Busby Berkley was a choreographer and a director starting in the 1920’s. As well with both choreographing and directing, he was considered the showman of his era. Busby did not have training in dance as everyone else so he had taught himself. During the Great Depression, he was able to lift up the hearts of Americans, mainly because he had used females in his works and centered on their beauty and was able to use them as his muse Busby Berkley was born as Berkley William Enos in Los Angeles in…
There are certain circles within the music world that hold firm to the belief that this art form is of the purest and most abstract, and should remain so, while others think music should remain open to as many people as possible. Within the context of the 21st century, the later positon has become increasingly important to adopt, not only for the continued success of this art form, but to inspire and motivate positive change in the world. The current project under consideration, titled Divided…
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 plunger mute with their trumpet (Bretodeau). I have…
Hans Christian Andersen once said, "Where words fail, music speaks.” For a good portion of my adolescence, music was the language I used to express myself. From the time I started middle school, music sparked my interest quite instantly. I became involved in my school’s orchestra program at the beginning of my sixth grade year and from that point on, I was hooked. As time stands, I can full heartedly say that the decision to learn the violin was one decision that I will cherish for a lifetime.…
Commonly paved by either asphalt or concrete, streets are often viewed as undervalued, yet practical commodities that help ease the day-to-day lives of human beings. Rarely are they appreciated as avenues that connect people to one another, just as it was shown in the play General Tinio St. by Atong Rodillo. The show was held at the PGH Science Hall back in September 31, fog and dimmed lights signalled the start of the show, and a dance number to a special rendition of Beep Beep by Juan dela…
I have always been drawn to classical music since the day I was born. It was in the fifth grade when I decided I wanted to play the viola when middle school started. I’ve been playing for five years now. It wasn’t until freshman year of high school that I decided that I wanted to pursue performing arts as my future. This has become my absolute favorite thing to do and the viola has become my source of security and is the only thing I prefer to do throughout my day. Progressing in the viola has…
After listened several time of the absolute piano music, my feeling is very complex and I have a lot of words to say. First of all, I want to appreciate the composer and pianist. That is because both of you created the wonderful music for us. I thank for your contributions to the human race. So I just want to say how much I appreciate both of you and I want to also say that stay strong. History will remember both of you. In the second place, I want to talk about the piano music in some specific…
Sleep No More: Macbeth Compare and Contrast Essay Punchdrunks new theatrical piece Sleep No More has captured millions of views. Filled with passion and intensity it is a new insight into a type of theater that everyone should watch. Sleep No More is an interactive type of theater spread over six floors at the McKittrick Hotel. The audience, which is covered by masks, is allowed to walk through the hotel while they watch various scenes that take place while you are walking. The scenes you watch…
Production Analysis - Chorus Line The play written by Michael Bennett , The Chorus Line, was phenomenal! I watched the high school adaptation, which was performed by the Stockdale High School Performance Theater, on March 10, 2018. The astounding musical play consisted of a variety of songs that all were sung beautifully by the cast, different dance numbers, and an impressive lively ending which fired up the audience. Even from the beginning, the entire cast started off with a strong…
drum, the bass drum, drum set, cymbals, xylophone. Even though there are many different types of common percussion, along with many uncommon ones around the world. There are many shapes, sizes, colors and sounds to percussion that makes it an amazing group of instruments. Playing a percussion instrument can be challenging at times and at other times it can be a joy that you can share your gift with others. Unlike most instruments almost anyone can play or easily learn how to play. Hopefully one…