This course is designed for the technically advanced guitar student who is ready to pursue the study of classical guitar masterworks in an ensemble setting. You will play some of the great music of the guitar ensemble literature, pieces that are often performed by college and professional players. This repertoire demands a high level of proficiency, and there is a special emphasis on refined performance techniques while incorporating advanced musicality and interpretation. You will continue to reinforce the essential basics of great guitar playing, including tone production, pizzicato, rasgueado, artificial harmonics, glissandos, complex chord shapes, and scale position shifts. This course is designed to be taken multiple times if desired. As part of this course, you are required to audition for the All State Festival and participate if accepted. You will perform in at least three concerts per year.