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own notes and complexities to it. The waterphone is an instrument that gives great depth to the sounds that it emits even though it is a fairly small instrument. It has a very eerie feel, and is able to make many different sounds depending on the way that it is played. Notes that have a harsher, more abrupt beginning can be achieved by hitting one of the prongs individually, while notes that run together a little bit more…

E-Flat for Military Band Op.28, No.1 by Gustav Holst is particularly unpopular due to it’s somewhat esoteric instrumentation,as the song was composed for a military band which is considered to be a wind orchestra instead.Orchestras with string instruments are far more popular and is the reason for its unpopularity outside of wind bands. It being so praised, it’s known beloved and popular in concert band repertoire ,I’ve heard this piece many times before deciding to finally rehearse…

that is told through various instruments performing as a symphony orchestra. There were seven characters in Peter in the Wolf all represented by different Instruments. The flute represented the bird, the oboe represented the duck, the clarinet represented the cat, the bassoon represented the grandfather, three french horns represented the wolf, the string section represented Peter, and the tympany and big bass drum represented the sound of gunshots. The first instruments to begin playing are…

On April 29, 2016, Spencer Giles watched the NWFSC Fine Arts HONORS Recital at the Tyler Recital Hall. The Tyler Recital Hall is at the Northwest Florida State College. The event was of free admission and the doors of the concert closed at 3:00 pm. There were seventeen students at the Recital. There were nineteen performances at the Recital. The first performance was by Hunter Brake, who performed Bolt by Kirk Gay. Brake played Bolt on the Tympani. Brake started the song fast and ended it slow.…

I clumsily dropped one of my papers on the floor, quickly picking it back up. Hopefully, no one saw. I placed my music on my stand from first to last. I then fiddled with my instrument. Trying to look like I was doing something, I turned the barrel and adjusted my reed while I waited. Finally, the composer stepped up to the podium. Her hands lifted in the air, indicating us to ready our horns- or in my case, clarinet. The hands…

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 Mexican land that at the beginning was known as Mestizos music. Mariachi was formed some decades ago, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. This is a highlighted genre because of the clothing that the members of the group wear and by their characteristic instruments.…

Listening to the selections I found they all generally appeal to me though others have more of an immediate preference than others. A genuine love for music creates an appreciation for all genres. One can respect or acknowledge the environment from which it was produced, its purpose, and the skill of the musician(s). I particularly became fond of The Andrew Sisters after experiencing the song “The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”. I recall hearing it from a television commercial vaguely, but it was a…

Vicente Fernandez and his Mariachi Backup Historia De Un Idolo Vol. II When one hears mariachi music, there are a rush of feelings that can flood one’s mind. This is because mariachi music does not belong to one special event, but it is played for a number of occasions, from simple ceremonies or celebrations like store openings to morbid gatherings such as funerals. There is a distinct sound that comes with mariachi music that it is almost instantly recognizable: the elegance of the violins,…

Learning how to play an instrument can be very stressful at times, and even boring. Having to repeat the same thing over and over again can get pretty mundane. But the outcomes are like a big reward of your hard work and dedication you have put in to make it sound perfect. The violin is just that instrument, at first it can be very stressful to learn because you just can’t seem to hit that correct note all the time, but with practice comes perfection. There are many steps and things to do on…

Listening to a composed jazz band is very entertaining. When members are well practiced, it obviously shows in their performance. However, a “ jazz performance” is composed of many different aspects including: accuracy of written sheet music, tone, articulation of notes, interaction with audience, and especially improvisation skills. Jazz improvisation is one of most important aspects of jazz. It is incredible to hear a musician composing on the spot. Creating quality self-made melodies based…