Music of Guatemala

“Thank you!” I yelled as I hopped off of Gracie’s car. Her father drove me home after our five-hour long play date. Gracie was my bestest friend among all others in my second-grade class. That day, we successfully completed our first playdate at her house, and I returned joyfully to my own. Opening the front door, I ran down to the basement. I had a very important matter to discuss with my mom. There, I sat on the mattress, patiently waiting for her to return from work. Unable to contain my…

We all dream of travelling to Italy, where beauty has no limits. The culture is inundated by the arts, families are vibrant and strong, architecture is unrivaled, musical genius is ubiquitous and of course…the food. With every aspect of life so influential and awe-inspiring, it is no wonder George Frideric Handel has returned with compositions that leave us speechless. His operas, arias, Oratorios, anthems and concertos never cease to amaze me; however, this time he has really outdone himself.…

English singer. Jessie J is not only a singer, but a song writter. She began her career by writing songs for Miley Cyrus, but after, Jessie J had her debut for her album “Who You Are” where she gained fame. She is 27 years old and already has a strong music career in the genres of R&B and Pop. In her album “Who You Are” are found her greatest hits like “Who You Are”, “Price Tag”, “Nobody’s Perfect”, “Do it like a Dude”, and “Mama knows Best” all send out great messages. The way she sings, she…

beneficial to one's way to success it’ll boost their memories. Diverse styles of music can help with different activities (Lucas 1). For example, when studying for a big test or just simply reading a suggested type of music would be classical like Mozart or Bach (Lucas 1). “Music can help shift energy levels, too, so…

My grandson asked me to tell him a story about myself, so I recounted my early days when I met the great Jacques Arcadelt. It was many years ago in the mid 1530's. I had snuck into a party hosted by the Medici family. I heard beautiful music and wanted to see the performers first hand. Plus, they always have the best wine. The Medici family has been in power in Florence for so long, people know of no other rulers here. Even though they still followed a monarchical structure and often ruled…

There is a bronze sculpture that sits inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art Like several other pieces inside the museum, it rests atop an extravagant block of limestone, guarded by trained personnel, under the watch of state of the art cameras. This bronze sculpture depicts a woman’s round bosom with her head vainly looking off to the side admiring her beauty. As beautiful as this simplistic sculpture may be, for several years it was the center of art critique for its strong resemblance to a…

talents were beyond emulation. He restricted to the beauty and evenness of song. He wrote mostly solo piano. He gained and has maintained renown worldwide as on of the leading musicians of his era. Chopin's parents sent him to the Warsaw Conservatory of Music and he studied with Elsner for three years. However, his parents eventually sent him to Vienna because they thought he needed a broader musical experience. After few years, he performed all over the world. Finally, he settled down in Paris…

meeting, I prepared five questions for my music history professor. I was aware prior she was a performing percussionist and I’ve noticed her passion for music and teaching throughout the month that I’ve attended her class. I based the majority of my five questions on this knowledge and subsequently recorded her responses with my phone. The first of those five being, when did you realize that music held significance in your life? Her response was, “music has been a part of my life for almost as…

4th, 2016 Music is regarded as one of the triumphs of human creativity. Music is usually not allowed in school. This is because teachers think it is a distraction. Contrary to popular belief, music has been proven to be helpful during school. Music should be played during class to increase productivity. In a recent study, students showed signs of increase happiness and efficiency while listening to music. Some modern studies argue that it is not the music itself, but the improved mood music…

Students in the theater program at Joshua Tree Elementary School are busy rehearsing for their upcoming production of “Annie, Jr.” Under the direction of Mrs. Hilderbrand and Mrs. Palanuik, thirty-nine students have been practicing twice a week since February for the June 2nd performance. Annie, the eleven year old streetwise orphan, is played by fifth grader Jesse Hale, who previously performed as Pinocchio in “Shrek, Jr.” and Maurice in “Beauty and The Beast, Jr.” Sixth grader Austin Thorpe…