One of a series of six books, "Music of the Renaissance" offers level one, fingerstyle or flatpicking guitar ensemble settings of some of the finest selections from the 16th Century. Some are popular to the period; all are fresh additions to the guitar ensemble repertoire. Written in standard notation only, these pieces are intended for multiple guitars for use in the classroom or on the recital stage. Separate pull-out parts are provided for convenience. The conductor's score includes a keyboard reduction that may be played for support in rehearsal or performance. While several guitarists may double on each part, it is a good idea to rotate players on different parts to enhance the performers' sight reading ability on both treble and bass strings.