Music appreciation

Music education is something that was stressed throughout history starting in the Renaissance Era in the European countries, but now music education for all is in danger of becoming a thing of the past in America. Recent laws passed by the American Congress combined with public disinterest have put music education under fire in recent years. Music education is a vital part of any student’s education. This is because without proper education of the arts, the future could very well be one without…

sometimes very obvious message of music, flight, and sin. These motifs are what I believe really make this story hard hitting and relatable for some of us. Music is apparent in how Stephen turns things into little songs like at the very beginning when Dante is threatening him. He repeats it in a quick cute little tune. He also sang when he was dancing with his mother and later on when he says his prayers at moments when he is religious. This really shows his appreciation of language as a writer…

Through many examples of music from many different backgrounds, I have come to realize and appreciate the diversity present in the world of music. When I was asked to select one piece of music to analyze, I was faced with a difficult decision. It was challenging for me to decide on one piece of music that I could analyze given the abundance of music. After many countless hours of searching for one piece of music that I could focus my time on to analyze, I selected a piece named October by Eric…

David Nelson gave more background knowledge about Bedrich Smetana. Secondly the “Young person Guide to the Orchestra” ("ADL Music Zone - "Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra",…

Paolo Nutini is one of the most important Scottish artists in today’s music industry. He released three albums - These Streets (2006), Sunny Side Up (2009) and Caustic Love (2014). Each one of them has been appreciated by the critics, however the last one was classified as his best album so far. The Independent noted it as "the best UK R&B album since the 1970’s blue-eyed-soul heyday". Over 10 years his sound evolved from acoustic and pop rock to soul and funk. His media image has also changed –…

Music is powerful! This can be seen dramatically in individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. There have been convincing studies that show amazing outcomes for these patients, even in the late stages of the disease. Studies demonstrate that music can change moods, reduce agitation, stimulate positive interactions, and increase cognitive function and motor movements. Music therapy can slow the regression of speech and language skills, along with preserving the processing…

backgrounds, we are finding that musical training can alter the nervous system to create a better learner and help offset this academic gap”. Often times, music is used for memorization. Teachers have set uninteresting things to music, such as the Preamble, to music so students will remember it. However, setting facts to music is not the only way music increases learning. In a study done by E. Glenn Schellenberg from the University of Toronto at Mississauga, discovered higher IQs in…

Chintan Jani Professor Gonzalez Music Appreciation 101-01 September 28, 2015 Go Ahead John – John McLaughlin & Miles Davis Go Ahead John is an excerpt from Miles Davis’s cool jazz double album The Big Fun. Album consists of many tracks that were not included in Miles’ previous studio albums and one of those “rejects” was this piece of beauty. Originally recorded on March 7, 1970, Go Ahead John is brought to life by many musicians like Miles Davis on trumpet, Steve Grossman on the soprano…

“Drake”. Drake’s songs portray deep sentiment, explains his point of view, and tells his stories of past hardships. In an interview he stated that he makes his music for, “night-time driving.” By this he means that night-time drive everyone needs every now and then to clear your mind and express emotion to yourself. He claims to create music to provide you with updates of your own life. When Drake raps, it makes…

Music is a universal language that can be used to unite and educate people all over. Music can be traced back to as early as 4000 BCE, using rocks and sticks as drums. Native Africans and Native Americans would often use these “instruments” for religious ceremonies or a way to pass down stories or knowledge. Music has played major roles in developing the human race into intelligent beings that have turned the world into an efficient, functional place. Music has been able to rectify many problems…