The Sopranos

Music and How it Effects Our Learning Mark Churchill (2007) said "Every kid--and grownup--is affected by music. It 's part of what makes us human.” Most people enjoy listening to music. From early childhood we are taught songs, like the ABC 's, that help children grasp concepts that might be otherwise challenging. Many play the radio in their cars, shops play music to get us in better moods, and humans are drawn to this sound. Music allows us to form memories, become better listeners, increase…

The saxophone is still considered, and in many ways, will always be the youngest wind instrument to have a foothold in western classical music. Having been developed and patented by instrument creator and businessman Adolphe Sax in 1846, the saxophone had already missed out on much of the literature and masterworks written for other wind instruments centuries before its time. Additionally, much of the major classical musical works written for the instrument happened during its constant…

the musical because their voices bring our qualities in their character that complement the character so well. The dark alto tones of Idina plays off of the envy and awkwardness her character constantly lives with. While Kristen’s sweet and dainty soprano voice displays why all the boys flock to her. The songs that both ladies are known for showcase their wide ranges and singing abilities for all ages to enjoy.…

Composer, arranger, and conductor William Grant Still was born on May 11, 1895, in Woodville, Mississippi. After his father, a university professor, passed away before he was born, his mother, a successful teacher, moved the family to live with Still's grandmother in Little Rock, Arkansas. Not only did his family value literature and music, but his childhood home was filled with the sounds of his grandmother singing spirituals, which seems to inspire his honorary career. In 1911, Still enrolled…

Johann Sebastian Bach Johann Sebastian Bach is a German composer of the Baroque-era. He was one of the most celebrated members of a large family of northern German musicians. He was a organist, harpsichordist, and an organ builder. Bach had composed many songs. Two songs that are well known of his are Toccata in Fugue D Minor and Mass in B Minor. His music is considered a prestigious lineage. Now a days Bach is considered as one of the greatest composers. Sebastian Bach was born March…

Norris, he’s the best musical talent since the King of Pop; Michael Jackson. Also the co-founder of OVOXO, Godfather of PBR&B and inspiration to long-time artists like Kanye West, The Weeknd is the 21st century Bach. He’s innovating music with his soprano vocals and changing the face of men’s fashion with his hair and simple wardrobe. The Weeknd is an idol for many today and since his debut, the world has fallen in love with several other Canadian artists like PartyNextDoor and P-Reign, who are…

The recital that I chose to watch was by Yuja Wang during the 15th edition of the Verbier Festival & Academy. The recital takes place on the 29 of July in 2008. Yuja Wang played La Valse by Maurice Ravel. Maurice Ravel stated La Valse in 1906, then called Wien, but didn’t finish it until 1920.[1] Ravel used different forms of dynamics to make the piece unique. The piece would move from mezzo piano to forte. This switching from mezzo piano to forte would vary throughout the piece.…

Mozart called La ci darem la mano is a composition that involves professors: Eric Brown (baritone), Roma Prindle (soprano), and Chialing Hsieh (piano). The singers work rather well together as each joins the other at their respective parts in a steady regular fashion, as well as playing their separate sole roles clearly and precisely. They even take their performance…

created a passion for music in me. Singing came naturally because Gina turned us four sisters into a quartet. Eugina was the lead singer, of course, Leilani was always the background singer, Esther’s sweet high pitched voice inevitably made her the soprano and I was the alto. We always seemed to sing in church meetings and as I grew older I developed an ability to serve through music. Through service, I became a better musician. I learnt many skills such as performing and reading music but…

Fnu Suolongfu ENGL3061 May 3rd 2015 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Bel Canto: Purification of human nature in between good and evil Two weeks ago, we studied and read Ann Patchett’s novel Bel Canto in the class, the beautiful name of this book, Bel Canto, comes from the Italian word el canto which is an operatic term meaning “beautiful singing”. The term has come to refer to a special type of Italian opera, which is very popular in the early nineteenth century. The style is known for its…