Brass band

the gap between brass and woodwind instruments. It is more powerful than most woodwinds, and more versatile than most brass instruments. The saxophone is used extensively in jazz. There is also chamber and symphonic music written for sax, though it is less common. Brass instruments are essentially very long pipes that widen at their ends into a bell-like shape. The pipes have been curved and twisted into different shapes to make them easier to hold and play. Instruments in the brass family…

Even though Big Band music faced many challenges due to World War II and the Great Depression it still managed to rapidly increase in popularity throughout the country. Eventually Big Band music was everywhere, from jam sessions after hours at bars and clubs to radio broadcasts in the everyday American’s home, even ballrooms like Savoy and Roseland in New York were common venues for the latest Big Band tunes. The Big Band Boom also brought together the greatest jazz musicians…

Brass is also a good choice for children with cognitive impairments. Kids with ADHD will benefit the most from learning string instruments, percussion and the saxophone because they allow movement and standing. Depending on the physical ability strings, brass, percussion, or woodwind instruments might be a desired choice. People who are deaf will have a better time with string instruments…

These instruments seem to be a part of the brass family, and there are also several musicians with stringed instruments. This makes you feel as if this large group of brass instrument musicians are all one big family playing in perfect harmony together. Another interesting thing that I noticed in this video is that each of these musicians seem to be using a…

Louis Armstrong was a man of many things. Though he was mainly known for his music as a singer and trumpeter, he also was a film star and comedian. Before I get into all the achievements that he had accomplished in his life time let’s start at the beginning. Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4th, 1901. He was the son of Willie Armstrong and Mary Ann Armstrong and a sibling to Beatrice Armstrong Collins (sister). He lived with his family in an area nicknamed “The…

popular cartoon band that can be cited currently. It was founded by Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn (co-creator of Tank Girl). They created four fictional cartoon characters based on avatars. Each cartoon has a distinct personality. The two have created music videos, cartoons, multi-platinum albums, multi-media franchise of books and stage shows based around the virtual band. There is plenty of stuff you did not know about them. Despite the various items you may have known about this band, and…

The Serenity “Your marching technique is one of the strongest in the band, but your musicality leaves something to be desired,” sighed my band director. I left my tenth-grade memory assessment feeling flustered by overwhelming expectations that I was not fulfilling. Coming from a family of dedicated musicians, and a school where the band program is a fundamental extra-curricular activity, I felt misplaced. Through a journey of decisions, engagement in new environments, failure, and inner…

I attended Crestwood’s 7th and 8th Grade Band Seasonal Winter Concert. The ensemble consisted of Crestwood’s 7th and 8th Grade Kentwood students. The performance was conducted by Crestwood’s music instructor, Jason Townsend. In total, there were 13 pieces performed, but 6 pieces of them were played as an ensemble. Other pieces were simply solo and ensemble music performed by 7th and 8th Grade students. Solo and ensemble pieces were “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” performed by A. Adhikari, Q.…

there was Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Later, came rock bands like Fast Dominoes and The Rolling Stones, but one band was able to demark themselves. This band is, The Beatles and in my opinion they were the greatest band of all time. I will proceed to develop my thoughts on why The Beatles were the most successful band in the history of music. First, a brief history lesson about this great band. The Beatles, were an English rock band created in Liverpool in 1960. It was formed of four…

Autobiography Assignment My life had been a journey ever since I existed in this world. I did not have a traditional childhood growing up, it all started when I was baby where I was found by the police in Suzhou, China and taken to a local Chinese orphanage. Here I would spend my first 18 months before I was adopted by my mom Frankie, and moved across the world to Calgary, AB, Canada. Here I made my roots and started forming family traditions with my other aunts and uncles in my family. Some…