Ben Verdery on his guitar Photo provided by the artist

For 11 years, classical guitarist Ben Verdery has headed to Maui in the summer to teach a master guitar class attracting students from around the world. Past alumni of his annual classes include Grammy-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson, and Bryce Dessner of the rock band The National, who received rave reviews for its latest CD, “Boxer.” Acclaimed as one of America’s leading classical guitarists, Verdery has recorded and performed with such diverse artists as Leo Kottke, classical great John Williams, flamenco master Paco Peña, and legendary Police guitarist Andy Summers. His annual concerts at St. John’s Church are always highlights for anyone who enjoys virtuoso guitar artistry. As likely to play Jimi Hendrix as Rodrigo, as The New York Times has noted, Verdery tonight will concentrate on the classical realm. “For the first time on Maui I’m going to premiere a new piece that nobody has ever heard yet,” he reports. “It’s by Martin Bresnick, a world-class compos