Book excerpt: Like Volume 1 of The Classical Guitarist’s Gig Book, this second volume contains 63 intermediate to advanced solo arrangements of pieces in various styles. From “The Water Is Wide” and Christmas and patriotic favorites to opera arias, “Julia Florida” by Agustín Barrios and Cello Suite No. 1 by J. S. Bach, all the music in this book is written in standard notation only. The author, award-winning composer, university professor, 2013 Winfield Fingerstyle Champion and 2022 Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Competition winner, Mark Cruz, has added a few of his own engaging compositions to this exceptional collection—tailor made for the performing classic guitarist.