Toa Payoh Guitar Club - TPGC

28/06/2026

🎶 🎸 Play Together: A Guitar Orchestra Experience

Ever wondered what it looks like when a master guitarist coaches an ensemble in real time? Come and find out.

On Saturday, 18 July, 3–6pm at the National Library Building, Toa Payoh Guitar Club presents an afternoon with guest clinician Patrick Lui. For over four decades, Patrick has guided students to over three hundred prizes and accolades. His students have performed at Carnegie Hall and won awards at the Guitar Festival America and the James Stroud Guitar Competition — and one has gone on to become a Grammy Award-winning music producer.

Here is what to expect:
🎼 Watch TPGC perform live
🎓 See a real-time ensemble masterclass with Patrick Lui
🎸 Hear Patrick perform solo
💬 Ask Patrick your questions on guitar technique, expression, and stage performance
🎵 Pick up your guitar and join the orchestra on stage — sheet music provided, no experience needed

Free admission. Open to all. Bring your guitar if you have one.

Full details and registration:
👉 https://guitar-orchestra-play-together.lovable.app

20/06/2026

🎸 One week on — and the music is still with us.

It was exactly a week ago today that Toa Payoh Guitar Club closed out Day 1 of the Guitar Festival at the Library 2026 with a 90-minute showcase at the National Library Building. Every seat taken. Every piece performed with heart.

We’ve put together a highlights reel — 14 pieces distilled into under 3 minutes — from Vivaldi’s Spring to Studio Ghibli, Back Number to Fauré, Barrios Mangoré to beloved Mandarin classics. Our full Niibori guitar orchestra, our guest ensemble Re:String Guitar Ensemble, our soloists, our trios, and our strum-and-sing performers — all on one stage, for one unforgettable afternoon.

This is what 50 years of community music-making looks like. 🎶

Individual full-length performance videos are already up on our YouTube channel — watch the full playlist at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQLsEMtsBtOE&si=Bbc4VTeYO-bb2etv

Thank you to everyone who came, and to the Classical Guitar Singapore and National Library Singapore for making this festival possible.

13/06/2026

🎸 It's happening THIS WEEKEND — Guitar Festival at the Library 2026!

Join us at the National Library Building for two days of free classical guitar performances, storytelling, and community music-making — and catch Toa Payoh Guitar Club LIVE on Saturday!

📅 Saturday 13 June | 11am – 6pm
📅 Sunday 14 June | 2pm – 7pm
📍 National Library Building, Victoria Street
🎟️ Free admission. No registration needed.

Saturday highlights:
🎓 Masterclass observation with international guitarist Dr. Stephen Mattingly
📖 Music & storytelling for kids with poet Jennifer Leong
🎶 Solo recital by Dr. Mattingly
🎸 TPGC Ensemble Showcase at 4:30pm — featuring brand new arrangements of I Love You and One Summer's Day, plus flute-guitar duets, solos, and more!

Sunday: 3rd Singapore Guitar Marathon + exhibition booths from luthiers, educators, and guitar makers

Come discover the magic of a full guitar orchestra — Singapore's best-kept musical secret. 🎵

🔗 Full programme:

Free admission. Masterclass, recital, storytelling, guitar marathon. 13–14 June 2026, National Library Building, Singapore.

30/05/2026

🎸 Mark your calendars — Guitar Festival at the Library is on 13 & 14 June!
Presented by Toa Payoh Guitar Club in collaboration with the Classical Guitar Singapore, this is a two-day celebration of guitar music at the National Library Building. Free for everyone.
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🗓 SATURDAY 13 JUNE | 11am – 6pm
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🎓 11am — Masterclass Observation
Watch world-acclaimed guitarist Dr. Stephen Mattingly coach local guitarists live. Open to all, free to observe.
📚 1.30pm — Music & Storytelling
Poet Jennifer Leong brings The Story of Ferdinand and The Velveteen Rabbit to life with a live guitar trio. Perfect for children aged 3 and above.
🎸 3pm — Solo Recital by Dr. Stephen Mattingly
🎼 4.30pm — TPGC Ensemble Showcase
This is us performing! A 90-minute concert exploring love in all its forms — romance, nature, family — through jazz, contemporary pieces, duets, small ensembles, and the full niibori guitar orchestra, with Re:String Guitar Ensemble.
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🗓 SUNDAY 14 JUNE | 2pm – 7pm
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🎸 Singapore Guitar Marathon
Five hours of non-stop live guitar from players of all levels. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole afternoon.
🛍 Exhibition Booths
Meet luthiers, guitar retailers and music schools including Charles Low's Vintage Guitars, AdamCHAN Guitars, Singapore Academy of Luthiery, Suzuki Guitar Singapore and more. Come visit our TPGC booth too!
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📍 National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street
🚇 Bras Basah MRT (5 min) · City Hall MRT (8 min)
🎟 Free admission. No registration required.
Tag a friend who loves music and save the date! 🎶
🔗 https://guitar-festival-at-the-library.lovable.app

05/04/2026

🌸 Memories of Spring Concert Highlights 🌸

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on the afternoon of 28 March for the Memories of Spring concert, presented by our very own Niibori Guitar Orchestra at Toa Payoh Guitar Club! Held at Geylang East Library, the concert celebrated nature, joy, and the vibrant spirit of spring through the harmonious sounds of the guitar.

