On Friday, November 21, Lincoln was honored to have classical violinist Gareth

Johnson play for them on his 1840 violin. During his 45-minute performance,

sponsored by the Dubuque Arts Council, Gareth started with the national anthem

followed by Johann Sebastian Bach and finished with a hip-hop piece of his own.

He educated students about the history of the violin and various composers and

fielded questions from Lincoln students. 
    

      Johnson fell in love with the violin at the age of 10 and continues to practice six to

ten hours a day. He has performed all over the world as a soloist with various

symphonies, including the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra during his two-week stay in

Dubuque. His passion for the violin is obvious. "It becomes part of you, like breathing.

Music is almost like a part of our vocabulary."