1. MUSICAL HERITAGE PRESENTATION
BY GARRETT RYDALCH

2. Where I’m from My Mom’s side comes from Switzerland as well as Sweden.
Many of my ancestors on my Dad’s side come from Wales.
My Mom’s side comes from Switzerland as well as Sweden.
While many people think my last name (Rydalch) is either German or Dutch, it is actually a Welsh name.
According to Ancestry.com, the first Rydalch’s lived in Wales, England, and Scotland.

3. MuSIC OF MY ANCESTORS Opera music for upper and middle class people.
Common in Europe was Baroque Classical.
Opera music for upper and middle class people.
“Ragtime” music was popular in pubs and bars.
Traditional songs and melodies.
Common instruments were the accordion, bagpipes, and the piano.

4. My musical heritage Instruments- Short stint with the piano.
Voice- I participated in choir throughout Jr. High and High School. I also took a few voice lessons and participated in a school musical.
My influences came from a few places. My mom wanted me to learn to play the piano. For choir, I had a lot of friends that were starting in it in Jr. High and they wanted me to join. Over time, my love grew for it and eventually I sought out voice lessons.

5. My Music
I like all different kinds of music. I will listen to anything.
Some of my favorites are
Country
Rock
Pop
Hip Hop/Rap
Religious
Influences for these come from various places. My friends got me into country and hip hop. I’ve grown up listening to rock, pop, and religious.

6. FACTS
Some of my favorite concerts I have been to are Imagine Dragons, Andy Grammer, and Bon Jovi.
My favorite thing about popular music is the lyrics.

7. One that represents me