Simpson College faculty guitarist Aaron Powell will give a recital at 8 p.m. on April 8 in Great Hall.

Powell, who has performed with the Des Moines Metro Opera, Des Moines Playhouse and Des Moines Symphony, will give a solo performance with a repertoire from the Baroque period to the 20th century. Featured works will include pieces from DeVisée, Sor, Tarrega and Villa-Lobos.

Powell holds a masters of music performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and is a 1999 Simpson graduate with a bachelor of music education. He has appeared as a performer in the master classes of notable guitarists such as the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Sergio and Odair Assad, Antigoni Goni and Christopher Parkening.

The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, call (515) 961-1637.