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                                         Joe Quick                     Bagpipes

Joe Quick, an experienced piper and a member of St. Andrew, introduces students to Scots/Irish culture through an explanation and demonstration of the bagpipes.  Mr. Quick, dressed in authentic Highland dress(costume), plays songs and marches typically associated with bagpipes. Q/A session and student participation included.  Students will be fascinated by this unique musical experience.

Age level: K-6;  Time: approximately 45 minutes Availability: flexible with ample notice Requirements: open space for marching; microphone needed for larger room.

Joe Quick is an annual student at North American Academy of Piping.  He has studied with Pipe Major Seamus McFadden of Altoona, PA., Pipe Major E.D. Neigh or Toronto, Ontario, Pipe Major Sandy Jones of Charleston, S.C. and Brian Yates of Boston, MA., former Pipe Major Albert Kimmel of Greensburg, PA. and currently of Parkersburg, WV. 

Curriculum Guide

Language and Social Studies

K-2:    stories from history, American heritage, other cultures

3-4:    vocabulary, Appalachian culture, other cultures

5-6:    vocabulary, geography, Roman, Appalachian, and American cultures

Math and Science

K-2:    counting, observation, five senses

3-4:    sound patterns, five senses

5-6:    sound production and patterns, five senses

Arts

K-2:    music appreciation, types of instruments, rhythm, melody

3-4:    music appreciation, instruments, tempo, rhythm, melody, other cultures

5-6:    music appreciation, instruments, types of songs, marches, music from other lands.

Joe Quick

304/295-5933

Cell: 304-210-8885

jquick.2@netzero.com