Orchestra pit

I attended a classical concert that was performed by OCU’s Symphony Orchestra. Out of all the concerts I had to attend for this class this one was my favorite. Classical music is very creative and gives people the chance to listen to it and interpret it according to the emotions pouring out of the music. There is something so calming about listening to classical music. For most classical pieces, that is. The OCU symphony played the fourth movement of Ginastera's Piano Concerto No. 1, and I…

Hardwick Chamber Ensemble On Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. the Hardwick Chamber Ensemble performed four pieces by John Winsor, Leonard Bernstein, Nathaniel Dett and Ludwig Van Beethoven. The program included the Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Sonata for Clarinet and piano and Trio in Bb Major, Op. 11. Dionne smith was on the cello, Jeanette Winsor on the piano and John Winsor on the clarinet. The concert opened with the Tro for Clarinet, and Piano. This piece began quietly. As…

When a person listens to the performance of an orchestra, they are not just hearing the richness of the cello, the frantic trills of the flute, or the low rumbles of the tuba, they are listening to a culture. Each player has the same beginning, a new sheet of music. Ultimately, it is up to the individual how they perceive and produce a score. They can copy how another player articulates a certain measure or how they slur a string of notes because there is no one way of playing. When each…

On March 25th at 8:00 pm in the Staller Center, Stony Brook symphonic orchestra with Glen B. Cortese as the conductor performed three musical pieces. One of the musical pieces is Schumann’s Symphony No.3 in E flat major or the “Rhenish” symphony originally composed by Robert Schumann. The symphony, which divides into five movements, shows the importance of structural arrangement in musical composition to develop the audience’s emotions in certain directions. Movement I:lebhaft sets up…

The haunting music echoed off the walls of the acoustically perfect Orchestra Hall in Detroit. My many years of practice and dedication had all led up to this moment. After the final note of my flute solo, I was in awe. The music was so mysterious; how could I produce such a sound? After that moment, I knew I had reached a point where I truly could be proud of my musical accomplishments. Whether it be music or life, it is always important to be professional. Even starting out as a young…

The jazz musician charlie parker was born on August 29,1920 in kansas city. His father was an african american stage entertainer and his more Addie was a maid chair woman of a native heritage. As an only child charlie moved with his parents to kansas city, missouri he was seven years old. At that time the city was lively center for african american music including jazz and the blues and some gospel charlie was always around music as a kid because of of the town he lived in they always played…

The Fall Concert was held at Our Lady Queen of Angles Church, Newport Beach, and many different choirs had the amazing opportunity to show the audience what they have learned and how well they can sing. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the first concert, which made me somber because I missed the first performance with my lovely choir, Vivace. Luckily, I heard many positive remarks about how fun it was and how well they sing, which makes me excited to sing in the Madrigal Feast and…

I have always loved to sing, but I do not remember when I first discovered my ability. Maybe it when was when I first saw The Phantom of the Opera as a child, maybe it was when I was in my booster seat listening to the Annie cassette tape, or maybe it was when my grandfather and I were watching The Wizard of Oz on TCM. I do not know, but what I do know is that this talent has left a lasting impression on my life and most importantly, my heart. From what I recall, the first time I sang in…

The Treble Makers, Abnormal Altos, and Basic Bass Clefts An orchestra in made up of four very different instruments that each have their own qualities and sounds, but all the players need to put the time and energy to make an award winning orchestra. These characteristics can regularly be found in the people who play the instrument as well, and what makes each instrument different also affects the players. To be a successful orchestra one should realize the talent, dedication, and perseverance…

On Sunday, September 11th, I attended Morehouse’s Department of Music’s Piano Recital. It was the first time that I had the pleasure of sitting in on a piano recital in the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center. The concert was held by Hyunjung Rachel Chung, a young lady from South Korea, performing eleven extensive pieces of music, including five vocal appearances from a virtuosic and lyrical tenor, Sungbae Kim. I was fortunate enough to be present to watch this piece of budding master at work.…