The Soloist

The Baroque period is commonly referred to as the period containing the oldest examples of music still played today. The most popular choral work to arise from this period was written by Hanel- one of the most prominent composers at the time. Regarded as the greatest classical work ever, Handel’s Messiah is one of the most performed pieces- both in part and in whole- by professionals and amateurs alike. Its popularity nearly 300 years after its creation demonstrates its music power. Despite the…

back, and the varnish that coats its outside surface. The violin is the smallest and highest-pitched member of the string family. It is held under the chin and rests on the player’s left shoulder. It can be played standing or sitting. Usually a soloist will stand, and violinists in an orchestra will sit. The violin often carries the melody in an orchestral work as its brilliant sound carries easily over many…

Lisa Macuja Elizalde: ‘Remembered for a long, long time’ Lisa Teresita Pacheco Macuja-Elizalde was born on October 3rd, 1964. She became the first Filipina Prima Ballerina, and the first foreign soloist to join the Kirov Ballet company. In a speech given 30 years later on March 30th, 2015, she stands on a podium in front the class of 2015 Ateneo de Manila University and made history. There was a turning point in Elizalde life that made her the person she is today. Elizalde speech is effective…

The Harlem Renaissance is termed to imply the social, cultural and artistic emergence that happened in the town of Harlem after the end of World War I up to the 1930s. In this period, the town was the “center of culture, art, music, photography, poetry and music” (Bloom 13) portrayed by the blacks. Due to the oppression in the southern states, many blacks had fled and settled in the North in search of an environment they could freely express themselves through their talents. Some of the famous…

who deals with contrapuntal counterpoint. Today, I’m going to talk about the 1st movement & second movement of Brandenburg Concerto No.2. Brandenburg Concertos were written by Bach, while he worked at Cothen. Baroque Concerto is a small group of soloists pitted against a larger group of players called tutti, which consists mainly the string instruments, with a harpsichord as a basso continuo. 1st movement of this concerto is in ritornello form whereas the 2nd movement is a modified fugue. I…

A Mizo saying, ‘khuang lova chai ang’, which translates to, ‘(this is) similar to merriment without a drum’, is used to describe an incomplete, poorly or half heartedly organised occasion (Lalpekhlua 2007: 195). Similarly, Lawmsanga (2010: 102) refers to another saying that a worship session without the presence of a khuang is ‘like food without salt’. Since its humble inception in church services in the revival of 1919, the khuang has continued to augment its necessity as the dominating factor…

Music is something we all enjoy and love listening to. It has shaped this country and the world as we know it. It is important we take a step back and examine how music of all types makes us feel. Histoire du Tango is a piece written for flute and guitar by Astor Piazolla (1921-1992). This piece of of music is very wonderful to listen to. The genre is classic tango but has hints of modernism with the way the composer wrote the piece. Piazolla is a big fan of using the guitar to play a rhythm…

community music directors of choirs, symphonies, orchestras, and bands who offer (1) repertoire that showcase their music competencies (i.e., advanced, expert, virtuoso) of composing, singing, and playing instruments, (2) opportunities to perform as soloists, in small or large ensembles, (3) traveling to perform on the local, national, and international level, (4) performing face-to-face, and (5) developing relationships that are rooted in community music participation. These musicians are…

The Soul of American Jazz Name: Louis Armstrong Born: New Orleans Died: New York August 4th, 1901 July 6th, 1971 (age 69) Mention of jazz music, the first people to associate people, is likely to be a clown image, nicknamed Uncle Satchmo (Uncle Satchmo), little cute. He is a husky singer, with a small hand often. His New Orleans jazz style, in Dick Dixieland peiqu, playing the advantages of simple structure, dramatic works. This is Luis Armstrong. He is a huge jazz musician that everyone…

Starting out on your climbing journey can be hard to do, especially when there are not only different types of walls to climb, but also different forms of climbing altogether. Top Rope, Lead, Bouldering, Trad, Free Soloing, Deep Water Soloing, Ice Climbing, and Mixed Climbing all have different strengths and weaknesses that draw different climbers to each of them. This will take you through everything you will need to know to find the climbing style that is right for you. See A Guide to Rock…