Brass band

porcelain plaque that has a white colored center and is outlined in a pastel pink color. Hand painted flowers decorate the center and corners of the plaque as well. The frieze is a dark green horizontal band that is decorated with neoclassical kind of swags that go around the top all done in gilt brass and features a key hole in the center. Below the frieze, the table has two sets of draws that are decorated in the same porcelain plaque as the top of the table. The legs of the table can be…

exciting, event filled book, “Notes from an Accidental Band Geek,” Erin Dionne describes the life of a high school band student thoroughly. Erin Dionne keeps the book interesting at all times, by describing the drama that shows up in a high schoolers life. This book is written informally, making it seem as if the book is somewhat of a journal or diary. These reasons alone will make any reader jump at the opportunity to read, “Notes from an Accidental Band Geek.” As a result of Erin Dionne…

As swing jazz grew in popularity in the 1930s the fast beat of hot bands, that was associated with traditional values, created a confrontation with modern jazzists who believed the slower tempo of sweet bands was the correct form of jazz. A new era of music began in 1917 when a style never heard before caught the attention of hundreds of Americans. The fast tempo with instruments ranging from string to brass was new concept to music in which Americans grew increasingly interested in.…

“What Music Means to Me” Music could inspire anyone in numerous amounts of ways, because music inevitably consists of everyone’s daily life through the 3 elements of music which are rhythm, harmony, and melody. I listen to music because of how soothing and relieving it can be especially during rough times. I don’t only listen to music when I’m down; I’m basically always doing so in any of my emotions because there are many different types of music to reflect your mood. When I’m listening to…

musical venues as well as band concerts were popular forms of entertainment prior to the war. Sheet music was profitable for music publishers on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. When soldiers left for the war, they took their love of music and songs that transcended the political and philosophical divide between them Music played an important role in the lives of the many during the Civil War era. Popular sacred…

December 11th 2015, my friend and I decided to go see my Carimi, which is a Haitian music band. This was a special night in the HMI (Haitian music Industry), because the lead singer Mickael Guirand announced the he will no monger be in the band. Carimi is one of the most popular bands from Haiti that have been in the HMI for exactly 14 year. I was a little upset when I heard the news because, Carimi is the type of band when you buy a ticket to see them preform; you get your money worth plus…

them with their lost homeland. Mr. H.D. Born 1935, remembers protestant services twice a month in a school. He remembers that the refugees were supported by the catholic parish, but also by Protestant groups, such as YMCA, women associations or brass…

member of the reed and woodwind family of instruments it is usually compared to the clarinet or flute. As an instrument that could reach four octaves, there is much you can play and plenty of room for experimentation. Saxophones are normally made of brass to create their colorful, characteristic sound, but some, in the past have been made of copper, silver, bronze, and even plastic. There are four main saxophones that are commonly used which are soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone. Soprano and…

what others despise. The band room in Upper Darby High School is a room that is loved by many and, whether in the music department or not , is visited constantly from dusk to dawn. Though from an outsider’s perspective, it is very challenging to understand the reason as there are the many attributes the commoner may dislike. This room provokes so many of the human senses in a not so positive fashion, specifically: hearing, smelling, and sight. That is why I think the band room is a confusing…

I thoroughly enjoyed observing Dr. Silveira conduct and lead the IC Concert Band in rehearsal today. Dr. Silveira led a very efficient rehearsal that resulted in a lot of playing by the ensemble, and significant improvement. At the beginning of the rehearsal, I noticed that flutes, clarinets and saxophones were there. I discovered later that this was because they were given sectional time while Dr. Silveira worked with the rest of the ensemble for a portion of the rehearsal. This allowed him to…