The Lute Society of America North Carolina Chapter and SaSa Sounds present: “Pluck Lot" Fest 2026.

A Pot luck for Lute and Classical Guitar players.

A Saturday filled with educational events, fellowship, food and a concert!

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Educational events

CLASSES

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Concert

CONCERT

Performing Artists

Explore Renaissance music with

Colin Fullerton, Jocelyn Nelson, Salomé Sandoval (SaSa),

Daniel Swenberg, Caroline Usher and Craig Wiggins.

Colin Fullerton

Colin Fullerton, Classical Guitar lecture and master class

Daniel Swenberg

Daniel Swenberg, concert performer.

SaSa

Salomé Sandoval (SaSa) Pluck Lot Fest 2026 producer and educator.

Caroline Usher

Caroline Usher, concert performer and Historical Instrument collection curator.

Jocelyn Nelson

Dr. Jocelyn Nelson, ECU professor Emerita, lecturer.

Craig Wiggins

Craig Wiggins, concert performer and Historical Instruments Collection curator.

Schedule

Find all the music we will be playing in the Mixed Ensembles here:

ENSEMBLE SCORES/TABS

9:00 a.m.

Welcome Orientation: Participants meet and greet, instrument share, tuning, ensemble confirmation, orientation. Coffee/Tea, fruit and bagels from Bruegger's bagels provided. Placing lunch orders for catering/bring your own.

9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

SaSa's Intro to lute Survey for Lute and Guitar Players.

10:00-11:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Colin Fullerton’s lecture: Playing Renaissance music in the Classical Guitar. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Colin Fullerton’s Master Class for Classical Guitarists. Register to play. Auditors welcome!