Green Pyramids 1996-2000 Krystal MacKay(composer, Guitar, Vocals, Flute, Keys) Scott Bruce (percussion) Christian McGuire (electric bass, upright bass, backing vocals) http://www.globalgraffiti.com/band_pages/pyramids.htm
Nero's House Band 1993-1996 Mark Brodin (composer, Guitar, vocals) Emmett Dacey (percussion) Christian McGuire (electric bass, backing vocals)
Solar Plexus 1990-1991 Andrew Ford (Electric Guitar) Christian Vince (Semi-Acoustic Guitar) Christian McGuire (electric bass, lead vocals) Daniel Howard (percussion)
Solo website: http://www.myspace.com/grianeala My ongoing project, Mod Red + This is where I keep a lot of my scratch recordings (just me a cheap 4-track) Also a couple Solar Plexus practice sessions recorded on a mono-dictaphone back in 1991. -
Augsburg College - Instructor Music History & Improv Combo Ensembles
University of Minnesota School of Music - MA Musicology (in progress)
* U-Jive
Luther College - BA Philosophy/ minor Classics (1992)
* University of Nottingham (1990-1991)
* Larsen Hall Government, Secretary 1991-1992
* Delta Alpha Delta, Luther's oldest sorority
* Kappa Phi Tau, Luther's oldest fraternity - and then we died
* KWLC Radio - The Jazz Comedy Hour from 7-10 with Mike and Chris (1988-89) / Rock Classics (Fall of 1989)
* Environmental Concerns
* Peace Prize Forum
* Fencing Club, Secretary / Treasurer (1988-1990)
* Dead Language Symposium, Co-founder & Magister Bibendi Emeritus
* Norsemen & Cathedral Choir - (too good for Nordic)
* Norseless Headmen, Cafeteria song and hijinks
* Da Udder Boys, bassist and backing vocals (1989)
Influences
See my Blog regarding my influences, favorite music, films, books etc
A native of northeastern Iowa, K. Christian McGuire is a Saint Paul, Minnesota based instructor, composer, author, carpenter, clinician, electric bassist and musicologist whose primary research interests lie with Historical Musicology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Philology (and anything else that pertains to primary sources [Paleography / Codicology and Archaelogy] of XI-XIII Century development of liturgical practices in the Rheinland.
McGuire serves on the faculty at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN where he teaches music history, music fundamentals, and small group improvisation ensembles. He also designed and teaches the curriculum for Augsburg's Electric Bass program the first of its kind which incorporates classical orchestral, ensemble, solo works written specifically for the instrument.
He has also served as an adjuct instructor of Music History at the McNally-Smith College Music in St. Paul, MN since 2005 and was on the team that co-developed the NASM approved Music History sequence for its baccalaureate programs.
Between 2004 and 2008, he served on the board for the Minnesota High School Music Listening Contest as musicologist, authoring & editing study guides and 3 CDs worth of musical samples (authored: 2004-05(08-09), 2005-06 and 2007-08 study guides, edited 2006-07(98-99).
As a composer, he specializes in pedagological works. His Spring Suite for Young Voices (available in multiple transpositions) was a commissioned work where each movement is designed to exercise specific musical elements. For instance the 3rd mvt, "I Know" utilizes a blatant sarabande rhythm in homophonic texture. Choristers are expected to work on precise attacks & releases at really soft dynamics without dropping pitch.
As a performer, McGuire is probably best known for his work as a recording session bassist and arranger as well as his past work in the 1990s with the Twin Cities based Green Pyramids and Nero's House Band. In recent years he has dedicated much of his time to both conducting and playing bass in musical theatre especially with those organizations focused on arts education such as Ashland Productions.
An electric bassist for nearly 25 years with experience in every conceivable setting, Christian is currently writing a book / multi-media manual on the history, performance practice, technique and repertoire of the electric bass in non-popular music genres. The work promises to be the one stop source for composers and performers who wish to incorporate the many timbres of this remarkable instrument.
Air Museum has just teamed up with SWAPBEATS. COM to make a short film about the recording process using SwapBeats for Air Museum's debut single.
Be sure to check out SwapBeats. com over the next couple of weeks to view the video and the process on SwapBeats' HOME page.
A little something about SwapBeats:
SwapBeats provides an online marketplace for musicians to buy, sell, and/or swap their individual music tracks, while collaborating and gaining inspiration through an online community.
If you're a musician, you should know about SwapBeats. They just launched (TODAY!) and are looking for musicians to build a community for musicians - Let's help them!
Dear K Christian, Hey, It takes me awhile. I sure enjoyed listening to your latest bass recording. I also forwarded your sites to my friend Ann. HS choral director at our local HS. She is interested in the Hildegard chants. Hope all is well. Love ya, Aunt Becky
