CCP opens applications for its Kabataang Gitarista Program Batch 14 this August

 

CCP Kabataang Gitarista

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its Artist Training Division under the Arts

Education Department, once again opens applications for Batch 14 of the CCP Kabataang

Gitarista (KG) Program until August 25, 2026. An initiative designed for young musicians, the

program provides FREE weekly classical guitar training that fosters understanding of the

instrument and its repertoire.

Open to public high school students in the National Capital Region (NCR), the CCP KG

program seeks aspiring classical guitarists in Grades 7, 8, or 9 who are eager to develop their skills. Applicants must be willing to commit to weekly training sessions on Saturdays at the CCP Annex Building and to dedicate time to self-practice on weekdays outside regular training hours. They must also be able to bring a nylon-stringed guitar to the lessons.

Interested applicants may complete and submit the online application form (through this link:

https://tinyurl.com/ApplicationFormB14) on or before August 25, 2026 (Tuesday), 5:00 PM.

They are expected to attend the onsite auditions on August 29, 2026 (Saturday), from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, CCP Complex. Walk-in applications will also be accommodated on the day of the auditions.

Applicants who successfully pass the onsite auditions will be invited, together with their parents and guardians, to attend an orientation and lecture on September 5, 2026 (Saturday), from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the CCP Annex Building.

Now in its 14th year, the CCP KG Program has provided young guitar players with quality classical guitar lessons and performance opportunities. Members of the ensemble have also

performed across various CCP venues, selected public and private schools, outreach concerts

outside Manila, and private engagements.

Several members have likewise distinguished themselves in local and international competitions, earning recognition for their schools and bringing pride to the country through their achievements. More than technical training, the program aims to develop a performing classical guitar ensemble and provide young musicians with opportunities to explore their musical potential.

For inquiries regarding the CCP Kabataang Gitarista Program, interested applicants may visit

this link: https://linktr.ee/kabataanggitarista.official or contact the CCP Artist Training

Division via email at kabataanggitarista.official@gmail.com. For updates and additional

information, visit the official CCP website (https://culturalcenter.gov.ph/) and follow the CCP

Arts Education Programs and CCP Kabataang Gitarista Facebook pages.

CCP Kabataang Gitarista Program is now accepting applications for Batch 13

 

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is now accepting applications for Batch 13 of the

CCP Kabataang Gitarista (KG) Program, a project spearheaded by the Artist Training Division

under the CCP Arts Education Department. The CCP KG Program provides classical guitar

training and performing opportunities for aspiring guitarists while developing an increased

appreciation for classical guitar.

Interested applicants must be a bona fide Grade 7, 8, or 9 student in a public high school within the National Capital Region, with good moral character and an average or higher scholastic standing. Applicants may apply by downloading and filling out the Application Form (downloadable through https://linktr.ee/CCPKGProgramAuditions2025) and submitting the duly accomplished form via email to artist.training@culturalcenter.gov.ph on or before September 5, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 NN.

Auditions will be held on September 6, 2025 (Saturday), 7 AM, at the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater) lobby, followed by a Parents’ Orientation and Lecture of the accepted applicants at 10:00 AM.

Successful applicants will receive the highest classical guitar training for FREE. The CCP KG Program, with its 13th batch of members, will develop a performing classical guitar ensemble to usher fresh perspectives into the Philippine musical landscape. All members will  attend weekly training sessions every Saturday morning at the CCP Annex.

Since 2012, the CCP KG Program has provided opportunities for numerous young guitarists to develop their musicality and technical skills under the supervision of Program Advisor Melissa Corazon V. Mantaring and mentors Christian Mercader, Fernando Sy-Changco III, and Edel Mark Bitao.

Interested in joining the CCP Kabataang Gitarista Program? Contact the CCP Artist Training Division at 8832 1125 local 1605, or via Viber at (+63)950-751-4403. You may also email artist.training@culturalcenter.gov.ph. Follow the official social media accounts of CCP, CCP Arts Education Programs, and Kabataang Gitarista for more details. For updates on future programs, trainings, and workshops, you may check the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph).

CCP KABATAANG GITARISTA IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BATCH 12

 

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is now accepting applications for Batch 12 of the CCP Kabataang Gitarista (KG) Program. A project of the Artist Training Division under the

 Arts Education Department, the KG Program provides classical guitar training and performing opportunities for aspiring guitarists, while developing an increased appreciation for classical guitar.

Interested applicants must be in Grades 7 to 9 in a public high school in Caloocan, Manila, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Bacoor, or Imus, Cavite. They must also have an outstanding academic record and good moral character. Applicants must complete the Application Form (downloadable from https://linktr.ee/CCPKGProgramAuditions) and submit it via email to artist.training@culturalcenter.gov.ph on or before 11:59 PM on November 15, 2024 (Friday).

Auditions will be held on November 16, 2024 (Saturday), starting at 8:00 AM at the CCP Annex Building in Pasay City. It will be followed by a Parent’s Orientation and Lecture of the accepted applicants at 10:00 AM at the same venue.

Upon confirmation, successful applicants will receive the highest level of classical guitar training for FREE. The CCP KG Program, with its 12th batch of members, will also develop a performing classical guitar ensemble to usher fresh perspectives in the Philippine musical landscape. All members will attend weekly guitar lessons and training every Saturday morning at the CCP Annex.

Since 2012, the CCP Kabataang Gitarista Program has been providing its members with valuable opportunities and training. Under the guidance of its Program Director, Ms. Melissa Corazon V. Mantaring, and mentors Christian Mercader, Fernando Sy-Changco III, and Edel Mark Bitao, the members continue to hone their skills and techniques with their classical guitars.

The members have been performing at various CCP venues and other alternative venues and in selected public and private schools. Several members of the CCP Kabataang Gitarista Program have also competed and won inter-high school, national, and global competitions. While bringing honor to their respective schools and the country, the CCP KG Program pushes boundaries by empowering the next generation of Filipino classical guitarists. Four (4) of its alumni have finished their music degrees, while others decided to pursue guitar studies in different colleges of music.

For inquiries about the CCP Kabataang Gitarista Program, contact the CCP Artist Training Division via email at artist.training@culturalcenter.gov.ph, call 8832-1125 (local 1605) or message +63950-751-4403 via Viber. Get the latest updates on the program and other CCP Events through the CCP website and the official Facebook pages of the CCP Arts Education Programs, Kabataang Gitarista, and Cultural Center of the Philippines.