Music appreciation

the Philadelphia Orchestra’s performance of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem. Though my appreciation for finer music isn’t exactly abundant, I enjoyed the symphony. I’m sure I failed to observe some very impressive or interesting details in the music itself, but I tried my best to take note of the ideas and emotions that I felt the music conveyed. Benjamin Britten was a pacifist, and that was evident in the music. The sounds are generally harsh, intimidating, and somber, much like how Britten…

of the most charismatic and optimistic figures in all of music. Throughout his performance, Chance was able to justify this image he has obtained, as his on-stage personality…

In chapter six titled Music, Music, Music, the author discussed the importance of musical development, musical intelligence, components of music, selecting appropriate music, instruments, and making music. Musical development spans from infancy to primary grades. Isabelle and Raines (2012) stated that “understanding the unique characteristics of young children during specific developmental periods can provide a framework for developing a responsive curriculum,” (p. 187). Musical intelligence…

post-apocalyptic communities and the effect of the collapse of technology. The art in the novel centers around the Traveling Symphony, a group that travels the post-apocalypse world to spread art through their performances of Shakespearean plays and orchestral music. The Traveling Symphony, a prominent group that has survived twenty years after the pandemic, is the prime example of a successful community in a post-apocalyptic environment. In Claire P. Curtis’s book Postapocalyptic Fiction and…

Music Education Cut from Schools We are living and breathing in a world full of possibility. Students everywhere are becoming smarter, more creative, and innovative, more than likely because of music. Music education is becoming more and more threatened to be cut from the school system; “I see the decisions my fellow principals are making, and I understand the pressure, but they need to remember the big picture,” says Paul Young, the principal of West Elementary School in Lancaster, OH. “I…

to listen to relaxing jazz music, sing along with a great singer, and reminisce about my musical days. The incorporation of the black experience throughout the event was a fresh breath of air. I am an Africana Studies minor, so anything about the black experience has my attention! I appreciated the fact that although I did not read Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson, I was able to understand the era of the book through the various Harlem jazz and blues-inspired music pieces. In addition,…

attitude regarding theatre. Neither my elementary school or middle school had a school play and trips to New York City were considered a privilege for only the wealthy. My entrance into the world of theatre appreciation also marked the entrance into the world of school pride and music appreciation/performance when I saw Motown: The Musical sophomore year with the marching…

Travis Harrison Mrs. Miller Senior English 13 December 2015 The Effects of Music Programs in Schools Why do we have music programs in schools? What are the benefits? Do they outweigh the costs? Many people see music as something that is unnecessary in public schools. They don’t see why students should participate in the fine arts. Music programs are rapidly disappearing across the country as those who can’t understand their importance attack them as costly waste of time. "Art does not solve…

Does Music Change Who A Person Reacts To Test? Music has seven definitions. an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions insignificant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony,and color. 2. the tones or sounds employed, occurring in single line (melody) or multiple lines (harmony), and sounded or to be sounded by one or more voices or instruments, or both. 3. musical work or compositions for singing or playing. 4. the written or printed score of a musical composition.…

Music Appreciation Fanny and Felix Life of the mendelssohns paper Kylah Rivera Introduction My report is over the life and music of Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. I will include their music, family life, and struggles. Life Fanny mendelssohn was the oldest of 4 children in a jewish family in Germany. Felix was 4 years younger than Fanny. Fanny and felix were considered musical child prodigies.fanny died at the age of 41 due to a stroke, and in result Felix was crushed. Felix…