Renaissance Rock & Jimi Hendrix Mesh in College of the Mainland Guitars' Spring Concert Tonight

Classic Bach, Beethoven and Jimi Hendrix melodies will take on a new edge in COM Guitars' spring concert tonight, April 17 in the COM Fine Arts Building.

The free concert will unite the music of the 1960s and 1560s. The quartet of COM students on electric guitars will play new arrangements of classical music and classic rock.

"We do a little bit of everything," said director John Kiefer. "We'll play 'Fanfare for the Common Man.' You've heard it before but probably not the way we're going to do it."

The "Renaissance rock" music, 16th-century tunes arranged for electric guitars, is back by popular demand after its debut at COM during the group's prior spring concert.

COM music classes and private lessons are open to degree-seeking and continuing education students to hone their skills for personal enjoyment or preparation in transferring to a university.

For more information, visit www.com.edu/music or call 409-933-8545. To check out past performances, visit www.youtube.com/orchestraelectric.

College of the Mainland offers a variety of fully accredited associate degrees and certifications that prepare students for success in transferring to a university or entering the workforce, including programs in process technology, business and health care. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, COM has an excellent professor-to-student ratio that allows instructors to connect with each class. We're the launchpad for success stories throughout the Mainland. For more, visit www.com.edu.

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