Band of Brothers

launching Green Day into a new stratosphere. Their music has influenced countless bands and fans throughout the world. In 2015, their place in rock history was set as they were proudly inducted into…

developed, considering musicians depressed and low-life individuals who were not contributing to society. Not bound by contracts to record labels, these musicians had all the freedom to make whatever type of music they wanted, and this is how some bands gained a following because of their unique…

outside on an open stage like a rock concert. A rock concert differs from that of a classical performs. The band usually has no order to way the play. They just kind of all walk on stage and say, “hi,” to fans as they get set. The crowds at these concert don’t just sit around and clap when needed they jump around, scream the songs, and sometimes throw thing at the band, but this is the way the band gets a response that the fans like the performance. Just like Classical music crowds but more…

This I Believe What makes a person believe in something? A powerful moment, tragic loss, or sign from above are all things that can cause people to have a deeper understanding of their life. In particular, an influencing moment caused me to realize some things about an area of my life that were not clear before. Due to this moment, I now strongly believe in the power of spotlight. I am a member of the varsity show choir group called Express at my school. Being apart of this group has…

In high school, I remember where my biggest dream changed into a reality. I was a member of the Greenville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band. I played the alto saxophone. Unlike my bandmates, I did not know how to read music then. I played by ear, and whatever scale, jazz run, or chromatic I heard, I could play it back just like that. I played at numerous of black history programs and different events at school. My favorite saxophonist was Kenneth Williams, and I told myself that I want to…

For example, we played music in my band based on different cultures, such as African, English, and Spanish. This affected us in a positive way because everyone felt they were important in the band. It is hard for people to relate if they feel unaccepted by the majority. It is mentioned by Roger Cross (2013) that music is a cultural-creation act (p. 22). This is what links so many people together when it comes to band. I believe this is why so many people in band or choir call each other a…

event to give culture exposure to small local businesses and artists; drawing people in just to have a good time continues to expand the cultural experience for Tallahassee citizens. Everyone in the audience, whether they planned to stay and watch this band or whether they happened to be walking by and drawn in by the music, like me, certainly had a good…

held outside performing art building on October 19, featured students at CGCC. I got there around the time it started and the band was still setting up. Which was great for me because this gave me time to pull out my materials and take pictures of the setting. I took notes of the instruments used in the jazz combo and recorded some part of the session I attended. As band did their finished discussing their arrangement and finished setting up. I observed the crowd and who gathered to watch. At…

experience playing in concert band so it wasn't that hard…

I’ve played guitar for eight years. My early Kindermusic lessons instilled a love of music which I channel into my six stringed best friend. Every week, I take lessons and practice with my ensembles. I take the Suzuki guitar course, and play duets with my instructor from a variety of styles. Occasionally, my instructor and I play professional gigs at weddings, retirement homes, and open houses. Monthly, we play for three hours at the Margarita at Pine Creek. I play in the Intermediate and…