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John Horne - Guitarist

John demonstrates a variety of guitars and types of music.  Short performances of classical, blues, jazz, and rock music demonstrate how each instrument's unique sounds and style has impacted our music and culture.  John also offers songwriting workshops for classroom-size or smaller groups in which he uses popular American song forms as a template for students to create their own lyrics and music. (Workshops require whiteboard or similar writing surface.)

Age levels: K-6;  Time: approx. 45 minutes; Availability: flexible with notice; Requirements: microphone system if in larger room.

A 1992 graduate of Duquesne University School of Music in Pittsburgh, PA, John now resides in Athens, Ohio, performing regularly as a soloist and with the Athens-based jazz quintet "The Jazztet".  He also enjoys teaching guitar and jazz improvisation and is currenly working with: Ohio University, University of Rio Grande, National Guitar Workshop, Ohio Arts Council, and Artsbridge.

Curriculum Guide

Grades K-2

Language Arts & Social Studies
Active listening
Stories, songs
Traditions, cultures

Math & Science
Counting
Patterns
Senses: sounds

Arts
Music appreciation
Instruments
Melody, rhythm

Grades 3-4

Language Arts & Social Studies
Appalachian Culture
Stories, narratives
American history

Math & Science
Sound patterns
Motion/vibration
Sound production

Arts
Music appreciation
Instruments
Melody, pitch, tone

Grades 5-6

Language Arts & Social Studies
Appalachian Culture
Characterization
Vocabulary, context

Math & Science
Sound production
Sound waves, electricity
Force/motion

Arts
Music appreciation
Instruments
Music from other cultures