OUR MISSION

The Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Society (PCGS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating a guitar community in Pittsburgh.

The mission of the PCGS shall be for the development of the inspirational spirit for community, the mutual welfare of friendship among musicians, and the advancement of guitar in the surrounding Pittsburgh areas.

Objectives:

• Create a strong guitar community in Pittsburgh
• Present world-class performers in concert
• Provide community services through lessons, free concerts & fundraisers
• Engage guitarists and guitar enthusiasts alike

We exist to promote guitar and make Pittsburgh a better place.

Executive Board

Brannon Lyons

President

Pittsburgh based classical guitarist/teacher Brannon Lyons received his B.A. in music from Seton Hill College, Greensburg, PA under the instruction of Jon Marcinizyn. Brannon has been an active performer/teacher in the Pittsburgh area for the past 21 years! Currently he is...

Rob Sheffer

Vice-President

Rob Sheffer’s music celebrates a balance of classical, rock, and jazz styles. As a guitarist Sheffer has performed for former First Lady Laura Bush, competed as a semifinalist in the First Lancaster International Guitar Competition, and performed Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez as...

Bob Kirschner

Treasurer

Bob Kirschner is a Pittsburgh native who has played the guitar since he was in high school (many, many years ago) and first started studying classical guitar when he was in his early 20’s. He retired after a long career...

Zach Jones

Secretary

Zach Jones is a classical guitarist originally from Northwestern Pennsylvania. He joined the Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Orchestra in 2014 after relocating to Pittsburgh in 2011. Zach is an active musician outside of the guitar orchestra and plays drums in several...