Music appreciation

performance because I have always had an appreciation for the skill and talent it requires to play an instrument. I was pleased by the concert because I heard a wide spectrum of timbre, and I was especially thrilled because I got to hear the brassy sound given off by the trumpets. I used to be a trumpet player so I enjoy to listen to the sounds it can produce. The Jazz Night consisted of four groups that each performed their own unique variation of Jazz music. I was amazed by all the…

obvious to those who are involved in the music program that this particular branch of learning is taking a hit. School budgets are being cut and the arts programs are the first to go. Schools are focused on core classes because mandated state tests put pressure on the school to focus on math, reading and science. By cutting what is seen as an “extracurricular” schools are ignoring the benefits that an advanced music program provides to their students. Music programs are an essential part of the…

and historians, all providing prospective for studying music through a Marxist lens. In Music and Marx: Ideas, Practice, Politics, the chapters highlight the place of music in society by engaging Marxist theories on society. The book provides “music-directed approaches to Marx,” which express the issues of musical thinking and theorizing as it relates to commodification, the control of musical form by capitalism, the connection between music-making and economic processes, and the issues of…

musical performances by Josh Turner, Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Maypearl Weedmeyer, Tammanette and the Tams and Cookie and the Cupcakes. “Country-western music certainly is part of our culture,” festival sponsor, Madame Gurskey said. “We have booked a number of stars and rising stars who are very popular.” Opera Appreciation Day includes operatic performances by Tutti del Frutti, Frutti del Tutti, Spumoni, Vino Veritas and Veritas Vino beginning at 8 p.m. in Swan Lake Hall.…

of the vaporwave genre and its relationship with glitch art and elevator music Matthew Rhodes, NM1013 During the last two decades, computer technology has made great advances in all respects, leading to the increased use of computers by artists. The emergence of digital art has led to developments of new genres in all areas of the arts, especially music. Electronic music producers now have the tools at hand to create music of any kind they please, and this has been heavily demonstrated in the…

Thank you for your consideration in reference to the above position. I had the privilege of visiting American University last year. My visit was a wonderful experience and I am convinced I could contribute greatly to the education of the musical theatre students. For ten years I have coached musical theatre students in the university environment. My expertise is in vocal training in multiple musical theatre styles, including, legit, pop, jazz, musical theatre traditional and contemporary/pop.…

A coworker named invited me to her daughter’s concert at Grand View University- Fall Music concert, on October 26, 2014 at 7pm. It was held at Luther Memorial Church. This small church was packed. It was uncomfortable, but it was free. The concert was presented by Grandview University’s Department of Music. My co-worker’s daughter is studying to become a music teacher. She is soprano singer. I did get to meet her before the concert. She warned me that the band was going to be bad…

extensive diversity of music, which for the beginner jazz enthusiast, was wonderful. However, it was not only the…

Sara Kotwicki History of Jazz Jazz is defined as “a type of music of black American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm, emerging at the beginning of the 20th century”. () Jazz incorporates two major aspects of both African and European music. The instruments, like the trumpet, piano, or saxophone, are taken directly from European influence. However, the most important aspects of Jazz, including, rhythm, feel, and the extension of…

control it by improving the bow's angle to commit to that specific spot in between the playing area. The fingers that are on its neck are slightly bent followed by the wrist. Each finger placement corresponded with the note that is provided in the music sheet that is requested to play. "High D, A string, 1st position, 3rd string, make sure to hold it for 4 counts" my mind repeats the information received and learned. The moment has come to conquer the truth, the note may be played differently…