrite a Concert or an Artist
By underwriting the cost of a concert or an artist’s fee, you directly support GCGA's ability to present exceptional concert programming and to bring renowned classical guitar virtuosos to Houston.
Advertise
Businesses that wish to support GCGA's impact in the community are invited to advertise in our printed concert programs. Your advertisement helps GCGA advance its mission while providing visibility for your business or services among our audiences.
Thank you in advance for your support and interest. Please contact us for further information.