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John Gallagher - Musician/Singer

John, who has taught guitar and performed locally for many years, punctuates his repertoire of musical selections with explanations of different types of guitars and musical styles.  Jazz, rock, rhythm and blues, popular songs, - he performs them all.  How does a guitar produce sound?  What's a Wah Wah Pedal?  How do you write a song?  John provides information, history, and entertainment.  Study guide provided.

Grades: K-6; 45 minutes; availability-mornings preferred 8:30-11:00 am.; can arrange some afternoon presentations with ample notice.  Requirements: small school P.A. system if possible, but can provide own when necessary. (2 units for "whole school" performance in gym/auditorium.

Curriculum Guide

Grades K-2

Language Arts & Social Studies
Listening skills
Recognizing themes
Other cultures

Math & Science
Counting
Recognizing patterns

Arts
Music appreciation
Rhythmic patterns
Musical instruments

Grades 3-4

Language Arts & Social Studies
Listening/observation skills
Identifying main ideas and details
Other cultures/famous people

Math & Science
Sound patterns/waves
Speed/tempo/rhythm

Arts
Music appreciation/concepts
Construction of musical instruments
Styles of music/cross-cultural

Grades 5-6

Language Arts & Social Studies
Listening/analyzing
Comprehension/interpretation
Famous musical artists

Math & Science
Sound waves/vibration
Shapes/sounds/rhythm

Arts
Music appreciation/forms/themes
History of musical forms/guitar
Creating songs/music and lyrics