Guitar enthusiasts from area high schools will participate in an all-day guitar summit on the Fresno City College campus on March 31.  

Music instructor, Kevin Cooper, said the summit will consist of a high school exhibition, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., during which a variety of local high school students will have the opportunity to show their skills on the guitar. There will be a mix of solo and ensemble performances. This will be followed by a concert.

“The Summit is geared towards high school and middle school guitar players to showcase their skills and, hopefully in the process, encourage them to attend Fresno City College,” Cooper said. “My goal for the Summit is to build a community of guitar players here at the college.”

Last year, the Guitar Summit welcomed over 140 performers during the exhibition. This year’s attendance is expected to surpass last year’s.

The summit will also feature a performance by the AguaClara Flamenco Company, including a variety of guitarists, percussion players and singers alongside the flamenco dancers.

This performance will start at 7:30 p.m., after the exhibition. After the concert, the best performances from the exhibition will be announced and awards will be given out, concluding the event.  

Tickets are $12 for general admission and $8 for students and seniors. The event will be free to current FCC guitar students.

“I hope to increase the value of our education,” Cooper said. “Putting on these events is a good way to do it.”