ACF Clubs
SMU Guitarissimo
ABOUT US
SMU Guitarissimo is SMU’s resident Niibori guitar ensemble. Established in August 2000, it is one of SMU's oldest musical groups. Adopting the style of the Niibori guitar ensemble, the club comprises these main sections — Alto 1, Alto 2, Prime, Bass, Contrabass and Guitarron.
With the motto “Passion~Heart~Soul.”, the club continues to be an open community and platform for enthusiastic guitarists on campus. It aims to provide platforms for members to showcase their skills, develop their musical talents, and share their love, heart and soul for guitar-playing while performing diverse genres of music, from classical to contemporary. New friendships, bonds, knowledge and joy are what our members can expect in their journey with us.
The club is guided by Mr Ow Leong San, who is also a part of Xpose Guitar Ensemble. Under his guidance, the spirit of playing together as an ensemble and the different guitar playing techniques are instilled in our members.
REACH OUT TO US
KEY EVENTS
- Annual Strings Blended Concert
SMU Guitarissimo's annual production, Strings Blended (SB), is the club's highlight performance event each year. Traditionally held in Esplanade's Recital Studio, the production is a time for our members and alumni alike to get together and showcase their passion for guitar. The club's Strings Blended production will mark its 20th anniversary in 2024. - Guitarra Grande Showcase
The club's annual Guitarra Grande Showcase is a fun and exciting opportunity for our members to step out of their comfort zone and try out new instruments from different sections. The performance consists mainly of small group pieces and is held on a more intimate scale for friends and family to enjoy. - Beginner Classes
Biannually, SMU Guitarissimo organises foundational Beginner Classes for those who are interested to learn and play the guitar. No experience is needed and learners graduate the course equipped with basic chords and strumming skills. New members who are interested to join the club are welcomed to sign up to sneak a peek at what we do before committing. - SMU In-school Performances
The club regularly performs in large-scale school-led productions such as SMU Open House, Freshmen Orientation, and Glam Night during the annual ACF Arts Camp. There are many events that the club participates in year-round, so rest assured that our members have ample opportunities to perform. - External and Overseas Performances
SMU Guitarissimo has collaborated with distinguished stakeholders and other SMU clubs to perform on multiple occasions. The club has also previously performed in concerts with esteemed partners overseas, such as Miko Guitar School in Taiwan and Niibori Academy in Japan.
GALLERY
OUR TRAINING SCHEDULE
| Day | Wednesdays | Saturdays |
| Time | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Venue | SMU Basement Studio | |
OUR PEOPLE IN ACTION
HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB?
Students do not need to audition/ interview to join SMU Guitarissimo. We welcome anyone with an interest and passion to learn.
"Joining Guitarissimo has opened my doors to a warm family of like-minded peers here in SMU. While we put in our all during our practice sessions, out of practice hours, you'll find that many of our members share a diverse range of interests from gaming and anime to chinese and k-dramas."
- Velda Koh, School of Economics Year 2, Marketing Director
"Guitarissimo showed me what it’s like to have a family within SMU, everyone here was really welcoming and it really brightened up my life in SMU"
. - Yeoh Yun Xuan, School of Business Year 2, Operations Director
FAQ
Attendance will be enforced during the periods when we are preparing for upcoming performances. Absences from practices should be supported with valid reasons.
In general, your participation in the club will be endorsed as long as you’ve achieved a minimum of 75% attendance all year round and taken part in at least 1 major production.
SMU Guitarissimo has multiple performances yearly, you can join us for other performances too!
Guitars will be provided by the school.
It is perfectly fine not having any music/guitar background as our club holds beginner's classes. You can join our beginner’s class to learn skills in music and guitar from scratch!
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