Program music

halls has emerged, having the audience crave serious art, new composers like Brahms struggle to find a style that can win over the audience and square up in quality to the greatest of previous composers, like Beethoven. Others like Cage state that music must change, and the museum does not aid in that process. There are valid arguments for and against the musical museum, but despite one’s views, the museum has made an effect in the culture of concert halls as well as on the composers.…

of characters. I’ve always been casted into plays, been in theater camps and always been in the drama club. It is so fun to play with different characters, personalities and be performing in front of others. The techniques I got in these types of programs I shared with the children I would teach at church and help organize productions for days like Mother’s day, Father’s day, Christmas and etc. I believe that when I become a teacher I will still incorporate not only drama but all the arts in my…

mid-1990s. This talented extraordinary women has worked with and written songs for celebrities such as: Beyoncé, Rhianna, Ne-Yo, Katy Perry, Celine Dion, Brittney Spears, and Birdy. She is well known for her hit single “chandelier” and the heart touching music she’s written for other celebrity’s. Although she’s a very experienced inspiring women, there’s something that makes her different. She doesn’t like showing her face when performing, this unusual woman is named Sia. Sia was born Sia Kate…

door for me. Right away I could tell that this was a professional event and very well run. The event was formal and everyone was dressed in nice clothing. When walking into the theatre I was greeted by another kind gentleman who handed me the program for the event. The lights were dimmed giving off a very relaxing feel that seemed fitting for the theme of the concert. As the event started the lights were shut off and the audience was asked to turn off their cell phones and be quiet and…

Overall the concert was amazing. I sometimes go to orchestrated concerts and the performance that I have seen specifically the NYU Symphony and the performances that these students did, was overall really great and flawless. My favorite piece by far and not because I’m instrument bias was, “The Joyful Escape”. The mini solo the clarinetist had was amazing and she didn’t mess up at that part at all. From “Two Chorales” to “Iona Alma mater” that clarinet played as smooth as it can ever be. I…

Adolescent Development For the past few months, I have had the privilege to work with a program called Arts without Boundaries (AWB); where the kids get free music lessons and the college students get free teaching experience. I learned a lot about myself, teaching, and about adolescent development and learning. Socio-Emotional When fifth and sixth graders first choose an instrument to play for band or orchestra, there are many different factors. Some factors that influence the decision include:…

influences emotions in a person's’ heart. It can be by the costumes, lighting, music, storyline, or the characters; the ability to change someone’s perspective or emotions through acting is an extraordinary thing, The career of a musical theatre performer is an extraordinary adventure because of it’s ability to change someone’s view and emotions. The ability to influence not through just words alone, but through the power of music, dance and acting combined. The research will describe the…

Twelve years after leaving the military service, Brigadier General Felix A. Brawner (Ret) on June 10, 2000 of the Scout Ranger fame gave his debut recital in Camp Aguinaldo at the Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO) center. The explanation of General Brawner as to why it was entitled as “No guts, no glory” is simple when a person for the first time that he will perform on stage there is a possibility of trembling because of fear that is not far to happen. But if the person has the…

The Second musical performance that I attended falls under the category of world music that we have studied in the classroom and I saw brought to life. I attended The Harper Guitar Ensemble on May 2nd that took place at Harper College performing arts center. My general reaction to this performance was first surprised because I had never…

The SAI Florence program I am hoping to attend in the spring runs from January 24th to May 12th at Florence University of the Arts. Tuition is $12,995 and includes housing, in either an apartment shared with other SAI students or a homestay, and many excursions including hikes, cooking lessons, day trips, biking tours, sporting events, and theatre performances around Italy. The program application deadline is November 1st. At the airport on the day of arrival students are met by an ISA…