Christopher Johnson

Biography
EDUCATION:
Bachelors in Music/Classical Guitar Performance, Augsburg College, Mpls, MN
Master of Music, Guitar Performance & Music History and Literature, University of South Dakota

HOW LONG HAVE YOU PLAYED WITH BHSO:
Since 2009

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR INSTRUMENT:
Love the sound. It is also closely related to my other instrument, the guitar.

HOBBIES/LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
Also employed as a fused glass artist and commercial pilot.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Studied with guitarists Emilio Pujol (Spain) and Christopher Parkening (U.S.). Has been touring artist for the S.D. Arts Council since 1978. Also maintains a private teaching studio and plays bass with the Black Hills Bluegrass Band as well as guitar with Paula Meloy in "Johnson & Meloy-Guitars and Woodwinds."

CONTACT INFORMATION:
605-343-7686


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