The Sopranos

I’ve listened to Messiah since I was very young. My grandmother is very fond of baroque music, and has about a dozen different versions of Messiah, let alone any other pieces. Because I’ve listened to so many versions of it for so many years, I know a quite a bit about what the piece sounds like or at least what it should sound like. The instrumental backdrop of the piece is predominantly homophonic and is founded on the combination of smooth strings, gentle woodwinds, and strong brass in a…

I decided to rent Doctor Atomic by John Adams. Doctor Atomic is an English language opera that portrays the anxiety and tension felt by the scientists involved in the creation of the atomic bomb in 1945. I read the synopsis of several concerts and operas and they all were appealing, but then I read the description for Doctor Atomic and knew I should critique it. I am a chemistry major and the summary of this opera intrigued my scientific side. I also felt that I would enjoy this English language…

Germany on March 21, 1685. Bach was one of 8 children in the Bach family. His career was shaped by his families cultural and musical interests. As a child, he went to the local latin school. He also participated in the St.Georg choir and sung as a soprano. One of Bach's more recognizable musical inabilities as a child was that he was unable to play a keyboard instrument. After Bach's parents died in 1996 Bach moved to Ohdruf where he later learned the keyboard. Bach was mostly self-taught on how…

the big dramatic red curtain closes at the end. The irony when the singer, Eva George began to sing “Come Rain or Come Shine”, it was a thunderstorm going on and I was wishing the sun would come through instead of the rain. Her voice was in mezzo-soprano and it was very controlled. But, at one point her voice sounded contralto because how powerful it was. When the piano started to play, it was very playful and childish like. It almost reminded me of a cartoon character dancing around in circles.…

The song I have chosen for the My Favorite Song Assignment is “Crazy On You,” by the rock group Heart. It has been my all-time favorite song since I was in high school, and was one of the first songs I learned how to play on guitar. It is a stellar example of rock music that was popular in the seventies and displays the accomplished songwriting talents of lead singer Ann Wilson, her guitar-playing sister Nancy, as well as the contributions of the other members of the band: Howard Leese, Roger…

The brass line brings the sound and the flare to any modern marching band and drum corp. The section, if played correctly can blend perfectly together. Each instrument has its own unique history and has evolved from their ancestors into almost a completely different instrument. From being used for religious purposes to signaling or provoking fear into enemies eyes, the instruments have evolved into the beautiful yet powerful sounding instruments today. Brass instruments have vastly different…

significance to a composition; neglecting to do so will often lead the reader to feel dissatisfied, confused, or critical. Articles are still being written about the controversial ending of the acclaimed television series The Sopranos, despite concluding nine years ago (Evans). Unlike The Sopranos, one does not need over three days total runtime for a conclusion to impact the thoughts of a consumer; similar rigor is found in the authoring of short stories. T.C. Boyle demonstrates his ability to…

In art class, students learn to draw with their own unique styles. In band, they figure out which instrument fits them best. Choir allows students to identify what type of singer they are such as alto, tenor, soprano, or base. Students get to be themselves and not worry about their grades. Students can use elective subjects to find what they are passionate about or hidden talents that they were unaware of before. They use these classes to think outside of the…

Border-line + Friendship, newly minted Shiny new penny, bright. My spirit danced on grateful feet While she played Bach with abandon. Hopeful unearthing of shared joys, Literature, music, and nature. Russet haired sisters singing Her alto uniting my soprano, two halves Of a whole. Long summer, sweltering, boardwalk wanderings Through towering cattails and fragrant marsh mallow, Counting deer, baby owls and dying carp. Conversation, rich, deep calling to deep. Her cup half empty, dark with…

papers started wondering if they are still credit-worthy. Lender begins to induce restriction in crediting due to Asymmetric and uncertainty, which leads to the point where emotions take over investor, and they plainly go into panic which propels Tony Soprano to panic attacks like an individual who take a stroll in a park as described in Chapter 11 “The Economic and Financial Regulation”. The rapid de-leverage of financial system are often cause by Financial Panics, a time a credit crunch or a…