John Roth
Guitarist/composer John Roth is Adjunct Professor of Music at Concordia University, where he teaches, guitar, electric bass, mandolin; Electronic Instruments, Techniques, and Pedagogy; Guitar Ensemble, Chapel Band, and oversees the electronic Midi-Labs.
Mr. Roth graduated from St. Olaf College in 1972, and embarked on a Christian World Tour with Outreach for Christ Foundation, International. He resumed studies at the University of Minnesota, receiving the Master of Fine Arts degree in Classical Guitar Performance. While at the University, he was privileged to study orchestration with Dominic Argento and composition with Paul Fetler. He performed in master classes with Christopher Parkening, Abel Carlevaro, and Alice Artzt.
Mr. Roth pioneered Classic American Guitar, a fusion of classical guitar technique with popular American idioms. Small Wonders, his debut record of original compositions, earned rave reviews from every major guitar magazine.
In addition to his teaching duties, Mr. Roth serves as Director of Contemporary Worship for The Lutheran Church of St. Philip the Deacon in Plymouth, MN, where he leads the band Network.
Reviews
A very evocative composer and a sensitive performer.
George Winston
True artistry
Paul Manz
One of the best!
FRETS magazine
Imagine the Rev. Gary Davis after 4 years at Julliard.
Tom Surowicz, City Pages
Recordings, Publications and Accomplishments
Music Director for CSP production of Grease, 2005.
Author of Norigami: The Art of Norwegian Paper Folding
(Adventure Publications)
Presenter for Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship
Music Leader for Youth Gatherings and Church Conferences
Composed and performed National TV and Radio Commercials
Performances at the Guthrie and the Ordway
6 Solo Recordings: Small Wonders, Seadream,
Guitar Heaven, December Dreams, An Acoustic Christmas
Recordings and Performances with Lorie Line, Linda Wrobel,
John Ylvisaker, Bob Louisell, Bread for the Journey.
Choral compositions published by Concordia Augsburg, Choristers Guild
Published Guitar Instruction Books, Great Hymns Great Carols, Bach Book
Former students include recording artists Bob Mould,
REM drummer Joey Waronker, Diane Jarvi, Joel Pakan,
Stan Thompson, Soli Hughes (Sounds of Blackness), Pop Wagner.
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