Photos by Brandon GrinovichBeautiful melodies from the Spanish classical era to the modern era rang from guitars from 5 to 6 p.m., Jan. 9 in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library. Students of Christopher Parkening's guitar program performed a diverse repertoire for students, faculty and family. Parkening, a world-renowned virtuoso classical guitarist, is a distinguished … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Guitar Heroes Hold Concert in Payson
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Pepperdine’s Guitar Department Brings Music and Passion to Payson
Photos by Sherry YangThe Pepperdine Classical Guitar Department showcased its skills for a night, filling Payson Library with music. The Pepperdine Classical Guitar Department brought music to Payson Library’s Surfboard Room, performing various pieces for the department’s monthly Mary Pickford-Stotsenberg Performances. Headed by Pepperdine’s own Distinguished … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Guitar Department Brings Music and Passion to Payson
Christopher Parkening Gives Glory to God
Photo by Monika Haskell Sitting in the audience, blurred fingers race from one nylon string to the next. While the library is usually associated with silence, Payson Library’s Surfboard Room plays host to the melodies of the Classical Guitar Department under famed guitarist Christopher Parkening every second Tuesday of the month. While all departments boast certain … [Read more...] about Christopher Parkening Gives Glory to God
Parkening fine-tunes craft
Photo Courtesy of Patrick Park Chair of Classical Guitar Christopher Parkening has a reputation for attention to detail. The standard for Pepperdine’s guitar students is set at “brilliant,” from their relationship with the audience to the way they bow. “I encourage students to strive for beautiful sounds. The charm of a guitar disappears without them,” Parkening said. … [Read more...] about Parkening fine-tunes craft