Musical ensemble

incorporation of both theatrical elements and rock music in the musical theatre has matured significantly, which has been notable in the show Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Advocated by Fricke (1998), Hedwig had been by the time the first rock musical that truly rocked. On the one hand, Hedwig serves as a successful model where elements of musical theatre and rock have been harmoniously integrated. For instance, based on only eleven songs of its musical score, the story of Hedwig unfolds in the form…

Today’s music has evolved tremendously since when music was first discovered in the middle ages. Now we have musicians like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Adele who changed the whole sound of music: different messages, beats, and style. Artists today are just as creative as the composers before them; Acapella artists sing with no music, other artists use techno or Dubstep, a type of electronic dance music. However, these artists would not have it so easy like they do today if the people that came…

In comparison to how early percussion was performed and how musicians of the percussive arts are viewed upon today is almost an opposite perspective. In the medieval era of music, percussionists and parts were most definitely not used as much as which the other instruments were written for. The use of percussion back in this era were only written if the composer felt the percussion parts were a necessity for a piece, and if they were included in a piece, the parts were normally improvised. With…

Music is a way of life for a vast amount of people. In order to have music a person needs an instrument, rather that instrument is their voice, drums, piano or something else is up to them. Today I am going to talk to you about the history of the violin , acoustic guitar, and electric guitar. The violin is an instrument with a voice that can range from a soft speaking angel to the devil rocking out to punk rock music. Violin 2016 states that the violin developed from a variety of fiddle types…

The first piece performed by the American Symphony Orchestra was “Alleluia” by Randall Thompson. “Alleluia” was performed by a cappella chorus and lasted approximately 6 minutes with no instruments involved. There was a large chorus dressed in black; the men had on bow ties and suits. The Chorus sung perfectly and in sync together with the conductor’s moves. As the conductor would make his gestures the chorus would follow and move their heads with the tone of their voices. The chorus increased…

I sit in the balcony of the performing arts center, watching the stage intently as soft lights glint off of violins, flutes, and kettle drums. As the orchestra plays a swelling concert ‘A’, signaling the show will begin momentarily, my chest rises up in unison. People across the auditorium let out thunderous applause as the conductor strides onto his podium. The auditorium falls silent except for the sound of those hurrying to clear their throats and cough. The conductor raises his arms, baton…

Alternative R&B PBR -Pabst Blue Ribbon, Music is shared all around the world for everyone to listen to and enjoy. Many different genres such as Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop, Rock, R&B, etc. Every song is different in its own way, but one genre really sticks out to me and that's Alternative R&B. Alternative R&B also goes by many other names such as PBR&B, R-Neg-B, and indie R&B. Alternative R&B definitely takes R&B and gives it a twist. This genre often focuses…

The Great Lyre from Ur The Great Lyre with Bull’s Head is the oldest stringed instrument found by an archeologist Leonard Woolley in the 1920s. This valuable historical relic is now well-preserved in the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The lyre was created between c. 2600 BCE and c. 2500 BCE during the Sumerian Period. It was discovered in a royal tomb from an ancient Mesopotamian city named Ur and its contemporary location is Muqaiyir, Iraq. The lyre looks…

In my experience in music, I have noticed an over-obsession over the seating position of an ensemble, especially for first chair. Many of my fellow musicians view the system as a hierarchy, following the false notion that your chair determines playing ability and leadership capabilities; however, I believe that every player is an essential building…

Personal Statement When I was twelve, I was a master on the piano. I was probably not on the level of Beethoven, but my fingers dazzled up and down keys effortlessly. Vividly, I remember the radiant faces, the slow dance and sway of the crowd that accompanied my blues style of playing. The drummer started to pick up the tempo as I looked at the singers for visual cues. The crowd began to dance vigorously to the increased tempo. In the controlled chaos, the musician next to me accidentally…