Music appreciation

patriotic music has demonstrated the expression of admiration and devotion for one’s country, boosted general morale in times of crisis, and rekindled pride in who we are, and what we represent, as a great nation. (Rhein 1). In an effort to increase nationalistic views, there are several qualities used throughout many historical melodies. Characteristics such as: unity, freedom, and pride are consistently utilized in an attempt to purvey a sense of patriotism within almost any genre of music.…

Ever since I was a young boy, music has been a very prominent part of my life. My parents believed being involved in musical performances and fine arts events were just as important as sports or anything of that sort. I can’t thank them enough for inputting this view into my life as it has given me a true appreciation for music, theatre, and any other live presentation of the arts. For some, attending a live performance could be a drag, but to me it is quite the opposite. Tuesday at the…

beat the dancers made; but, by the end of the song the entire audience was clapping and moving to the music. The clapping integrated into the electricity in the room and the potency of the dance. The energy of the dancers increased with the excitement of the audience. Many of the dancers began to do flips and other extraordinary tricks which caused the crowd to “ooh” and “ahh” in appreciation. Even though their palms were sore from clapping, the audience continued to clap until the end of…

It shares many of the same traits of Jazz. Ragtime music was usually written by black pianist who earned their living playing in the houses of the “ill repute”. I found both Jazz and Ragtime to be unique and different from what kinds of music my generation has been expected to listen to. When reading I came across Louis Armstrong. He was a singer, musician, and composer. He is one of the most influential influences in Jazz music still today. What fascinated me about him and his band playing…

activities with background music in supermarket, and attending popular star’s live concert. Through listing different music activities examples, Small stated that music is meaningful and it exists in almost everywhere in our daily activities. Since music has been play an important part in human life, Small brought out the question what is music and why it is so important. Different from astronomy or other subjects that people can give a satisfied explanation, Small believed that music is…

contrasted to Micaëla who was portrayed as a “sexless white middle-class woman who espouses family values” (Frisch). Carmen’s foreign ethnicity was highlighted through Bizet’s use of Spanish-style music while Micaëla was conveyed using a musical style more similar to Opéra-Comique (Frisch). Bizet use of exotic music was intended to differentiate the subject, the gypsies, from his own group or people. Because of Bizet’s desire to display Carmen as an outsider to the French bourgeoisie, primarily…

with music? Melody and rhythms of music can send messages to humans, it helps boost our moods and gives us the satisfaction we need. Music is universal and is one source of entertainments people tend to go to for many purposes. It is also an extremely effective tool in encouraging students’ learning process within the school. That said, music study not only keeps students relaxed, but also helps with their concentration. Music study can be beneficial to students’ study in various ways. Music…

I will major in biology and minor in music while in college. I would like to be an anesthesiologist and invest music back into the community by helping inner-city schools with their music programs.Throughout my adolescence I have been deeply involved with music and credit that to my success thus far. As a child, I was in and out of hospitals due to illness, ever since then I have been interested in the medical field and how they help people. I have always enjoyed helping those in need in order…

Lawrence String quartet performance, I have a deeper appreciation for live performances more than recorded performances. The live concert performance empowered me to pinpoint such musical elements as: dynamics, timbre, rhythm, and texture. Just as Bonds states in Chapter 1 “Music exerts a powerful pull on the human spirit,” I felt this “pull” throughout the entire performance. I enjoyed the live performance of the…

saxophonist in my class. I could not play one instrument, much less four. Also, ten year old me did not know the definition of composition, let alone how to make one. Playing the saxophone has caused my school experience, and my existence, to revolve around music and band. In the fifth grade, elementary students are given the opportunity to start playing an instrument in band. Near the end of fourth grade, interested students are allowed to try instruments and…