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LIVE in the Studio: Amarillo College Guitar Ensemble

High Plains Morning was thrilled to welcome guitar instructor Homero Campos of Amarillo College and his students to play LIVE in the studio. 

First, we lined up the Suzuki Guitar Ensemble, with student ranging from age 8 to 16. These kids learn to play by ear, then they learn to read music. It's called the "mother tongue" approach, treating the music like a new language.

The students played three tunes: 

Meadow Minuet by Frank Longay

All my Loving by The Beatles

Ode to Joy by Beethoven

All of the young musicians did a beautiful performance for our listener audience, so we thank the Suzuki group: Cody, Mayzie, Andrew, Bennet, Ileah, Olivia, & Michelle. 

Here's footage of their performance!

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After the Suzuki group, we hosted three gifted students from the Amarillo College Guitar Ensemble -- all of whom are majoring in guitar performance at the college. Their studies focus on jazz concepts and improvisation.
 
Musicians Jace Rodgers, Joel Carbajal, and Edwin Santillan performed three pieces: 

I'll Close My Eyes by Buddy Kaye & Billy Reid

Blue Bossa by Kelly Dorham

Autumn Leaves by Johnny Mercer

Here's live footage of the in-studio performance!

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Amarillo College Guitar Ensemble - Jazz

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High Plains Public Radio wants to send out a BIG THANKS to all the talented musicians for their beautiful performance. For more information about summer camps at Amarillo College, check out their website

Jenny Inzerillo joined HPPR in 2015 as the host of High Plains Morning, our live music program that airs weekdays at 9 am to noon CST. Broadcasting from KJJP in beautiful downtown Amarillo, she helps listeners wake up with inspired music from our region and beyond. Tune in for new voices in folk/Americana, deep cuts from your favorite artists, soulful tracks from singer/songwriters across the world, and toe-tapping classics dating as far back as the 1920s. Plus, discover underground greats that just might be your new favorite band.