Northwestern Oklahoma State University will host the Third Annual NWOSU Guitar Festival April 5 between 9:30 a.m. and noon in the Fine Arts Building.

The festival’s purpose is to provide young guitarists an outlet to perform and receive constructive feedback.

“Guitar players do not get to compete within the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Association,” Seth Cudd, assistant professor of fine arts, director of instrumental music and music education, said. “Our guitar festival provides students a unique opportunity to perform on guitar and receive feedback. Max Ridgway, our guitar teacher, is a phenom...