Who knew there was such a thing as a bachelor of fine arts degree in American finger-style guitar? Well, these 5 Midwesterners each have one and they're the only one's in the world who do! As the only graduates of the powerful and unfortunately ephemeral cooperative guitar program between the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Dan Schwartz, Benjamin Woolman, Bill Brenckle, Michael Gruber and Matthew Schroeder have rejoined to create a stunning new collection of contemporary compositions for solo acoustic guitar. The recording contains 11 tracks - two solo pieces by each performer, which display their scholarly detail to intricate technique and also their penchant for composing beautiful melodies. The collection ends with a barn-burning version of Leo Kottke's classic Jack Fig, played by all five, IN UNISON, complete with philosophizing pep talk by their instructor and leading guitar authority John Stropes!

"This recording is an important demonstration of the possibilities in American finger-style guitar."

- Billy McLaughlin

1. RayJoyce! - Dan Schwartz (4:42)
2. Novella - Ben Woolman (4:11) - mp3 clip
3. In Her Arms - Bill Brenckle (3:44)
4. Klangfarben 3 - Michael Gruber (2:38)
5. Little One - Matthew Schroeder (3:37)
6. Holand's Tiltyard - Bill Brenckle (4:42)
7. Theme Noir - Ben Woolman (4:12)
8. You're All Grown Up Now - Dan Schwartz (4;19)
9. The C-Bop Ramble- Matthew Schroeder (2:08)
10. She Has Wings - Michael Gruber (2:59)
11. Jack Fig - Leo Kottke (5:05)