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obvious to those who are involved in the music program that this particular branch of learning is taking a hit. School budgets are being cut and the arts programs are the first to go. Schools are focused on core classes because mandated state tests put pressure on the school to focus on math, reading and science. By cutting what is seen as an “extracurricular” schools are ignoring the benefits that an advanced music program provides to their students. Music programs are an essential part of the…

sang in small music halls and private sections of the homes of the elites wearing long-sleeve traditional dresses that obey the Islamic rules. Some people compare Umm Kulthum with Egypt pyramids, which is a sign for her strength and popularity among all Egyptians. Others call her the lady since she was recognized as the greatest female singer. She was also recognized as the greatest Arab singer after her death. She became very well-known and her name spread all over the Arab countries. She sang…

of nationality in music. Ever since the days of the early Classical Period, musical styles, forms, and languages were largely influenced by traditional standards of Austria and Germany. However, around the middle of the 19th century, composers from many other countries around the world began trying to establish distinctive national styles that represented their own nation by using traditional forms of dance, folk songs and history. Many expressionist composers based their music on nationalism…

Music faced a major breakthrough during the Renaissance and the Baroque Period. It became an important part of the people’s lives. During the Renaissance most of the music were sacred music which basically means religious music. Along the sacred music secular music was beginning to flourish, and musicians started playing music in different places like courts and towns. Town musicians played music in feasts, weddings, and religious…

‘Casablanca’ was released during the golden age of Hollywood film; “a visual and narrative style for making motion pictures and a mode of production used in the American film industry between 1917 and 1960”. It is a style in which falls between formalism and realism. Casablanca makes the shots realistic at the beginning by making the voice over resemble a radio reporter - drawing the audience in and making them feel apart of the story. But the the film is then also filmed in controlled studio…

to me, about music and censorship. There were other topics to choose from: immigration reforms, confederate flag issues, and fast food industry success. Music was an easy choice since it has always been a backbone of my life. For me, music didn’t have to be censored because it expressed our message to the world. What could our culture be without music today? Music has been around for thousands of years, but it wasn't the same as what we have today. Day after day, I would feel that music is still…

Since ancient times until the presents, music has been a key component of any culture and has reflected the people’s world perception. All important events in people’s lives, i.e. traditional rituals, holidays, and funerals, have always been accompanied by music. Also music can be divided into many different genre, like Rap, Pop, Rock, R&B. Moreover, music nowadays could be an important part of our lives and also different people listen to different music. Black people like rap and R&B, white…

Big Events for Conterm and Montreal’s Music Festivals Normally, you attend a music festival or concert at a coliseum complete with balcony seats and a full stage with humongous monitors so everyone can see the artists performing. But what about an outdoors concert where there isn’t a roof or balcony seating? Summer concerts are great for people who want to party outside, however, musicians still must have a stage set up for their equipment, background, backup singers, and dancers but how is…

Ever since I was a little boy, I was surrounded by music, which gave me a chance to get to know many different music genres such as opera, classical music, pop, rock, and more. I have always been inspired by different styles of music, and the primary person responsible for that was my father. Although he passed away in November 28th of 2005, he lived long enough to transmit his experiences in the music industry and the positive way he perceived music. He was a very talented pianist who played…

I have experienced various genres of art, covering classical music, traditional Korean painting, and creative writing. With all these experiences, I fell in love with art, more specifically with the delights generated from expressing my imaginations and communicating others with the language of beauty. In the mean time, I have had chances to witness critical issues of current society, either national or international. In my country, neighborhood, school, even my own family I confronted…