After the concert, we were thrilled to receive your kind feedback and well wishes! Many of you shared how the guitars evoked the tinkling of piano keys and how much you enjoyed the afternoon immersed in spring melodies. Some of you were even curious to learn more about the unique guitars we play!

🎥 To relive the magic, here are some highlights from the concert! For full performances, visit our YouTube channel to enjoy the music in its entirety.

📅 Save the Date!
Join us for our next concert on 13 June at Central Library. We can't wait to see you there!



We are also deeply grateful for the collaboration with the National Library Singapore, which made this event possible.

29/03/2026

🎶 **Reflecting on Memories of Spring** 🎶

As we look back on yesterday’s Memories of Spring concert held at Geylang East Library, we’re reminded of the magic that happens when music brings people together. From the delicate harmonies of duets and trios to the powerful resonance of the full orchestra, every note carried the spirit of renewal and connection.

It was a joy to share the stage and see how the music resonated with so many of you in the audience. Thank you for joining us and being part of this special experience—your presence and enthusiasm inspire us to keep sharing the beauty of the guitar.

A special thank you to the National Library Singapore for their collaboration and support in making this concert possible.

Here’s our group photo taken for memories—because moments like these are worth cherishing.

We’re excited to announce that our next concert will be held at Central Library on 13 June late afternoon. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates!

28/03/2026

Last call! Join us today for a free concert at Geylang East Library from 4pm to 5.30pm. Level 3, Merpati Hall. Admissions begin from 3.35pm. See you soon!

About the Programme Celebrate the season of renewal with the Toa Payoh Guitar Club (TPGC), Singapore’s longest-established community guitar ensemble, as they present Memories of S...

16/03/2026

🌸 We’re back again this year with a brand-new repertoire! 🌸

Join the Toa Payoh Guitar Club (TPGC) as we proudly present Memories of Spring, a concert celebrating the season of renewal. 🎶

🎥 Here’s a sneak peek of TPGC performing "Waiting for You" at the SOTA Concert Hall — a piece you’ll hear live!

This year’s theme, Memories of Spring, explores the evocative power of music to awaken cherished memories and celebrate the beauty of springtime. Featuring the rich, orchestral sound of the Niibori guitar, the concert will bring out the vibrant and delicate elements of spring. Expect a diverse program spanning genres, cultures, and styles, with performances by smaller ensembles like duets and trios, as well as the full orchestra.

🗓 Saturday, 28 March 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Merpati Hall (Level 3), Geylang East Library
🎟 FREE — but seats are limited!

👉 Register now: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5871742

Tag a friend and join us for an unforgettable musical journey that celebrates the artistry and expressive power of the guitar! 🎸✨

17/02/2026

🌟 Happy Lunar New Year from the Toa Payoh Guitar Club! 🌟

On this joyous first day of the Lunar New Year, we wish everyone a Prosperous Fire Horse Year filled with harmony, happiness, and success! 🐎✨

To celebrate, we’re thrilled to share a special performance of Da Di Hui Chun (大地回春), brought to life by our members in collaboration with the Re:String Guitar Ensemble. 🎶🎸

🎼 Meet the Guitarists Behind the Music:
Alto 1:
Jeanie
Yoke Ching
Joan
Zhongyun
Andrew

Prime:
Michelle
Poh Seng

Bass:
Peter
Hon Mun
Tom

Contrabass:
Cindy

Enjoy the music and let it bring warmth and renewal to your year ahead! 🌸🎵

Thank you to Re:String for inviting us to collaborate on this wonderful performance.

04/02/2026

🌟 Ushering in the Year of the Horse! 🌟

The Toa Payoh Guitar Club wishes everyone a joyous and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🧧✨

To celebrate the festive season, 11 of our members had the opportunity to join forces with the Re:String Guitar Ensemble at Nanyang House, Nanyang Technological University, for a special Chinese New Year recording of Da Di Hui Chun (大地回春) this past Sunday. 🎶🎸

Thanks to the Re:String Guitar Ensemble for inviting us to collaborate on this meaningful project!

Stay tuned for the release of this performance! In the meantime, we wish you Gong Xi Fa Cai and a year filled with happiness and success! 🐴🎉

🎼 Here are the guitarists who participated:�Alto 1
• Jeanie
• Yoke Ching
• Joan
• Zhongyun
• Andrew
Prime
• Michelle
• Poh Seng
Bass
• Peter
• Hon Mun
• Tom
Contrabass
• Cindy