Electric Light Orchestra

Later, Aibne elected to play a Celestial Violin Concerto known as the “Pillars of Creation” at the conclusion of a harrowing interment of two children in London. Only the canorous melody seemed to articulate the inexpressible grief of the bereaved family. In fact, with the help of the music, the mourners’ souls grew wings to soar across the solar system and into the interstellar space to seek refuge among the stardust. After all, they were made of stardust too and would one day return to…

Music has been a strong part of my life and my goal for about four years now. I have been working hard towards it since the beginning, trying to get involved in it as much as possible. I started off with choir and because i looked up to my choral teacher so much it became clear to me that I wanted to become a music teacher. As time went by in highschool i felt more strongly about this and started working towards things that would help me towards that path. During my 8th grade year i wasn't…

gun and shoots itself. And so begins Symphony No. 42. Imagine an orchestra tuning up. They and the audience are waiting for the conductor to arrive. Meanwhile, each instrument needs adjustment, each one currently out of synch with the other. There's no harmony in this moment, just a collection of noises. This is what Symphony No. 42 feels like. We are watching each instrument before it has found its place in the orchestra. This ten-minute short film contains several vignettes, some less…

Concert Report 1 On the date of September 23, 2015 the Ball State School of Music presented a jazz concert at Sursa Hall. The concert provided free admission to students and created a fantastic jazz performance. The crowd in attendance was a mixture of students, natives of Muncie and jazz enthusiast. The performance drew a diverse crowd because it provided a high level of entertainment that everyone could enjoy. It is highly recommended that everyone in the community attend at least one…

Sullivan, which inspired him to compose his first composition, Lansdown Castle. Over time, Lansdown Castle became very popular and Gustav Holst was highly respected by other people, so he started to write new music such as The Planets, scored for an orchestra. Another famous piece…

1820 and 1900 is known as the Romantic Period. It was during this time, that the orchestra was expanded to include the tuba, piccolo, bass clarinet, double bassoon, and a larger string section (Romantic, n.d.). With theses new instruments being added, the larger orchestra (from 26 members to close to 100) was able to accommodate new and exciting sounds. Woodwinds started to take on a more prevalent role in the orchestra and composers started experimenting with new sounds from the instruments.…

Orchestra. A harmonious branch of music where melodies flow from the hollow bodies of violins, violas, cellos, and basses. A thin wooden baton is swung wildly, conducting dramatic notes from famous compositions. Tunes fill the room as hopping heels and tapping toes go “Thump” Thump” “Thump”. Heads bob and torsos sway in unison, like puppets bound to dancing strings that were hung by the conductor. I made a rotten decision. I had no doubt about it when I clicked open my sister’s text. “Did you…

The trumpet is an instrument that many ensembles use for its versatility. A composer may write for a bright, high sound for the new salsa chart, or a composer may choose to write for a warm, dark orchestral composition. This opportunity would not be this accessible without the help of three individuals, Joseph Haydn, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, and Anton Weidinger. Their influence on changing the trumpet greatly changed the future of the instrument and the music. The instrument was revolutionize, as…

The Mass in D major, Opus 86, for chorus, soloists and organ —also known as “Lužany Mass”—was originally composed in 1887 for the consecration of the chapel in the stately home of the prominent architect and philanthropist Josef Hlávka in Lužany. Hlávka had built a chapel at his residence in the southwest Bohemian village of Lužany, and he wanted music by Dvořák for its consecration. Hlávka and Dvořák corresponded personally, and Dvořák was glad to seize upon this opportunity to write to…

Words cannot describe my feelings this moment as we are approaching to the end of this semester, both bitter and sweet. Never thought I would say this, but I really did enjoy this course. Learned things I did not give second thoughts on before, and appreciated music more than ever. One of my favorite piece is Bach’s Little Fugue in G Minor, his music speaks to one’s soul. The Fugues are well known for using counterpoint and this piece stays true to their reputation. The same melodic motif is…