Musical notation

The Origin of the Mariachi Music from very remote times has been part of people's lives. Simple sounds that could create a rhythm can be considered music. For instance, in the region of Mexico, music existed before the colonization of the Spanish people. Throughout the years, different rhythms and instruments were created and adapted. Consequently, little by little distinct genres and groups of music were form and known. One of these is Mariachi, a genre of music that is very particular in…

to at a very early age behind the television screen. Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time”, for many reasons has always been a go to song for me. The video itself with the special effects, all-star cast, and most importantly the dancing is just a musical treat for me. I have a great love for Michael Jackson’s music because the spectrum of emotion in his lyricism and the rawness in his voice. I can not go a day without the percussion of sound and making melodies in my head so I leave it at that,…

formed a number of mariachi music epicenters, spanning as from as Chicago. There are many cities here in California alone which have a significant Hispanic population, among them, Los Angeles. Los Angeles has “emerged as a major center of mariachi musical life” (4) due to its growing Hispanic population. Mariachi music is not just a form of music, but it is a way to embrace Mexican culture and show the world the pride we have for our country. Like all other music, there is an artist or group…

Grease and Hairspray both show numerous signs of 1950s culture. Grease is a musical romantic comedy, which takes place in the 1950s, that depicts the lives of different cliques and how each of them are different, but at the same time similar. Hairspray, which also takes place in the 1950s, and does an amazing job showing how it was to live with racial discrimination. Grease took place in California in the 1950s. There are scenes that take place at their local high school, at the beach, at…

In the year 1994 a movie that many people just viewed it as a great Disney Pixar Movie came out to have a lot more meaning. The Lion king is viewed by many people just as a movie about how a mighty king that was killed by his brother, who is now left to be the ruler. Looking at this movie through the Catholic point of view many people see that the seven sacraments baptism, reconciliation, Eucharist, confirmation, anointing of the sick, holy orders, and marriage. There are many symbols of each to…

Mozart as his father had always wished. He never got to meet Mozart but he did find success as a composer in Vienna. Beethoven suffered a tragedy and became deaf. His ninth symphony which premiered in 1824 in thought of as one of the best composed musical pieces in western music. Beethoven was known for playing the piano and his music is known and played by people all over the world even today (Lin,…

Today pianos are in popular demand. They can be grand pianos or they can be pianos used in everyday classrooms. Pianos have evolved so much since the 1700s. There are many different type of pianos you can buy now a days. Also new technology has help the piano to become what it is today. Also pianos are made of many different and new materials that they may not have had back then. I have done some research to find out what the piano is, how it is played, what it is made of, and the different…

question that was asked was if this movie is even a traditional musical. I believe La La Land was made to highlight Hollywood’s past. Specifically, the musical era. I also believe that this musical does follow the patterns of those musicals that are being honored. Damien Chazelle might be hinting at the good old days when referencing to movies such as Singin’ in the Rain, American in Paris and Sweet Charity. This movie follows the classic musical pattern of having two opposing characters, Mia…

Joaquin Rodrigo was one of the most significant Spanish composers of the 20th century and produced many pieces which varied from Concertos to quartets. He played a significant role in the development and exposure of Spanish music and was a master at composition even though he faced various hardships through life. The performance consisted of three pieces by Rodrigo and one piece by Luigi Boccherini which is a mix of both Classical and Spanish music. The first thing you notice when you walk into…

The Carmel Community Players’ production of Ragtime by Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty was heartfelt, but it also captured the struggles of the early 20th century America.. This musical was directed by Doug Peet--shown on April 29, 2018-- did not grab the attention of. Ragtime would not have proven to be successful if not for some of the few select actors within the production. The setting for this full-length drama takes place in the early 20th century, in mostly New York…