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Justin Holland (July 26, 1819 – 24 March 1887) was an American classical guitarist, a music teacher, a community leader, a black man who worked with white people to help slaves on the Underground Railroad, and an activist for equal rights for African Americans.〔 Holland was known nationally, not only as a musician, but also as a civil rights activist who worked in the same national circles as Frederick Douglass. His goal was to develop his personal growth, in order to stand as an example for others to see. As a teacher, he deliberately chose a "cautious and circumspect" bearing, keeping his relationships with students strictly professional. He chose work that was considered honorable and held high standards, and the professional respect that accompanied his position aided his civil rights goals. A measure of his success in showcasing the admirable African American to the world came after he died, when he was given eulogies, by white people as well as African Americans, about his skill as a musician and his personal character. == Background == Holland grew up in Norfolk County, Virginia, the son of a farmer, Exum Holland.〔〔 He showed talent for music while he was young, writing music to go with pre-existing lyrics, but there were few opportunities to hear music or learn to play where he lived. His chief opportunity was at church.〔〔 When he was 14 years old in 1833 his parents both died, and he left home for Boston.〔〔 He then moved on to the nearby town of Chelsea, Massachusetts, staying there for several years.〔 In Boston he met Signor Mariano Perez, a Spanish musician and "clever performer on the guitar."〔 Perez taught Holland to play guitar.〔 Another music teacher for Holland was Simon Knabel, a member of Ned Kendall's Brass Band.〔 Knabel had some success arranging music.〔 Holland also studied under William Schubert, also of Kendall's band.〔〔 Schubert was a "brilliant performer on the guitar" and Holland made good progress on his instrument.〔 Another teacher, a Scottishman named Pollock, taught him how to play the concert flute.〔 Being young and not living with parents, Holland had to work as a laborer to support himself while he learned his craft.〔 The work was hard, the education took money, and he gave up sleep in order to have time to practice.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Justin Holland」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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