USU Guitar Ensembles Perform Fall Concert

Acoustic and electric guitars combine forces at Utah State University for the USU Guitar Ensembles concert Monday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Auditorium on USU’s campus.

The larger acoustic ensemble, affectionately called “Guitarmageddon,” has 35 members comprised of music and non-music majors. The smaller acoustic ensemble is comprised of guitar majors. All of the music for the concert has been specifically written or arranged for multiple guitars.

“Some of the pieces contain traditional guitar sounds blending with interesting sound effects produced on the instrument,” said Mike Christiansen, director of the guitar program for the Caine College of the Arts at USU.

The acoustic ensemble will perform works such as Los Andes, Eleanor Rigby and Portraits of Spain.

The electric guitar ensemble will perform a wide variety of styles ranging from Afro-Cuban, rock and jazz.

“The electric ensembles performance of Cuban Landscape with Rhumba is, to my knowledge, the first time it has ever been performed by an electric guitar ensemble,” said Christiansen.

“This concert will be a shower of sound for all who attend,” said Christiansen. “Guitar aficionados and novices will be musically well-fed.”

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and youth, $5 for USU faculty and staff and free for USU students with ID. Regular priced tickets purchased in groups of four or more will receive a 25 percent discount. Tickets can be purchased at the Caine College of the Arts Box Office located in room 139-B of the Chase Fine Arts Center, by calling 435-797-8022 or going online at the college website.

Related links:

• Caine College of the Arts Box Office
• USU Guitar Program
• USU Department of Music
• USU Caine College of the Arts

Writer: Rachelle Nielson, 435-797-9203, rachelle.nielson@usu.edu

Contact: Denise Albiston, 435-797-1500, denise.albiston@usu.edu