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For this first discussion I have chosen "Stravinsky: The firebird, Finale" and "Duke Ellington: The "C" Jam Blue". These two differed in a variety of things. For "Stravinsky: The firebird, Finale" I felt like it was more like orchestra music while "The "C" Jam blue" was more like jazz. I felt like the pitch for " The Firebird Finale" was more high than "The C Jam". Also the dynamics for " The Firebird Finale" fluctuated a lot in tone. For the instruments I heard the violin , flute, horns, piano…

Duke Scandal It was a normal day on the Duke campus, a beautiful day to be exact. It was sunny, a little bit windy, and smelt like fresh cut grass. Five friends were on their way to their first class of the day, which was the worst class of the day too. They always just pushed through it though because it was senior year and they just needed to get it over with so they could start their lives. As they walked into class they noticed a sign with a pile of papers beside it. The sign read “Students,…

singers, and Duke Ellington on piano and as the bandleader. The group would have the style of early 20th century dance bands and do a live performance in front of an audience, possibly with a dance floor. The style of the band, as a whole, would take after a lot of Duke Ellingtons’ early big bands. As individuals, each musician adds to the overall sound, but still creates a style of the classics they would perform that swing. The songs they would perform would be: “Take the A Train” by Duke…

Corrupt Political Leader: Randy “Duke” Cunningham Many political leaders find themselves drowned in responsibilities and pressure from society. When encountering these factors, they usually become corrupt causing them to do whatever it takes to become successful even if it means being dishonest. In fact, this was the case for Randy Cunningham, commonly referred to as Duke Cunningham.. Duke Cunningham was a “decorated” naval pilot during the Vietnam War ("Randy"). After retiring from the…

According to U.S. News, Duke University Hospital of Durham, N.C. made the list of the “Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2017” (Comarow & Harder, 2017). This is no easy task! Duke was ranked #17 out of 20 for Honor Roll and #17 out of 100 for top hospitals. Duke is also #1 in North Carolina and #1 in the Raleigh-Durham region for 17 consecutive years. But what does it take to be a Top 100 hospital in the U.S.? The top 100 hospitals not only provide exceptional medical care but they are forward…

Edward Kennedy Ellington was one of the most famous jazz composers and performers of the twentieth century. It is a well-known fact that Duke Ellington went down in history of jazz music as one of the most significant composers, as well as outstanding bandleader, who led his own musical group of about fifty years. Thus, the main aims of this project are to think about Duke Ellington, and discuss how he fits into the history of jazz, dwelling on his style and other details with more attention.…

The Duke Axial Engine is a light weight, internal combustion, valve less engine. Suitable for Marine vehicles either inboard or outboard, Light Aircrafts, and or Generator/Utility and Military. The concept of this engine is fairly new. It began in New Zeeland’s Duke Engine’s, and is already on its way to being a more efficient engine. The information provided throughout will help gain a better concept of the engine and how it will be an asset to the automotive industry. The engine is a four…

went against cultural values. The prohibition of alcohol created speakeasies, places which sold illegal alcoholic beverages, which let people go and to listen to jazz or to dance. (jazz wiki) MAKE LONGER Notable figures such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington were…

What is the major theme of the play? Love is the major theme of the play. 2. With whom is the Duke in love? He is in love with Olivia. 3. In what kinds of poetry does the Duke express his love? He express his love with puns, metaphors, similes and synesthesia. 4. Is it entirely true that the Duke is “in love with love”? No, because Duke is in love with Olivia. 5. What type of metaphor does the Duke use when he addresses the “spirit of love”? He uses falconry as the metaphor. 6. What is the…

populated city where many events take place such as “The mint 400”, which is why Raoul Duke traveled all the way from Los Angeles to journalize the race. In order to get to Las Vegas Duke and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, must journey through one of the hottest states in a red convertible. Although this is just one of the few tasks he wants to accomplish. He also wants to find the “The American Dream”. To journalize the event, Duke and his attorney are given a room in a luxurious Mint Hotel to rest…